Will this knife remain a good balance without the wrap or replaced with a diffrent handle?
1025872
IMHO yes, the knife has such weight and bulk it is only going to effect the balance point slightly and removing the wrap would actually move it towards the middle.And now that I've been able to play with this knife a little bit longer now, I'd recommend it even a bit more than I did when I reviewed it.
1025873
No works best without I enjoy it as a knife I carry when I hike.hibben knives are better for throwing.
1025874
IMHO yes, the knife has such weight and bulk it is only going to effect the balance point slightly and removing the wrap would actually move it towards the middle. And now that I've been able to play with this knife a little bit longer now, I'd recommend it even a bit more than I did when I reviewed it.
1025875
I have removed the cord and the material under the cord and added my own bit of cordage. Did not seem to throw off the balance at all. I would say adding a solid material (wood) would throw it off a bit.
1048371
I dont know. I guess the handle is more comfortable especialy during winter without a full exposed tang. I dont know if it would be better with a full exposed tang. Many people who just buy the blade makes it into a full exposed tang.
312010
Not an issue; but you should know that I returned it. The handle came off....
1350260
Neither, this is two handed operating to close and open and it does both fairly slow. The handle splits in two and pivots to the sides to open and close this knife.
1478307
Uck, the blade was loose and mostly useless for me the entire time. I think that's how its intended? Or we got cheap knock-offs? Try the Douk douk knife, a little bit thinner, stays in place instead of flopping around, just about the same price.
1122518
it seems the blade and handle are just fitted together and maybe glued, its fairly secure tho the handle is hollow half way thru
1012111
you can still use the knife but the handle will be uncomfortable, because of its asymmetrical D-shaped design. you are spending over $100 on a quality knife don't worry about $30, get the one that will fit your hand. this is a double-bevel knife with a 16 degree angle on each side, so the cutting wouldn't be affected by using the wrong hand
366290
i checked from the center of the knives' overall length and found that when balanced at that point the throwers each fell toward the handle meaning the design is HANDLE HEAVY. after repeat testing i found the balance point to be between 1/8th and 1/4 inch closer to the handle side than blade side. the uneven distribution of weight and the non-traditional shape means the knife behaves a little differently than the typical thrower but it is easy to get used to and in my opinion gives them unique character, which is fun.
163566
If you remove the handle you will have to be sure you know how to reassemble the knife, if not then it will be pretty much junk after that. You need to push the liner to the side to release the blade and put it back into the folded position.
722684
I've had this knife for about 7 months now and none of the screws have come loose so far. But, if by chance the screws do loosen up then you you'll need a star wrench. I've been opening and closing my knife with one hand since day one and have had no problems. Only real downside to this knife is that it's not spring-assisted.
1297115
Thank you everyone for the responses. I saw a video that pointed out the difference between two knives. The leather wrapped handle is best for dry environments and the black handle is best for damp environments.
2106885
Nope, once opened the packaging is disposable and the blade exposed. You just need to find a safe place to store it :-) It's a greeeaaat knife!
408167
Absolutely....should the need arise God forbid, this sword will easily handle either a strong sideways slicing blow, or a forward motion stab. It comes quite sharp out of the box, but as a collector I always like to put my own edge to it. The point will go thru a lot more than just soft flesh. This is a very vicious sword, and far from being anything to play with. I do however have one suggestion to make and that is to find a good strong military grade paracord, or something very similar and wrap the handle to give it a better grip. As it is the grip is a bit thin for bigger hands like mine. It not only provides for better gripping power, but also helps to soak up any moisture from sweating hands. Just be sure that your wrap is very tight and very even, and that your tie-off is at the back end of the handle. You can even use the ring as a tying point. All-in-all.... I would not want to be facing the business end of this sword. It is double edged, it is very sharp, and will easily dispatch even the largest of attackers. The throwing knives are not sharp on the edges and do not seem to want to sharpen no matter how hard I try. They do have a good point and would stick if thrown properly. I'm not a thrower so I cannot make suggestions or give any kind of worthy advice. But I can recommend the sword to anyone looking to add to their collection, or add to their self defense arsenal.
54672
The wood handle might become less course after use. WD-40? If This is being used for food so i would pass on the WD-40. Try clear coat
1837997
This knife is not likely to come loose, but i'm not a surfer either. you get thick rubber straps that don't budge even when the ocean is kicking up quite a bit. the knife snaps into its holster and won't release unless you push on it with your thumb. you should work with that to make certain you are used to using it in the ocean. should be exactly what you want.
1702323
If memory serves, a chinese knife is similar to a cleaver. I don't think this item would hold it securely.
2270950
The handle is not abnormally heavy. I really like the design and feel. If you do buy it make sure you really slam the handle into the blade. otherwise it will be wobbly.