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I love the Hobbit design. It is one of the few true fighting designs available in the production market. In addition, it is usually available at a great price.
While I was practicing with the knife today, I realized that in forward grip, the tip is off center. I understand that this knife shines in reverse grip and the tip angle is quite aggresive in palusot drills (reverse grip 2-man kali drills). But in forward grip, tip work during thrusts, snaps and picks, seem to be highly innaccurate due to the high placement of the tip. What was the intention of this tip configuration? Is this compromise worth it? It just seem sthat in order to effectively use this knife, a serious adustment of technique would be neccessary...that is, never use the forward grip.
When I visualized a re-configuration of the blade, I made the belly swoop down more so the tip would line up lower, on the center line of thrust. But that may be too much belly and less streamlined. I am interested, please let me know.
Also, the Hobbit Warrior I just received (Black T, carbon blade) has no sharpened false edge. My older damascus has one (it is on sale on the for sale forums). Why is this? Is it for legal reasons? It seems that a sharpened false edge would be necessary for this design to fulfill its true potential.
Please do not misunderstand, I am absolutely enamored by the design of this knife. Inquriring minds just want to know.
Paul
[This message has been edited by Ronald Reagan (edited 02-02-2000).]
While I was practicing with the knife today, I realized that in forward grip, the tip is off center. I understand that this knife shines in reverse grip and the tip angle is quite aggresive in palusot drills (reverse grip 2-man kali drills). But in forward grip, tip work during thrusts, snaps and picks, seem to be highly innaccurate due to the high placement of the tip. What was the intention of this tip configuration? Is this compromise worth it? It just seem sthat in order to effectively use this knife, a serious adustment of technique would be neccessary...that is, never use the forward grip.
When I visualized a re-configuration of the blade, I made the belly swoop down more so the tip would line up lower, on the center line of thrust. But that may be too much belly and less streamlined. I am interested, please let me know.
Also, the Hobbit Warrior I just received (Black T, carbon blade) has no sharpened false edge. My older damascus has one (it is on sale on the for sale forums). Why is this? Is it for legal reasons? It seems that a sharpened false edge would be necessary for this design to fulfill its true potential.
Please do not misunderstand, I am absolutely enamored by the design of this knife. Inquriring minds just want to know.
Paul
[This message has been edited by Ronald Reagan (edited 02-02-2000).]