REK Ember fixed blade discussion thread

[Murphjd25]

Yep... And I'm doing 2 blade shapes for the new ones... Trust me you will want the new blade shape

Right on Josh, can’t wait to see what you got up your sleeve!

 

[David Lennon]

That swedge on a 3.5 I didn't know that was a thing.

 

[Fixall]

Did someone say Ember 3.5 swedge?!

The upcoming 3.0 is going to be super epic!!! You guys are in for a treat!!!

 

[Sagandavis]

I’m big on edc fixed blades and am surprised I haven’t come across these yet. Beautiful and functional! Great work REK Knives !

What is the best way to get my hands on one? Thanks!

 

[REK Knives]

I’m big on edc fixed blades and am surprised I haven’t come across these yet. Beautiful and functional! Great work REK Knives !

What is the best way to get my hands on one? Thanks!

Thanks so much for the kind words best way is to sign up for my newsletter and also keep an eye out on the exchange, they pop up from time to time

 

[REK Knives]

So.... what do you guys think about this. Here's the new blade shape and I'm also doing a new choil configuration!

And... ffg to make it a pocket razor or keep it a saber grind like normal? thoughts?

 

[David Lennon]

I'm not a fan of wharncliffe shaped blades even though they can be very useful. I'll keep an eye on it though

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

So.... what do you guys think about this. Here's the new blade shape and I'm also doing a new choil configuration!

And... ffg to make it a pocket razor or keep it a saber grind like normal? thoughts?

That’s what I’m talking about!!!

I’m thinking FFG and boy oh boy will this be a job site worker!! I’m in.

 

[Murphjd25]

FFG with a satin finish and Insingo type swedge, and where do I sign my life away?

 

[dericdesmond]

My first experience with REK. Brother from another mother sent me this a few weeks ago after my daughter also named Ember was born. He gave me the OK to use it until she is of age and I Gotta say I love this little gem. The handle even has an emberish look to it, I love it and Im sure she will too someday.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

You know me ... I'll take a FFG over a Saber grind 98 times out of 100. I like my CRK Insignos a lot ... I haven't gotten to use my Nayla Insigno enough to form an opinion yet, but I think it willbe a good one.

 

[Murphjd25]

The 2.5 is my most carried and used knife honestly. Everyday. How long is this new one going to be Josh?

 

[REK Knives]

The 2.5 is my most carried and used knife honestly. Everyday. How long is this new one going to be Josh? View attachment 2164675

that's awesome brother!! it's ~6.9" OAL with a ~3" cutting edge

 

[Murphjd25]

that's awesome brother!! it's ~6.9" OAL with a ~3" cutting edge

Gonna be sweet!

 

[REK Knives]

Working on a custom 2.5 with some very cool materials from Fixall who recently launched his own handle material supply website!

I would like to give a shootout to Sharp & Fiery for helping me come up with a good scale/bolster/liner combo for this build!

So for these scales I'm using some stabilized redwood burl and some 80's Current Composites linen crosscut micarta for the bolsters. I'll also have some g10 liners and bolster separators. It is interesting how much work just this step takes to get everything incredibly tight and seamless. Requires me using the mill to get a perfect flat 90° angle. I'll take some close ups later. I still have to glue up the next 2 liners (white and black, black will be touching the tang)

 

[Murphjd25]

Can’t wait to see this one!!

 

[Fixall]

So.... what do you guys think about this. Here's the new blade shape and I'm also doing a new choil configuration!

And... ffg to make it a pocket razor or keep it a saber grind like normal? thoughts?

I'm in love with the new sheepsfoot blade!

My vote is full-flat grind, for sure!

I can't wait for this one. With the MagnaCut steel, it's going to be an absolute CHAMP in my shop!!!

 

[Fixall]

Working on a custom 2.5 with some very cool materials from Fixall who recently launched his own handle material supply website!

I would like to give a shootout to Sharp & Fiery for helping me come up with a good scale/bolster/liner combo for this build!

So for these scales I'm using some stabilized redwood burl and some 80's Westinghouse linen crosscut micarta for the bolsters. I'll also have some g10 liners and bolster separators. It is interesting how much work just this step takes to get everything incredibly tight and seamless. Requires me using the mill to get a perfect flat 90° angle. I'll take some close ups later. I still have to glue up the next 2 liners (white and black, black will be touching the tang)

Thanks Josh! I should have a nice post here on the forum within the week about the website.

Coleman picked out a knockout combination! That lace redwood and vintage linen is going to look SO incredibly good together!

The CNC would explain why the hybrid scales I experimented with last week didn't turn out too great, lol.

Oh! That phenolic is actually by Current Composites.

 

[REK Knives]

Thanks Josh! I should have a nice here on the forum within the week.

Coleman picked out a knockout combination! That lace redwood and vintage linen is going to look SO incredibly good together!

The CNC would explain why the hybrid scales I experimented with last week didn't turn out too great, lol.

Oh! That phenolic is actually by Current Composites.

No not CNC.... Manual mill lol, big difference

Oh thanks for the clarification!!

 

[Fixall]

No not CNC.... Manual mill lol, big difference

Oh thanks for the clarification!!

Doh! I really need to stop using those words interchangeably. I know better!