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There is a sweet spot where Quality, Cost and Work (Performance) meet. For me, my designs and my workflow – I have found that spot in 3V steel. Its performance is matched by its reasonable price and reliability. The same can be said of the handle materials I use – only those that maximize quality without ignoring cost or sacrificing performance.
Good ergonomics starts with good design founded on understanding the human body and how it works, but it doesn’t end there. A design needs to be tested, feedback received and then modified over and over again. A knife with good ergonomics will balance well, feel like a natural extension of the body and not weigh you down.
I have streamlined my process to remove those aspects of knifemaking that add time and cost, but don’t add value. So I pass the savings directly to you. My knives sell quickly and are in high demand not only because my pricing is lower than knives of equivalent quality and materials, but also because I am much more efficient with my process.
Headed to a customer in Canada – enjoy some Eye Candy! I just love how these finished out – the Ironwood looks Great! What you might not have noticed is that there is a white liner under the ironwood…just enough to dress it up without being over-the-top. These 3 knives take me up to a total of …
Got a couple WSS knives up for grabs. ***ALL SOLD OUT*** Check Available Knives page.
Check it out! The final prototype is done and it’s now time to move into full production. I will actually have blades and liners done next week! So, while there’s still going to be a few weeks before they start rolling out….the time has finally come!
Arizona Desert Ironwood is a fantastic material – it is the ideal handle for knives if you want a natural material. Resists moisture, won’t crack, and has great figure. I generally don’t work with the Burls, though…because they take so much time and energy. I have a feeling it is going to really pay off on this one, though! So …
I finished up some Nessmuk knives and got them in some nice leather sheaths. Check ‘em out! Related Images:
Check it out! Mechanically, this folding knife is completely finished. Lock-up is solid. No play, no wiggle. And this folder is stout! Really fills your hand as you can see in the video. There’s still a lot of work to do in terms of grinding and finishing the blade, deburring and finishing the liners, blasting the handle parts, etc. But …
Great news for you guys that have been waiting sooooo patiently!!! The last set of prototypes is officially in the works now. Check out the pic. I’ll try to post more updates/pics as I progress through the process making them. I’m about 30% done with these so far and it’s going GREAT – just as planned. I’m super excited to …
Should I be expected to do this? A customer asked me to regrind his Bushcraft knife for him. Not a newly purchased knife, but one from 2009 (5 yrs ago!) that he acquired second hand /aftermarket. Is this the kind of thing you expect to be covered under warranty? Well… OF COURSE I did it! And I did it for …
Sweet – keep your eyes peeled on Facebook/Forum. More works in progress pics! This is how I lay out my handles to cut on the bandsaw. Variety of handle materials here – G10, Micarta, Cocobolo, Ironwood. BushMasters profiled after glue-up Laying out the next batch of BushMasters for KnivesShipFree – Orange G10 Black Canvas Micarta MUCK orders – blades heat-treated, …
Check ‘em out! MUCK Nessmuk Celilo BushMaster Tons of metal dusts everywhere right now!
Have a look! Pick one up while you can! Thanks for looking. Dan
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