Hi all,
I thought to visit, thanx for the invite Tony.
Nice forum you have here. Many of you seem like "old friends" from other sites.
It seems that Ken has "challenged" Spyderco to create and build a "bushcraft" model. The project seems interesting, the input is certainly most valuable. It is an area of fixed blades for which we have nothing "in the works" so it's a good place to begin.
Ken has also posted on several forums so info is coming in from several directions. I think he could be classified as a "troublemaker" or at the very least an "instigator".
We would want to produce that which would serve the best, so detail is great.
Pics are great, yes Red, it's ok to be a "thread hog". (BTW, the sheath you and Tifferes made is really impressive!)
Need more input on the sheath fastening methods mentioned, both for the sheath to person and sheath to knife.
My first impressionis that two variations would be needed; VG-10, micarta handle, and carbon steel, wood handle. Leather and kydex sheath versions would also probably work best. Do any of you know anything about 52100 carbon steel?
Red, could you and Tiffers design a sheath(s)?
I think blade shape, length and grind would be first to nail down. I think 4" spearpoint full flat grind with sharp spine, texture on the spine at the rear "might" serve? 1-1/4" wide, 3-3.5mm thick?
Tang is an important feature. My first though is skeletonized full tang. That provides function even if the handle is destroyed (fire, age, etc.), but still keeps the tang light like a tapered tang. I'm sure you have ideas on this as well. Thoughts?
sal
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