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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: Wazukie on March 07, 2014, 01:40:00 PM

Title: Lets Talk Knives
Post by: Wazukie on March 07, 2014, 01:40:00 PM: So, I am getting ready to start making a couple knives to sell. Have sold some to members on here and have made some to give away. So here is a question,

"What is the blade length and profile that you like?"

I have some profiles that I really like, but I'm interested in your all's opinion as hunters because I want to make "working" knives.

If you are interested in seeing the knives that I have made, here is a link to my photo-bucket. http://s899.photobucket.com/user/Wazukie/library/White%20Knuckle%20Knives?sort=2&page=1 (http://s899.photobucket.com/user/Wazukie/library/White%20Knuckle%20Knives?sort=2&page=1)

Thanks
Title: Re: Lets Talk Knives
Post by: lostbackpacker on March 07, 2014, 01:46:03 PM: I like a smaller profile fixed blade knife. I use a buck. cant tell you the model. but the blade is prob 3 1/2 or so.
IMO much easier to use a smaller profile fixed blade than bigger ones
Title: Re: Lets Talk Knives
Post by: JKEEN33 on March 07, 2014, 02:00:27 PM: I carry a couple knives for different tasks, wind up using a skinner type blade most of the time.
Title: Re: Lets Talk Knives
Post by: Holg3107 on March 07, 2014, 03:02:48 PM: I'm partial to a nice 4" drop point.

Pretty much nailed it with this one as far as I'm concerned.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi899.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac198%2FWazukie%2FWhite%2520Knuckle%2520Knives%2FGrind_Kith_4_zps82f3a742.jpg&hash=571c4af0c9c94c568d07d2fc6e8bd737f4d08c0e) (http://s899.photobucket.com/user/Wazukie/media/White%20Knuckle%20Knives/Grind_Kith_4_zps82f3a742.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Lets Talk Knives
Post by: oneshot12 on March 07, 2014, 03:11:24 PM: :yeah: I agree something along the line the size of the buck192 for skinning is a great size .pretty much a good working blade size wise
Title: Re: Lets Talk Knives
Post by: deltaops on March 07, 2014, 03:47:35 PM: Quote from: Holg3107 on March 07, 2014, 03:02:48 PM
I'm partial to a nice 4" drop point.

Pretty much nailed it with this one as far as I'm concerned.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi899.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac198%2FWazukie%2FWhite%2520Knuckle%2520Knives%2FGrind_Kith_4_zps82f3a742.jpg&hash=571c4af0c9c94c568d07d2fc6e8bd737f4d08c0e) (http://s899.photobucket.com/user/Wazukie/media/White%20Knuckle%20Knives/Grind_Kith_4_zps82f3a742.jpg.html)

That knife or this one

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi899.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac198%2FWazukie%2FWhite%2520Knuckle%2520Knives%2FKnife3_4_zps0fdc322c.jpg&hash=cabbbbffd6aad14fb5a601b0d11adbcc14fc3bd1) (http://s899.photobucket.com/user/Wazukie/media/White%20Knuckle%20Knives/Knife3_4_zps0fdc322c.jpg.html)

I have a few I take hunting with me and I use the smaller one just about all the time. I look forward to the knife or knives you decide to make and sell. :tup:
Title: Re: Lets Talk Knives
Post by: earlmarne on March 07, 2014, 04:20:12 PM: i prefer a drop point under 4 inches.
I am starting to lean towards a preference in hollow ground but carry a convex ground knife as of now
Title: Re: Lets Talk Knives
Post by: oneshot12 on March 07, 2014, 05:15:32 PM: :yeah: I'm partial to a nice 4" drop point. yep think this would be the best all around .looks like it fits the hand well and a good strong blade
Title: Re: Lets Talk Knives
Post by: jdb on March 07, 2014, 05:57:34 PM: I agree w/ 4" drop point. But I'm very intrigued with the nessmuk profile
Title: Re: Lets Talk Knives
Post by: wadu1 on March 07, 2014, 06:24:23 PM: 3 1/2 4 inch drop point, period.
Title: Re: Lets Talk Knives
Post by: Smossy on March 08, 2014, 01:41:18 PM: Quote from: lostbackpacker on March 07, 2014, 01:46:03 PM
I like a smaller profile fixed blade knife. I use a buck. cant tell you the model. but the blade is prob 3 1/2 or so.
IMO much easier to use a smaller profile fixed blade than bigger ones
Same, I like a little smaller blade, Its easier to carry and use on most "everyday" projects like cutting zipties off things, Doing this and that. Larger blades I feel like Im going to stab myself lol. Larger the blade = Less control.
That last blade Taco270 Added looks about perfect, Only thing that could make it alittle better is for the steel to come out some above the handle to act as a finger guard style thing.
Title: Re: Lets Talk Knives
Post by: Biggerhammer on March 10, 2014, 09:48:32 PM: Here's a few of my favorites I have had made for me over the years. I prefer "Drop Points" in the 3"-4" range. They balance well and handle quicker with less effort than a longer blade. I do own longer but I'm partial to the 3" to 4" size. I have knives in A2 , S30V, 440 and D2. D2 is by far my prefered steel, holds a edge relatively well and sharpens a whole lot easier in the field than let's say S30.

Ingram "Pocket Short cut" carbon fiber/ Kydex/ D2 mosaic pins.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2Fphoto5_zpsff360091.jpg&hash=4ade5ee84d9eea78ffb92510068210ed2c5e9647)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2Fphoto_zps6994dfcf.jpg&hash=b3b529a3432842b1fdd5de0930c9a73c07b5e442)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2Fphoto_zpsa246b6b7.jpg&hash=017b07976080db6c891cc84129983501ddc81074)

Ingram #6 drop point, blk polished micarta, mosaic pins D2.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2Fphoto_zps4da211ae.jpg&hash=548dd99f91885c40e42f925603f648d70633628c)

Ingram H325 , Honduran Rose Wood, Mosaic pins D2.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2Fphoto1_zps9e07ce7e.jpg&hash=eeef2950af310b3dab528523e00d90c0fd83119d)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2Fphoto2_zpsed16dbda.jpg&hash=d83b44c3e9a769bf97dac52d7842610ca7dc1e74)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2Fphoto_zps92e9d248.jpg&hash=66c8fd0dc80ada03b12db51d8ea1408a3117897a)

Ingram #1 Drop Point, Oregon Spalted Maple Burl, mosaic pins D2.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2Fphoto_zps8df0361a.jpg&hash=67c566e7d08e849313774d8280ca73fad9d56ab3)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2Fphoto_zpsa0e2fcc3.jpg&hash=cd5c7cca27038f3199baaceb21c5dd898cbfa871)

Ingram #4 Bird & Trout, natural dimpled micarta, black pins D2.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2Fphoto1_zpsf1c21240.jpg&hash=c2950f076e46c0e172b0f5c20f69f383fb76eaa9)

The Ingram herd.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2Fphoto_zps565cb4f7.jpg&hash=3361d44f55c1e2e53264698cab2ac981eb01267f)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2Fphoto_zpsb04789a6.jpg&hash=61877bd00978ef97727142222cc44574a769e5e6)

Then the everyday carry CKRT. My customs only touch. Hair, skin and meat. :tup:

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2Fphoto_zps1196b2cc.jpg&hash=4595f38b4370375b83478cf78e31f50e9d810c93)

Winston Model 69 at work.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2Fphoto4_zpsbaa74f58.jpg&hash=579dbbfcbd87e951be5e6297076886c2cb875bc0)

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Title: Re: Lets Talk Knives
Post by: jrebel on March 10, 2014, 10:03:24 PM: Quote from: Holg3107 on March 07, 2014, 03:02:48 PM
I'm partial to a nice 4" drop point.

Pretty much nailed it with this one as far as I'm concerned.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi899.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac198%2FWazukie%2FWhite%2520Knuckle%2520Knives%2FGrind_Kith_4_zps82f3a742.jpg&hash=571c4af0c9c94c568d07d2fc6e8bd737f4d08c0e) (http://s899.photobucket.com/user/Wazukie/media/White%20Knuckle%20Knives/Grind_Kith_4_zps82f3a742.jpg.html)

:yeah: Nailed it.....as for hunting / gutting / skinning this knife will do it all.

With that being said...I would love to purchase one of your camp stlye knifes to put in the camper. Longer heavier blade for cutting my favorite camp food....watermellon!! :tup:
Title: Re: Lets Talk Knives
Post by: Taco280AI on March 11, 2014, 02:33:24 PM: I ordered one like this, but with a carbon fiber handle instead. Won't see it till September

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.geneingramknives.com%2FImage_Knife.asp%3FIdent_Value%3D1263&hash=d1d437fea75d49c5d38887bde0bd5b5f1fa09b6b)

Just bought these two, one I'm keeping and the other I'm giving as a gift for a kitchen/utility knife. Which to keep...

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi307.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fnn284%2Fwalktallshy%2FIMG_5663.jpg&hash=10af9ebc11d06feb29741deeec6c0d58ecf7c34f) (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/walktallshy/media/IMG_5663.jpg.html)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1098.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg364%2Fnwoutdoors%2Fingram2.png&hash=5a7dc6f67104e181da9dfb80bc31802c1c84d642) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/nwoutdoors/media/ingram2.png.html)

All are S30V steel