What Kind of Knife Am I Making?

[redsquid2]

I looked at some puukko blades, and I thought, "I want to make a blade with a profile like that, except I want it to have a full tang, and I want it to be a bushcrafter," So I profiled the handle part for bushcrafting. Then once I had finished the profile, I thought, "That might make a good hunting knife." Then I gave it a wider bevel, instead of a steep scandi bevel. The bevel is now a flat bevel, about 1/2" wide.

So I am asking "What is this thing that I have created?"

Personally, I am inclined to leave it as is, and think of it as a versatile knife. If you were to tweak it for a particular use, what would that use be, and how would you tweak it?

Specs:
A2 tool steel.
Thickness: 1/8".
Cutting edge: 4".
Tip to scales: 4 1/2", may vary, because it's not finished yet.
O.A.L.: 8 3/4".
Width: just under 1" at plunge line.

Yes, that is an unintended divot on the underside of the handle. Yes, I will fill it with epoxy before I am done, unless I change the overall shape of the handle.

Andy

 

[redsquid2]

Just so you know, I don't have a wheel for grinding hollow grinds.

 

[LG&M]

IMO you are making what you want/need. I don't think it needs a label.
Looks good by the way.

 

[LeatherMan64]

looks like a cross between a Bushcrafter and a Bird and Trout. Good looking knife man, keep us updated on your progress.

 

[redsquid2]

Thanks for the kind words..

Now I am working on handle design. I'm thinking it has potential as a hunting knife.

 

[redsquid2]

A few more tweaks. Looking hunter-ish.

 

[Swoop03]

I look at it as a utility knife, a little bit of everything. It seems like it'll be just overall a good knife. It's got enough belly to skin, thick enough to split some kindling but thin enough for food prep and fine cutting tasks. I guess it could be considered a camp knife? It's made from a good steel that will keep a good edge for some decent use. It also has a pleasant appearance to it. I like how it's turning out. I don't really care for labels either, but if I had to give it one that's probably what I'd consider it as of right now.

 

[PB Wilson]

Looks really nice and practical. The handle shape appears to be good for use in a couple different grips since the first finger groove isn't too deep. I imagine that it would be useful for all-around tasks.

My only question is regarding the scales. The area on top where the webbing between thumb and first finger will rest might be more comfortable if you extend the scale closer to the blade. Was there a reason you swept it back like you did in the second picture?

 

[redsquid2]

The area on top where the webbing between thumb and first finger will rest might be more comfortable if you extend the scale closer to the blade. Was there a reason you swept it back like you did in the second picture?

I thought it would provide fine control. However, it wouldn't hurt to put some handle material there. I think it will make it more versatile. Thanks for your input, PB.

 

[redsquid2]

I was looking for the feel and versatility of a puukko, but with a full tang. I finally finished it.

Micarta and carbon fiber pins, chechen wood, finished with a hot wax and oil mixture.
Thickness: just under 1/8"
Cutting edge: 3 3/4"
Tip-to-handle: 4 1/8"
O.A.L.: 8/58

It looks like a different color in the outdoor pictures, but it is the same knife.

 

[marcinek]

I think you need to spray paint the blade urban camo, stencil some skulls on the blade, and gouge some deep channels with pointy ridges into the scales.

It's a great looking knife. Huge thumbs up. It looks like it was designed and made by someone who wants a knife that cuts stuff. Great job, congrats, and enjoy!