Fixed blade picture thread

[orionz06]

Gentlemen,

good aftrernoon. I am not sure if this would be the place to post this. Please move it if you see fit.

I am looking for some feedback on a new design. For years several people have asked me about making a larger reverse edge knife. The BoB has been very good to me, and I hope to the owners as well.

I finally mated a few patterns together and came up with my version of a larger pikal knife. I have made a working prototype to get a better feel. It seems to work well in several grips.

Take a look and tell me what you think. This is a first draft, so comments are welcome and needed.

8 1\2" OAL with a 4" cutting edge



Paul

What's it for?

[pmooreknife]

It is more of a defense / offensive design, but can still do normal
knife functions as well.

Paul

[Wondering Beard]

The pikal, in its defensive purpose as I understand it, is meant for stabbing (deeply and without needing much force) and ripping. The blade shape you have looks like it's more for work and cutting.

A narrower point with a straight edge, or slightly claw like, would fit the pikal 'philosophy' better. Also a straight edge with a handle like yours still enables the knife to do regular cutting and work.

Personally, I would change the guard a little so that the fingers don't easily slde off the handle onto the blade (not really a concern in reverse grip)

[pmooreknife]

I agree. In the purist forum, mine would look like the others. I guess i am looking to create a hybrid if you will.
If that can be done. Take some of the "evil" look away, and still be able to perform the intended task. Plus add more
dutyty to the Pikal. If you think about it, how many knives do you carry in a days time.
I would like to create a 24hr duty knife.

Paul

[DI1]

Paul,
Looking at your website, the first hunting knife you have (posted September 27, 2010) would be an excellent all around 24hr duty knife. Maybe a slight guard or larger finger choil to protect the hand. The sheath design is as important as the knife!

[pmooreknife]

Thanks guys. I will give this some more thought.

Paul

[voodoo_man]

[BaiHu]

Pretty voodoo. What's the material?

[voodoo_man]

Pretty voodoo. What's the material?

G10

[Drang]

We brought home some souvenirs from NRA AM 2015:
There is no truth to the rumor that I only married HH6 for her knife collection, but the differance between a kid in a candy store and a Bearcat in a knife store is scant.

Souvenirs, Hers, Mine, Ours:

Hers: TOPS Devils Claw, 9 O'Clock.
Mine: TOPS Lite Trekker, 4 O'Clock.
Ours: TOPS ATAX, 12 O'Clock.

(EDIT: The link in the first sentence goes to my blog post, with individual photos of the knives.)