Survival Knife

[muleskinner]

These are not for sale

I am looking for opinions on these knives-

I made a couple to stash in my B.O.B. and backpack for emergency's.

Made from HSS saw blades, 9'' OAL. 2.78 OZ. These are super sharp and hold an edge for a very long time. I whittled a piece of wood today and I could still shave my arm with it after.

The handle has 7 feet of 550 Para cord and it will have a firesteel in the handle. (I may include hooks, line, or whatever) I am also working on a Kydex sheath.

These are just prototypes, I am waiting for the duracoat paint to arrive.

All comments good or bad are welcome.

 

[lewis]

Nice, I was just talking about something like this the other day. Never thought of making them. I would probably just buy one though.

 

[Bear T]

Dude, those are sweet. I would be willing to pay some decent money for something like that. Especially if it came in like a hard tactical type sheath. I dig the styling.

 

[Tacoma]

I think they're pretty awesome. Blade shape looks pretty good for general purpose use, good size, etc.

I'd love to get one when you get done prototyping 'em.

 

[TJDukit]

I really like the top one, good looking grip and a good place for your thumb.

 

[Corban_White]

What kind of saw blade did you use?

 

[muleskinner]

Thanks for the input.

What would you expect to pay for something like this?

I'm thinking about some different options for DIY people-
(I hope I'm not breaking the rules here)

NOT FOR SALE

I'm still trying to find better saw blade prices, but this is what I'm thinking right now-

Just the ground blade (wrap your own) $25?

blade+550 cord wrap $30?

blade+550 cord wrap+firesteel+Kydex sheath $40?

Thoughts??

If I do sell these I'll be sure to become a vendor before doing so

 

[mesha]

I think the length is good and they look super cool. I am personally not a fan of cord handles. The ones I have had have always fallen apart on me. I would rather have a beefier handle and then attach the cord with a braided lanyard or something. I don't know what else you would do with the handle though. Especially if they were going to the DIY.

 

[Herzog]

Those are bad ass. I'd be down for one or a couple.

Great idea btw.

 

[mbryson]

I dig the background in the pic. What bullet is that?

 

[DOSS]

I would be down for a wrap your own version (I like leather wrapped handles ).. Are you doing any heat treating to them once you are done?

 

[Spork]

So what is the thickness of the blade? For some reason I'm picturing a reciprocating saw blade that has been formed into shape but they look thicker than that.

 

[Kiel]

I want one with a bottle opener

 

[muleskinner]

I think the length is good and they look super cool. I am personally not a fan of cord handles. The ones I have had have always fallen apart on me. I would rather have a beefier handle and then attach the cord with a braided lanyard or something. I don't know what else you would do with the handle though. Especially if they were going to the DIY.

These are guaranteed not to fall apart

Those are bad ass. I'd be down for one or a couple.

Great idea btw.

Thanks Shane

I dig the background in the pic. What bullet is that?

Those are 22 Cal 55gr SP Hornady. Now stay focused what do you think of the knives?

I would be down for a wrap your own version (I like leather wrapped handles ).. Are you doing any heat treating to them once you are done?

No need to re-heat treat them. I cool them every pass on the knife grinder. Also, I grind them without gloves just in case. (I do have a HT oven that can reach 2200deg if it was needed) I do my own heat treating on all my other knives I make from 1095, ATS 34, 440C etc.

So what is the thickness of the blade? For some reason I'm picturing a reciprocating saw blade that has been formed into shape but they look thicker than that.

They are about .065 thick. I do have a few bigger blades I'm making some big choppers with they are about 1/8 thick. The cost is much higher with them right now.

 

[muleskinner]

I want one with a bottle opener

That's funny, that was actually in my first design

 

[bryson]

I like the one with the thumb groove as well. Very nice looking.

Could you post a pic of them with something else of known size (dollar bill maybe?) for size/thickness reference? I know you listed measurements, but it'd be nice to see it.

I would (will...) buy one. Or two.

 

[DOSS]

I like the one with the thumb groove as well. Very nice looking.

Could you post a pic of them with something else of known size (dollar bill maybe?) for size/thickness reference? I know you listed measurements, but it'd be nice to see it.

I would (will...) buy one. Or two.

X2

Also good to know on the cool grinding.. that is what I was wondering about as I have seen people grind until way too hot and think nothing of it

oh and Black is a good color when I put my order in for a couple

 

[muleskinner]

I like the one with the thumb groove as well. Very nice looking.

Could you post a pic of them with something else of known size (dollar bill maybe?) for size/thickness reference? I know you listed measurements, but it'd be nice to see it.

I would (will...) buy one. Or two.

I don't think I could lose these if I tried The green one is getting Florescent green para cord.

 

[DOSS]

Good point on the florescent.. I would be willing to test one out doing all sorts of stupid stuff for you If you do these how long out are you looking to do it?

 

[Skylinerider]

I'm diggin' it. I'd be down for a couple.