Dirk Pinkerton Variable BroadHead

[harkamus]

Been meaning to get around to writing up a review for this guy. With that out of the way, it's a double edged, v ground necker called the Variable BroadHead that was made by Dirk Pinkerton. They usually come chisel ground, but I requested a more conventional (to me at least) v grind. I also requested s30v instead of 154cm. The workmanship and grind lines were excellent (read: perfect) on both sides and both edges. My one caveat was that the gutted paracord wrapping on it didn't really aid in offering better grip, but that could just be me. I tend to like fatter grips because I have long fingers. I also like to put my own paracord on neckers unless they just blow me away by the wrapping job. Other than that one minor gripe, the knife was perfect. It should be noted that Pinkerton hand makes each knife.

A little bit about the design aspect of the knife. If by now you have not already deduced the purpose, this knife was designed as sort of a last ditch self defense knife more so than a utility knife. The knife has a hole that you put either the index or pinky finger through. I prefer the pikal grip on a small knife like this, so I have the sheath oriented for a pikal grip draw. Before anyone chews me out because of another "self defense" knife thread, this one will ride on my belt opposing my full size 9mm Jericho 941 (Baby Eagle is a more common name for my firearm). Heaven forbid I ever find myself in an altercation where it escalates to the point where I'm having to draw either, but I like to be prepared. Let's leave it at that. With that out of the way, the edge of the BroadHead is useful for everyday cutting tasks like opening boxes, etc.

For what it is, it works in a very light, discreet package. Although, I'm not sure if I'd feel comfortable drawing this one to cut open a box in public. It's also quiet stabby, naturally. I stabbed my dinner a few times tonight before grilling it. Hehe. It's such a light piece that I forget I even have it on me. I'll see how it feels to edc it some more after I make a makeshift belt clip for it.

I should note that HTM sells the production version in titanium with a chisel grind. Meyerco also sells a considerably more affordable version.

Specifications:
overall length: 4.2 inches
blade length: 1 7/10 inch
blade material: 154cm
blade thickness: .122 inches
grind: flat grind
weight: 1.2 ounces without sheath. 1.65 ounces with sheath.

This is how the knife came wrapped.

This is how it looks after I wrapped OD paracord on it.

Pikal grip.

Uh...opposite of pikal grip, whatever it's called.

This is a size comparison.

EDIT: Sorry for the not so stellar pics. Was using my cell cam.

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HTM version:

http://www.htmknives.com/proddetail.php?prod=Broad-Head-Titanium-Push-Knife

Meyerco version:

 

[senoBDEC]

I would think a push-daggeresque grip would be ideal. From the pics handle looks too short or maybe thin to afford a solid grip.

Thanks for the review. Had seen these before but never in-hand.

 

[DennisStrickland]

great wrap job with the cord.---dennis

 

[harkamus]

I would think a push-daggeresque grip would be ideal. From the pics handle looks too short or maybe thin to afford a solid grip.

Thanks for the review. Had seen these before but never in-hand.

Yea, I forgot to take a pic of a push dagger grip using the middle finger. That one works quite well too. The handle on its own would provide very little purchase, but coupled with the ring, adds a surprisingly secure grip.

great wrap job with the cord.---dennis

Thanks! I'm very particular about my cord wrapping. I make it so tight in the process that I usually end up with blisters by the time I'm done wrapping. I also like to squeeze as many twists in on the handle as I can.

 

[Dirk]

Thanks for the great review! I think I am going to start asking if people want the cord gutted or not. I am also contemplating doing thin handle slabs as an option.

Thanks again for the good words!

 

[harkamus]

Thanks for the great review! I think I am going to start asking if people want the cord gutted or not. I am also contemplating doing thin handle slabs as an option.

Thanks again for the good words!

You know, I was debating on emailing you after I placed the order for slabs, but decided against it. Maybe a future order.

If you do slabs, sculpted g10 is awesome. *hint hint*

EDIT: Updated my original post with weights and measurements.