Well first of all sorry to Redhammer for being slow, and secondly I hope its ok for Mr Andy Roy that I do post this review here. If not please delete, move or notify me and measures will be taken.
Third, sorry for mobile pictures, I am not a photograper and I will never ever buy a proper camera. Too expensive and too many hobbies already, Guns that don't see enough use as well as old motorbikes in need of attention.
Enough rambling and off to what were supposed to talk about: Redhammers "Nuki-Te" knife.
The blade was snagged on this Fiddleback Friday:http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1301721-Fiddleback-Friday-06-26-15
Specs as described: Nuki-te w/ Tsunami burlap over black w/ orange pinstripes, SFT Tang, convex on 5/32 01 steel, 3 5/8 blade, 8 1/8 oal - $160
I received it a couple of weeks later after some discussion regarding sheaths. It will fit a sheath pattern based on the FF hiking buddy if it has not been wet formed to the hiking buddy.
First impression: Well built, no major faults in glue ups, nice even (handmade) grinds, smooth handle, nice color combo, No makers mark or lanyard hole. Does feel a bit slim in hand ( I wear size L in mechanix and well as Arcteryx gloves), Fairly thick stock and maybe a slightly thick grind. The handle is very contoured with a major palm swell in the middle.
It came paper cutting sharp with a good user edge. The edge is a convexed secondary edge that is pretty pronounced in comparison to the blades from FF. The ramp on-top of the blade fits nicely with my thumb or index finger and renders more power or control into the cut. I think I see a Fletcher influence here.
Grip: the Nuki-Te offers a multitude of options for various grips, It is by far one of the most cunning designs Ive seen in a while as It is really an extension of the hand. It may also be its only downfall. In my opinion (and hand) the only grip in which it does not feel secure in is the standard grip. It is slim and under heavy use it does tend to twist in sideways in my hand.
Use: Batons thin wood as a champ, no abusive tests done, whittles and carves as a knife should do, again I do see it twisting a bit in hard power cuts and I think I would see a major improvement with a slightly thinner grind alternatively thinner stock.
Conclusion: Never regret getting this but it may not be my personal favorite blade. I do feel that is falls in-between two categories of knife, EDC and hard use field knife. It is however a bit thick for being an EDC cutter and the handle is a bit too slim to be hard use for me.
It is however a very well made aestethically pleasing knife with an interesting and overall well thought out design.
I encourage Redhammer to chime in with his personal thoughts on this review as well as the blade.
Oh, I think you should get a makers mark on mine
Regards
Knut
Third, sorry for mobile pictures, I am not a photograper and I will never ever buy a proper camera. Too expensive and too many hobbies already, Guns that don't see enough use as well as old motorbikes in need of attention.
Enough rambling and off to what were supposed to talk about: Redhammers "Nuki-Te" knife.
The blade was snagged on this Fiddleback Friday:http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1301721-Fiddleback-Friday-06-26-15
Specs as described: Nuki-te w/ Tsunami burlap over black w/ orange pinstripes, SFT Tang, convex on 5/32 01 steel, 3 5/8 blade, 8 1/8 oal - $160
I received it a couple of weeks later after some discussion regarding sheaths. It will fit a sheath pattern based on the FF hiking buddy if it has not been wet formed to the hiking buddy.
First impression: Well built, no major faults in glue ups, nice even (handmade) grinds, smooth handle, nice color combo, No makers mark or lanyard hole. Does feel a bit slim in hand ( I wear size L in mechanix and well as Arcteryx gloves), Fairly thick stock and maybe a slightly thick grind. The handle is very contoured with a major palm swell in the middle.
It came paper cutting sharp with a good user edge. The edge is a convexed secondary edge that is pretty pronounced in comparison to the blades from FF. The ramp on-top of the blade fits nicely with my thumb or index finger and renders more power or control into the cut. I think I see a Fletcher influence here.
Grip: the Nuki-Te offers a multitude of options for various grips, It is by far one of the most cunning designs Ive seen in a while as It is really an extension of the hand. It may also be its only downfall. In my opinion (and hand) the only grip in which it does not feel secure in is the standard grip. It is slim and under heavy use it does tend to twist in sideways in my hand.
Use: Batons thin wood as a champ, no abusive tests done, whittles and carves as a knife should do, again I do see it twisting a bit in hard power cuts and I think I would see a major improvement with a slightly thinner grind alternatively thinner stock.
Conclusion: Never regret getting this but it may not be my personal favorite blade. I do feel that is falls in-between two categories of knife, EDC and hard use field knife. It is however a bit thick for being an EDC cutter and the handle is a bit too slim to be hard use for me.
It is however a very well made aestethically pleasing knife with an interesting and overall well thought out design.
I encourage Redhammer to chime in with his personal thoughts on this review as well as the blade.
Oh, I think you should get a makers mark on mine
Regards
Knut
