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

[hereinaz]

I think you are compromising/specializing with a mini so I would prefer to optimize it's use case with the thinner blade. I think it will really shine in front country / eastern hunts where gutting is more common than bushcraft.

I do see a use case for a SHTF version but in that scenario I would want a 4" blade length along with the thicker blade. Also worth noting that if I had intentions to baton wood I'd want a second knife for that task.

Something else I think you should look at ramping/scalloping the handle where it meets the blade to add comfort and security in a pinch or finger along the spine grip.

Spot on!

THIS version of that I want to carry. It is the no compromise lightweight mini for the day hunters and backcountry hunters not worried about SHTF bushcraft.

I will eventually make a full size version in the 4.25" length with a little thicker blade.

For a carry knife that can skin and be used in a SHTF scenario, I picture the Nesmuk style. I think the dude who designed it-- the OG bushcraft writer got it right for that, based on what I see of knives and utility.

 

[BBob]

THIS version of that I want to carry. It is the no compromise lightweight mini for the day hunters and backcountry hunters not worried about SHTF bushcraft.

Concur. In my 50+ yrs of hunting, 50 yrs backpacking, 40+ yrs backpack hunting I have never wanted nor needed a bushcraft capable knife.