Which Knatchet ????

[pitdog]

Just when I think I have settled on a design another one jumps into my head and I start second guessing myself !!!!
This latest one would likely perform better as a Hatchet and I can't really see why it would be any worse as a knife, what do you think ?

And my original.....

 

[JK Knives]

I like the original better. The top pic looks too much like a tanto style blade.

 

[myright]

I like them both. I'd really like that top one with the front edge not completely sharp but tapered for digging and scrapping.

Cool drawings!

 

[Rockywolf]

Original. Easier to sharpen for me, imho.

 

[pitdog]

Just found these two knives which have a similar profile to my latest drawing eh....

I might try and do a compromise between my two drawings so it is similar to the original one but without so much curve to the edge !

 

[BarberFobic1992]

Go with the original :thumbup: it looks like it will be more fluid in cutting.

 

[Mack]

You mean like this little toy?

 

[udtjim]

I like this cutting/chopping combo

 

[pitdog]

I like this cutting/chopping combo

Yeah but I'd never carry both so looking for a versatile compromise !

 

[JK Knives]

I like this cutting/chopping combo

Two more "one of a kinds". The only satin finish hatchet, and the only 1/16" thick Hiker.

 

[pitdog]

Two more "one of a kinds". The only satin finish hatchet, and the only 1/16" thick Hiker.

1/16" makes mine look quite the fatty at 3/16" eh !!!!

 

[myright]

I'll take the first one

I want an exposed pommel though.

 

[Mr. Sogetsu]

Like the Original better. I thought of putting an edge on the spine to use as a knife. Just switch your grip around(and choke up a bit) and you have a knife.

 

[Sharp Eye]

The new one would be a great chopper and would serve really well for shelter and trap building.
It would be hard to use as a skinner though.
As with all tools, it depends on your purpose, needs and preference.
I really like them both.

 

[fishiker]

The new design would give you the option of having two different edge bevels; one for chopping and the other for lighter work.

 

[pitdog]

I prefered the look of my original so have tried to compromise a little on this one my final design ( I hope, LOL !).
Thanks for the input, now I just have to try and raise some funds, just looking what knives to sell and my Swamprat Bandicoot looks like it might have to go !

 

[C Bryant]

I like the look of that one. I'd have to try it see how I feel about it....I'm kind of going both ways at the moment. The only thought I have is that if you were to baton it you would really chew up your battoning stick with those thumb notches. Not that big of a deal, just an observation.

:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[pitdog]

I like the look of that one. I'd have to try it see how I feel about it....I'm kind of going both ways at the moment. The only thought I have is that if you were to baton it you would really chew up your battoning stick with those thumb notches. Not that big of a deal, just an observation.

:thumbup::thumbup:

I usually end up battoning the last inch or so of blade !

 

[BushcraftBrainTrust]

I prefered the look of my original so have tried to compromise a little on this one my final design ( I hope, LOL !).
Thanks for the input, now I just have to try and raise some funds, just looking what knives to sell and my Swamprat Bandicoot looks like it might have to go !

I like that one. John does great work.:thumbup:

 

[pitdog]

Hey I came up with this design for the Swamprat site and someone made this photochop for me, do ya think there would be any advantage in having this thumb ramp/dip type thing on my Knatchet ?