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[CPE_Knives]

 

[ADBrown]

Great design!

 

[CPE_Knives]

Great design!

Thank you

 

[Survivalistd]

So much to like about this

 

[beestokk]

Very well done

 

[Grady slaughter]

Very cool shape.

 

[ADBrown]

Paul,
Have you thought about this design with narrow fullers (matching the blade curve might not be possible) along with a hollow grind?

That said, the reduction in blade weight might then require a tapered tang to reduce handle weight. Where does it balance now, and what’s the total weight?
Thanks
Allan

 

[jfk1110]

Me like, me like, me like!!!!! Very cool design!!! I'd like to take that hunting for a bit..

 

[CPE_Knives]

So much to like about this

Very well done

Very cool shape.

Me like, me like, me like!!!!! Very cool design!!! I'd like to take that hunting for a bit..

Thank you everyone for the kind words

 

[CPE_Knives]

Paul,
Have you thought about this design with narrow fullers (matching the blade curve might not be possible) along with a hollow grind?

That said, the reduction in blade weight might then require a tapered tang to reduce handle weight. Where does it balance now, and what’s the total weight?
Thanks
Allan

Sure I think all of those ideas are possible. The weight is currently at 6 ounces with a balance point right at the first finger. I like the hollow ground idea the best. With a hollow ground blade and a fuller beneath the handle to correct the balance I bet this model would be around 4 ounces and would be a great slicer. I will test that out the next time I am making a batch. Maybe in a steel that I can do a hamon on that would be sweet.