Ok - I made a few changes to the design. And I also made a prototype from wood to see what it would be like in 0.210" thick material.
I don't see any need to go any thicker...at first I thought 0.25" all the way...but I am really liking 0.210" (oversize 3/16") more and more. Plus, using that thickness allows me to get it in CPM 3V.
Which, of course, will probably raise the price $150.....
I'm going to get one cut out of steel soon (hasn't happened yet).
In the meantime, here are some pics:
Next to some familiar knives:
Top to Bottom:
Zombie Slayer
Monster Nessie (14" OAL)
BushMaster (10" OAL)
Bushcraft (8.5" OAL)
Shot of the spine showing the thumbgrooves as well as what the tapered swedge will look like (will be dull/unsharpenable).
Primary grip - plenty of room.
You can definitely 2-hand this thing...when I grab it in 2 hands, this is where my left hand ends up (need my RH to hold the camera...LOL)
Works equally well in reverse grip, both single-hand and 2-hand.
Back to work!
Dan