Proto Necker/PSK/Tin Knife.....

CKE2

CKE2

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Hey folks, happy Sunday evening.

I have been going like mad in the shop lately getting ready for the Canadian Knifemakers Guild show this March and had a bit of "free" time to work on a new design I drew up a few months back.
It started as a Titanium claw type necker and once I had that one made up I thought I could see the makings of a spear point, more utilty, version. I went to it, changing some of the lines, making some parts bigger, some smaller and well this is the result. Keep in mind this is pretty rough, I never finished the flats out, just hit them with a scotchbrite belt. I full convexed this one. Not sure if convex, hollow or flat is the way to go on this little un??? I think I am going to call it the Stickleback...like the minnow, it has three thumb grooves like the sitckleback has three spines on its back. Not sure if the name has been used before or not though?

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Specs:
3/32 O1
4-3/16ths overall with a 1-5/8ths cutting edge.
Wrapping is a sort of leather braid that I had lying around, future ones will probably have paracord or jute/hemp

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Would love to hear what you think??? I plan on carrying this for awhile and seeing how it performs. I am headed ice fishing this coming weekend and hope to put it to good use.

Thanks for looking and I appreciate any feedback:thumbup:

Craig
 
Looks great! It's a real refreshing take on a tin knife/small necker. :cool::thumbup:
 
I like it, great design.....I bet it would be sweet wrapped with some epoxy soaked hemp !
 
Beauty!

I think you should keep it with the leather option, it is very attractive, durable and comfortable.
 
Doc, the CKG show is at the Four Points Sheraton across from the airport. ckg.org should have all the info.
 
I like it very much!

As far as grind is concerned, I would prefer convex, scandi, or full flat grind (with convex first choice)... ie not hollow. I find hollow grind bites too aggressively in woodworking, and I'm not sure if the edge would be as strong as a full convex. If a survival tin knife is brought into action it will probably be pushed beyond the scope of its small stature, and a strong profile might be a good thing.

I wonder if you would consider having a sharp angle on the spine to use as a firesteel striker?

In an case, this is a great looking blade!
 
Walkabout...I have not tried it yet but I am sure the first spine groove is "sharp" enough to throw a good spark, I will try it tonight after work. I do agree on keeping the strength, and these are handmade and can be custom ground a different way if the user would prefer one grind over the other.
Shotgun, sorry no pics of it before the wrap....if I decide to change it out to paracord I will snap a pic of it. My initials are stamped under the wrap...I may move them to a more visible spot in future ones.

Thanks again guys
 
thats cool! reminds me of an arrowhead for some reason :)
 
that is a very smooth little knife. would it fit in a altoids tin? i would definitely be in for one w/ a convex grind
 
Craig.... excellent job... I love the wrap.



But in all seriousness...

My worry is that "the man" might classify that as a push dagger. It is not far off to the knife illiterate powers that be. I'd hate to see you get yourself into trouble.


Rick

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Magnussen said:
My worry is that "the man" might classify that as a push dagger. It is not far off to the knife illiterate powers that be. I'd hate to see you get yourself into trouble.
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I thought the exact thing once I saw it.

I also love it, but would be hesitant to carry it for this reason. If I can't carry it I don't really have any reason to buy it.
 
I really like your knife, my first thought was that the circle shape would, with the thumb grooves provide good grip, it never struck me as being anything like a push dagger.

The jute wrap is a great idea.
 
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