Who would like to see a Spyderco kiridashi?!

[duvaldrummer]

I've been on a traditional kick lately and think it would be cool to see Spyderco's take on the kiridashi style knife. Anybody else agree?

[razorsharp]

Id have to see a prototype. If it were also to be a folder, the challenge there is making an appealing handle to house the super positive angled blade

[Zenith]

No thanks. One can easily find them by local makers or blacksmiths.

[psychophipps]

And Sal is fairly well known for not liking chisel grinds.

[BAL]

Everyone is different, but not on my list.

[phillipsted]

Maybe someone can explain the utility of the kiridashi to me. I've seen them for years and they are advertised as wood carving knives - and I have a similar-shaped blade in my Marbles carving set. But what other uses would one have for this blade shape?

TedP

[angusW]

They're good for sharpening pencils. Dr. Snubnose gave a very good explanation on the uses of them.

I wish I could change my vote. I chose "Maybe" but would instead like to vote "YES!".

[duvaldrummer]

Maybe someone can explain the utility of the kiridashi to me. I've seen them for years and they are advertised as wood carving knives - and I have a similar-shaped blade in my Marbles carving set. But what other uses would one have for this blade shape?

TedP

I must say, those aren't at all what I had in mind haha! If you do an image search for kiridashi in google, you will see a better example in what I was thinking about. The main uses as I see them are small, robust edc fixed blades w/ a straight edge. They seem perfect for opening boxes, packages, letters, and small utility work.

[redyps04]

It would make sense for a company that makes many of thier knives in Japan to do a traditional Japanese blade.

[Bladekeeper]

Look at British blades , Australian blade forums , and blade forum for a custom maker called npd he makes awesome dashis in firestorm Damascus and ss for very reasonable costs .
I personally think the dynamics of a kiridashi would not fit with the spyderco brand it would be hard to design a recognisable spyderco kiridashi IMO .
The utility aspect for these blades were a small carving tool that offers detailed control and precision encompassing the grind and sharpend tip and top edge.

[phillipsted]

I must say, those aren't at all what I had in mind haha! If you do an image search for kiridashi in google, you will see a better example in what I was thinking about. The main uses as I see them are small, robust edc fixed blades w/ a straight edge. They seem perfect for opening boxes, packages, letters, and small utility work.

Yeah, I've handled a few traditional kiridashi blades (no scales, angled chisel grind) and wasn't sure how to use them, other than for carving and woodworking. I posted the picture just to compare the grind to one of the knives in my carving set (e.g., angled chisel grind - first and third from the right).

Seems like it wouldn't be a very big seller for Sal in any event, given the limited utility of the blade type...

TedP

[Bladekeeper]

The ones I have seen resemble nothing like the picture posted but like you state check the info I gave also not sure if I broke any rules posting reference to a custom maker apologies if I did remove if necessary .

[phillipsted]

Most of the kiridashi I've seen look something like this example. I could see its use as a "necker" or a utility knife. To be honest, they seem more like angled chisels than proper knives - but I have not been schooled on traditional Japanese cutlery traditions...

TedP

[CombatGrappler]

Just not my cup of tea in knives; definitely not something I would look to Spyderco for.

[LC Kid]

I'ld love to see a Spyderco Kiri.

Those are very versatile blades to have around, and also are truly handy work blades.

Aren't Spyderco primarily Work Blades? So is a Kiri.

And since a Kiri is a plain small steel blade it shouldn't be pricey :)

[Stew]

Maybe someone can explain the utility of the kiridashi to me. I've seen them for years and they are advertised as wood carving knives - and I have a similar-shaped blade in my Marbles carving set. But what other uses would one have for this blade shape?

TedP

Hi Ted,

My understanding of the kiridashi is that it's traditional function is actually as a wood marking knife - it's used as a scribe against a straight edge.

However, I've made a few kiris of different shapes and use them for all sorts. I think of them as a handy wee sharp.

[Stew]

Also, just because a kiridashi is traditionally a chisel grind (so it can be tight up against a ruler), I don't think that means they can't have a double bevel.

[spyderedge]

Maybe someone can explain the utility of the kiridashi to me. I've seen them for years and they are advertised as wood carving knives - and I have a similar-shaped blade in my Marbles carving set. But what other uses would one have for this blade shape?

TedP

They are Japanese woodworking knives. They are very handy around the shop, but only okay for EDC. Though they do look cool.

[Bladekeeper]

The pics philipstead posted are archetypal kiridashi the handle has variations but the blade should be that standard grind.

[Bladekeeper]

Just brought this up again as a friend of mine has just posted one of his dashi,s on britishblades members projects name is NPD it's a stunning example of one go and have a look if your interested .