Custom mini Canadian belt knife

[CypressCreek]

I like the top one better. More of a cbk look. The bottom just reminds me of a drop point skinner, no offense.

I'm in agreement. I tell ya, a traditional CBK has been the most difficult knife more me to design!! no idea why

 

[Jake Larsen]

I'm in agreement. I tell ya, a traditional CBK has been the most difficult knife more me to design!! no idea why

Just guessing here. But possibly partly because a properly designed one is ugly. Most people who do their own version make it look better, but remove the design elements that make it especially functional

You can always print off a photo of the original Grohman #1 and make a copy….assuming you don’t already have one in hand that is. Starting from the original tested/proven design might help you gain a deeper understanding of the design concept.


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[RADunfee]

Just guessing here. But possibly partly because a properly designed one is ugly. Most people who do their own version make it look better, but remove the design elements that make it especially functional

You can always print off a photo of the original Grohman #1 and make a copy….assuming you don’t already have one in hand that is. Starting from the original tested/proven design might help you gain a deeper understanding of the design concept.


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This is a good point. And also probably why the cheapo Cold Steel cbk is so popular. They kept that design and it works. Mine is a kitchen queen but been looking for a nice custom one. I like the Knives of Alaska Yukon version but its D2. The ESEE version is decent but the ricasso takes up too much blade.

 

[Jake Larsen]

This is a good point. And also probably why the cheapo Cold Steel cbk is so popular. They kept that design and it works. Mine is a kitchen queen but been looking for a nice custom one. I like the Knives of Alaska Yukon version but its D2. The ESEE version is decent but the ricasso takes up too much blade.

I think I’m going to have essentially an exact copy of a Grohman #1 made out of thin Magnacut, maybe with slightly thinner scales and be done with it. At this point honestly don’t believe the overall design can be improved.

Which actually makes a lot of sense, considering how it was originally developed.


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