I tend to "choke up" on the blade, resting my index finger over the top of the steel next to the handle. Will the top edge dig into my finger?
236983
Yes it will. I do the same. The top edge is uncomfortable. I wouldn't get this knife again for that very reason.
236984
It should work fine for you as the blade is wide I even tried holding the knife as you describe and it seemed fine on my hand and finger.
236985
The top edges(two 90 degree angles on the left and right of the top edge) were sharp when new and made my finger to bleed for a few times, but it didn't happen again later. I suggest to sand it a bit before using.
888656
Yes. I have fairly hefty knives with large wooden handles and it has never topped over. Could be because it is well balanced.
2062207
No. The tang only goes about 2/3 of the way into the handle, but I use it pretty heavily and it hasn't broken on me. It doesn't wobble either.
1441575
I have the Ontario SPEC-PLUS Raider Bowie and the Case Bowie Sheath. The knife tip bottoms out before the hilt hits the top of the sheath but the space between the hilt and sheath top is only about 3/16 to 1/4 inch. I do not see any way that the knife will hurt the sheath unless you beat it with a hammer and even then it wouldn't really penetrate the bottom. The leather strap that retains the knife is not tight enough to put enough pressure on the knife to cause damage. I would recommend that they are compatible.
1024105
It could be bit the sheath is very tight, well at least mine is. It has no thumb ramp. The knife us also kind of heavy for its size.
1684823
That would happen of the bade is too tight. A little bit of loosening up and a spot of oil does the job but I find that the initial groove does not hinder the knife opening later. This is because it is not an assisted opening and kept quite tight.
1688599
No. The thumb button on the side of the knife releases the blade when pushed upward.
1376764
No. I've had mine for a few years now. I've used with a hammer to cut through big roots in the dirt. Hand never slipped down on the handle. Even when using it in a chopping motion there is no chance of your hand slipping off of the handle. Now this of course is with common sense. Hands not oily, gloves covered in some kind of oily substance, handle on knife not covered in oil or some kind of slick substance.
1823048
The only way I can explain the fit is my hand is a medium size work glove. If I grip it when open, my little finger doesnt grip the handle. That being said the the knife is very comfortable and secure in the hand. I use regular single edge utility knife blades and the blade does not stick out when closed. The blade lock is strong and should be that way. I can close the knife with one hand by pushing on the lock with the thumb and pushing on the blade with the index finger. If your hand is a large or extra large you may have a problem. As long as you have sharp blades and try not to get the last cut out of them you should be fine. I use the knife at home to open boxes and to break them down for recycling and I love it. Two layers of heavy duty cardboard is no problem.
1624418
It has a "rat tail" type tang that runs 2/3 of the length of the handle. These knives are tough and I don't think that not having a full tang hurts it at all.
933509
I stick my index finger out over the handle and place the ball of my finger on the back of the blade to hold it still
1858539
No, but it's not really a problem IMO. Plenty of high quality knives have partial hidden tangs - like virtually all stag handled knives, for example - and they perform perfectly fine. Don't let the tang scare you off. Mike Sastre of Southern Comfort Sheaths has tested the Laredo hard and had no problems. I've never had a problem with mine even after extensive chopping.
1145533
Not too well, I bought cut resistance gloves to use with it. But be careful blade is VERY sharp
1919883
I always just tilt the handle to lift the blade, and I don't have any problems. My driveway has depressed sewers and cracks, so I have to adjust as I go. Admittedly, sometimes I feel like I'm wrestling with the handle, but that's just my shoveling techniqueLOL!! I'm in Connecticut, and we've had lots of snow this winter already; my Snowcaster is doing a great job.
375628
Mine is the same way. The knife sort of snaps into the sheath - I guess for safety reasons - but it's a cheaply made piece of plastic junk. Try not holding the sheath on the sides, but on the edges, then pull the knife straight out. Watch your fingers. I'm probably going to make a leather sheath for mine. Anyway, snap the knife in and out of the sheath several times and it will loosen up a bit. Hope this helps.
1163860
Yes, While the tang extends fully to the end of the handle, the tang is not the full width of the grip as it is enclosed by the rubber handle. My Personal opinion, the knife is every bit as tough as the one cold steel offers. I wouldn't worry about babying this.
983365
Although I have not taken this knife apart, once you get it, if you do, you will notice that it seems to be one piece of steel. Think of a Kabaar. I am not sure that the knife you have is the same knife I have. I have seen them (and bought them) before that are not the same. I would use my knife if I had to, but against a bear ? Does your knife have a thumb groove on the blade ? Mine does, first knife I have seen with one. I would not worry about the blade snapping but I have bought replicas like it where I would.