What do you think of this for a WSK blade?

C

CShepherd

Joined
Feb 27, 2006
Messages
1,085
http://www.grahamknives.com/FXCD0035.JPG

I live in Cleveland, TN where the Graham Brothers have their shop and have been lucky enough to go by and learn quite a lot about knifemaking. Happen to see one of this model of knife, not even sure what they call it, but after handling it became quite interested for survival/outdoor usage.

The handle is quite good for a variety of grips. You can hold it toward the end and use it like a small hatchet, you can choke up on it and use it like a knife, even turn the knife around holding it on the spine and use it like an Ulu. Seemed quite versatile.

I know you could say that it's a "jack-of-all trades" but master of none but in a survival situation I don't think that's such a bad thing. Isn't that in essence what we do with a good bit of our equipment?

Anyway, would like everyone's input on this.

Thanks,

Charles
 
I like it. I bet the long handle would be nice for chopping or lashed to a pole but I wonder how well it carries in the sheath? Would seem handle heavy. Wonder what they cost?
 
I like it too. I've got a 9" Hachet made by John Greco that is amazing. I've chopped through 4" oak branches (wouldn't want to do that often tho), chopped tinder, made feaather sticks and used it to cut onions etc when cooking. Looks like a nice design with more flexibility. I've got the same question tho, any more stats and $$$??
 
Looks neato to me. Is it light enough for a necker???
 
Fiddleback said:
Looks neato to me. Is it light enough for a necker???
Click to expand...

Probably a bit heavy for neck cary, at least for me anyways. To give you a size comparison I have roughly average sized hands, maybe a bit on the small size, and my hand covers from just behind the center pin to the curve on the butt end. Hope that helps on size comparison.

Charles
 
Honestly, I like it. It would make a fairly good chopper. How long is the handle and blade?
 
I have to admit it looks really nice. :thumbup:

I'm sure most would want to also know price, steel type, blade length, overall length and handle material? :D

KR
 
That design would make a neat W&S knife. If it was 1/4" thick would seal it for me.
 
When I first saw it I sort of did a "huh." But after handling it I could see the thought that went into it and the usefulness. The handle was very comfortable both as a hatchet and choked up on as a knife, almost functioning as two distinct handles. The blade was big enough to actuall work for chopping decent size branches but not so big that you couldn't skin a deer with it. The only probelm might be the extended handle getting in the way

It certainly looked like a great compromise. Would even make a good defensive weapon if needed.

Charles

p.s. in case anyone is wondering, I do not work for the Graham Brothers, just happen to be getting some exposure to their knives through their generosity of lettng me hang out and observe. :-)
 
Talked to Jon Graham and it appears that is a discontinued model, unfortunately. It's just in the sheath gallery.

Anyway, definetely a design to study some more. Might have to try something inspired by that in 1/4" 01.

Sorry to get everyone so excited. It had just caught my eye.

Charles
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top