Traditional?

not in something that size -- I'm pretty sure it's just there for visual appeal.
 
Happy Birthday! I'd consider it 'traditional' for what that's worth. Looks like a very handy fixed blade for EDC. I have a Mini Fox River in Desert Ironwood Burl that is slightly larger, but is still small enough that I can carry it without noticing it too much. Congrats on the terrific birthday gift!
 
Hey Kevin,
how are you? We need to solve our email troubles, but I'm glad you are fine and close to your birthday :)
I had seen that knife before and it did catch my eye, except for the fuller, which to me makes no sense. But that's just an aesthetical factor, and the knife is beautiful anyway (and I love those handles). As for the "traditional factor", even considering the fuller, I feel that this knife does belong to this subforum :)
Also, the steel choice doesn't surprise me much ;)
Take care and talk soon, and happy birthday buddy :)

Fausto
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Thanks Fausto! I put you in my Gmail friends group and sent you an email, so yeah, let's get to the bottom of this!!


quattromori said:
Hey Kevin,
how are you? We need to solve our email troubles, but I'm glad you are fine and close to your birthday :)
I had seen that knife before and it did catch my eye, except for the fuller, which to me makes no sense. But that's just an aesthetical factor, and the knife is beautiful anyway (and I love those handles). As for the "traditional factor", even considering the fuller, I feel that this knife does belong to this subforum :)
Also, the steel choice doesn't surprise me much ;)
Take care and talk soon, and happy birthday buddy :)

Fausto
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Thanks so much for everyone's opinions and wishes! This IS the best group!

I am personally going to cherish this knife :)

Kevin
 
Great looking knife, Kevin. As has been stated before it's less about the steel and materials, and more about the pattern and construction. At least that's how Frank and I look at it. Seems right at home here to me.

Oh and a happy birthday!
 
richstag said:
As for the fuller, could it serve any purpose in balancing the blade?
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Maybe, but probably not. It's easier to leave more material under the scales to balance the blade than take out too much under the covers and have to make a fullered blade to compensate. Edited to add: the above applies in this case, became the knife is full tang and a smaller knife. In a sword, it's hard to get enough weight in the handle to balance the sword properly and make the blade light and thin enough without making it "whippy" or "floppy". Of course, maybe brkt was going for a lighter overall blade, so they fullered the blade and removed lots of steel under the covers. Who knows. Email Mike Stewart and ask him I guess.

Generally and historically, blades are fullered to allow a lighter blade to be stiffer, or lighten a larger blade without losing stiffness. I think that groove is just to "look cool" rather than serve any purpose, but I could be wrong too.

Interesting historical link.
http://www.stormthecastle.com/blacksmithing/blacksmithing-project-the-fullering-tool.htm
 
Peregrin said:
Great looking knife, Kevin. As has been stated before it's less about the steel and materials, and more about the pattern and construction. At least that's how Frank and I look at it. Seems right at home here to me.

Oh and a happy birthday!
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Ditto on all parts of that.

 
Definitelly traditional.

Happy Birthday my Friend! I just wish you the very best for you and your future - Cheers! :)
 
Kevin, I see one beautiful traditional fixed blade there my friend...

Nice to see you around and Happy Birthday :thumbup:

Paul
 
Ah man, Andi, what a heartfelt comment. I'm telling you, I really feel lucky to have made so many friends here. It goes past the knives and is always sincere.



Humppa said:
Definitelly traditional.

Happy Birthday my Friend! I just wish you the very best for you and your future - Cheers! :)
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Longpull, yeah, it's a trick knife meant to look like a folder at a glance of the blade! :-p
 
That's what I see too, Paul!

This is about perfection to me. I'm really looking forward to trying out the pocket fixed blade idea.

I have another one I keep in the side chest pocket of my jacket but it's not traditional and it's not comfortable.

The only reason I ventured away from traditionals was for CPM-M4. When I saw this I was really excited.

I would flip my lid if a traditional slipjoint came out with these same steel specs.

I think I'm eventually going to go custom for that though and get exactly what I want :)

paulhilborn said:
Kevin, I see one beautiful traditional fixed blade there my friend...

Nice to see you around and Happy Birthday :thumbup:

Paul
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Got it today!











Sorry for the cell pics. I will get some better ones when time permits! Sharpshooter sheath and all. A tremendous packaged!

Kevin
 
My oh my, thats a great looking knife Kev. Congrats on that one. Happy Birthday. Hope life is treating you well. You know im a fan of M4 as well. Ive had my eye on super thin 3v as well ;)
 
That's a beautiful knife Kevin :thumbup: Handle materials, blade steel & sheath, pretty sweet trio my friend ;)

Paul
 
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