2024 Lets make a knife viewers choice
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From: RJ Hunt
04-Sep-24
You guys want to me make a thread this fall on another “let’s make a knife” but give some options on the knife model, handle, steel type and such and let you guys pick the options and blade to be made in a thread? If bowsite allows I will put that knife up for purchase when done. Let me know if want me to do another knife build thread this fall. Thank you Rob m
From: jordanathome
04-Sep-24
Super Cool and thanks in advance Rob!!!!
From: Buckeye
04-Sep-24
Absolutely, I'd like to see a Damascus skinner with an antler or horn scales. This is not what you normally do I know, but I'd still like to see you do one. If you go that route, I'd also like to see the stabilization process of scales if that's something you are equipped for.
From: DanaC
04-Sep-24
Had this one made for me custom some years ago. Would like to see something like it with fancy scales. (This one is plain walnut.)
From: butcherboy
04-Sep-24
Absolutely do another knifr making thread. I’m a certified knife junkie without the knives. I can’t afford a custom knife but dang, they sure are good looking.
From: Grey Ghost
04-Sep-24
Rob, I always enjoy your knife-making threads.
This is one of my favorite sets of Randall knives. O1 tool steel, nickel silver hilt and butt caps, and stacked leather/stag/leather handles. I just love the combination of materials and hand-made craftsmanship in them.
From: drycreek
04-Sep-24
Yessir !
From: RJ Hunt
04-Sep-24
The steels I will use for a hunting knife would be the following: 20cv (m390, 204p) Elmax, Magnacut or something of that variety of steels. I don’t use Damascus (pattern welded steel) as for a pure performance standpoint I see no advantage while in the field. Thanks GG. Randall was one of my inspirations when I started… them and Loveless
From: Zbone
04-Sep-24
Looking forward to this Rob, thanks for sharing...
From: JohnMC
04-Sep-24
I am thinking a Swiss army style knife. Scissors, corkscrew, worthless sawblade, tweezers, toothpick, Phillips and flathead screwdriver, leather punch, can opener, two knife blades, and spork
From: hdaman
04-Sep-24
Absolutely!
From: JohnMC
04-Sep-24
From: RJ Hunt
04-Sep-24
John, you buy those at Walmart… I don’t make those.
From: greg simon
04-Sep-24
Absolutely!!! I vote for a dealer's choice and I'd love to be able to auction it here. I'll bid!!!
From: MA-PAdeerslayer
04-Sep-24
Hell yea I definitely want to see another build!!
From: RJ Hunt
04-Sep-24
I was thinking of a “classic” style drop point similar to this
From: RJ Hunt
04-Sep-24
Or a design like this
From: Zbone
04-Sep-24
Something with a handguard (bolster), so when being attacked by a grizzly or cougar and while you are stabbing, your hand don't slip and add more trouble to the situation...8^)
Hey, don't laugh, it could happen...
From: Stoneman
04-Sep-24
I know you asked for suggestions but maybe surprise us with something we haven’t seen and you haven’t specifically made but want too?
From: Will
04-Sep-24
I'm with RJ, but a damascus, and something with cool colors in the handle.
From: Zbone
04-Sep-24
Rob, curious, in that last picture is that sheath made of carbon, or is that Kydex with a carbon pattern?... Thanks...
From: RJ Hunt
04-Sep-24
Z… that’s a kydex with carbon texture. Good call stoneman.
From: Zbone
04-Sep-24
Thank you sir...
From: Gib
04-Sep-24
I’d love to see another knife build please…..
From: fastflight
04-Sep-24
I really enjoy your knife builds and think the two you just posted would be perfect to see done. Som3 antler integrated would be my suggestion.
From: Mo/Ark
04-Sep-24
Rob, just for something different, how about a high end boning knife? 5-6 inch blade, semi-flexible, but a good steel that wont dull the first time it hits bone. With the right scales and sheath it would look sharp (pun intended).
From: Blood
04-Sep-24
I’m with some of the above. Would love to see a slim blade and handle like a boning knife. Lightweight but balanced perfectly.
From: jordanathome
04-Sep-24
Stoneman NAILED it
From: SD
04-Sep-24
Stoneman x 3.
From: bowhunter24
04-Sep-24
Stoneman x 4! Looking forward to putting your last build to the test this fall! It feels awesome in my hand and is razor sharp...my arm hairs are growing back nicely though! Thanks Rob.
From: sitO
04-Sep-24
These are special knives, whatever you build will be a one-of-a-kind collector piece. Looking forward to following the process again.
From: JB
04-Sep-24
Stoneman for the win! Love following along. You make amazing knives!
From: RJ Hunt
05-Sep-24
I think Stoneman has the concept.
From: BOWNBIRDHNTR
05-Sep-24
I'm gonna say NO....If you use Stoneman's idea you are going to come up with another great design and I'm going to end up sending you more money!
Have you done something like a 6" boning knife? I'd be happy to beta test one for you...
Can't wait to see what you come up with buddy!!
From: wv_bowhunter
05-Sep-24
I too would love to see another knife build!
From: bigeasygator
05-Sep-24
Always enjoyed all of your designs, Rob. Maybe something like the Alpine with a bit beefier handle. Whatever you choose will undoubtedly be great!
From: RJ Hunt
05-Sep-24
You guys are giving me good ideas.
From: ScarFinga
05-Sep-24
Rob,
Kirsten told me to tell you that you ARE NOT ALLOWED to come up with a new knife design!! LOL!
Always enjoy these threads, thanks for sharing buddy!
From: Jordan on Mobile
05-Sep-24
I just want one but they ate never available.........sigh sob
From: Stoneman
05-Sep-24
No matter what you decide to create it will be a great thread to follow along. Not only are you a craftsman and artist you are a teacher. Thanks in advance!
From: Jordan on Mobile
05-Sep-24
I just want one but they ate never available.........sigh sob
From: LUNG$HOT
05-Sep-24
Whatever you decide to make I can’t wait to see it finished!
From: xTroutx
05-Sep-24
Always a great follow along.
From: RJ Hunt
05-Sep-24
Sounds good guys. Is the height of elk season now and I got a buck tag to try to fill so this fall I will put something together and make up a thread in real time as I make.
From: Wv hillbilly
05-Sep-24
Can’t wait Rob! Always enjoy following along your builds.
From: KSflatlander
05-Sep-24
Those knives are just as much art. Beautiful.
From: RonP
05-Sep-24
i would suggest making a lightweight knife with a 3-4 inch blade, and less than 5 ounces overall.
From: drycreek
05-Sep-24
I missed the boat last year on a beauty, but I have redeemed myself now. I’ll show it to y’all when it’s done if you promise not to be jealous.
Aw hell, I don’t care if you’re jealous, it will be worth it ! ;-))
From: BoggsBowhunts
05-Sep-24
A lightweight knife like Ron suggested would be nice, but I feel like you would be severely limited on creativity and beauty of scales by trying to go lightweight? I don’t know how I’ve missed these threads in the past, beautiful knives!
From: DanaC
06-Sep-24
Any thoughts on doing a matched pair of knives? Something like a full-size hunter and a small caper?
From: Altitude Sickness
06-Sep-24
I like that idea Dana
From: Will
06-Sep-24
That is a good idea, Dana.
From: cnelk
06-Sep-24
I have a custom knife. One neat feature it has is a place to lift a hot handle without burning your hand
From: Helgermite
06-Sep-24
My grandmother gave me a knife she brought from Norway in 1970's. The point seemed to be a slight drop point and total blade length was around 4"-4.5". I'm not sure what type of steel they used, but it holds an edge like no other knife I've ever used. The steel tang looked to extend thru the handle. Over that was from antler / bone material on each end with some type of small leather material wrapped around in between the antler. I would love to see something like that.
From: BIGERN
06-Sep-24
Something with a handguard (bolster), so when being attacked by a grizzly or cougar and while you are stabbing, your hand don't slip and add more trouble to the situation...8^..... I like this idea, add a hard point that will drive a long ways in too.
From: RJ Hunt
06-Sep-24
Here is a set I did many moons ago
From: drycreek
06-Sep-24
That looks like what Dana was alluding to. Nice set !
From: DanaC
06-Sep-24
sweet!
From: DonVathome
09-Sep-24
My dad made this for my daughter from the leg of a deer sho harvested. The vertebra is an elk I believe.
From: DonVathome
09-Sep-24
From: DonVathome
09-Sep-24
From: WhattheFOC
09-Sep-24
I love the drop point. Make it red/white and left handed, maybe a Canadian will buy it.
