Help finalize the "Dixie Zipper" (Mini CBK) for a group buy

[NSI]

So as I understand after a little googlefu, this steel can be made incredibly sharp, at the cost of wear resistance, so cutting non squishy things will dull it fairly quickly? So maybe plan on a quick field touch up while skinning, but it should take the edge again much more easily than my benchmade (in CPM 20 cv)?

I also could be confusing wear resistance and toughness. Haven't had coffee yet. These look sweet though!

It’s hard to pick a best Larrin Thomas video but I’d start here and branch out. Enjoy the nerdery!

-J

 

[hereinaz]

So as I understand after a little googlefu, this steel can be made incredibly sharp, at the cost of wear resistance, so cutting non squishy things will dull it fairly quickly? So maybe plan on a quick field touch up while skinning, but it should take the edge again much more easily than my benchmade (in CPM 20 cv)?

I also could be confusing wear resistance and toughness. Haven't had coffee yet. These look sweet though!

The steel is still very hard, I will be having them done at 62 Rockwell.

As for wear resistance and sharpening, I think you can find the prototype testers did some work on that. I think a couple of the reviewers above purposefully dulled then sharpened. Another butchered 4 Audad with them without problem.

Everything is relative, but this steel is still very wear resistant, it just isn't "mega wear resistant". If you are sawing back and forth on bone with it, then you will roll the edge to "dull" the blade faster than you will actually wear it. My experience purposefully sawing back and forth was that the effect was minimal relative to doing many animals worth of slicing joints and incidental bone contact.

The initial "dulling" of many blades is the steel edge getting rolled over. That is why butchers use the actual steel rod to "sharpen" their knives. They aren't actually removing steel, they are straightening the edge that rolled over. Because this steel is less "wear resistant" it will sharpen easier in the field, meaning the particles in the steel will not resist the grit in normal stones.

Another factor is the shape of the belly means that the work of cutting and slicing is completed over a larger part of the knife. Other blade shapes focus the hide cutting and slicing on smaller portions of the blade. This is why almost everyone that has used the knife prefers the smaller blade, with a handle sized to fit their hand. Also, the angle and shape of the handle puts the whole knife into access for cutting.

 

[hereinaz]

So as I understand after a little googlefu, this steel can be made incredibly sharp, at the cost of wear resistance, so cutting non squishy things will dull it fairly quickly? So maybe plan on a quick field touch up while skinning, but it should take the edge again much more easily than my benchmade (in CPM 20 cv)?

I also could be confusing wear resistance and toughness. Haven't had coffee yet. These look sweet though!

More testers wanted! We'll keep the knives going.

The pass along knives are going to one of the last people on the original list. If anyone else would like to check out these knives, PM with your name, address, email, and phone and we'll keep the chain going.

 

[Randle]

Great info , thanks
Hope I am next

 

[Smokey Bear]

Thanks again for letting us get so involved in your project @hereinaz
Unfortunately I didn’t have anything to skin, but we used them in the kitchen doing all sorts of veggies and fruits. Cut up some antelope into thin slices for jerky and cut up some beef ribs. They all worked great, but the best feel for me was the #3 lime green. It just felt very nice in my hand. My wife liked the #2 black, but mostly because the handle was smaller and fit her better.
I do like the slimmer design these knives have, and they still feel very sturdy but light.
Looking at your original picture of them I thought I was going to like the #2 black one but the #3 lime green just felt the most comfortable.
The #4 OD green was a very close 2nd. I had a hard time deciding between the two blades.
The #1 Orange felt good but I just liked the smaller blades better.
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Just have to thanks you again for letting us get involved!
Great work @hereinaz and @Dixie

They are very slicy. Forgot to mention slicing scallions. My wife was in awe how thin she was able to slice them! Pickles like butter as was the beef ribs!

 

[hereinaz]

Now I want ribs…

 

[Smokey Bear]

Now I want ribs…

Here they are for ya! Sorry to detract from the thread, but at least I put your blade in the picture!

And did great cutting corn off the cob!

 

[Smokey Bear]

USPS tracking shows the test knives have been delivered to the next tester today.

 

[hereinaz]

The UPDATE you have been waiting for. More details and payment link will be posted tomorrow.

• Costs are known.
• Blanks are cut and going to hardening.
• Orange linen micarta and G10 is in hand.
• Handles paid and ready to be cut.
• Sheaths are on order.

1. Delivery of the blanks expected early August.
2. Sharpening, laser, and assembly will begin immediately.
3. Delivery of all preorders hoped by end of September, I expect to do it earlier, but who knows.

I am gonna do my best, BUT, I can’t promise anything until except delivery by Christmas, lol. I know the knives are coming in after hunting season kicks off. I can’t do it faster.

If you preorder, plan on Christmas and be surprised when it gets to you. I will continue updating the progress of the blade blanks here.

I love these projects with so much feedback.
Thanks for all your support, this is putting gratitude where the wallet is. This will be the lowest price.

First preorder price will be $140 starting June 10.

Second preorder price beginning July 1 will be $165.

Store price will be $195ish, unless some costs change.

 

[paxamus]

I want one! How do I buy/ pay?


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[hereinaz]

I want one! How do I buy/ pay?


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Link will be posted tomorrow. Thanks!

 

[Plague]

Stoked!!

 

[Ajsomp]

Link will be posted tomorrow. Thanks!

Shot you a message.

 

[coleman]

Maybe I missed it but which one is the final version for the pre-order?

 

[Smokey Bear]

Maybe I missed it but which one is the final version for the pre-order?

I believe it’s #3.

 

[bbckfh]

Link will be posted tomorrow. Thanks!

Thank heavens... I’m in for a few. I’ve been patiently waiting.

 

[Lionheart]

I’m in. Maybe multiples.
I’m thinking these would make awesome Christmas gifts for my adult sons.

 

[bbckfh]

I’m in. Maybe multiples.
I’m thinking these would make awesome Christmas gifts for my adult sons.

That’s what I was thinking… hunting buddies, brothers, kids…


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[hereinaz]

You all are awesome. Appreciate it.

If some of you guys are gonna order multiples, I am gonna think of a bonus to add in. I have been thinking of getting a small Lansky diamond steel, maybe I will add some of them in with orders of three or more knives.

 

[xrangerx]

It is now “tomorrow” let’s get ordering!