Fixed blades

trevitrace said:
When you guys say the front of the scales do you mean where you fingers go while holding the knife normally or ?
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Yes, the front face.
Here are a couple knives. The green one might be angled more conventionally.
The red one is more straight.














I believe (for a kitchen chef knife) one that may be pinch grip, the more vertical scale face is more secure. Safer.

See how much "shelf" the red handle one has.

The green one just lets my index finger slide off.

I said, in my opinion, people are wrong about me not finishing them. They Are smooth on that face.
And I know it's a more secure grip.

I'm glad we have such variety, Hopefully people can get what that want. Use what they like.
 
Crag the Brewer said:
I believe (for a kitchen chef knife) one that may be pinch grip, the more vertical scale face is more secure. Safer.
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I agree people should make/use/buy whatever they want.

But I think you're grasping at straws with "safer".

They way you're describing would mean "safer" from slipping back onto the handle scales, which isn't a safety concern.
 
Crag the Brewer said:
I believe (for a kitchen chef knife) one that may be pinch grip, the more vertical scale face is more secure. Safer.
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Crag the Brewer said:
in my opinion, people are wrong about me not finishing them.
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Now I understand what you're saying. They look nice Crag, no question there. For me, a relief angle on the front of the scales makes for a more agile and versatile handle.
 
J. Doyle said:
I agree people should make/use/buy whatever they want.

But I think you're grasping at straws with "safer".

They way you're describing would mean "safer" from slipping back onto the handle scales, which isn't a safety concern.
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Unexpected movement when handling a greased, slippery knife is Never welcomed....so we disagree.
 
J. Doyle said:
We may disagree but I detest marketing gimmicks. Especially when they're used as a crutch for poor design/finishing.
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I know that, You have thrown little digs at my work numerous times

Sure, my work is rough & crude, but what does that say about you?
 
Didn’t mean for this to be a can of worms. I only asked because those scales looked like they were bolted on without finishing the fronts. You can’t get to that part later on so I asked.

Wasn’t a slight or anything, only wanted to ask since it looked like completely untouched micarta bolted to a blank. I couldn’t GAF less if they’re square, as long as the fronts have been sanded to the finish the rest of the handle will wind up before being pinned and glued.

 
SharpBits said:
I like knafs. Let’s get back on track, please.
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Hear hear!

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