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Jim March wants someone to make a 3.9" two-bladed folder for defensive purposes--one that would allow for both blades to be open simultaneously.
Well, let me add my voice to the clamor, or the peep as it may be. This is an idea whose time has come.
To get a feel for this sort of contraption, I've duct-taped my old Endura and my Jot Singh Khalsa together, so that the butt of the JSK is right behind the lock of the Endura. Closed length would be comparable to that of a Buck 110, one of the most perfect tactical folders ever devised. The thickness of the combined handles is also comparable to a 110. Of course, both of these blades are a bit shorter than 3.9".
With both blades open, this thing is big--and it's under Jim's specs. It has the same "you should go now" factor of a Sifu, only different.
In movement, the knife becomes alive. Cast away all notions of "forward grip" or "reverse grip" fighting, because this sucker will do both at once. Furthermore, the knife "loads" itself: every movement leads directly into a slash, thrust, trap or anything else. It's tremendously versatile. My only caution would be to watch yourself on extraction. My Filipino stuff addresses this well already, but other disciplines are far more linear, and the downward-pointing blade could pose a threat to you if you forget it's there.
For those who tire of martial bladecraft talk, the versatility of this pattern definitely extends into the utility realm. As has been said before, the two blades can be anything you desire, as well as plain or serrated. Certain combinations spring to mind for a multitude of purposes. I think that a hawkbill on one end would be particularly wonderful, particularly for cutting those monster plastic straps that packing crates are sometimes held together with. Other applications, I hope, would be apparent to the responsible martial practitioner.
It really doesn't seem like it would take too much design effort to make this work...you don't need it to be a small knife, so a long, thick handle is just fine. It wouldn't take Sal Glesser to come up with a prototype that worked and worked well.
Why doesn't someone pick this up and run with it? Unlike the Sifu, it would be unquestionably legal in almost all jurisdictions. It would be cheaper than the Sifu, too, if you didn't get too fancy about it. There are designs far more radical coming out right now, the Gunting for example. And the multi-blade fighter concept is supported by knowledgeable individuals that I've spoken to.
An established company could come up with a prototype and show us pictures to get us thinking. Or, a custom maker could create the first one for some forward-looking patron on Bladeforums. Heck, they could just make one out of their own curiosity. Please tell me that I have sparked some personal curiosity, because my own on this subject is quite engaged.
Supporters, come forward! Let's get this thing on the market!
[This message has been edited by Frank Jones (edited 07-28-2000).]
Well, let me add my voice to the clamor, or the peep as it may be. This is an idea whose time has come.
To get a feel for this sort of contraption, I've duct-taped my old Endura and my Jot Singh Khalsa together, so that the butt of the JSK is right behind the lock of the Endura. Closed length would be comparable to that of a Buck 110, one of the most perfect tactical folders ever devised. The thickness of the combined handles is also comparable to a 110. Of course, both of these blades are a bit shorter than 3.9".
With both blades open, this thing is big--and it's under Jim's specs. It has the same "you should go now" factor of a Sifu, only different.
In movement, the knife becomes alive. Cast away all notions of "forward grip" or "reverse grip" fighting, because this sucker will do both at once. Furthermore, the knife "loads" itself: every movement leads directly into a slash, thrust, trap or anything else. It's tremendously versatile. My only caution would be to watch yourself on extraction. My Filipino stuff addresses this well already, but other disciplines are far more linear, and the downward-pointing blade could pose a threat to you if you forget it's there.
For those who tire of martial bladecraft talk, the versatility of this pattern definitely extends into the utility realm. As has been said before, the two blades can be anything you desire, as well as plain or serrated. Certain combinations spring to mind for a multitude of purposes. I think that a hawkbill on one end would be particularly wonderful, particularly for cutting those monster plastic straps that packing crates are sometimes held together with. Other applications, I hope, would be apparent to the responsible martial practitioner.
It really doesn't seem like it would take too much design effort to make this work...you don't need it to be a small knife, so a long, thick handle is just fine. It wouldn't take Sal Glesser to come up with a prototype that worked and worked well.
Why doesn't someone pick this up and run with it? Unlike the Sifu, it would be unquestionably legal in almost all jurisdictions. It would be cheaper than the Sifu, too, if you didn't get too fancy about it. There are designs far more radical coming out right now, the Gunting for example. And the multi-blade fighter concept is supported by knowledgeable individuals that I've spoken to.
An established company could come up with a prototype and show us pictures to get us thinking. Or, a custom maker could create the first one for some forward-looking patron on Bladeforums. Heck, they could just make one out of their own curiosity. Please tell me that I have sparked some personal curiosity, because my own on this subject is quite engaged.
Supporters, come forward! Let's get this thing on the market!
[This message has been edited by Frank Jones (edited 07-28-2000).]
