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I don't typically build tactical knives but since a friend asked, I figured I'd give this one a shot... He had a rough idea of size and shape but left the rest to me. This is what I came up with. I think its starting to take shape. Its Carbon Fiber which will end up being hand sanded to 2000 grit with a contoured handle... Blade has a stone washed finish and a little bit heavier grind that I typically run. 4 1/2" blade and 9 1/2" OAL. It's triple tempered with three cryo passes so it'll be a cutter. Feels good in hand to me, but there won't be any doubt as to whether I got it right or not.
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Campfire Kahuna
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I really like the shape, both blade and handle. What is your steel? Personally, for a tactical fighter, I want a blade at least 5 to 6 inches. That's how far inside you need to reach in order to hit those vital organs from either front or back. Again, a most attractive design.
Sam......
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Steel is CPM154. Blade length was his spec. He specifically asked for something at that length as he said he preferred something not overly long.
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" America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln
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Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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Campfire Ranger
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Oh ya I'm diggin it. Personally I don't want a 4 1/2" blade stickin me anywhere.... Grin
Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
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Blade is nice. Sam is right on the specs.
I really like the handle. Top and bottom. I would even go for a little more flair. But then I have large hands.
Proud to be a true Sandlapper!!
Go Nats!!!!
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