what do you think of the size of this knife?

[richard j]

i'm thinking of making more of this design but in 2 sizes. this is the small size. it is 7 7/8" overall with a blade that is 3 1/2" long and 1 7/8" wide. the edge has been flame hardened. the larger size will have a blade over 4 3/8" and 2" wide. overall it will be around 8 1/2" long.

 

[bacman99]

lookes like a good skinner!

 

[j williams]

:thumbup:I like it, good skinin blade..

 

[BarberFobic1992]

personally, i would rather a longer handle, but my hands are a bit large so that may be why i think that.

 

[richard j]

i'm making a larger version with a longer handle.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

That's a real comfortable knife. Your hand will tend to slide into position as if the curve at the ricasso was an index finger choil.

If you get one with a short handle, the butt will fit perfectly in the heel of your hand. I agree that a longer handle would work well with a palm over 4" across, though, say an XXL glove size.

It is a simple looking design, but Richard has got the ergonomics down pat.

 

[Obsidion]

Richard sent me one of these over the pond nice little knife. im putting tigermaple scales on it (that he also sent, good guy) but im dragging my feet on the projekt since i have had to move and have nowere to work on it.. summer coming so there will be time and a snowfree yard thanks again for the skinner

 

[Fiddleback]

I like it, but what does flame hardened mean?

 

[wildmike]

Very nice! Now lengthen the blade out to 5 inches and you,v e got what I,ve been looking for.

 

[richard j]

wildmike, send me an email.