Improvement Idea

MikeL · Aug 17, 2006

While fondling my SJTac i noticed I prefered to choke up on the knife using the finger choil. If I was using this knife for skinning duties things would get a little slick on the spine.
I would suggest finger/thumb ridges on the back spine (only an inch or two) for extra traction.
What say the hive mind? Would these ridges be worth it or more trouble than it's worth?

stabber · Aug 17, 2006

It's your knife, Go for it. Sounds like a good idea.Make sure you post pics if you do it.

Walking Man · Aug 17, 2006

It's pretty easy if you use a file......
A triangular file might be easiest.....
Good Luck.

KnifeAddictAK · Aug 18, 2006

It's your call

I would suggest though, maybe putting a piece of grip/skateboard tape on the spine and giving it a wet run. Soak in water, etc. That way you don't overfile and hate yourself. Just a thought.

wetdog1911 · Aug 18, 2006

The ridges are worth it. I had some added to a user Mean Street that made a world of difference for a secure grip.

A local knifemaker with the right files should be able to do it no sweat. INFI doesn't seem to be hard to work.

The guy was bitching about Jerry turning out 'such corroded steel'. LOL

He had never seen INFI dimples before! He understood after I explained just what he was looking at.

Rob

Webscrounger · Aug 18, 2006

Sounds like a good idea to me. I had been wondering why some type of knurling or something was never offered as an option especially on the more non-military, sporting blades.

Walking Man · Aug 18, 2006

gunscrounger said:
Sounds like a good idea to me. I had been wondering why some type of knurling or something was never offered as an option especially on the more non-military, sporting blades.

Probably because:
1) it's an added cost
2) doesn't appeal to everyone
3) might be done on request, if you ask for it.
4) it's a pretty simple modification to do yourself anyway.
5) I'm surprised what Jerry and co will do to make you a happy camper, like that Cali. legal keramit, double serrations, just on request..... Just like saying "no mayo on my burger", if it were a really, really expensive burger.

:thumbup:

TheButcher · Aug 18, 2006

I skinned 9 whitetails with my SJTac last year. It is an excellent skinner and all round hunting knife. Lightweight enough for belt carry, but just enough forward weight that you can chop limbs for stands. It has become one of my favorites for the woods:thumbup: