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Old 02-13-2013, 10:42 AM
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This is a proposed KITH separate from the EDC challenge I started over in the Newbies section.

This one is for a tactical/fighter IF it gets going and has enough interest.
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Old 02-17-2013, 05:54 PM
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Old 02-17-2013, 06:50 PM
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Well, try starting it. There was a couple people here including myself that were interested, I'm just not interested in managing another event.
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Old 02-17-2013, 08:59 PM
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How many do you need? It looked like 5 or 6 on the first page. I plan on getting some steel and if the blade works out would consider it, however I do not have a lot of experience with this and don't want to short change someone by entering a piece of crap.

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Old 02-18-2013, 12:38 PM
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Will I'd love to do it and would be happy to run it if necessary, but even the people who said they were interested havn't responded to a head count.

Chime in with "IN" If you are up for a fighter KITH.

If after a week we don't have half a dozen or more I would say there is not enough interest.
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Old 02-18-2013, 04:41 PM
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IN...

If the criteria is simply "fighter". If there's more to it, such as steel type, blade length, OAL, handle material, etc. then I'll have to consider those things as they come up.

If there's more criteria than "fighter", can we get a list of them so that people can make an informed decision on whether they are able to participate or not?

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Old 02-18-2013, 07:01 PM
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I think the only Criteria I would set is that when you look at it you say, That looks like it was made for fighting.

Here is one I Just finished that is posted in the Newbies area. I didn't specifically make it as a fighter, But I think it would qualify.

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Old 02-18-2013, 07:44 PM
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Old 02-18-2013, 09:34 PM
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Old 02-20-2013, 01:45 AM
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I'm in. Newbie here, this will be my 4th knife and first fighter. Any size requirements?
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Old 02-20-2013, 06:12 AM
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I'am in end of march seem's pretty close
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Old 02-20-2013, 08:01 AM
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Old 02-20-2013, 10:35 AM
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Ok, I will post an updated list here and in the OP of people who are in. I think since it has taken a while to get things rolling we should make the end of April as completion date.

Sheath or no Sheath requirement? What say ye? I would say sheath optional, just because some people may not yet have the means or ability to do a sheath.

Bfrancious, no, no size requirements, however keep in mind it is a fighter. If you had to choose a knife to fight, would you pick a 2 inch blade?

I want to deliberately keep the parameters loose so everyone can have fun and be creative. Just remember the one rule. It needs to say "FIGHTER" when you see it. It should scare me a little when it comes in the room. HAHA that does NOT mean it needs to be a foot long or more, that will be up to each maker... Bigger knives are harder to make and take longer so keep that in mind.

IN so far.

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Old 02-20-2013, 10:53 AM
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Update...

The KITH is on! We have enough interest. Post in this thread if you would like to be included with a big IN! I will keep the list updated here.

Here are the rules.

Each maker will make a knife in the Category of "Fighter"
I want to deliberately keep the parameters loose so everyone can have fun and be creative. Just remember the one rule. It needs to say "FIGHTER" when you see it. It should scare me a little when it comes in the room. HAHA that does NOT mean it needs to be a foot long or more(but it could be), that will be up to each maker... Bigger knives are harder to make and take longer so keep that in mind.

The finish date will be Last day of April. I think if it takes any longer people loose interest.

Normal KITH rules apply as to who gets what knife. Random drawing.

I copied the following text from the sticky to make sure everyone knows.
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Each maker completes a knife by the draw date, and then the host draws names from the 'hat' to determine who gets which blade. The most common method (in my own experience) is to draw the names and make a list. Each maker sends his knife to the maker whose name appears below his on the list. The guy on the bottom ships to the guy on top. Done. Right? Not quite...

A KITH as it was conveyed to me is a modern adaptation of an old practice where guys at a job site would gather at lunch on Friday and throw their pocket knife in a hat, draw one out and that was what they carried for the rest of the week. Around these parts, the KITH evolved from an IITH (Iron In The Hat), where projects were kept very simple (arrowheard for example) to encourage participation.

In the end, a KITH is about community. It represents a challenge to new makers to do their very best work because they are sending it to someone who knows knives as well or better than they do. An honest critique can be a blow to a sensitive ego, but worth so very much in the development of a maker. For the ol' masters, it represents a chance to share years of accumulated knowledge and wisdom. For all, it represents a sense of brotherhood, sharing, and belonging.
Those who are IN the KITH so far...

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Old 02-20-2013, 01:01 PM
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I'm starting mine today do you want to start a fresh "official" thread for the KITH? Thanks for puttin this on Ricky it's going to be a good time.


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