You knew it was coming W T
There are two schools of thought on the gaurd thing.
No less an authority than John EK thought one was not needed on a fighter and defended the concept fiercely.
I'm kind of in this camp. AL Mar also designed knives, including my favorite little tanto with no gaurd. And in this case it does feel extremely dangerous. But that knife is just dangerous all around and very beautifull for its specific design qualities.
Others, notably ED Fowler, say no knife should not have a gaurd.
And can site many examples of injuries due to their lack.
Its a tool that may be had either way and in the CQBs case its an excellent design that uses a finger groove as your only protection.
Especially on the junior model the edge of the blade runs close to the finger groove. As a tool no problem (mostly) As a weapon....I dunno. I think I can consider the limitation of the tool in most cases and feel pretty safe with them.
I have stabbed mine full tilt into a heavy plastic drum.
It felt pretty freaky, only did it once, and didnt make it through.
Too small to really stab something hard with but my hand didn't slip at all....Of course I was very carefull to HOLD ONTO IT!!
This knife's purpose may be more subtle than mere stabbing.
For the folks who wanted handle impressions;
The handles are well made, rough Micarta, super grippy.
I thought the Junior models handle was too small for quite a while. Till I ended up owning one actually, always loved the bigger model.
But there is no way it could be as small as it is without a small handle.
Now I think its about the perfect length in relationship to the blade.
Its a dextrous little user and even if you have larger hands you can get used to it.
Also an excellent girlfriend knife
Mine loved hers.
Worth thirty bucks???!
Sheesh I guess so. You must be a real bargain hunter.
Id probably buy them to use as steak knives at that price!
