Hiya Rich
Im really a beginner at this- think ive made 2 knives before- one of them a letter opener!
Thanks for posting this- ive often wondered about originality- what can i do that hasnt been done before- knives are limited a bit because of the shape of your hand-its a tool therefore there are not so many drastical changes you can do to the fundamental desine, or so they say...!
Hands have 5 fingers- finding a shape that fits every hand is a task i do not want- too many shapes and sizes
Blade shape- what can you think of that will cut?
Customise?
Limit to previous shapes?
I dont think so.
As long as theres imagination theres originality.
One cents worth
Bb