DULL BOY BLADES

GUT PLUG

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Color: GREY

GREY BLACK TAN

Description

The GUT PLUG is truly a ‘purpose driven’ design. WKS had an idea for something that was small, concealable and versatile in its defensive application. What we landed on was a knife that can be used in many grips in the same form factor as other knives in this category. The overall dimensions are very similar to the clinch pick, designed by Craig Douglas. This was no accident, when Jay originally brought this idea to me he wanted to keep the overall size super compact for carry and concealment in a variety of positions. The clinch pick is a fantastic design that allows incredible access in a close quarters fight, so that is where we started.

With some constraints and the push to design something that wasn’t just my copy of a clinch pick I started thinking and designing. After thinking about it for a while I had an idea hit me so I grabbed the closest piece of paper and crudely sketches the image in my head. From there it was all refinement.

I’ll spare you all the gritty details but after many weeks flushing out the shapes I had some working prototypes that were sent out to @runenationllc @one_7_six (Instagram) for their expert opinions. The feedback was fantastic and we refined the design to what you see now. Huge thank you to both of those guys for their input.

Gut Plug Specs:

1/8" 80crv2

OAL 5.25"

BL 2.5"

HRC 58-61 HRC

I wanted to design a knife that would work as a nice pair to the chef knife, I decided on a petty. Petty means petite in French and this term refers to kitchen knives in the 5-6" category that are used for more delicate tasks. I wanted to have a heel that was tall enough to provide knuckle clearance to make a more versatile range of abilities. This is my go to kitchen knife for small tasks here and there and I have found myself venturing into the kitchen more than I normally would to find excuses to cut things.

Petty Specs:

1/8" 1084, 80crv2

OAL 9.75"

BL 5.5"

HRC 60-63

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Base price $400

I have always had a huge amount of respect and interest in Japanese knives. This design is largely based on a gyuto with an 8.5" blade. This knife has significantly more heft than most kitchen knives. Despite this the tall heel gives plenty of thin edge for rocking through veggies. This thing feels like a kitchen sword.

Chef Specs:

1/8" 1084, 80crv2

OAL 14.5"

BL 8.25"

HRC 60-63

A quick note on blade steel and my decision to use a combination of 1084, 80crv2 and 52100. First off these steels will allow me to keep prices affordable while still offering a high quality product. Each high carbon steels can have very high toughness with decent hardness. I understand that none of these steels will be winning any edge retention competitions and that's okay with me. I am more concerned with ease of sharpening. I am making knives to be used and the reality is any edge will dull eventually and being able to easily put a wicked sharp edge quickly and easily is huge in my eyes. As for the rust issue, Axe Wax does a great job at preventing rust and Cerakoted blades will only have an edge to worry about which limits rust potential. I understand that there are some environments and applications where stainless is necessary. I will certainly be making knives in a variety of steels in the future but my main lineup will be high carbon.

And a final note all knives are heat treated in house with an Evenheat Kiln and Parks 50 quench oil (for the high carbon steels). All hardness is measured on a Tru-Blue II hardness tester in house.

Thanks for checking my stuff out! If you have any questions about anything don't hesitate to PM me on Instagram @dull.boy.blades

GUT PLUG

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