"Bruiser Knife"

[Tengu]

To completley derail the conversation (Im good at that) here is my big knife

 

[stuart m]

(1) what do you think of A2 vs CPM30V? whic seem to be the choices given the task? Given I am a poor boy right now, I'm erring towards your A2 suggestion

(2) Antler or wood? Pros and cons of each?

I think, cash aside, I would err towards the A2 anyway... CPM S30V is great steel, no doubt, I just see it as more of a slicer. If I were making a "Bruiser" for myself and I could choose between the two, I'd have the A2.

Antler or wood... It really is a case of either or either... As long as we select the right wood it would be as hard wearing as the antler. Antler does have it's natural texture to add grip. We are also a little more limited with regards to design and size with the Sambar.

If you feel pretty open about which is used I'd say finalise the design then see which suits better... If either suits then that's cool, if the antler does not go we'll alter the design until it does then see if the trade off is worth it... Make sense?

 

[British Red]

Okay,

A2 it is - your judgements not let me down yet.

I'm torn between Antler and Ironwood. Aethetically I like antler but I wonder if it could be too rough on the hands after prolonged use? I'm realistically quite open but I've closed my mind to micarta now.

Right - what do you want next in terms of design?

Red

 

[stuart m]

Right - what do you want next in terms of design?

Red

Just the profile... If we are talking about 6/7" for the blade I'll try and draw something up tomorrow based on that and your drawings in the thread.

 

[British Red]

Yep- call it 7" for drawing purposes. Would you like a scale drawing?

Red

 

[stuart m]

Yep- call it 7" for drawing purposes. Would you like a scale drawing?

Red

That'd be cool

 

[British Red]

I'll go for one tonight or tomorrow.....will need some advice on grind height etc. to make it tough enough with the convex

Red

 

[British Red]

There you go stu - its a start anyway

Red

 

[stuart m]

There you go stu - its a start anyway

Red

I'll have a look today mate...

 

[stuart m]

Based on those measurements, I came up with this...

And I have these that will fit it...

Stu

 

[British Red]

I say - that looks rather good stu! Mice looking antler there too!

What do you think of the lines of it? Too long? Too narrow?

Are you happy to do a convexed scandy on it? Or ...........

I did have one rather interesting thought about it today but lets finish playing with the drawing first!

Red

 

[stuart m]

I say - that looks rather good stu! Mice looking antler there too!

What do you think of the lines of it? Too long? Too narrow?

Are you happy to do a convexed scandy on it? Or ...........

I did have one rather interesting thought about it today but lets finish playing with the drawing first!

Red

It all looks good to me... I don't think it's too long or too narrow, but, when if it gets cut from steel we'll get a far better idea, if it looks a litttle off in places then, we'll sort it then.

The "Neb", the widest part of the butt end, might just want narrowing a touch... Again it can be sorted at the steel blank stage if that's ok with you?

Feel free to let me know of your idea, pm if you'd rather

 

[British Red]

Neb - ooh thats a good word!

Incoming PM!

Red

 

[Shinken]

wowerwhoooooha

that looks great

 

[stuart m]

wowerwhoooooha

that looks great

You like that I gather

Got your "other" pm mate, no worries

 

[British Red]

wowerwhoooooha

that looks great

Its weird - they always look better when stu draws them

Red

 

[Shinken]

i know exactly what you mean and ill prove it

here is the idea i sent stu.

I loved the belly on the h1 so as you can see it resembles it a little, i didnt like the thickness though and the handle

 

[British Red]

So, gaining something from the discussions about Leukus, one of the things that has always struck a cord with me is the Leuku sets where they are doubled with a Puukko

Something like this

I have an idea of a "companion set" of the bruiser and a small three finger knife with a 2" blade thats razor sharp for fine work. About 5" overall length so it lies flat to the bruiser blade in the sheath without intruding on the handle.

Sort of "Master Blaster" from Mad Max

What does anyone think?

Red

 

[British Red]

Thats nice lines there Ash - be interesting to see the outcome of that!

Red

 

[stuart m]

What does anyone think?

I, for one... Like the idea