Good Thing I Stopped When I Did

[OLDE CUTLER]

I wonder if any of you knife mechanics have ever done this. I bought this Kabar 1152 camper knife at a flea market for $1, the master blade was broken off. I bought it with the idea of making a new blade from 1095 in the form of a Wharncliffe. I have done couple of others that turned out OK, but this one really got away. I had the blade all done except for cutting the pull, when for some reason I decided to try an alternate method than I usually use. I know what you are saying, "you should have tried it on a piece of scrap first". Well I didn't and it didn't turn out as expected and after making a couple more attempts to straighten and "improve it", it really did look awful. So after 2 more forays with the Dremel, I ended up with this. I actually thought I may have to cut all the way thru the blade and have a open slot pull like a Spiderco or something. But I finally STOPPED TRYING TO FIX IT and just put it in my pocket as an EDC. I showed it to my buddy Sundog, and he got a laugh out of it. He said it was perfect on a camper knife as I could use it as a water dipper to drink from the lake. I said I was going to use it as a soup bowl, and eat chili from the cavity when camping. Anyway it is what it is. Sure is ugly isn't it?

[doglegg]

OC, does it work? I looked at the blade before I looked at the pull. If that is your worse mistake you are doing good.

[Doc B]

Hey, I'll git er done! And by the way...the overall picture of the new Wharncliffe is pretty dang good!!!

[OLDE CUTLER]

OC, does it work? I looked at the blade before I looked at the pull. If that is your worse mistake you are doing good.

Yes it does work, but it is just _________homely.

[Dinadan]

Old Cutler, it is only homely because you intended it to be something different. If you showed that knife to anyone who is not a knife fanatic I do not think they would ever question that it is the way it is supposed to be. For my part, I would certainly prefer that wharncliffe over the original spear blade and just figure it is custom made and that is the way the knife maker makes it!

[glennbad]

I don't see anything wrong with it.

Myself, I am notorious for not trying to practice before doing it on the actual piece.

[orvet]

I don't see anything wrong with it.

Myself, I am notorious for not trying to practice before doing it on the actual piece.

Ditto, me too!

[Colonel26]

Practice! Shoot, that’s right up there with asking for directions! Lol

I don’t think it looks as bad as you think it does. Good save on that one.

[OLDE CUTLER]

Practice! Shoot, that’s right up there with asking for directions! Lol

I don’t think it looks as bad as you think it does. Good save on that one.

But the pull on a pocket knife blade should not be so big you could dip water from the lake or use it as a chili bowl. lol

[Reverand]

I admired the blade a bit before I noticed the pull. It is not what you wanted, but it is not that ugly, either. Call it an "enhanced pull" and knife companies will be copying your idea!

[rangerbluedog]

Well, it's not as bad as a "spydie hole".

[Tony_Wood]

OC, nothing wrong with that blade. Great upgrade from the original.
Perhaps you have started a new trend: “The Compartment Pull Series,” “The Hollowground Pull,” or “The Lintpouch Pull Line.”

[buddyie22]

My wife is a very good cook. On occasion she will try and “fix” something in a receipe that did not come out right. After 53 years of marriage I can never remember the fix turning out bad or worse the the original. And yes she will rename the “fix”. I actually like your “fix” Of course it is not something that we are use to,of course it does not fit the original look of a nail nick,but it adds a little diversity and originality to the custom knife that you have personally designed great job.

[buddyie22]

Sorry for the double post.

[orvet]

Sorry for the double post.

No problem, I fixed it.

[Meridian_Mike]

LOL.... soup bowl..... water dipper.... That's a good one.

Hey, if it does the job, don't worry..... all good.
Nice blade! Let's not miss the forest for that tree.

Mike

[doglegg]

Sorry for the double post.

No problem, I fixed it.

Knice play on words Orvet. Made me smile.

[rea1eye]

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I think you gave the blade a personal touch. Nothing wrong with it.

Bob

[Mumbleypeg]

Don’t say it is a mistake. Call it a “feature”. (I used to work in marketing).

Ken

[btrwtr]

Unless you have a special tool/machine for nail pulls they are very difficult and can easily get away from you. Metal is very unforgiving when it comes to mistakes. All in all I think the knife looks great. Maybe not as good as you would have liked but still some nice work there!

[Steve Warden]

Knowing how and why it's that way gives it character. I like it.
Now, had it come to me like that from the factory, it would certainly be going back.