Would you buy this?

I like it, but wouldn't buy it cuz all I see is this...

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woodysone said:
I like the design, the blade shape is my favorite although a little belly would help with some cutting tasks. The lanyard hole does not bother me but the clip has to have enough room for the seam of pocket, super secure is not as necessary as easy access.
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The clips on my current production models have been received very well so I think they'll be fine on this one too.
 
abcdef said:
If you could go with more of a lambsfoot, I think you might be on to something. And use Micarta instead of CF inserts. Maybe I will check back later after more consideration.
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I already have a sheepsfoot/ lambsfoot (I can't even tell what it is anymore) and this is meant to offer something completely different

 
gazz98 said:
My first thought too. I would vote to smooth out that hump and make it more "neutral" shaped.

Overall, not a bad design.

1. Reconsider the hump.
2. I'm not a fan of frame locks. I have a big hand (hence the worry about the hump) and prefer a thick handle. I'd prefer a beefy liner lock myself.
3. Drop the lanyard hole or make a new spot on the end.
4. I would strongly suggest consider making micarta an option. Ti and CF handles are the rage now. Not as many folders with micarta to help separate you from the pack.
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I'm 6'3" and have fairly big hands too. A similar hump is featured on my other models, Peter has bigger hands and reviewed it here
That being said I did increase the size of the knife by 10% since i thought the Yokai/ Basilisk was a tad small

I've moved the lanyard hole to the Bottom. Thanks to S&F on the initial feedback.
I've done micarta scales on a previous design but unfortunately the kind the factory used wasn't great but I'm definitely up for options. The reason i chose to go glueless is to allow easy customization.

Thanks for all the feedback. I WILL definitely 3D print and check ergos. It's very important to me too.
 
jux t said:
It’s more likable than the 1st design you shared. Would there be 2 screws holding it together? If so, I’d be concerned about blade play and lock integrity.

If there are more than 2, they would be under the slabs. Would the knife be easily disassemble able?

I’m also wondering where you might manufacture these if they come to fruition.
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Only 2 screws, same as my other 3 models (including the previous one that got a lot of negativity here) and there's been 0 reports of blade play or lock integrity


They'll be produced in China, most probably Artisan Cutlery.
 
strategy9 said:
I wouldn't "not" buy it necessarily for any particular reason. Nothing screams deal breaker for me.
But I wouldn't necessarily buy it either, it also doesn't scream "I gotta have it".
But that's not saying much as there are a ton of good knives out there that I haven't and/or wouldn't buy, (ie. 99% of Sydercos)...

All in all I think it is an intelligent design, has flavor and uniqueness, and I do like the Wharny blade... A few lingering questions still stand however, and Price, blade material, and country of manufacture would/could certainly sway me into the yay or nay camp...

$200/ELMAX/made in USA, and suddenly I gotta have it!
$200/154cm/made in USA, then eh, I could probably live without it
$500+, for me, there's other options I got my eye on which I would buy 1st.
>$150 and made in China, I would without a doubt pass all day every day, even if it were $150.01 and made of adamantium...

So yeah, good design in all I would say, definitely going to get the attention of a few folks out there, (can't please everybody though right?). "Would I buy it" though, that would be a TBD based on all remaining factors...
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My question about buying was purely based on design disregarding the factors you've mentioned, the last time i asked for feedback, it went sideways.

I do appreciate your response. I'm Indian and live in Kuwait and have no sources to make knives in the US, escpecially at good prices so I have to rely on China for production.
 
Damneddesigns said:
Previous models with similar handles and M390 were $235 but I might step down to S35VN to make it more affordable (to produce and for customers)
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Yeah seems about in line with other products.
Personally I probably wouldn't get it that point, but a cheaper S35VN is interesting.
 
I like it. Clean and simple with some nice lines, good size for my hand, legal blade length for EDC here.

Your approximate price point sounds good (as does a more affordable S35VN version), depending on the manufacturer. I'd be stacking it up against the Spyderco Yojimbo in my head before taking the plunge.
 
Honest answer to a straight question : No ! This kind of design is all the rage nowadays but it has nothing I like.
 
I like it. I've owned cheap kershaw needs work, and enjoyed the design.

I don't typically use a lanyard on clipped folders. So the position of the lanyard hole is not offputting to me at all.

I had a period where I was on a no liner lock kick, but then I had a few well designed liner locks with great/ solid lock up.

A partially concealed/covered frame lock seems like a nifty feature. It would be a built in over travel limiter, I believe.

I say, run with the design.
 
Don't worry about the blade to handle ratio. That is a totally useless number dreamed up by reviewers who can't think of anything sensible to say in their reviews so they come up with a useless number to try to sound knowledgeable.
 
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