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Here's a knife I'd really like to get back to making - was a great concept that I never really pushed forward...just kinda batted it around a bit.
It's basically a paring knife with the edge on top....pikal-style.
Very easy to use and intuitive.
I wanted to have a good solid blade with a thin flat grind that would not be too flimsy. Also, it was a must to have a full size handle.
For self-defense, this carries very nicely horizontally on weak-side, edge-up. Easy-in, easy out.
Specs:
Blade = 0.090" thick S30V, flat grind, 2.5" blade
Handle = Orange G10 (texturized) with black liners, 3 lanyard tubes, 4.5" long
Overall = 7"
More pics:
The beauty of this design is that it easily doubles as a paring knife as well as a self-defense knife.
Well - any thoughts?
I have been using one in my kitchen (probably one of the ones above) for the last few years and it gets used nearly every day. My wife swears by it...so it's passed the test of time.
I'll probably make a couple minor modifications - such as a straighter blade (less of a hook), no choil at the ricasso/edge area, tighter/smaller thumbgrooves (a must with this design) and I might pull the handle front back just a hair to allow up-close cutting more easily. Also, will be made of 12c27 stainless steel. It will be 95% the same, though...like I said, minor stuff.
Anyway, I'd love to get some input on this design and might even consider a passaround on a prototype.
Dan
KosterKnives.com
It's basically a paring knife with the edge on top....pikal-style.
Very easy to use and intuitive.
I wanted to have a good solid blade with a thin flat grind that would not be too flimsy. Also, it was a must to have a full size handle.
For self-defense, this carries very nicely horizontally on weak-side, edge-up. Easy-in, easy out.
Specs:
Blade = 0.090" thick S30V, flat grind, 2.5" blade
Handle = Orange G10 (texturized) with black liners, 3 lanyard tubes, 4.5" long
Overall = 7"
More pics:
The beauty of this design is that it easily doubles as a paring knife as well as a self-defense knife.
Well - any thoughts?
I have been using one in my kitchen (probably one of the ones above) for the last few years and it gets used nearly every day. My wife swears by it...so it's passed the test of time.
I'll probably make a couple minor modifications - such as a straighter blade (less of a hook), no choil at the ricasso/edge area, tighter/smaller thumbgrooves (a must with this design) and I might pull the handle front back just a hair to allow up-close cutting more easily. Also, will be made of 12c27 stainless steel. It will be 95% the same, though...like I said, minor stuff.
Anyway, I'd love to get some input on this design and might even consider a passaround on a prototype.
Dan
KosterKnives.com
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