REVISED 1st design sketch v3 comments please??

[nerosrevenge]

If you are going to use CAD software, be sure to use something with NURBS (Non Uniform rational B Splines) it will allow you to keep the more natural lines. Most CAD programs tend to leave things jagged and not natural looking.

I have been using Autocad and haven't had any issues as far as I can tell.

 

[unky_gumbi]

I learned on AutoCAD, think it was R10, I moved over to Rhino 3D when it was offered o me for free, I like it so much better the ACAD. The ability to tweak individual points and get thing just the way you want them is great

 

[Dixieblade57]

UPDATE:
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Fire away!

Steve

Remember you asked!

OK here goes when I see a knife I have to ask myself what was the purpose that this knife was designed for.

Since I can't answer that I have to ask you! Is this a fantasy knife or a knife designed for use?

If it was designed for use then I have to ask, what use?

The front curve of the blade lends itself to a skinner design. But having used a skinner many times for that purpose I don't see the intended use of the back portion of the blade.

I don't use a drawing program and my scanner is begining to develop problems in it's old age but this is your drawing modified to try and explain what I am trying to say.
If it squares off from the front curve then the back portion becomes a cutter, and quite useable.

Something like this:

If it continues the curve back into the ricasso then I would say it becomes a dedicated skinner, also useable.

Something like this:

I am sorry and I mean this with the best of intentions I don't understand the intended use of the rear part of the blade!!!!! But let me say this if you like it then go for it!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[nerosrevenge]

Thanks for the questions Dixieblade57 this is just the sort of discussion that I was hoping for! No offense taken...EVER.

I asked for the comments and so far they have all been very constructive.

Thank you to you all.

It is interesting that you mention the changes to the blade that you did.

First off the intended use is as a skinner.

Your 1st revision looks very much like my original sketch did. The reason that I changed the design is that once it was scaled up to actual size the blade was just too large for me.

Here is a .pdf of the original sketch:

SKINNER.pdf

Your second drawing looks very much like the most recent version I posted but with out the re-curve.

In your comment concerning the "rear" part of the blade I think you are referring to the re-curve is that right?

I added the re-curve for 2 reasons aesthetics and challenge. While it is not everyone's cup of tea, I have an affinity for re-curve blades and I look forward to the challenge of grinding it (I may eat those words later!).

Since this will be my first attempt it is possible that this design may be beyond my capabilities but I am willing to give it a shot.

I feel that each failed attempt is simply a step toward a glorious success!

Can't wait to get working on it.

Thanks again for all of the comments!

Steve

 

[LRB]

Just MHO, but that will not be a stone friendly knife to sharpen with that recurved edge. Ah, nevermind. I see Dixieblade57 got in ahead of me. I fully agree with him, but would add that after working many deer, it is an advantage to have a narrower point to get into the leg joints to cut the ligaments free. Look up the Russell Green River Ripper blade. That is one of the finest deer working blades one could use. I have seen a number of them as a standard used by processors, and use that design myself.