The "Instinct" knife.

[Bushwhacker]

I have been quite interested in seeing folks making their own signature knives of late and thought I'd have a bash for a bit of "something to do" nothing too serious.

I had a blank canvas.
I couldn't think of where to start, I've never really paid that much attention to knife design, a bit like cars to me in so far as I just get in the thing and drive it/make the best of what I've got. I don't have a clue.

Then I hit upon an idea. Something I saw on a program about psychics whereby they practised "automatic writing" - clearing their minds and drawing on the powers that be to guide the hand.

I closed my eyes, cleared my mind and let the bushcraft gods take over my mouse hand...........

and came up with this ................ :wow1:

Hrrrmmmm.

Had to have a rethink............................

 

[Retired Member southey]

Hahahaha dude I love the spaghetti hole!

 

[Shewie]

I like it, it's got potential.

The pikchor ov ray and the groovy bits are inspired

 

[Bushwhacker]

There's more to come.............

Bit more serious this time though.

 

[sandbender]

I laughed! Thanks for that.

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Genius!

No wonder my pasta's always the wrong quantity... Its a lanyard hole!?!

 

[Bushwhacker]

I have no idea if this resembles anything else, perhaps it does and I'm sure some folk will know if there's anything similar.
So, letting my mind wander, I've got to this stage so far.
The blade should be about 35mm at its widest part.

I'm just going by instinct, hence the name, haven't a clue what I'm doing but It's good fun.
I've decided that when I've reached a stage that I'm happy with I'll get this commissioned for my son which is why it's got the Aries sign on the blade (hope that's not already someone's mark).

 

[mountainm]

Interesting that you have angled the bevel termination and handle termination in such a way, not seen it done like that before

 

[Bushwhacker]

Interesting that you have angled the bevel termination and handle termination in such a way, not seen it done like that before

See I told you I don't know what I'm doing.
I just figured that when you've got your index finger in the notch it angles away like that.

 

[mountainm]

See I told you I don't know what I'm doing.
I just figured that when you've got your index finger in the notch it angles away like that.

Not saying it's wrong - and I guess angling it that way would help prevent handle damage when battoning - but I'd opt for more handle on top so I can use my thumb for leverage.

 

[Retired Member southey]

I like it dude!

 

[shaggystu]

i like it, it looks different and functional, not an easy thing to manage

stuart

 

[DaveBromley]

I love that the pins are on a diagonal (makes mental note) and the angle of the ricasso is wicked!! will take some doing to get it to match on both sides, i cant wait to see this knife once it is made

Dave

 

[salad]

I have no idea if this resembles anything else, perhaps it does and I'm sure some folk will know if there's anything similar.
So, letting my mind wander, I've got to this stage so far.
The blade should be about 35mm at its widest part.

I'm just going by instinct, hence the name, haven't a clue what I'm doing but It's good fun.
I've decided that when I've reached a stage that I'm happy with I'll get this commissioned for my son which is why it's got the Aries sign on the blade (hope that's not already someone's mark).

Your turning to the dark side paul I never thought I would see the day when you got something commissioned instead of makin it yer self

 

[Pict]

No bottle opener, total deal breaker for me. I like the kibab thing. In official knife lingo that's called the pointy part.

 

[Bushwhacker]

Just did a quick 3D drawing of the blank without grinding but with the holes.
A quick check of the mass properties shows the centre of mass (pink arrows) which is just to the right of the ricasso.
Grinding will shift this to the left, yet the addition of a handle (I'm erring towards lignum vitae at the moment) will shift it right back so some weight trimming will be needed in the handle area.
The handle end isn't quite right yet as it needs more bulge in the centre.
When I have more time I'll try to get to another stage drawing.

 

[R.Lewis]

Hmm. This has potential...

Like it so far, good to see a totally new take.

 

[Bushwhacker]

Hmm. This has potential...

Like it so far, good to see a totally new take.

We'll see where it leads. I'm going off the top of my head with this, don't know how it'll turn out but I'm good at adapting and bodging things during the process!