My first official design - need opinons

[cbr900son]

Ive made plenty of knives before but never really repeated the same design. Well after some tweaks and a few test knives I think I've finally got one that I will be doing multiples of. Let me know what you think. This was one for a friend's upcoming camping trip.

This one was 1/4" thick w2 with a 5 1/2 inch blade that is fully tapered (will get more pics later). Also this one has a VERY difficult to do sweeping plunge line. YOu can see it here easier then when polished due to bad lighting and my bad photo skills lol.

Here is the handle getting sanded. To keep cost down I used some mahogany I had from another project.

I got a little more sanding then Ill apply a coat of tung oil and get a few more pics so you can see the handle shape in other views.

ALL COMMENTS WANTED!

 

[762NATO]

I want one.

 

[Booseman]

That is very noce the only draw back I see is how shiny it is. It would not be a very tactical knife, that is for sure.

 

[cbr900son]

That is very noce the only draw back I see is how shiny it is. It would not be a very tactical knife, that is for sure.

Heh not a problem it takes twice the work to do the shiny finishes vs a satin finish. It took me a while and some tweaks to get just the right feel from it.

I've decided to call it "The Wasp"

First coat of tung oil. Will prob do a couple more to just give it a little more POP

The handle is shaped very well and this was something I worked on a good bit. It refuses to move in your hand and will not slip thanks to the shape and contours.

A pic of the taper on the blade. Has a very nimble feel due to the taper and moving the weight back slightly.

 

[Gus McCrae]

Nice.

 

[SR-NOLA]

Very nice work. Based on the pics you did a great job on the handles.

Not sure how it feels or fits the hand but maybe a little file work on the back of the blade for a thumb rest?

Hole for a lanyard?

 

[3fifty7]

Bishop Logo ???

 

[cbr900son]

Bishop Logo ???

LOL will do that soon then to make a sheath and sharpen it up!

 

[Golden Dragon]

Very nice work. Based on the pics you did a great job on the handles.

Not sure how it feels or fits the hand but maybe a little file work on the back of the blade for a thumb rest?

Hole for a lanyard?

+1

 

[DAVE_M]

In my opinion, you made a very nice traditional style knife. I like the polishing and swept blade. It is no "tactical" knife, but it will suit it's purpose extremely well. Adding a lanyard hole and dulling out the finish would be like adding a giant spoiler and flat black paint to a rolls royce.

If you're looking to make a tactical set of knives. Go for a drop point blade, around 3/8" thick, sabre grind, lanyard hole, satin/matte finish, and composite handles. That about sums up the majority of tactical knives. I would keep the blade length between four and six inches.

Just my $0.02

Looks good though. Actually, it looks great

 

[jro6803]

If this is just a hobby you to very good work! Do you sell them also?

 

[cbr900son]

Yeah I sell them too sometimes. This one is for a friend of mine's camping trip coming up. It is hard work but it is very challenging and fun. It isnt easy getting metal to do what you want it to a lot of times lol

 

[LACamper]

Oh, I don't know. I can see a lanyard hole being handy. I've lost a few nice knives over the years.

 

[SR-NOLA]

Nothing tacticool about a lanyard hole.....best I can tell it is a camp knife meant for chore work.

Lanyards work.

 

[jro6803]

Yeah I sell them too sometimes. This one is for a friend of mine's camping trip coming up. It is hard work but it is very challenging and fun. It isnt easy getting metal to do what you want it to a lot of times lol

LOL - I must be blind - I did not see your signature - I was too focused on the the knife!

 

[DAVE_M]

Nothing tacticool about a lanyard hole.....best I can tell it is a camp knife meant for chore work.

Lanyards work.

They may work for some, but I prefer not to use them. What I meant though, is that most "tactical" knives have lanyard holes.

 

[Guate_shooter]

NICE

I would also add a "hole/half moon cut out" at the bottom for your index finger, this prevents you from slipping when you push forward with a lot of force, this design if you slip you go straight to the blade.

 

[cbr900son]

NICE

I would also add a "hole/half moon cut out" at the bottom for your index finger, this prevents you from slipping when you push forward with a lot of force, this design if you slip you go straight to the blade.

If you felt it in your hand you woudl realize you would drop the knife before slipping forward.

The fun thing about doing a custio is the ability to change things up. Lanyard holes, type of steel, handle material etc etc.

 

[LouisianaGuy]

CBR....empty your inbox...have a knife i want you to look at producing maybe

 

[cbr900son]

Should be good now