Recommendation? Which one would you choose and why. PICTURES ADDED!!

[jfk1110]

So I have custom blade being made and everything is now in the initial stage of the build. I have the pattern I want, the steel, handles, hardware etc & sheath. I'm just curious which pattern you would choose. Thanks. I've already chosen and will post pics when I receive it.

 

[AndrewH60]

Definitely the middle one for me. Mainly because the tip is too high on the other two for me. Just talking for general use though.
All the best with whichever one you go with.

 

[drwfishesman]

So I have custom blade being made and everything is now in the initial stage of the build. I have the pattern I want, the steel, handles, hardware etc & sheath. I'm just curious which pattern you would choose. Thanks.View attachment 1466854 View attachment 1466856 View attachment 1466857

The top one. Similar to a sharpfinger so very utilitarian (I use mine for deboning) and the blade will be much easier to care for than the bottom one.

 

[TinyDog]

Unless it will be a showpiece I think the nightmare grind on the bottom one has little to offer for any utility purpose. I prefer the middle one, why ? because I like a conventional look (-:

 

[Korean Hog]

Top because I find a needle-like tip very useful for EDC

 

[abcdef]

Definitely the middle one for me. Mainly because the tip is too high on the other two for me. Just talking for general use though.
All the best with whichever one you go with.

What Andy said.

 

[afishhunter]

middle/drop point.
looks like it would be best for peeling critters, and general camp duty.

 

[Smaug]

Definitely the middle one for me. Mainly because the tip is too high on the other two for me. Just talking for general use though.
All the best with whichever one you go with.

I like the drop point as well. It has enough of a point to be useful for everyday tasks, but the drop point means it won't be as likely to accidentally puncture organs when used for cleaning game.

Now if you're anticipating using the knife for more stabbing-type jobs, maybe the top or bottom ones could be considered.

Side note: I don't like the sharp, protruding tang on the heel of the knife. If you need a glass breaker, you're in a bad way and you won't mind using the knife tip, so there's no point in making it uncomfortable the rest of the time.

 

[3fifty7]

Middle and I’d knock down those corners on the butt.

 

[Ajack60]

Top one, I have found that more of the edge is used in that design than the drop point. For me, the belly of the drop point gets used more than the rest of the edge. Less movement of the wrist, more of a slight adjustment when needing to reposition the blade, if that makes any sense. The drop point is excellent for skinning, the straight spine, not so much.

 

[K.O.D.]

Unless it will be a showpiece I think the nightmare grind on the bottom one has little to offer for any utility purpose. I prefer the middle one, why ? because I like a conventional look (-:

I concur.

 

[DangerZone98]

I like the middle one. Looks like a more robust tip.

 

[Sonnydaze]

The middle one...nice sweep of blade, robust look.
Knock down sharp corners on butt, as someone else said.
NO to the bottom one; a real bitch to sharpen...

 

[ferider]

Depends on the purpose. Middle for general purpose, top as a steak or de-boning knife.

 

[Smiling]

Middle one, but add a guard on that thing, for the sake of your fingers...

 

[Billy The Hungry]

So I have custom blade being made and everything is now in the initial stage of the build. I have the pattern I want, the steel, handles, hardware etc & sheath. I'm just curious which pattern you would choose. Thanks.View attachment 1466854 View attachment 1466856 View attachment 1466857

The middle one.

It would suit my needs the best. I like slicey knives with simple grinds.

They all look fantastic though.

Edit: They need a finger guard, if you'll be cleaning game.

 

[marcinek]

So I have custom blade being made ....

Which one would you choose? It's your knife not ours.

 

[Silent H]

What are you planning on using it for? What steel is it, How thick is the blade stock, and will it be hollow ground?

I really like the first one because of the fine tip and long sweeping belly. I would prefer that for an EDC or food prep type knife. The drop point on the second one seems like it'll be a little more robust, if that matters to you.

 

[rje58]

Middle one for me. I agree the tip is too high on the top one, for my purposes.

But these are for YOUR purposes...

 

[Quiet]

Another vote for the man in the middle.