Nessmuk Group Buy - Sketches Poll - Updated

Which Sketch Do You Prefer?

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  • sketch #3

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  • sketch #4

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  • Sketch #5

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  • sketch #6

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Here are 6 sketches that I did for you to check out.
All knives are 9" OAL with a 4.5" blade.
There are minor differences between each in both handle and blade shape.
If you vote multiple times I would prefer you not vote for the same one.
If you would like to see some alterations or features combined please let me know.

Here is the "Fusion" sketch of #5 and #6.

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I'd like to hear your thoughts on this one as well.
 
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I'd like to see #3, with the famous Big Chris grind, high and flat. I think it would make a great EDC.
 
Personally #4 is my choice, although I also like aspects of #6.

What do you all think?
 
woodysone said:
I'd like to see #3, with the famous Big Chris grind, high and flat. I think it would make a great EDC.
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#3 is attractive as well.
The transition in the belly looks a little abrupt to me so I would likely smooth that out a little in steel.
 
....#5....more of a traditional Nessmuck blade profile.
 
I love the fine detail, a bit of nuance rather than radical differentiations.

Either 2, 3, or 6. Decisions, decisions... Thanks for doing this!
 
I voted for #1, love the belly.
Even though I've never had a traditional nessmuck, the widows peak makes it a Big Chris knife and the belly will be a great skinner as well as a balanced utility blade.
 
Chis, I think I see the subtleties between 3 and 6. But, I'm not 100% sure, would you mind pointing them out?
 
Ajack60 said:
I voted for #1, love the belly.
Even though I've never had a traditional nessmuck, the widows peak makes it a Big Chris knife and the belly will be a great skinner as well as a balanced utility blade.
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It was a hard decision for me between 1 and 4. I also really like the peak. I think that gives it a bit more modern look and not like all the other Nessmuk.


alfred mcdougal said:
Chis, I think I see the subtleties between 3 and 6. But, I'm not 100% sure, would you mind pointing them out?
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#3 has a higher point, longer and flatter hump on the back of the blade, and a larger hump on the back of the handle.
The bottom of the handle on #6 combined with the back of #3 would make a very comfortable handle.
 
I voted 4, but I think that just breaking the peak on the spine is important to make sure there is not a sharp edge back there when used for skinning. That's why the rounded back is more traditional (like 6 say). Its helps control cutting angle and risk of puncturing what you don't want when skinning

The angle/belly on 1 and 2 might be more useful if any are intending on cutting on a board (like kitchen slicing prep work) to give some good edge contact while still clearing fingers while not having a deep blade and heel like a traditional chef knife.

Oh and I also like the more pronounced bird head on the end of the handle in a couple of them (4,5,6)
Soooo blend 'em all together, and..... lol :)
 
While I like them all..... :):):),
I voted for number 5, because it looks the most like what I picture a Nessie to look like. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Number 2 looks more like a Semi-skinner.
Number 3 and 6 look more like drop points.
did I mention I like them all.
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I don't own any traditional mucks either so my vote is for #5 love to have a traditional look with a thin "super" steel
 
I really like #5, it's the closest to a traditional Nessmuk. I also like # 6 as it's pretty close to my other 2 Big Chris Nessmuk's. Numbers 1, 2, and 4 while they are good looking knives none of them really speak Nessmuk to me.
 
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