(http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww75/gables_photo/Dress2.jpg)
I have been spending more time designing on the computer rather than using pencil and french curves. I have a fondess for small bowies. Any feedback on designs is appreciated.
I like them both. The top one would certainly be a more comfortable and sure grip.
Just my 2 cents...
Personally, I like the top handle better. I think the drop of the handle goes with the curve of the false edge better than the bottom one. I also tend to like the curved choil from the blade up to the ricasso like you have pictured. Not sure what I think about the guard-I think it might depend for me on the material? Really like your blade shape-overall, bet it'll look pretty darned nice :) . Looking forward to seeing it.
Jeremy
Top One IMHO
Top handle on he bottom blade.
(that is, if it is indeed narrower than the top blade as my eyes tell me it might be).
Nice start at any rate
I agree exactly with Chuck. Bottom blade/top handle, plus add 1/2 inch to the handle length. Beautiful design!
I like the top one best............just stretch the blade to 9 1/2 inches :bigsmyl:
Darcy :)
I like the handle on top as well... and the bottom blade- like Lin....it just looks more balanced that way.
I do think you need to put some height on that top portion of the guard.
One other thought that comes to mind is that clip-
can you shorten it? I think the top line of the profile should be straight, without a curve, and the clip should terminate about where the drop begins in the blade.
But, you know what they say about opinions!
Nice looking design. Should be an awesome blade.
by the way, what design/graphics program do you employ to do that on your computer? I'd like to try that myself.
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Thanks for the input. The top is the original and the bottom is the final version. I lengthened the spine, used the narrower blade, changed the guard and lengthened the handle.
I am using Adobe Illustrator.
Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner! :thumbsup: Now hurry and make that thing so we can "ooh" and "ahh" over it :)
I like it!
Yep! thats about right.
Can't wait to see what you come up with in the build.
Just right!
Allan
I expect to see that knife in my stocking Christmas morning. :)
Thanks for all the input. I have ordered the steel and made a pattern. I'll take plenty of photos for an upcoming build along.
:thumbsup:
Wow....Adobe Illustrator is $599.00 ??? Am I looking at the right place/software?