Knives with small blades but a big guard

[gard]

I would like to get a knife like this. WHere could i find one.

I already have a big hunting style knife but im interested in one with say a 3-4 inch blade only.

 

[ADD]

Bic charcoal lighter or "ugliest knife thread"?

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[gard]

like a scaled down version of a bowie with a big guard to protect your hand sliding and small 3-4 inch blade

 

[Alberta Ed]

Have a look at Marble's Trailcraft... the guard might be a bit small tho', according to your sketch. Blackjack also makes a similar 'hip-pocket' knife. Or you could get a custom maker to do something up to your design.

 

[J33psru1e]

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[gard]

maybe an oyster knife

 

[mrskillz]

Oyster knife for those who are curious:

 

[Ebbtide]

Randall Astro knife

 

[marcinek]

Marble's Cowboy knife? (4 inch plus blade)

 

[Bob W]

Are you interested in a folding knife? The swing guard pattern has a large guard, relatively so compared to the blade and handle anyway. I highly recommend this one specifically, from AG Russell:

Made in Germany with flawless craftsmanship, beautiful handle materials, quality steel, and a 3-7/16" blade.

-Bob

 

[bell]

Maybe in the Mall Ninja wannabe section?

 

[tirod3]

The question I have is why, no agenda implied. If a handicap is involved, a custom knife would be the better choice to fit. Few chores or tasks come to mind that require large guards with a small blade.

If it's just aesthetics, the general knife world considers the design ungainly, and since looks sell, those don't - although somebody has probably offered something like it at some time. Everybody has their favorites, no doubt a trip to a well stocked knife show will turn it up.

 

[gard]

for pig hunting so i dont slide my fingers onto the blade

 

[enderwiggin]

maybe an oyster knife

Personally, I wouldn't hunt pigs with an oyster knife.

But uh, maybe one of the pig hunting knives with a large gaurd? How about one of the Trench knives with the integral knuckles?

I don't think anything is really offered with a very short 'blade' and a gaurd of that size, other than a pair of scissors.

 

[gard]

Marble's Cowboy knife? (4 inch plus blade)

where can i buy them from?

 

[knarfeng]

knivesplus carries it for $79.

 

[senoBDEC]

I'd recommend the "Hunting" style Moras as well for the lower price-point.
http://www.ragweedforge.com/SwedishKnifeCatalog.html has a good selection.
Scroll down to "Stainless steel knives with guards"

 

[Trent Rock]

The Buck 118 has that look
I think it looks funky myself

 

[J85909266]

These both fit your criteria and have very low prices. They can be found here:
http://www.ragweedforge.com/SwedishKnifeCatalog.html

 

[tirod3]

Considering the average razorbacks has 4" tusks, you are approaching them on equal terms.

The guided hog hunts in North Carolina seem to prefer 12 bowies, which would still be danger close for the average hunter. The particular difficulty is to penetrate an extremely tough ribcage scarred from numerous conflicts and reach the heart, which in a 250# plus hog can be more than 4 inches deep. A large heavy knife seems to be the choice among those who want to go hand to hoof.

In Europe even the local prince equipped his beaters with 6-8 foot boar spears, which, given the slight regard for peasants in the day, still speaks volumes about the inherent risks.

I understand it's always open season for feral hogs in CA and MO - I'd go with a general hunting tag and a magnum pistol with 8" barrel and low power scope, and leave the knife for processing (which is problematic with the typical diseases endemic is some populations.)