Proto

[antoine]

Hi,

Here is a prototype of a knife I have designed ! Fred Perrin make the first test blade... What do you think about that (... just for waiting the "KoopKoop") ?

Antoine

[i.v]

looks great, a very good way to make a combo edge in a small package, could work well as a rescue knife, a hard working garden knife, in the kitchen... i like it.. radical design, just how i like them, good work :D
oh, when's the folding version coming out? :p

[Senate]

I love it, like a bigger and nastier Kiridashi (Street Surgeon etc...).
maybe you can keep the kiridashi's design for the handle, no wood, just holes and a paaracord running through?

[i.v]

personally i like the wood, looks more warm & friendly that way.. i also tried imagining it with something like G10, frn & in all kinds of colors & i really think the wood is the best choice.. but it'll look good in jeans blue as well :p

[Rob]

Hmmm... looks interesting. What purpose did you have in mind when you designed that knife? Is it meant as a self defense tool or does it have a special purpose that I'm just too blind to see :confused: :D

Anyway, I like the concept of a serrated and a plain edge that can be used seperately. How long are the two edges? On the picture, the knife looks very small. Does it have a sheath and what kind of wood was used?

Cheers, Rob

[samosaurus]

That's one bad-@ss cutting tool you have there! :D Congrats and thanks for sharing!

Sam

[Senate]

Hmmm... looks interesting. What purpose did you have in mind when you designed that knife? Is it meant as a self defense tool or does it have a special purpose that I'm just too blind to see :confused: :D

Anyway, I like the concept of a serrated and a plain edge that can be used seperately. How long are the two edges? On the picture, the knife looks very small. Does it have a sheath and what kind of wood was used?

Cheers, Rob

Take a look at the Street Surgeon from Fred Perrin on this page (http://www.bladeart.com/artists/fred_perrin/fred_perrin.htm), you'll have an idea of sheath, size (this proto looks bigger though) etc...
it's purpose? hum hard to say... nothing in particular and everything in general :)

[DAYWALKER]

Aloha!

Wow, :eek: that is radical!!! Great job!

God bless!

[Rob]

Senate, thanks for pointing me to the Street Surgeon. I knew this knife but I didn't think of it when I saw Antoine's proto. Now as you mentioned it, I can see the similarities between the designs. :)

Cheers, Rob

[Jimd]

Hey, that's a very interesting knife design! The blade is very short (great for space-saving and where legalities limit blade length), but at the same time, it looks as if it's a very powerful and stout cutter.

I can't imagine that blade tip ever breaking!
Your knife design is refreshing. And yes, I think the wood looks good, too. Since people like variety, though, I'd try to offer it in wood and G-10, among others.
Great job!

PS. Edited: Almost forgot to ask: what's the price point going to be?

[dialex]

Hello Antoine.
Nice little knife. Looks ideal for cutting the purse of an unsuspecting old woman in the bus in order to take her wallet :rolleyes: And if you get caught in the act, you may use the serrations to slash your way out. :p
Now seriously, I really like your designs, congratulations for making your first live blade :) May other follow. Say "salut" to Fred from me. ;)

[antoine]

Hi and thanks,

I'm very happy to have your point of view.

The plain edge is 2 inches, the serrated 1,25 inches. The overall lenght 5,75 inches. The blade thikness 5/32. This knife is very heavy, and when you take it in your hand... it's very powerfull ! unbreakable !

I have make this design for a home knife. In the kitchen, the garden... eventualy for self defense... but there is no restiction !. Always ready when you need a quick and powerfull help. Fred make me a Kydex sheet for outdoor... but it's not a street Surgeon which is perfect in this category.

I make some little modifications on the drawing and take it to fred for the next piece. I think that Black wood (ébène) will be great... For the price, it depend of the material handle and the modification... no exactly price at this time ;) (sorry Jimd)

Antoine.