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Originally Posted by sc_rufctr
At a guess... Cooking, Skinning and general field duties.
I wouldn't use it to cut or carve timber. OK for Rope, Canvas, etc.
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Me and my customer talked about the knife design prior to me designing the blades.
Self Defense was on the top of the list. This is because of things in the South Texas brush that can attack you when you least expect it. This meant that I needed a curved blade and a good point that could penetrate in a thrust. This design slices while you are puncturing.
Skinning, we wanted the knife to be a decent skinner.
Cooking, we wanted the knife to be able to be used at camp in the kitchen if need be.
and general light duty work. Cutting rope etc...
When I did the heat treat on this 5160, I left the blade rigid for better edge retention than for general durability.
This means it willl be difficult for most to sharpen but will keep a great edge. It also means that if you try to use the knife as a survival knife and baton wood with it or pry with it that you will more than likely snap the blade.