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

[Dixie]

 

[Smokey Bear]

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I need one of these!

 

[Dixie]

I need one of these!

Prototypes, should have some available once I have some time.
Likely be available from @hereinaz on a custom basis like the other models of the DZ.

 

[Smokey Bear]

Waited for the mail today like Christmas! No mail today.
I’ll get the pass around knives tomorrow.

 

[JohnB]

Still patiently waiting and hoping this didn't fall off the to do list with all of the other stuff hereinaz is working on

 

[Smokey Bear]

Got them today!

 

[paxamus]

I don’t need another knife but man do I want one of these now!


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[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.

Just have to thanks you again for letting us get involved!
Great work @hereinaz and @Dixie

 

[hereinaz]

Still patiently waiting and hoping this didn't fall off the to do list with all of the other stuff hereinaz is working on

Took a while to get the cad design worked out…

Blade maker cashed the check, so we are in business.

And, I found orange and green linen Micarta!

Initial pre-order will go live very soon.

 

[flyfisher117]

At first I wasn't really into these but now I need one...

 

[hereinaz]

At first I wasn't really into these but now I need one...

These knives are so slicy…

 

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

I missed most of this, and just saw these are in final development. What steel is this @hereinaz ?

 

[flyfisher117]

These knives are so slicy…

I’m a fan boi for smaller blades, slicey, and a belly. Seems like these hit all 3

 

[BBob]

I missed most of this, and just saw these are in final development. What steel is this @hereinaz ?

If I’m not mistaken they’ll be AEB-L

 

[Smokey Bear]

These knives are so slicy…

Yes they are! Very sleek!

 

[SikaHuntaa]

Damn those sheaths are awesome!!

 

[hereinaz]

If I’m not mistaken they’ll be AEB-L

Correct, AEB-L

They are not the new super steels, but it’s always a trade off. These will be hard, AEB-L was developed as a razor steel, but not brittle or to hard to sharpen with common stones.

They will stay sharp, because the grind will take the edge to 10-12 thou, with the tip at about 20 thou before putting the edge on. @Dixie the final sharpening grind is about 3-5 degrees, right?

Everything about this knife is to make it a wicked slicy knife for skinning and meat prep, no compromises. The replaceable razor knives will seem dull and awkward after using the Dixie Zipper.

 

[probablymissed]

Just came across this, I might "need" one too. Following for pre order when available.

 

[wysongdog]

I’m game. Just what I need another knife lol. Sign me up

 

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

Correct, AEB-L

They are not the new super steels, but it’s always a trade off. These will be hard, AEB-L was developed as a razor steel, but not brittle or to hard to sharpen with common stones.

They will stay sharp, because the grind will take the edge to 10-12 thou, with the tip at about 20 thou before putting the edge on. @Dixie the final sharpening grind is about 3-5 degrees, right?

Everything about this knife is to make it a wicked slicy knife for skinning and meat prep, no compromises. The replaceable razor knives will seem dull and awkward after using the Dixie Zipper.

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!