What would you guys think about a D-I-Y Koster Knife Kit?

[Daniel Koster]

What would you think about a do-it-yourself knife kit?


Would have a heat-treated, ground blade (finishing up to you), handle material and pins (or lanyard tubes to keep cost down).

These would be very easy to glue up...using a simple 1/4" drill bit and some 2 ton epoxy. :thumbup:


What knife would you want? What handle material? (see poll)



I'm definitely all for this...if I can get a large enough quantity to make the cost low (I'm thinking under $50!!)

Well...whatcha think?


Dan





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[empty5853]

I think it's a good idea Dan.

Mark T.

 

[hutch762mg]

Great idea!

H

 

[raythebigfoot]

I think it's a good idea, but I'd rather just pay for the blade and not the handle material. I understand the reason for adding the handle material, but usually look for something more unique.

 

[Daniel Koster]

Yes...that would be an option as well...:thumbup:


Blanks only
or a full Kit





Just keep in mind that if I do this...it's going to be on just one blade style....maybe two if there's enough interest.

I won't be offering blanks in general for any of my knives.

Dan

 

[Fiddleback]

Neato idea Dan. I'd imagine wood movement could be a problem occasionally, so I picked mikarta.

 

[tychoseven]

Hot damn! I'm in! At that price I would buy two.

Personally I'd prefer the Bushcraft, but dang those K5 kardas are sweet.

First choice: Bushcraft in 0-1 with osage orange or canvas micarta.
Second choice: Karda in some kind of carbon steel, osage orange or canvas micarta.

 

[mapper66]

What do I think about it? If it was the bushcraft for 50 bucks I'd probably buy 2.

What is involved in finishing a HT and ground blade?

 

[Morrow]

What do I think about it? If it was the bushcraft for 50 bucks I'd probably buy 2.

What is involved in finishing a HT and ground blade?

sandpaper and some elbow grease.

 

[Ken C.]

I would come up with a special logo design specifically for the kit knife.

 

[jlkitch]

I would be interested in a surviror blade, even at a higher cost.

 

[texastonydobbs]

Cool idea,I voted Bushcraft & micarta..

 

[othello32]

Dan,
Great idea. I've been looking for one of your Nessmuks for some time. I voted for a Nessmuk with micarta and would love to put one together for that price. Wow, this would be great.

 

[valcas1]

Dan,

I would be in for a Karda or a Nessmuk. Handle is not as important to me.

 

[cybrok]

Good idea. For 50$ a full kit I'm in

Leather sheath should be an option too.

 

[Allen Newberry]

I would think the Bushcraft would be the obvious choice since most of the people looking for a bushcraft knife have crafty tendencies. If you were going to do two then I think the nessmuk would be a good follow up.

Allen

 

[monarh99]

Very cool idea. I'd be in for that

 

[SpookyPistolero]

At that price, I'd certainly be in depending on the model chosen. I'm not in for a bushcraft, but I'd be interested in a Bushmaster or a big nessmuk, something good for the woods.

Overall it's a really neat idea though. :thumbup:

Edited: From this list above, the Nessmuk is what I'd be interested in, preferably wood but micarta would be kosher with micarta. 1/8" would be cool.

 

[madborderman07]

awesome idea, i am wanting to get my 2 boys a bushcraft anyhow, this would be great!!!!

 

[Jeepnut22]

WOW, what a great idea! Kitchen knives!! :thumbup: