What does Bladeforums think about this design? CAD drawings...

[crktm1612m]

The "spike" formed between the two finger grooves can make some grips uncomfortable. That's that case on one current production fixed blade with a similar handle feature - the Benchmade Nimravus. Adventurous owners/modders tend to grind those down a bit.

That is exactly what I was going to say. Make 1 finger choil, not 2. The first one serves the purpose just fine and will fit more people.

The wave is huge, and I don't think you'd get that into production with it. The axis lock is a good choice because the pivot sits really low and would make for a weaker linerlock/framelock.

Overall cool design!

 

[saxon]

I'm surprised that nobody mentioned that this design might be a violation of Emerson's patent.

 

[Folderguy]

I'm surprised that nobody mentioned that this design might be a violation of Emerson's patent.

If it is, why not arrange licensing for it? Also, regarding patents, depending on where this is made, do patents really matter, as enforcing them can be next to impossible?

 

[Folderguy]

For a knife like this, I like jimping in several places, as on the Zero Tolerance 0300. So, on the back of the wave/thumb ramp, on the top of the spine where it's straight down to the clip area, and perhaps on the underside, where the middle parts of the fingers lay when holding the knife. I think the jimping not only improves gripping the knife, but also makes it look more tactical, but the looks are secondary.

Here's a crude example of an application of those ideas that, by the way, feels great in hand:

The original design of the knife above didn't allow a normal thumb ramping as yours would.

Also, perhaps have as an option scales that are sculpted or machined similarly to those on some of the Zero Tolerance knives from G-10 (pic below),

Love the design of your knife.

 

[Tsujigiri]

Did you watch my video I posted earlier?

Yes I did, it was very helpful.

Thanks to everyone who said they'd want to see one made! Unfortunately, I don't have the resources to make the knife, but I did have fun designing it.

 

[bryant R]

i like it can you post graphics of how the locking mechanism works

 

[jay2pointoh]

Can you fix the exposed tang? Looks good otherwise.

 

[Gunsnknives]

Looks great. LOVE the blade shape. Here are some of my suggestions (although it might be too late to incorporate):

1. I would place a round in the sharp corner of the thumb-ramp/wave opener. Sharp corners = increased potential for crack propagation.
2. Opposite the thumb ramp, what is the extra "hook" for? Smooth it out, remove it or beef it up or it will break. If you are being graded on manufacturability, that feature is too small to make unless you use wire EDM or maybe water jet (but both are $$$).
3. If you countersink the screws on the clip, you could maybe add a sharp pomel/glass breaker instead of using the screw heads. Not critical, but makes for a cleaner design. Also with the strength of modern screws, you could cut the number of screws from 3 to 2 or even 1. If only 1 screw, use a pin or other feature for clip alignment.

My $0.02. Please take the suggestion as constructive feedback to improve the design...not a criticism of the design. I love it!

 

[reskar]

Just a though, and i'm kinda shocked i'm suggesting it as I usually HATE these, but is it possible to move the bottle opener back, reshape it just a little and have it double as the thumb hole for opening which would allow you to ditch the thumbstuds?

I do LOVE the knife though and would absolutely be interested in it.

 

[crktm1612m]

I'm surprised that nobody mentioned that this design might be a violation of Emerson's patent.

I did right above you: "The wave is huge, and I don't think you'd get that into production with it" - although that is only alluding to that fact and not overtly stating it.

There are a few examples of Emerson licensing the wave- Fox in Italy, Spyderco, maybe more.

 

[TEFL0N_D0N_81]

SWEET DESIGN. I do agree with a post above about the pocket clip. I prefer deep clips myself, but if fast deployment is the goal, then the clip should expose more of the knife for pulling. Otherwise, the benefit of the wave is diminished. Also the lanyard hole seems half filled up for some reason. Finally, the pivot mech looks like it needs one of those proprietary Boker tools, although it looks very classy.

Altogether, I love the design and envy your skills.