Prototype handle shape

Bensbites · Post by **Bensbites** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 10:59 pm

I finally made it back to handle work. I managed to parallel a little R&D while knocking out two custom handles (not shown) this type of handle was requested as part of a project I was not equipped to handle. Either way, I wanted to provide another option for anyone interested in my handles.

Please feel free to add and constructive criticism.

Thanks,
Ben

Post by **Jeff B** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 12:08 am

How about a shot from either end to see the exact shape.

nevrknow · Post by **nevrknow** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 4:09 am

Love it.

The top and bottom appear rounded or the edges eased?

Either or. Nice work as always.

Bensbites · Post by **Bensbites** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 5:03 am

Jeff B wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13, 2018 12:08 am How about a shot from either end to see the exact shape.

Did you click on the image to go to Instagram and swipe through the photos? If I understand your question, it should be there.

Robstreperous · Post by **Robstreperous** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 6:18 am

I think I like it a lot Ben. I've always had a thing for rounded edges.

Maybe a shot next to something familiar like a dollar bill for a sense of proportions?

Bensbites · Post by **Bensbites** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:01 am

Robstreperous wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13, 2018 6:18 am I think I like it a lot Ben. I've always had a thing for rounded edges.

Maybe a shot next to something familiar like a dollar bill for a sense of proportions?

That’s a great idea, I think the proportions are going to be some trial and error. When I think about holding the circumstance at about 3 inches or 76 mm at the ferrule, this shape will require some trial and error to get that and the proportions I like.

I suspect these are fairly comfortable.

STPepper9 · Post by **STPepper9** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:09 am

I think it looks great. I think Gopherbroke might also have a shape like this in his repertoire. Looks comfortable.

Bensbites · Post by **Bensbites** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:37 am

STPepper9 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:09 am I think it looks great. I think Gopherbroke might also have a shape like this in his repertoire. Looks comfortable.

Yes. It was requested by someone who sent me a photo of a handle from Brian.

pd7077 · Post by **pd7077** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:01 am

Looks great Ben. Is that pequia burl I see at the end?

Bensbites · Post by **Bensbites** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:15 am

pd7077 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:01 am Looks great Ben. Is that pequia burl I see at the end?

Yes it is. I was going to send you a photo once I install the knife. Thank you again.

Bensbites · Post by **Bensbites** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:15 am

pd7077 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:01 am Looks great Ben. Is that pequia burl I see at the end?

Yes it is. I was going to send you a photo once I install the knife. Thank you again.

Post by **Jeff B** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:23 pm

Bensbites wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13, 2018 5:03 am
Jeff B wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13, 2018 12:08 am How about a shot from either end to see the exact shape.
Did you click on the image to go to Instagram and swipe through the photos? If I understand your question, it should be there.

Did now.

I like it.

Bensbites · Post by **Bensbites** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:33 pm

Jeff B wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:23 pm
Bensbites wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13, 2018 5:03 am
Jeff B wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13, 2018 12:08 am How about a shot from either end to see the exact shape.
Did you click on the image to go to Instagram and swipe through the photos? If I understand your question, it should be there.
Did now. I like it.

Great. Sounds like their is universal appeal. I am going to install two of these on personal knives. One might go out to a “beta tester”.

matchplay18 · Post by **matchplay18** » Tue May 15, 2018 1:07 pm

Hello Ben I like the handle very tasteful I like the flat sides it makes for a comfortable grip. Can I ask how do you make the knife holes. Just curious how this is done anyway you do very nice work

Bensbites · Post by **Bensbites** » Fri May 18, 2018 12:52 pm

matchplay18 wrote: ↑Tue May 15, 2018 1:07 pm Hello Ben I like the handle very tasteful I like the flat sides it makes for a comfortable grip. Can I ask how do you make the knife holes. Just curious how this is done anyway you do very nice work

Thanks for taking the time. To make the tang holes I spend some time with a drill presss and files.

Timothywoomb · Post by **Timothywoomb** » Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:26 pm

How does Box 3 handle shape?
for instance dealing with shape instances, spheres, cubes ect
can I construct a shape from size volume and surface area?

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