Quick and dirty knife

[Brad Lilly]

Quick and dirty knife, hatchet added

Hi all
I liked the concept of this knife but now that I forged it I’m not sure. This guy is forged finished 5160 with a edge quench and tempered at 400 deg. The blade is too thick at ¼” but I would have to grind all the forged surface off to make it thinner. I did make a small screwdriver / pry end on the handle. I may grind it down and throw a pair of scales on it. Any opinions are welcome, positive or negative
Brad

 

[Justin King]

Looks good to me, Brad! 1/4" thick is just right for some guys and their knives, I think you got the grind about right for that thickness anyway. If it's a field knife I would say you're on the right track.

 

[James Terrio]

I like it just as it is. That's a great way to keep costs down but still provide a very tough, hardworking knife.

 

[Rob Nelson]

I'm with them, leave it as is - looks good to me.

 

[BRad704]

I like it... A lot... I have done several knives from 0.262" 5160 stock and don't thin them much at all, except for getting them slick on the sides. There is something extra reassuring about a blade that is that thick at the ricasso.

 

[Church & Son]

Sweet!!

 

[Brad Lilly]

Thanks for the replies, I guess I will leave it as is and see how it works in the woods.
Brad

 

[Denny Eller]

Looking good, Brad. Carry it for a day and then decide whether to thin it or not - I like it as is.

 

[Pieter]

I would say leave it as is it looks great

 

[Brad Lilly]

I decided to add a hatchet to my little knife, sort of set. The hatchet is 5160 edge quenched, around 3/8" thick. What do you guys think?
Brad

 

[Archer Moon]

I am planning a hunting trip this fall and think that those need feild tested! I like them alot. That is a really nice set.

 

[bluegrass in ga]

Oh yea! Really like the combo. And a 1/4 is cool. Lookin good bud!