I make utilitarian knives

Mar 10, 2017 4:11 PM

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These are part of my push to make useful knives that can be appreciated by a larger population than the "tactical" style knives currently on the market. I can do this model in over a dozen blade shapes, each tailored for a different set of cutting tasks. These are the first two.

Some specs:
6.75" overall length
2.75" blade
AEB-L stainless cryogenically heat treated to 60 HRC

They have fully rounded spines for additional comfort in the saber grip.

Ground thin with polished spine

I have large glove sized hands. These handles fit perfectly. No sharp corners.

Coming along. These will be Tek Lok compatible, and can be carried vertically, horizontally or at a 45 degree angle. Got too excited to wait until after I get back from school today to post.

I love hearing what this community thinks, so leave a comment if you have any thoughts or questions about handmade knives! Thanks for viewing everyone :)

-- Mitch

Nice knives Mitch

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

makes me wanna shank somebody in the ribs

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

i need these to be put through a "forged in fire" set of tasks

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

GIMME

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I like your utilitarian knives. Yellow especially

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Thanks man.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

my gf would probably love the yellow one for cooking i dunno about utility though, she might open packages with it.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

I design them to be good at light food prep first and utility tasks second. It's most of what I use knives for.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

you make knives that would sacrifice themselves or a group of others for the great good of humanity?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Great looking design @op

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thanks man!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But what good are they? They're pastel for Gods sake.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Good for luring your enemies into a false sense of security. Then good for laughing at them later:"You got stabbed by pastel knives, loser!"

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

They do retain in the hand like a mother f*cker.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I love the yellow one! Is it for sale? @OP all my kitchen has pastel utensils :)

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It'll be up on vanguardforge.com tomorrow! If it's going to be used exclusively for kitchen work I'd prefer to do a custom build for you.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'm listening. How much would that be? I currently only have 1 kitchen knife (a ceramic one!) so I've been meaning to get more.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

These are $275 shipped. The yellow one would be a perfect pairing knife if it had thinner stock.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

And would like to see some nice polished micarta scales on them

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Soon my friend, soon ;)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I like them. Outside of my fetish for damascus blades most of my knives are strictly utilitarian. Nothing flashy, they just work.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thanks! Lately I've found myself drifting towards a couple of strictly utilitarian designs. Knives are way more fun when they can be used.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I like the design of the drop point above but I'd be happier with earth tones or black, like yours, most of my blades get used hard.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I do earth toned knives sometimes. And glad to hear it :)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0