How is this possible?

colu41

colu41

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With my new interest in trying out slotted guards, I've been looking at a lot of Loveless' work. (Again...)
Anyways I came across this one.
Double guard (not slotted) yet the tang looks wider than the ricasso. How is that possible?

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Bob Loveless did not do frame handles. This guard, as already said, is slipped on from the tip and slid back onto shoulders of the tang.
 
That's crazy. Never knew that was a thing. I guess it's things like that is what made him the best.
 
12345678910 said:
Have you watched the Loveless Video ?

Lots of interesting tricks
Click to expand...

I've watched a few but nothing like that. Can you provide a link please?

Edit: nevermind, just realized its an actual video/movie. I'll have to buy it.
 
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Is there some practical purpose for tapered tangs like that? Or is it purely an aesthetic value?
 
Tapered tangs do reduce tang weight. You can also reduce tang weight by drilling lots of holes in the tang to skeletonize it. (I do both.) The result is that the balance point of the knife is moved forward. Unless you have a long blade, a full tang knife with handle is going to be handle-heavy, the balance point will be in your palm. To me it feels a little like a shaped rock with a long, pointy protrusion. Reducing tang weight lets you move the balance point forward up to your index finger. I think this makes the blade feel lighter and makes it easier and faster to move the blade because the knife now pivots around your index finger instead of in your fist. Some people like hefty knives and think that means strength. I like lighter knives that feel easier to manipulate because I think a knife is a cutting tool, not a pry bar.
 
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