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Claemore · 06-06-2009, 10:47

Thanks Swatsurgeon.

The knife I would design, would be for general utility. Something that would stand up to the rigors of hard field use. Breaking crates open, digging a hole, opening MREs, etc. Then, if needed, could be used as a weapon, if a firearm wasn't immediately available.

I think the problem inherent with such a design though is that tip strength has a tendency to not penetrate as well as thinner designs. So, it's kind of a catch 22, or (pun warning) a double edged sword.

With your experience, I would be very interested to hear what your design parameters would be. I've always designed for strength, that's the reason behind using a chisel grind. Though, I know that chisel grinds are not that popular of a design. That's why I'm going with a flat grind with these two knives.

If you don't mind, that is. Again thanks, Swatsurgeon.

06-06-2009, 10:47	#4
Claemore Guerrilla Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft. Collins, CO Posts: 117	Thanks Swatsurgeon. The knife I would design, would be for general utility. Something that would stand up to the rigors of hard field use. Breaking crates open, digging a hole, opening MREs, etc. Then, if needed, could be used as a weapon, if a firearm wasn't immediately available. I think the problem inherent with such a design though is that tip strength has a tendency to not penetrate as well as thinner designs. So, it's kind of a catch 22, or (pun warning) a double edged sword. With your experience, I would be very interested to hear what your design parameters would be. I've always designed for strength, that's the reason behind using a chisel grind. Though, I know that chisel grinds are not that popular of a design. That's why I'm going with a flat grind with these two knives. If you don't mind, that is. Again thanks, Swatsurgeon.
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