Why no love for the Arete?

Talfuchre said:
Kirkwood,

The Terrasaur is a Joe Flowers design. Second to the Arete it is the design I would love to own. His ideas were so similar to mine it was creepy. Similar intent. I love that knife. Hell - I would love to add an exposed tang to my knife at some point too!

There are a few others that have other designers... one might just be in the name of the knife as well. ;)

TF
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Thanks Jason. I know. I thought the Terrasaur and the two others I was thinking of might be too obvious. But maybe not. Designer's name in the KPH. Designer's initials in the KE Bushie for others following along. Any others would be new to me.
 
Talfuchre said:
Joe,

I loved this thread - and your comments made it even better. You made great comments. You said it was a lot like a Kephart - and even more so than the Keppy that Andy designed. I agree totally on both accounts.

I love the Kephart design - but God is it ugly. And a bit long to me. I love the spear point design for bush craft. What I wanted to do was make a less neutral handle (a bit coke bottled like the Woodlore) with a 4 inch blade and a spear point. With help in that thread I think I did that. But when you compare it to other designs Andy makes - she is still a bit homely.

That is great though - because I never designed her to be the best looking girl at the dance - but the kind of knife that simply took what you gave it and worked its ass off. I think the Arete does just that.

It may not sell as many as other designs - but you RARELY if ever see them come up for sale. THAT is the best compliment I can think of with my design and Andy's execution.

The way it came about (winning a contest) was just so damned fun as well. Really sold me on being a part of this particular community and making pants for Andy's designs.

If your words offended me, brother, I need to check the sand in my vag - because it is time to walk it off. ;)

Great thread - and just because I designed it does not mean anyone else coming late to this thread cannot tell their honest opinion of it. How can we improve things unless people are honest?

TF
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Thanks Tal. You're a champ.
 
Kirkwood said:
Thanks Jason. I know. I thought the Terrasaur and the two others I was thinking of might be too obvious. But maybe not. Designer's name in the KPH. Designer's initials in the KE Bushie for others following along. Any others would be new to me.
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Are you telling us that John Wayne didn't design the Duke and Mickey Rooney didn't design the Runt. My bubble is burst! :eek:

Nice job on the Arete Talfuchre. Ergonomics and functionality have a beauty all their own.

Phil
 
Joe Duder said:
I personally don't care for the original kephart. It really lacks sex appeal and is quite boring IMO. I don't like the Arête because it's like a smaller version of the original Kephart design, but then so is the Bushcrafter. My tastes change with the weather, so if I ever wanted to go with a kephart style blade, I would go with Andy's heavier Bushcrafter over the Arete. But, if I saw the right arête with crazy cool scales (dyed blue sycamore), heavy fiddleback texture, and in CPM154, I might not be able to pass it up.
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Yep, right there with ya. I have just never, no matter how much I tried to, liked the traditional Kephart. Niether the blade nor the handle ever did anything for me.

BUT to me, looking at this Arete, it has TONS more sex appeal and style that the trational Kephart could ever dream of. This, except I want 5/32 tapered, is theee exact Arete I have been waiting on. Hopefully if Andy ever does a 5/32 version of it, I will be in a better position financially!

Comprehensivist said:
(L to R: Hiking Buddy, Arete, Bushfinger)







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Comprehensivist said:
Are you telling us that John Wayne didn't design the Duke and Mickey Rooney didn't design the Runt. My bubble is burst! :eek:

Nice job on the Arete Talfuchre. Ergonomics and functionality have a beauty all their own.

Phil
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Oh oh Tal. The other two "designers" Phil mentioned are no longer with us. Good thing they're not the true designers.

Nathan
 
Comprehensivist said:
Blaid,

I think that is the prettiest one I have seen. Absolutely gorgeous! Great looking Talfuchre sheath too. He is working on one for me right now.

Thanks,

Phil
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Blaid's is definitely gorgeous to be sure, Keph's looks great as well, but it's your's that made me want one. Would love one just like it with orange pinstripes. Tapered 5/32 with just a slightly higher grind would be even better for me, but I'd sure snag one just like your's in a Friday if I could swing it.
 
Here are the 3 photos of my Arete that Andy put on the Fiddleback Friday when I grabbed it...





 
See, now that Arête changes my opinion of Aretes. NICE!!!:thumbup: Buckeye burl? No, maple burl right?
 
Joe Duder said:
See, now that Arête changes my opinion of Aretes. NICE!!!:thumbup: Buckeye burl? No, maple burl right?
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Stabilized and dyed California Buckeye Burl over black with a lime green pinstripe, Full thickness tang, Convex on 5/32” thick steel
 
Blaid that is one of the most beautiful handles I have ever seen. 5/32" too! As someone currently residing in California , I definitely need to get something with a buckeye burl handle on it. We use buckeye for fire by friction - makes a great baseboard. I hope to post a picture of my arête tomorrow if it comes in the mail!!!!
 
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