T6 Extreme Recurve.

Jason Cutter · Jun 12, 2003

Here's 2 I just knocked out yesterday for a customer. I am not particular fond of that shape myself, but I've had lots of positive comments - it must work ... They're headed out the door faster than I can make them. Again, its a bang-up piece, so intentionally basic finish, no fancy stuff. Note the difference in the canvas Micarta between the 2 - it was the same batch, same suplier - has anyone else had similar experiences with Micarta ? Thanks for the look. Jason. I need some sleep.

tknife · Jun 12, 2003

Once again, excellent. I'm not a huge fan of recurves either, but you did a nice job on that one, and it looks like a great utility blade.

Boink · Jun 12, 2003

Nice! Did the customer just discuss what he wanted, or did he provide drawings and stuff?

Jason Cutter · Jun 12, 2003

The guy runs a martial arts school and wanted to design something custom yet "affordable." We sat and punched out a few designs before going for this one. Its a modification of another one I did for some troopers a few months ago, but he was specifically after that recurved design. But since the proto was made, I've has so many requests I can't catch up with demand. I need to quit my dayjob maybe.

Jason.

ZENGHOST · Jun 13, 2003

Originally posted by Jason Cutter
The guy runs a martial arts school and wanted to design something custom yet "affordable." We sat and punched out a few designs before going for this one. Its a modification of another one I did for some troopers a few months ago, but he was specifically after that recurved design. But since the proto was made, I've has so many requests I can't catch up with demand. I need to quit my dayjob maybe. Jason.

I don't know, Jason--as much as I'd love to have you as a full time maker, I think the world needs doctors more than it needs knifemakers. As long as you still have time to make stuff for me anyway...

As far as recurves go (I'm not as partial to recurves as I used to be), I think this is a nice looking design (as if I'd ever have anything bad to say about your stuff).

Nathan House · Jun 13, 2003

I think that is the best knife I have seen you make,put a hand rubbed satin finish on that and it would be a killer.I love recurve blade myself.

Keith Montgomery · Jun 14, 2003

Very nice. How thick is the steel?

Jason Cutter · Jun 14, 2003

The steel is just 3.5mm thick (just over 1/8inch, just under 5/32inch) - relatively slim for a tactical but the blade is just 6inches. It makes for some nice handling dynamics than with thicker stock. I wouldn't be using this one for prying jobs, thats why the butt is bevelled as a screwdriver and for opening Milo tins / paint cans. The original prototype was done with my bestest satin hand rub I could muster, but I can tell you that hand rubbing a curved blade is not the easiest ! Even with a blunted edge while finishing, there's increased risk of taking off bits of fingers because of the recurve. I guess thats what recurves do well. Thanks for all the nice comments. Much appreciated. Jason.