The (un)Official SDFK Thread

[Murphjd25]

Hope i don’t have to fight 100 different people for a signature series lol I’m just kidding Nate..

 

[murat1983]

I think it's going to be standard on the signature series

Assuming this knife was intended for field work, wouldn't the swedge be counterproductive as it will destroy the batton when hammered on the spine?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Assuming this knife was intended for field work, wouldn't the swedge be counterproductive as it will destroy the batton when hammered on the spine?

Well, yes. That's true.




People wanted a signature series and one of our signature characteristics are weight reduction through skeletonization. Even leaving it solid at the very butt, This window cut in the tang changes the dynamic of the knife where it no longer balances on the first finger but an eighth of an inch ahead which will make it tip heavy and unstable during changes in grip and use. I have to do something to take the weight out of the end or it won't handle right. So yeah, it may not play as well with a baton but, without a fuller, I feel that it needs something to remove the weight from the tip to get this back in balance.

 

[steelcitysixteen]

Are the basic SDFK knives being sold through BF as well, or only the signature series? I think I'm gonna need 2 of each...

 

[Wheelhouse]

Well, yes. That's true.


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People wanted a signature series and one of our signature characteristics are weight reduction through skeletonization. Even leaving it solid at the very butt, This window cut in the tang changes the dynamic of the knife where it no longer balances on the first finger but an eighth of an inch ahead which will make it tip heavy and unstable during changes in grip and use. I have to do something to take the weight out of the end or it won't handle right. So yeah, it may not play as well with a baton but, without a fuller, I feel that it needs something to remove the weight from the tip to get this back in balance.

It seems a question of how far back the swedge goes -- if there's some flat rearward on the spine, the batoning gets directed there. If there isn't, it's a small give for better balance. If I go through some wood batons, fine; I'll trade that for fluidity in the hand every time.

Nathan, apologies if this was addressed elsewhere: would you all consider limiting this sale to one per customer at least until interest can be assessed? I'm thinking of the K20 pre-order here...

 

[fielder]

That would help slow dinosaurs like me lol.

 

[fielder]

Does the swedge still leave a strong tip?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Does the swedge still leave a strong tip?

No it will be super weak. It will probably break right off.

 

[fielder]

Haha good, keep it up and put people off so I'll have more of a chance.
I particularly mean compared to the non signature version.

 

[dtmbinb]

You guys aren't going to want this knife right away. It appears weak and fragile. I suggest you all stay away from pre orders and Friday sales until I've had adequate time to test a few and report back. It's the least I can do.

 

[fielder]

How noble of you

 

[Murphjd25]

You guys really don’t want one of these. It’s going to be such a turd.

 

[yoko]

S grind on the sig?

Have prices been posted?

Time to try to sell my body at an even higher discounted rate lol

 

[Pàdruig]

.... And the hype machine is in full swing....

 

[yoko]

Oh check the thread sir



I've been swinging and hyping lol

 

[JACKMANDU]

Everyone needs to stop talking about it. It is just another field knife.

 

[yoko]

First rule of SDFK.....

 

[Murphjd25]

It’s a turd and will probably break! The man himself said it!! I’m glad no one will want one of these now!!

 

[woodysone]

It’s a turd and will probably break! The man himself said it!! I’m glad no one will want one of these now!!

Jedi mind tricks and there’s still two weeks.

 

[yoko]

"These are not the 2 weeks you are waiting for" as I wave my hand