ARK Proto 2

[ArfinGreebly]

Middle

"Middle ground" RARK.



And new logo.

I'm liking the middle handle shape, although I believe that an ever-so-slight increase in the angle might be just the ticket.

Something with a gentle down angle, between #2 and #3.

Although, for my money, I'm inclined to support Timbo's observation about the choil over the ring.

 

[JShirley]

Well, Sal says to pool our best ideas, refine, and then, he'd like to see (handle) the result. Folks can look up the SWICK if they want to see what we're trying to improve upon/do better than.

John

 

[RX-178]

In my opinion, and I know I'm far from a knife guru, especially among the standards of other THR members and moderators here...

To ME, a ring makes the most sense on a straight handle, which would otherwise be too slippery, like this Pinkerton design.

http://www.knifecenter.com/item/DP002/pinkerton-custom-claw-neck-knife-2-5-8-inch

I like this because it allows the knife to be used with the edge forward, like a saber-gripped karambit, or with the edge back like a clinch pick without the ergonomics changing any.

 

[conw]

I do like the idea of a reversible (edge out or in) design but I don't know how well it would work for someone with minimal training, and in a neck shower knife at that.

My girlfriend says it's cute and should be called the alligator or crocodile.

 

[RX-178]

Yeah, I wasn't suggesting a reversible design be used here. Just saying it's one of the very few instances where having a ring grip makes sense in my opinion.

I probably would go without the ring, and use a deep choil instead.

 

[JShirley]

conwict, now that you mention it, it does.

 

[Sam1911]

Sure beats any of my working names...

John, what do you think of ArfinGreebly's suggestion of one more shot -- something between No.2 and No.3?

 

[JShirley]

Sam,

I think the change should be relatively subtle- not halfway between the two, maybe 1/3 more than the "neutral" middle. Also, if you can move the ring slightly more "inward", that might also help.

J

 

[conw]

Feel free to use either one then! I found it appropriate due to the aquatic and mean nature of such a knife.

 

[JShirley]

Good point!

The "Alligator RARK", eh?