Scandi grind Framelock Folder

[Daniel Koster]

Toughness is "impact strength". In plain-Joe terms - you can baton the crap outta 3V and it frankly never gives up on ya.

Wear resistance is similar to edge-holding. How long it will last before needing to be sharpened.


I am still thinking through this design - I should have another mock-up ready to look at this week.

:thumbup:

Dan

 

[hollowdweller]

IMO 3V is the steel least likely to chip in a scandi.

 

[Md 25v]

IMO 3V is the steel least likely to chip in a scandi.

Your not kidding. I have battoned the crap out of FROZEN pine for several winter camping seasons with my Koster Scandi Bushcraft without harm. I have deeply chipped many other edges with the same application but the 3v has always stood up to it.

 

[hollowdweller]

Kicking it up again!:thumbup:

 

[JTC3495]

Still interested in this one also.

 

[riz_aaroni]

Woot, should be interesting to see.

 

[hollowdweller]

BACK to the top!:thumbup:

 

[hollowdweller]

Any movement on this yet?

 

[ras]

Dan,
Looking at the steel chart you posted (Crucible?) have you considered M4 instead of 3V? 3V is great for fixed blades, especially longer blades where impact toughness is a major player, but in a folder M4 may be a better fit -- tough enough and better wear resistance. . . throwing it out there for discussion. . .

I'm in whichever way this goes.

 

[Myakka]

Lefty Option

blade shape like a Skookum Bush Tool (ie straight spine sharp point) would be really cool.

Scandi Grind

I would pay extra Dan, for a lefty option. Please.

 

[hollowdweller]

Lefty Option

blade shape like a Skookum Bush Tool (ie straight spine sharp point) would be really cool.
Scandi Grind

I would pay extra Dan, for a lefty option. Please.

Totally agree. Of all the blade shapes that's my favorite:thumbup:

 

[Knife_Geek]

Going to pull a little necromancy on this thread. Any news on this one? I still come back and drool over your original drawings.

 

[Brian Avila]

I'm with knife_geek on this one. I started to drool......

 

[hollowdweller]

Glad you are finally getting on this:thumbup:

 

[Daniel Koster]

Yes - for those reading - here is the new thread:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...s-usable-comfortable-what-an-interesting-idea


I need to close this down so that it doesn't get confused with the other thread - hope that's ok.

For those of you who originally posted to this thread you'll notice a lot of similarities and continuation of thought in the new design and that I do take customer feedback and input on designs. :thumbup:

Thanks!
Dan