Masters of Defense knife MOD Dieter MK has very interesting handle construction - in particular thumb stud on side of handle. So one can hold knife with blade parallel to ground with thumb secured from slipperage on blade. My question is - what other folding knives if any have such handle geometry?
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Is MOD Dieter handle unique?
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So many tacticle & one handers out there with great handle geometry. The truth of the matter is, the views will vary so much from one knifenut to another because each individuals tastes can vary.
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MOD calls it the Dieter Side Hilt. It's, as you stated, designed to prevent the fingers from sliding up onto the blade. It allows a variety of grip situations.
I have the new, smaller version, the MK II. Same grip design. I really like it.
I'm not aware of others using a similar design, but I'm sure they're out there.
I have the new, smaller version, the MK II. Same grip design. I really like it.
I'm not aware of others using a similar design, but I'm sure they're out there.
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The "side hilt" isn't elevated as it is on the Dieter, but the Outdoor Edge Magna aluminum has grooves cut on the side of the scale a right-hander's thumb would rest against. The Magna also has a feature I've not seen on any other knife. It has thumb grooves on the underside of the blade tang. Presumably, these are for those who take seriously the teaching of Michael deBetencourt, blade instructor at the Sig Sauer Academy. (I do understand that he is switching his allegience from the Spyderco Delicas and Enduras to the Gunting)Of course, some might just think of those grooves as being there for the improved grip of the index finger. Either way, they're cool and helpful.
Nevertheless, the Magna, designed/engineered by Kit Carson has very good grip accommodations, beyond almost all other production knives of which I'm aware.
WHile not designed to compete with the Dieter, at least I doubt it directly targeted the Dieter -- I think it may have preceded the Dieter?? -- but it still is a large, effective tactical knife. It sure costs a lot less than some of its competition. It even provides the blessing of not being the eternal black, if you get the aluminum handled version. It is a fairly light grey with a hint of tan in it. Very refreshing in the black tactical world.
Nevertheless, the Magna, designed/engineered by Kit Carson has very good grip accommodations, beyond almost all other production knives of which I'm aware.
WHile not designed to compete with the Dieter, at least I doubt it directly targeted the Dieter -- I think it may have preceded the Dieter?? -- but it still is a large, effective tactical knife. It sure costs a lot less than some of its competition. It even provides the blessing of not being the eternal black, if you get the aluminum handled version. It is a fairly light grey with a hint of tan in it. Very refreshing in the black tactical world.