What do you knifelovers think about my custom tracker knife?

[Quick Steel]

When I saw it assumed it was a fantasy knife. Now I understand you intend to actually use the knife in the field. It certainly appears to have taken a lot of time and effort. And it looks very solid. I think it would be very worthwhile for you to invest time in studying knife design (aesthetics) and practicality. If you plan to sell your knives you need to learn what will be useful for your clients - what works - and what will appeal to them. Blade Magazine is a great general reference.

If you wish to make knives for yourself, go for it. No restrictions, be as wild and unrestrained as you wish. Who knows, you may be the founder of an entirely new category of knifes: Bizzaro Knives. Thank you for putting up with the critique.

 

[Veesix]

I love my WSKs, despite their shortcomings. Have fun!

Im a WSK fan can you po(st some pics?

 

[Veesix]

I pm with the former owner of this knife because Im a fan of WSK styles and I like this one but the bottom line is he said its not anywhere worth the money I even went a little farther and got in touch with the(Felix Francisco?)maker who wanted more money for the knife then the original owner anyway the knife is based on a MarkTerrell design and was surpose to be a one off for the former owner but he has one on ebay right now along with a few other knives so now Its very suspect(Pakistan)?

 

[aplehr1]

I pm with the former owner of this knife because Im a fan of WSK styles and I like this one but the bottom line is he said its not anywhere worth the money I even went a little farther and got in touch with the(Felix Francisco?)maker who wanted more money for the knife then the original owner anyway the knife is based on a MarkTerrell design and was surpose to be a one off for the former owner but he has one on ebay right now along with a few other knives so now Its very suspect(Pakistan)?

I think you're on to something. Something about those "custom damascus" knives and seller doesn't pass the sniff test. I saw a few new "custom" knives listed by the same seller with very obvious cracks and scratches on the wood handles. Seems odd. And "one of a kind" when obviously there are at least two of them?

 

[elof_alv]

Looks pretty, but I'd say you'd get more use from Opinel in any size... But it's all a matter of personal taste

 

[t1mpani]

Im a WSK fan can you po(st some pics?

Soon as I make some room to set up a light tent, sure. I have lots of picking up and putting away to do.

 

[dark impaler]

Kudos for finishing a knife, but I myself would err more the side of simplicity- even in a tracker; especially with such an already loud steel. Then again, you are the beholder...