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silvershade255 wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 01, 2018 7:47 pm

I'd love to see a new ethnic series knife based off what I know as a hmong knife, really its just a common design throughout se Asia.

https://goo.gl/images/UNxHQ3

Vivi wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 02, 2018 3:01 pm

I've been talking with a few makers and it looks like I'll be getting my design made sometime between now and xmas!

Woodpuppy wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 02, 2018 6:53 pm

How about a 22” long, 3” wide two-handed chopper made of 3V? :D

Vivi wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 27, 2018 1:14 am

Here is my design....

The Spyderco Companion



The Companion is the newest fixed blade from Spyderco. Designed by forum member "Vivi," the Companion is meant to be an every day carry. The design is as compact as possible while retaining a full sized knife feel. The scales are fully contoured linen Micarta, with a shape meant to adapt to any hand size. The deep integral guard and generous palm swell ensure a secure grip in any conditions.

The blade is full flat ground from 2mm stock for unrivaled cutting performance. The M4 blade exhibits excellent toughness and edge retention. The leaf shape blade features a distinctive negative angle, giving the user enhanced leverage while slicing. The spine is fully radiused with no jimping for all day working comfort.

The Companion comes complete with a fold-over style boltaron sheath & Spyderco G-clip. Alternatively, a chain can be attached to the bottom two rivets, allowing the Companion to function as a neck knife. The hollow pin at the rear end of the handle functions as a lanyard hole. At a mere 3.1oz with sheath, the Companion is meant to be by your side at all times.


Here's some additional photos.


The companion next to two fixed blades it drew inspiration from:



In hand photos:







Compared to a Pacific Salt:



An idea of what it would look like on my belt:

Vivi wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 04, 2018 6:40 am

Nope. The idea for the thread was to post a completely new and original design that you would propose if you had the chance to design your own Spyderco. These are unexisting designs made for fun.

Didn't exactly take off as intended.

Ngati Pom wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 04, 2018 2:33 pm

A folding Nesmuk, slightly negative blade angle, stop lock, open back, sculpted or rounded scales, material to be decided.
Would the Hamaguri grind have any advantage for a Nesmuk style blade? Otherwise a high hollow. In BD1 or BD1N. Please :) .
Just realised this sounds like the Parata :D , not my intention at all, I was thinking slightly more traditional looking blade and handle.

sal wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 04, 2018 10:21 am

Hi Jason,

I've been nagging Cliff for a collaboration for years. Can't get him to bite. I think it wold be a fun project. Maybe you can help? He can tell me what he thinks and I can turn it into a model. His brain, my hands?

Also, regarding the high hollow. I agree with you that it might be the most efficient cutting tool. Chris Reeve has always liked his high hollow.
The high hollow keeps the blade thin for a long space and what it gives up in strength, it makes up for having that thin blade at and near the edge. Certainly better for skinning. Like the Hamaguri (convex), the geometry of a blade has much more depth than is originally perceived. The reason is the friction alongside the blade in a cut.

SSssooo...for the purpose of discussion, Let's pick a model and make a high hollow? Whatchathink?

(May be better in another thread?)

sal