small knife design , your input. Pt 2...

So one of the things I loved about the lock down was I had time to actually sit down and get a few ideas that had being floating around in my head for awhile started.
As some of you may recall I designed three small fix blade knifes to discuss.

The feedback was awesome, thanks guys. Everyone had a favorite be it blade or handle shape.
One that did get a lot of votes was I think blade "A" combined with handle "C" and what was even more exciting is a kind forum member hit the go button for a build.
The knife hit all his design / function requirements but let me indulge myself on the eye candy side of the build which as a sign writer I really enjoy ( colours , materials etc )
So here is the first "small knife build " from that thread, thanks to the member for both the support and patience as well as being a good bugger to deal with.
As the first one he even got to name the model along my snake theme so this model is a "Krait" :thumbsup:Attachment 140257.

Faaarkn beautiful it what comes to mind. Love the colour ;)

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Originally Posted by viper

So one of the things I loved about the lock down was I had time to actually sit down and get a few ideas that had being floating around in my head for awhile started.
As some of you may recall I designed three small fix blade knifes to discuss.

The feedback was awesome, thanks guys. Everyone had a favorite be it blade or handle shape.
One that did get a lot of votes was I think blade "A" combined with handle "C" and what was even more exciting is a kind forum member hit the go button for a build.
The knife hit all his design / function requirements but let me indulge myself on the eye candy side of the build which as a sign writer I really enjoy ( colours , materials etc )
So here is the first "small knife build " from that thread, thanks to the member for both the support and patience as well as being a good bugger to deal with.
As the first one he even got to name the model along my snake theme so this model is a "Krait" :thumbsup:Attachment 140257.

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looks awesome but what size is it? maybe a picture next to a ruler please

I like it but something to gauge it size would be handy.

For what it’s worth I would prefer a ‘chunkier’ handle - but that’s just me!

Looks the shiz.

Looks great!

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Originally Posted by viper

So one of the things I loved about the lock down was I had time to actually sit down and get a few ideas that had being floating around in my head for awhile started.
As some of you may recall I designed three small fix blade knifes to discuss.

The feedback was awesome, thanks guys. Everyone had a favorite be it blade or handle shape.
One that did get a lot of votes was I think blade "A" combined with handle "C" and what was even more exciting is a kind forum member hit the go button for a build.
The knife hit all his design / function requirements but let me indulge myself on the eye candy side of the build which as a sign writer I really enjoy ( colours , materials etc )
So here is the first "small knife build " from that thread, thanks to the member for both the support and patience as well as being a good bugger to deal with.
As the first one he even got to name the model along my snake theme so this model is a "Krait" :thumbsup:Attachment 140257.

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thats an absolute credit to your workmanship in every sphere .definitely eye candy ,but i bet smooth as silk in action.

Blade is 85 - 90mm and handle is 105 mm, can't do full full hunting knife comparison as it was posted today.
Hopefully we may see the Krait in action with a few animals over the coming months.

Nice work, I like it. How many beer tokens would this set one back?

That Krait is definitely worth more than a crate... Beautiful and functional. Love it!

Beautiful.

Wish I wasn't broke

What's it worth Viper mates looking to by a heirloom knife

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Originally Posted by niven.mandy

What's it worth Viper mates looking to by a heirloom knife

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Hi mate
PM me if you want to have a chat about price, very affordable though.

What steel did you use for it?

@Friwi that blade is in 14c28n.
I have another that's in the early stages which is in D2.

And here I was about to answer cold, hard, shined and sharpened.

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Originally Posted by Rushy

And here I was about to answer cold, hard, shined and sharpened.

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spot on! this answer i understand, @viper what is the better steel for a hunting knife? what is the difference between
the steels you mention?

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Originally Posted by HUNTY

spot on! this answer i understand, @viper what is the better steel for a hunting knife? what is the difference between
the steels you mention?

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I don't think there is a correct answer to the question, we are spoilt for choice and to be honest at this stage of my knife making journey I am still learning.
There are many people on this forum who are vastly more experienced than me to answer this question .