Steven511 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I'm working on a knife different from what I've done before. Most knives I've worked on have been large, Bowie-like monsters, done mostly on the grinder. I wanted to make something more portable and more "refined," so after a couple tries I came up with this rough sketch of a design. I was wondering if it has any major problems that would either prevent the knife from working or hinder it's use. It is an 8-inch full tang knife, probably going made with a hamon, and some exotic hardwood (likely Zebrawood or Cumaru) and copper for the handle, though I don't know if that information matters. Any input would be greatly appreciated. IMG_3409.MOV How about we move this to the knife section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I would ask " What is its intended purpose"? Blade shape for myself is based on usage.. Or primary usage.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfeile Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Hi Steven. First thing, a photo would have been a little easier to look at instead of a .mov file, but I see it. I do agree with JLP. What are you going to use it for? Use can help determine a lot of things. Handle geometry, belly/no belly/reverse belly in the blade, grind geometry, blade thickness.... I will offer my thoughts though since you asked. Remember, I am not an expert these are just my thoughts. The design you have circled has too much sweep in the handle. In my opinion, there should be a straighter axis along the spine for that shape of blade. (Spear point, clip point etc...) That much sweep makes a good chopper, but you want either a straight edge or reverse belly like in the fist sketch. At only 8 inches OAL, that would be a pretty light chopper. With a deep belly like in your last sketch combined with that much sweep in the handle, you would have a very small sweet spot for chopping. I think (again only my opinion) that it will also make it difficult to have good control for slicing and normal cutting tasks with that much angle. It puts your edge out of alignment with your wrist and isn't very ergonomic. I like the blade shape for a general purpose knife. It leave you a lot of options with a good point, moderate belly and slight recurve, I would just straighten out the handle a bit so it is more in line with the spine axis. Not board straight, just not as steep of a curve. I would also add a choil for sharpening if it was one I was doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Hi, Steven. I see that you're new here, so if you haven't yet, please READ THIS FIRST!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Can't access it at work; also suggest a simple picture! Question though (shooting in the dark): how thick is the blade and any taper in the tang thickness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Oly, WA Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 First thing I thought seeing the drawing was it looks like a skinner. If that's its intended purpose, that's great, but I agree with "minion's" assessment - straighten the angle of the handle a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven511 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Thanks for the feedback (and to whoever fixed my picture), I've straightened out the handle, and shortened the blade a bit as it looked a little too long straightened out. PS, the bade is meant as a general use/hunting and woodcraft knife, meant to be carried in a sheath on your belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I have a skinner knife that looks like that. More like the first picture actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 So do I and I really don't like it much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Mine folds in half, and I skinned a whole cow once. Works ok, although my wrist hurt when I finished. Should have used a bigger knife but was the only thing I had at the time. Cow died from poisoning with Cestrum and I did not want the hide to go to waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Copper adds weight; I like carry stuff to be as light as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 For a general camp knife I'd want a little wider blade so it can be hit on the back. For wood craft a little more rocker/belly would be nice so i could use the blade with a thumb and rocker motion for added control.. If its just as a general street carry knife (opening cans, cutting rope, opening boxes, light carving) than i think your design would be good. Add a small guard for better personal defense blade without changing function.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.IVO Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 For wood crafting it's best a scandi or full flat grind . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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