what do you think of this BC?

koyote

koyote

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I dunno what to call it. I mean, here we go with the puukko and leuku influence. It has a deliberately more .. what's the word these days? tactical? look and feel. I wanted to make a bushcrafter that would have "fit" me when I was in uniform. Back then we woulda said it looked a little more hard core.

OAL 8 3/8
Blade 4 1/8, 1/8 spine L6 steel. convex grind.
tan canvas mycarta scales with steel pins.

Dunno what to say. It's pretty sweet to hold and use. It's really sweet. I would have like to have this one in the field.
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I think it looks pretty nice. Its a Tactauuku. I just noticed your in Davis. I drive by all the time on my way to Tahoe.
 
Puukko and leuku and Scandinavians generally tend to run a straighter edge. I think it looks less tactical and more like a trade knife. VERY sweet design.

More belly than a typical bushcraft, gives you the edge for skinning and camp chores. L6 at .125" and convex would even do OK at a little bit of chopping, even if it is only 4.125".

It would work nicely in a kitchen, too.
 
that looks great christof...:eek: i really like that one... i like the nice wide belly...:thumbup:
 
norcalblacktail- feel free to send an email. we can hit a cafe or park or something. Or look at knives.

I really should photograph the back of the sheaths. The belt loop hangers are always removable or adjustable with a bit of stitching work. they are fastend AROUND the horizontal straps and not directly attached to the sheaths. This one has a pair of holes to tie off and make the belt loop smaller, too.

In fact, the horizontal straps, while glued with barge on the front, have completely independent stitching from the main welt seams. So they are replaceable. and you can carefully fid down anywhere and open up a space for stringing some paracord or a firesteel.

I've been looking at this and thinking that if I did some work with shock cord on the lanyard I could put a "safety keeper" on that would stratch over the bottom of the sheath. Or do a toggle.
 
cool knife, i agree that it doesnt look too tactical...for that you need thick grinds and black handles ;)

it is a sweet knife though, looks like it would be great to use.
 
For my personal use I'd prefer a slight drop to the nose for when I use it sunny side up, but beyond that it looks to have it all. Nice line for prodding, bit of belly, up to the handle, and with sufficient depth to get a lot of it down on the cutting board in one go but not so much so that the edge becomes too estranged from the hand for carving. And it's in the optimal grind. Handle bends the right way too, I don't like palm swells.

K+
 
Looks really nice. L6 is a very hard carbon steel, what do you think the RC hardness is? I know it will stain if not well maintained if you use it in the kitchen. I did not think it looked tactical at all.
 
I think it looks fantastic. Your work is jumping forward. I'm very impressed!

Those pins look outstanding!
 
Great looking knife and sheath. I think it would make a great camp knife and I agree with Andy, if you would make more you wouldn't have a problem selling them.
 
Looks great. Thin but still stout looking, and I love the tan Micarta. I'm happy to see that popping up on more knives, it's my favorite.
 
Okay, Okay, it's not very tactical. For *ME* it's tactical. It has micarta:D:yawn::D Maybe if I put a 45 degree edge on it and blue the blade...

It's pretty hard stuff. Any carbon steel will discolor if you look at it funny, but L6 seems to act differently that o1 or 1084.

Andrew- I am making more of them, along with the other patterns. This one is on my "repeat whenever you make other knives" list.

Rockywolf, was I supposed to say DO Not Open This Thread? Orange is going to happen shortly. As soon as I get my new forge dialed in. (damn, but a 3 burner propane is SWEET)

tknife: the tan canvas micarta ... okay, I like working wood better. But I admit the stuff is pretty awesome.

Now I'm almost scared to put this up for sale until I have another couple done!
 
Koyote,
I am more of a drop-point/spearpoint fan but I love the grind, the dimensions and the handle shape. Your work on the handle is especially nice, by the way. I especially appreciate that part of it because I have a sore neck from hunching over one myself this week, shaping and finishing by hand.

Very nice knife and your sheathwork looks good as well.:thumbup::thumbup:
 
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