Razorback/Camp Beast

That is a really nice design, the grind and steel complement each other really well. 5160 is an excellent steel for such a knife, tough enough to minimize damage on hard work and then easy to repair if you do muck the edge on a rock impact or similar.

The choil region is nicely swept into the main grip design, it actually looks like a part of the handle rather than the blade, nice cohesion there. I would have the point in line with the spine as I like really robust points on that size of blade, depends on method of wood work though, a pointer tip has its benefits.

On the grip I would run the rear hook down further to give better retention in slippery conditions. It has been raining almost nonstop for the past few weeks, everything gets wet fast and a lot of the wood has started to rot and the sap turns into a slimy mess.

If I was getting a custom done I would look into a handle and a half length. There are not a lot of these done but it would give the reach of a 9" blade with the balance of a 5" one for precision work.

-Cliff
 
Scott, that is a really nice design. Something about the rugged yet clean look always gets my attention.
 
Thanks guys I appreciate the complements. I'm still trying to decide on which thickness of scales is more user friendly. I've been using 3/8" thick micarta and this one has 1/4". IMO, they both feel good in the hand so I guess it just a matter of personal preference.
Scott
 
Yeah I like them really thick and my brother hates them that way, he likes his grips very thin and narrow.

-Cliff
 
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