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Handforged:
I'm working on some neck knives this morning. I know the standard is a little drop point straight blade but I never bought into that. I make them but I much prefer curves. Even small knives can maximize the grip and cutting area. These are two of my favorites. Top one is a clam shell skinner. These fit wonderfully into the hand and make dressing and skinning in the field a breeze. I designed this one after a northeastern native knife( Algonquin?) that I had seen made from a clam shell. So if you imagine the rounded shape of a clam shell that one edge was sharpened, thus my representation in steel.  This one is made from a farriers rasp, just for fun. I like the character in the steel. Not sure what this one will get for scales but it should be really nice.

The lower knife is styled after a small nessmuk. In 52100 steel, this one has a lot of curves and was developed over time and feel. This is most likely the best design for a multipurpose neck knife I have played with. It works VERY well and this is the knife I carry myself. Forward curvature In the blade, distal taper and a LARGE 1/2" lanyard hole. Pretty sure this one will get osage orange scales and a stainless lanyard tube.
These are all for an upcoming show. I try to make a few of these here and there so that I don't need to make a bunch in a hurry before a large sale.

These are far from finished but I thought you guys might enjoy pictures. Enjoy!

Trapper Rob:
Nice work

WhistlingBadger:
I really like that clamshell design.  I bet that feels great in the hand.

Handforged:

--- Quote from: WhistlingBadger on March 14, 2020, 03:58:43 pm ---I really like that clamshell design.  I bet that feels great in the hand.

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It really does. I make a good many knives for professional guides, having been one for years myself. That little clam shell feels very natural in the hand. It also has a very natural movement when skinning. It follows the natural curve of your arm as it travels on it's radius. Having two fingers around the grip and one along the spine makes the cut where your finger points or directs. Ancient technology, designed by a native a thousand years ago, I'm just trying to not screw it up. They knew a LOT more than I do.

WhistlingBadger:
Yeah, sometimes those "primitive" people had things pretty well figured out, didn't they?   ;D

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