Smilodon, for the reverse grip lover

Dirk

Dirk

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For those who like reverse grip knives. Here is a quick look at my updated Smilodon. This knife has a quiet but steadily growing group of users. I have received a couple of reports on it actually being used in self defense. Both cases, Smilodon made one bite to an arm and it was over. Bad guy goes for stitches and a chat with the police, the good guy goes home, with the Smilodon. So far, no reports of any legal issues for the good guys.



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harkamus said:
That looks very effective. Both grinds sharpened?
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Actually, this one hasn't been sharpened as of yet. I do this with either a double or single grind depending on what the customer wants. The trend seems to be going to single edge right now. I am noodling an idea for a single edge with blade in the 2.5" range. This should fit into the majority of laws restricting size and number of edges.


A folding version is very possible. There will be need to be some compromise to make it work. I am thinking through what the compromises will be. If I can get that done in the near future, this might be custom folder number 2. Proto maybe for SHOT. OH custom folder #1 is in the works and shooting for a proto by Blade. That is another topic.

Glad you guys like it!
 
Very cool. Love P'kal style blades. Folder with a wave feature would be awesome.
 
Dr Heelhook said:
That is quite vicious. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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Thanks!

I am planning on having 2-3 or Blade. They will be in S35V

Does anyone have an opinion on serrations on either or both edges? I was thinking on maybe the outside edge.
 
I love my previous generation Smilodon. It's nice to see a great design evolving to become even better.

Personally I favour a little length (3.5 to 4.5), love the double edges and think serrations on the inner edge (like with a Spyderco Civillian) would be a great addition.
 
man that is sick, it really goes back to the very effective design of a the claws of Raptors. They hook and pierce and thats all they are needed to do. (they do it very effectively too :D Awesome knife!
 
Deviltooth said:
I love my previous generation Smilodon. It's nice to see a great design evolving to become even better.

Personally I favour a little length (3.5 to 4.5), love the double edges and think serrations on the inner edge (like with a Spyderco Civillian) would be a great addition.
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Where on the inner edge would you place the serrations, toward the tip further in or along the entire edge?

I have done a couple close to 4" long. Most of the requests have been for 3" blades. I might have to make up a couple longer blades.

wolf5391 - Thanks!
 
Dirk said:
Where on the inner edge would you place the serrations, toward the tip further in or along the entire edge?

I have done a couple close to 4" long. Most of the requests have been for 3" blades. I might have to make up a couple longer blades.

wolf5391 - Thanks!
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I'm not completely sure. In theory serrations would help cut through clothing and would rip flesh. The worry would be they'd catch on something.

I think the best way to determine the optimal configuration would be cutting tests on meat with and without clothing wrapped around it. Try a serrated edge and one without.
 
Serrations cut at an angle to the thrust. The curve of the Smilodon blade matches the arc of the arm/hand attacking its target. Smilodon should work by pushing that narrow tip directly in where the serrations hardly matter.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
Serrations cut at an angle to the thrust. The curve of the Smilodon blade matches the arc of the arm/hand attacking its target. Smilodon should work by pushing that narrow tip directly in where the serrations hardly matter.
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True for the stabbing motion, but then there's the pulling down motion that can follow. For that serrations might be of use.
 
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Esav Benyamin said:
Serrations cut at an angle to the thrust. The curve of the Smilodon blade matches the arc of the arm/hand attacking its target. Smilodon should work by pushing that narrow tip directly in where the serrations hardly matter.
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Thia was my thinking for putting the serrations on the outer edge. The outer edge would make contact as the hand is extended for a "punch" and the blade making a slashing cut.

On the inner edge, instead of the more standard type serrations, maybe 2-3 larger teeth that would give more "bite" in a trap. The ppossible down side, they might snag when the blade is withdrawn from a thrust.
 
It could be a good idea. I've had people who have had to use knives tell me that slashes often don't immediately register with an attacker but the ripping that serrations make should.
 
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