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FT-11
The FT-11 has a detachable titanium blade and titanium frames, allowing it to swap blades if they get dull/broken, or to different blade shapes for various tasks. I'm still waffling on whether to make more of these, so I haven't built a sheath for this prototype yet.
Some specs:
6" OAL
2.5" blade
Titanium frame and blade
G10 menukis
Black paracord wrap
As always, I'd love to know what you guys think/answer any questions in the comments below!
Thanks,
Mitch
[email protected]
NerdN1
How expensive is the blade compared to the rest? The concept only makes sense if the blades are much cheaper than the whole knife.
beersbeatsbattlesaur
Looks like you put it together in the apocalypse.
5knotcans
So you invented the box-cutter?
aurumarcana
Love seeing your stuff on IG. Keep it up!
VanguardForge
Will do ;)
goodmorning555
Shoe lace handle lol
HighSlayerRalton
Is the handle made of hairbands?
TheGhostofElizabethShue
This looks difficult to clean.
Buttspasm
I think it looks sick. And the idea of replacing the blade if damaged is a great idea as well.
comance
You made a box cutter
2sday
This is pretty neat, most likely a letter opener or fine-line cutting, I'd be too afraid to damage this cutting boxes or something
CMonster556
Too many gaps to get dirty, paracord handle is a never-get feature for me. And I carry a folder for EDC. Good workmanship, tho.
moxymox
"How can I advertise to the kids without them knowing about it?"
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toomuchbutter
@op that's an awesome idea shits tight yo
Heavymettle
I don't think futuristic is quite the right term. Modern? sleek? cyberpunk is still pushing too far I think...
ThrobbinHoodz
I have a Stanley knife too
IDidntKnowWhattoMakeMyUsernameSoIMadeThis
I feel like it should be retractable/closable to carry everyday, otherwise you'd need a good way to hold it like a holster
Shadow027
So, you made a really expensive box-cutter?
Shadow027
It's still neat, but I am legitimately curious.
hillbillyal
Show us the process of how you made it
syiofkargath
For an art knife that handle is really plain and painful looking to hold
VanguardForge
Extremely comfortable. All the edges are rounded off, and these paracord wraps are always very nicely contoured.
AmbiguouslyPunny
Id put more support attaching the blade to the knife so as not to break off during extraneous use. Also I'd be scared of a grip slip f
kardosrobertkh
Looks epic but it might be a nightmare to clean. Maybe if the blade had to be 'pulled on' the base like a sock?
CoachCoCo
Nice. Though why not just go with a box cutter. Same concept and blade retracts
Drosophilamelanobastard
Interesting idea, would be good if you could make the support frame thin enough that you could make a smooth cut through something
VanguardForge
Yeah, if I make more I'll definitely play around with the formula a bit.
Drosophilamelanobastard
Could make the blade attach to a chuck in the handle, but the main appeal of this design is a thin replaceable blade with a supporting spine
Drosophilamelanobastard
You might do well to kind of copy the attachment method of a box cutter, but with a thicker blade that does not slide.
InaneOctopus
Not to mock your craftsmanship, but I'd never even consider purchasing something like that. Paracord, tint, frankly awkward looking blade.
VanguardForge
Not a problem man, this is a really odd build for me. You'd probably like something like this more: /a/XONdJ
InaneOctopus
More reasonable. BTW, good on you for making content and answering peeps questions. Earnest contributions are incredible.
VanguardForge
Thanks man, I like doing it.
goodmorning555
That would be a bitch to clean lots of grooves and crevasse for grime to hide , looks flimsy , small , like a cheap utility knife
PoweredbyOSengine
The murderer in me agrees, hard to clean all the blood out.
VanguardForge
It's as structurally sound as almost any folding knife, but it's mainly meant to be a futuristic art knife.
SmokieMcBongwater
The takeaways: don't kill anybody with it-for it's a b!tch to clean-and forensic techs will have a field day
powerstroke666
That would be sweet with a kydex sheath. Don't forget us lefties when you design. We'll done!
bonezone69
Dustin?
powerstroke666
Nope. Lol
ChickenInvader42
Form over function...not really what I'm looking for in knife.
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Paradysis
Do you go on r/knives?
VanguardForge
I post there regularly!
ChickenInvader42
This one is very nice.
donkablonk
Where exactly do you carry that daily?
DreadZeppelin
To the yard...?
donkablonk
Welp, that's it cleared right up.
VanguardForge
I always have a knife on me :P I work with my hands. They get used a lot.
donkablonk
Yes. Me too. But... do you like stick it in your thigh or what? I carry a folder. In my pocket.
VanguardForge
This is a proof of concept. My normal builds come with sheaths.