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Even if this didn't ruin just about any/all utility value such a knife should have, have you ever given a double-edged knife to someone who doesn't know what they're doing? And seen them try and use it?
For someone who isn't a capable knife fighter/user, a double-edged blade is nothing but a hazard.
ETA: I forgot to add anything about sheath functionality. I prefer kydex, with plenty of mounting holes....spaced properly for a tek-lok. All the sheath needs to do is protect the edge, and keep the knife readily accessible....however the user decides its best to mount it.
this would do the trick
Bill,
Thanks for adding some new functions / tests.
ETA: I forgot to add anything about sheath functionality. I prefer kydex, with plenty of mounting holes....spaced properly for a tek-lok. All the sheath needs to do is protect the edge, and keep the knife readily accessible....however the user decides its best to mount it.
My pleasure - let me know what I can do to help. I design software for a living so it's nice to contribute a little to the design of something different for a change!
Atmay,
In this case, the design team is actually looking at the sheath as an integral part of the overall "kit", so in the end, the sheath will likely serve to do much more than just hold the knife ready and protect the blade. Yes, it must absolutely do that, but in this case I think we'll end up with a great deal more.
I also agree with you that a double edge knife, while useful as a fighting tool, severly hampers most utility uses. I've left the comments on my notes for the design team, but at most, I think we'll be looking at 1-2 inches of back edge.
As several have commented, the design team is favoring a two-knife + single sheath combination right now.
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I design integrated circuits myself - so I know what you mean.
A friend of mine is working on a business venture - developing a high end "ultimate survival knife" for wealthier clients who fancy themselves "preppers". He asked me to provide him some design help, so I thought I'd toss this out:
If you were looking for an "Ultimate Zombie Apocolpyse Survival Knife" what functions would it be able to do?
Please don't list features, rather list functions - In your mind, what should the knife + sheath be able to accomplish?
If you were evaluating a "survival" knife, what tests would you put it through to see how well it works?