Help with design

[kimmolilja]

Hi all of you knife dogers cool 1.
I have done this tanto style of blade from carbon steel 9 cm length. Tactical type but also to allround using. The handle i'm gona do from very nice dark pocken holtz with brass bolster. I have drawn 3 drawings and want your help to decide the design for the knife. Thank's in forward.
/Kimmo lilja
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[Frankallen]

I really like the bottom one (3)..!! I think it would look real nice when made!!

Frank

 

[HHH Knives]

They all look good, But if I have to choose just one.. Im feeling the top design! (1)
It has a good flow..

 

[Calvin Robinson]

#3 is my favorite.

 

[Denny Eller]

I'm with Calvin, #3 is my choice, too.

 

[LR Adkins]

I like #1. Like Randy mentioned it has a nice flow to the overall knife.

Larry

 

[wdtorque]

I like #3 + part of #1 = #3.5
#3 is my favorite but I don't like the flat top on the handle.
If it were dropped down at the heel/butt alittle I think it would fit the hand better.
This is just my opinion, YRMV.
Dozier

 

[Rock]

I like #3 + part of #1 = #3.5
#3 is my favorite but I don't like the flat top on the handle.
If it were dropped down at the heel/butt a little I think it would fit the hand better.
This is just my opinion, YRMV.
Dozier

+1

Exactly what I was going to post. I often EDC a Cold Steel Voyager XL Tanto. Its gentle downward curve on the spine adds tremendously to its flow and ergonomics. Depending on the handle material, I would strongly recommend jimping at least the front and rear areas of the handle area.

 

[Mike Turner]

I like #3 + part of #1 = #3.5
#3 is my favorite but I don't like the flat top on the handle.
If it were dropped down at the heel/butt alittle I think it would fit the hand better.
This is just my opinion, YRMV.
Dozier

+2

Exactly what I was thinking.

 

[Jon Brand]

I would do number 1. But I would include a guard like in number 3.