A Statement on the Future of KKF Massdrops

[jedy617]

Let it be known I'm in for Devin with magnacut (even cooler with a dama/ sanmai) and a nice wa handle.

 

[Knivperson]

Kipp hook grind in apexultra

 

[Luftmensch]

create something completely unique for KKF

How about a burnt chestnut blade with horn ferrule and 66HRC handle? The handle could have a sakai distal taper and be really thin behind the edge??

 

[Luftmensch]

Just throwing this out there:

<arbitrary 'best' steel> + <arbitrary 'best' blacksmith> != best knife

Choose a blacksmith and let them offer you a choice of steels they are happy to work with.... or... Choose an exotic steel and see who might be willing to work with that order.... (they are likely to offer you grinds they are familiar with).

If you are lucky... maybe you can have both... but dont expect it.

 

[blokey]

Hmmmmmm…..

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Between Massdrop, HVB drop and possible Spåre ApexUltra MCX I am probably going to end up on street at the end of this year.

 

[WifeNotUnderstand]

Here is my vote

240*55*200g Iron clad Denka + Moriho convex wide bevel grind + burnt chestnut handle FTW

 

[MarcelNL]

Why not ask a few makers what they envision to be a worthy object for a drop? (like what Luftmensch suggested)

 

[Mariner]

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When I saw this in Mert's stories, I assumed he had been approached by KKF already to do it haha

 

[LostHighway]

I'm fairly certain that a @Kippington massdrop for his hook grind is a total non-starter based on his earlier responses to that proposal. His standard grind in 52100 might be a topic for the triumvirate to talk to him about. I have no idea what his response might be.

Even the European makers don't have ApexUltra yet although they are supposed to get a very limited amount later this month. I believe some of that is already committed for auction knives to benefit the Ukrainians. At present there appear to only be distributors for ApexUltra set up in Europe, the UK, and North American. I think the Oz smiths will probably have to wait.

I think an iron clad gyuto in CruForge V might be an interesting choice for option 3 (mini drop by up-and-coming smith(s)). It is an excellent forgeable steel that will probably become permanently unobtainium soon and several North American makers already have experience with it.
Edit: Knife Steel Nerds CruForge V link

 

[ethompson]

MagnaCut / wrought iron San mai 300mm workhorse gyutos please. Business at the edge, party on the clad.

 

[Troopah_Knives]

MagnaCut / wrought iron San mai 300mm workhorse gyutos please. Business at the edge, party on the clad.

I could be wrong but I would suspect may not be possible. Wrought iron likes to forge weld at really hot temps (over 2300 ˚F) but it is quite possible that MagnaCut exhibits hot shortness when heated that high (over 2300 ˚F).

 

[ethompson]

I could be wrong but I would suspect may not be possible. Wrought iron likes to forge weld at really hot temps (over 2300 ˚F) but it is quite possible that MagnaCut exhibits hot shortness when heated that high (over 2300 ˚F).

How sad

 

[Tea_Hills]

I'd be all over a Devin Magnacut.

 

[YG420]

Crossing my fingers for a Devin drop!

 

[Giovanny Torres]

Devin will be awesome in magnacut, but I'll be happy in any steel.

 

[jedy617]

Would be cool for Devin Dama magnacut and maybe a cheaper option of unlaminated as well, since normally there there are 2 choices on the massdrop. That way people just concerned with performance will be happy, but some people who want something a little extra can get it!

 

[Luftmensch]

I'm fairly certain that a @Kippington massdrop for his hook grind is a total non-starter based on his earlier responses to that proposal.

I believe the minimum order for the hook grind is 100 units... @Kippington will then provide a 30% discount

I nominate you to ask @Kippington if he’d be willing to make 100 of those in the next 9 months.

Don't forget to ask for a 30% discount.

....

 

[RockyBasel]

Soon to be revealed….by the end of the week hopefully

 

[Knivperson]

F u c k edge retention anyway. I wanna sharpen!

 

[M1k3]

F u c k edge retention anyway. I wanna sharpen!

Hmmm.... @Isasmedjan SerbIan Cleaver in mild steel?

 

[esoo]

F u c k edge retention anyway. I wanna sharpen!

So using @Larrin edge retention data, you'd like a #6 cleaver (225x105) in 8670 hardened at 56HRC. Should need lots of sharpening and the height gives you life.

 

[BillHanna]

Hmmm.... @Isasmedjan SerbIan Cleaver in mild steel?

With the fingerbang hole.

 

[esoo]

F u c k edge retention anyway. I wanna sharpen!

On the opposite end of this, I would purchase a nakiri (185x55) made of unclad REX121 at HRC70. Not sure what the cost would be for a knifemakers's soul to grind that blade out however.

 

[M1k3]

With the fingerbang hole.

As if there's any other way?

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

Hmmm.... @Isasmedjan SerbIan Cleaver in mild steel?

With the fingerbang hole.

And a burlap canvas micarta handle please.

 

[tostadas]

And a burlap canvas micarta handle please.

Don't forget the sticker. Must have the sticker

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

Don't forget the sticker. Must have the sticker

Maybe as a KKF exclusive, it could also smell like smoke for a week?

 

[Naftoor]

And a burlap canvas micarta handle please.

I…I would unironically actually like a natural canvas micarta handle. It’d patina the the same way the blade would over years of use and show some character

 

[M1k3]

Maybe as a KKF exclusive, it could also smell like smoke for a week?

And have @Isasmedjan pose like TF and put it on the knife box.

#RunicDeadInsideStare

 

[Knivperson]

So using @Larrin edge retention data, you'd like a #6 cleaver (225x105) in 8670 hardened at 56HRC. Should need lots of sharpening and the height gives you life.

Thinking more like a 360x200 cleaver made out of sandstone. Or just a bag full of sand maybe. Or a bag of vacuum (?!) .... Okay went a bit too far down that road.