FK2 Prototype

Oyster said:
Does this mean you have the design pretty much dialed in to how you want it or do you anticipate any more (significant) tweaking?
Or, put another way, did that beautiful pic of the two stacks of FK2s already represent the final product? :D
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The scales could still change. We're many iterations deep at this point.

It takes a few tries to get the handle dialed in. It's one of the more challenging aspects of knife design.

I also tweaked the blade shape back a tiny bit closer to the original.
 
Nathan the Machinist said:
The scales could still change. We're many iterations deep at this point.

It takes a few tries to get the handle dialed in. It's one of the more challenging aspects of knife design.

I also tweaked the blade shape back a tiny bit closer to the original.
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One thing I’ve not yet wanted to mention, because I’ve not put it to hard use, is that I’m feeling a little hot spot at the first joint of my middle finger. It might just be me, but it does not feel quite as refined as the EDC for example. And they seem to have quite similar height of the handles. (Size L-XL in gloves.)

And I miss the lanyard hole, but I know that’s just me and two others that do. ;)
 
One thing I won’t miss is the prybar on the FK1. At first it was one thing that attracted me to it, but in practice I felt it was more of a hinder.

On the other hand the tip look a wee bit stronger on the FK2, which I like. But in practice you won’t notice it I would guess.

The thumb ramp is longer, and nicer. Very nice!

As I think Lorien pointed out, the guard is slightly deeper, and less wide. But most of all, much more chamfered! Very nice, it eliminates a hot spot with v1 I had. Also the handle is extended closer to the grind that helps I guess.

V1 has a tiny negative angle of the blade I think. That v2 do not have. No opinion on that yet, except in use I’ve not noticed it.

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Nathan the Machinist said:
yeah, the edge side of the blade is staying like I have it, the tall thin grinds are staying, I'm just taking the spine down a little straighter like the original.
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Mind sharing your thoughts on adjusting the spine back closer to the original Nathan? I'm assuming it's function-driven.

N ni1s thanks for all of the pictures and effort sharing it :thumbsup:
 
N ni1s It has been a real pleasure looking at your pictures and comments on how your new field knife handles. All in all, it sounds like it is another well thought out companion to your outdoor needs. How are the handles holding up being made out of burlap, absorb water, good grip, any damage? Thanks for putting through what all of us want to!;)
 
Oyster said:
Do you mean vs the original or the latest iteration vs the proto?
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the original FK's guard is more of a symmetrical shape with a larger radius between it and the handle, whereas the updated version's guard has a bit of a rearward cant to it. This closes the radius between the handle and guard and moves it slightly forward, increasing the guard's functionality and allowing slightly more real estate upon which to choke up on the handle for work where that's helpful. Additional chamfering decreases the potential for hotspots that generally come from a tight radius in this area. The aesthetics are significantly improved as well, imo.

let me also make clear, I had no direct input or involvement in the redesign. Nathan put my mark on there as a courtesy and a nod to our roots together, which were seeded with the original Field Knife. That being said, I like the revision a lot and am curious to find out first hand what effect the changes make.
 
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