Sam Wilson
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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A prototype I recently completed. Pics are cell phone, so not the greatest quality. It was a prototype to test a design concept as a working knife and not a showpiece, so that was the primary goal. Very pleased with how it came out.
Specs:
CPM-154 SS blade @59
4.25" blade
SS guard
Aluminum handle and buttcap
The W.U.R.Knife (Wilson Utility and Recreation Knife) was designed as my idea of a good work and trail knife, albeit with a hollow handle (my favorite). The blade is flat ground and has thin geometry all the way up except for the last inch or so of the primary grind, where it is a little thicker for durability. Still sharp, just not as razor sharp as the rest of the blade. The idea being durability for digging/poking/light prying and toughness for tip penetration. The clip grind is sharpened to a more obtuse angle for durability when you want to cut something a little rougher but don't want to sacrifice your primary edge.
Guard is stainless and fully radiused for comfort, and is just wide enough to give your thumb and index finger secure purchase for control when using the knife. It is silver soldered in place.
The buttcap is tapped on the inside for my threaded ferro rod system, and it also accepts any of the other tools I have designed for this system (sharpening rod, sail needle, etc.).
The leather sheath is formed to the knife, and the keeper strap is on shock cord, so when you open it the strap flies out of the way and greatly reduces the chances of cutting the strap when drawing the knife. The same system is implemented on most of my other HH knives. It features the "weathered brown" finish on this particular one.
Thanks for looking.
Sam
Specs:
CPM-154 SS blade @59
4.25" blade
SS guard
Aluminum handle and buttcap
The W.U.R.Knife (Wilson Utility and Recreation Knife) was designed as my idea of a good work and trail knife, albeit with a hollow handle (my favorite). The blade is flat ground and has thin geometry all the way up except for the last inch or so of the primary grind, where it is a little thicker for durability. Still sharp, just not as razor sharp as the rest of the blade. The idea being durability for digging/poking/light prying and toughness for tip penetration. The clip grind is sharpened to a more obtuse angle for durability when you want to cut something a little rougher but don't want to sacrifice your primary edge.
Guard is stainless and fully radiused for comfort, and is just wide enough to give your thumb and index finger secure purchase for control when using the knife. It is silver soldered in place.
The buttcap is tapped on the inside for my threaded ferro rod system, and it also accepts any of the other tools I have designed for this system (sharpening rod, sail needle, etc.).
The leather sheath is formed to the knife, and the keeper strap is on shock cord, so when you open it the strap flies out of the way and greatly reduces the chances of cutting the strap when drawing the knife. The same system is implemented on most of my other HH knives. It features the "weathered brown" finish on this particular one.
Thanks for looking.
Sam
