Recreational design - One

[RobertoP]

Have you ever dreamed to be a Spyderco knives designer?

I do. :rolleyes:
Here something I designed for fun and for practicing.. a knife inspired by spyderhole + Tao concept

[RobertoP]

Recreational Design - Two. A knife inspired by Barracuda head...

[RobertoP]

A knife inspired by Piranha head...

[RobertoP]

a knife inspired by sleeping animals / sleeping cubs

[Mako109]

Very nice work. I especially like the "Barracuda", that's something I would buy! I hope you continue to chase your dream and that it becomes a reality :)

[RobertoP]

Thanks Mako109 :) actually the "Barracuda" is my favourite one too..

[Josh K]

Barracuda would be my favourite. Of course the Tao would be perfect for a Hawkbill. :D

I took a look at the sketches, and it's good that you made everything fit. Including the back lock spring and such. Good work. *thumbup smilie doesn't exist! :eek: *

[redyps04]

I would buy the barracuda. I loved all the others as well, but the bulkiness of them while closed could be a problem. But I think you are definately on to something, and with a little refining or maybe some tips from Sal you would be on your way. Nice job on the pics too!.... Keep 'em coming.

[jb2009]

Nice Work..!! I like the sleeping cub, It looks like it would make a good fighting knife....John

[duff72]

nice work

[buglerbilly]

Barracuda is good but Piranha appeals to me hugely as an addition to the Jester/Ladybug small-knife family................

Great draftsmanship by the way and what 3D software are you using?

Regards,

BRIAN

[BHDKnifer]

Very nice ideas and art work Roberto.

[RobertoP]

what 3D software are you using?

BRIAN

I used 3dS Max and vray renderer.. actually, I designed these concepts last July 2008 and now I'm a better user of 3d stuff, since I'm keeping on studying it.. :)

when I'll have some spare time, maybe I'll design some other concept design knives..

This is another one I designed and realized (with my uncle's help) for a university exam..

[El Tigre]

I like the Barracuda. Very nice fighting folder.

"El Tigre"

[MyKnife]

Nice work Roberto! I like Pet and Barracuda .

[vito72]

Ciao Roberto, complimenti vivisimi per le tue idee vedo che non molti hanno considerato il Tao project, penso che è un idea fantastica, riguardo al barracuda, è un bellissimo modello spero che la spyderco voglia fare "quattro chiacchere" con te. I piranha project hanno delle belle lame, ma la manicatura la vedo un poco lontana dalla spyderco line, mi pare più vicino al concept cold steel "Sparta" per chiudere lo sleeping anche questo eccezionale davvero.
Auguri di cuore per il tuo futuro, magari riusciremmo ad avere dei bei coltelli di ottima fattura e di design italiano.

[untamed]

Bellisima signor! Wonderful artistry and design! Your second design from a Barracuda head seems to be the modern rendering of the Spanish "navaja" as well other traditional European traditional designs.

[RobertoP]

thanks everybody for the compliments :)

you make me feel appreciated and motivate me to apply myself more and better; it's very encouraging..

Auguri di cuore per il tuo futuro

grazie mille Vito continuerò a impegnarmi, nella speranza di poter lavorare, un giorno, per un'azienda caratterizzata da stile e passione..
ps. sto dando un'occhiata alle tue fotografie su flickr, mi colpiscono in particolare quelle più recenti fatte con obiettivo fisheye (si chiama così, vero?) e quelle meno recenti di oggetti abbandonati e parti meccaniche, come i cingoli..

ho diversi amici della Basilicata ciao! alla prossima

Your second design from a Barracuda head seems to be the modern rendering of the Spanish "navaja" as well other traditional European traditional designs.

you've seen well.. I bought a "navaja" during a trip at Barcelona and it's been somewhat inspirational for the Barracuda design.. It's always important to keep in mind what it's been made before..
by the way, in my desk tray, there are some sketches of another concept design knife I've got in mind, inspired by a tipical Piedmontese knife for mushrooms hunting..

[untamed]

^ We'd love to see that 'shroom knife!

[224477]

Amazing work! Baracuda and Jin-Jang are very nice. Give the B`cuda a full flat grind and I will buy it :D