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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on October 29, 2013 at 11:02

Great to hear about a Future pass around! Always up for that one!

Permalink Reply by Howard P Reynolds on October 29, 2013 at 11:10

Brad, I'd guess Case Ridgeback inspired the thumb ramp and finger guard.  The hollow grind looks like a Ridgeback, but a lot of knives have a similar grind pattern.

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on October 29, 2013 at 12:02

Howard, pleased to meet you.

I had not known of the Case Ridgeback until you mention it.

To clarify, I was inspired by the Schrade 15OT for the thumb ramp. The handle contours were inspired by my Kershaw JYD2. The finger guard design could be from any knife that has one. The Blade style was inspired by my PAUL Protector folder and an Import from Brazil that I did a short review on, the HotSteel. I chose a Hollow grind because you get a keener edge. Most of the people that would be interested in this knife are also hunters and this could be an alternative to their normal hunting implements. The materials are just proven to be exactly what is needed in the field. Although D2 is not a stainless steel, it is more rust resistant than all other carbon steels used in food processing. A blade coating is something we are still discussing.

Permalink Reply by Howard P Reynolds on October 29, 2013 at 12:07

Alas, no cigar for me.  Hahahahaha.  Great that you are making a knife you designed.

Brad T. said:

Howard, pleased to meet you.

I had not known of the Case Ridgeback until you mention it.

To clarify, I was inspired by the Schrade 15OT for the thumb ramp. The handle contours were inspired by my Kershaw JYD2. The finger guard design could be from any knife that has one. The Blade style was inspired by my PAUL Protector folder and an Import from Brazil that I did a short review on, the HotSteel. The materials are just proven to be exactly what is needed in the field. A blade coating is something we are still discussing.

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on October 29, 2013 at 12:12

Looking at the Ridgback, I can understand why you thought so. All these features are common across the spectrum of makers and manufacturers. Put your name on the list for the pass-around. 

Maybe I should have Steve or Jan start a pass-round list as soon as we get these made. I am hoping to get these finished before the new year.

Howard P Reynolds said:

Alas, no cigar for me.  Hahahahaha.  Great that you are making a knife you designed.

Brad T. said:

Howard, pleased to meet you.

I had not known of the Case Ridgeback until you mention it.

To clarify, I was inspired by the Schrade 15OT for the thumb ramp. The handle contours were inspired by my Kershaw JYD2. The finger guard design could be from any knife that has one. The Blade style was inspired by my PAUL Protector folder and an Import from Brazil that I did a short review on, the HotSteel. The materials are just proven to be exactly what is needed in the field. A blade coating is something we are still discussing.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on October 29, 2013 at 19:30

Brad, you let us know when your ready and it is on.  I am so excited for you and for us being able to try them!.  Donnie says he is in on the pass around!  Man O man do I like that design!

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Jeremy B. Buchanan on October 29, 2013 at 19:37

Brad - That is a great looking design. I would love to try it out. 

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on December 28, 2013 at 12:33

I know this discussion is happening in another area of the site also but for those of you that are fixed blade addicts......This will be one unique knife and I am predicting it will be a line to be watching!

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on December 30, 2013 at 10:13

Thanks Jan. I appreciate the support.  I am pushing my machinist partner to get these items cut, but his machines are busy making commercial products and AR lowers. He has got to pay his bills too. These knives are an experiment and I am willing to share the experience of this project with my fellow knifers. As for a "Pass a Round", I think 2 knives on seperate journeys would be about right.

Jan Carter said:

I know this discussion is happening in another area of the site also but for those of you that are fixed blade addicts......This will be one unique knife and I am predicting it will be a line to be watching!

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on December 30, 2013 at 17:07

Had a conversation with DR earlier and he is definitely making time for knife fabrication in the new year. He knows it is a relatively easy way to supplement his income and offerings to his AR clientele.

I pressured him into committing to having the prototype done and in my hands by January 18th. After that is figuring out how to nest the material for maximum output, then off to Grind and heat treat. We have figured on having the handle scales done outside, G10 dust is unpleasant to be around.

Still mulling over the sheath. Kydex? Nylon? Kydex/Nylon? Leather?

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on December 30, 2013 at 19:28

wooohooo Brad!!!   Cant wait to see the proto!!

Kydex/Nylon

Permalink Reply by Howard P Reynolds on December 31, 2013 at 11:52

You didn't ask, Brad, but I vote for Kydex/Nylon.

Brad T. said:

Had a conversation with DR earlier and he is definitely making time for knife fabrication in the new year. He knows it is a relatively easy way to supplement his income and offerings to his AR clientele.

I pressured him into committing to having the prototype done and in my hands by January 18th. After that is figuring out how to nest the material for maximum output, then off to Grind and heat treat. We have figured on having the handle scales done outside, G10 dust is unpleasant to be around.

Still mulling over the sheath. Kydex? Nylon? Kydex/Nylon? Leather?

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