Nail nick vs Long pull

akadave2

akadave2

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It seems to me that the more expensive higher end knives are more likely to have a long pull rather than a nail nick...please correct me if that is wrong. What Im wondering is, it seems that long pulls are more desirable ( I like them better) and would seem to be a minor machining difference, then why not more long pulls on production knives?
 
I think it often has more to do with the shape of the blade, at least with custom knives.

A swayback or Zulu blade just wouldn't look good with a long pull, but a long narrow blade will.

Just my two cents.
 
It's much more a function of the particular pattern than the cost. It's right on some blades, not so much on others. A well done version of either variety gets the job done nicely. The opposite is also very true.
 
I still see a lot of blades/knives that could easily have long pulls but do not have them. More common it seems.
 
heres a long pull case mini blackhorn (added the swedge myself) about half the cost of a soddie
gene
I too prefer long pulls as long as they have the appropriate swedges, etc.

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Per-Sev said:
Why not have both.
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I've seen that quite a bit and for myself it just looks off. Really off setting and not aesthetically pleasing to my eye. I like nail nicks better than the long pulls, however on some blades the long pull just fits :)
 
GEC offer a lot of longpulls on their range, Northfield.

A great deal depends on blade shape, I just don't fancy them on a Wharncliffe, somehow imparts a clumsiness. However, on broad Spear or Clip they can look fantastic.

Another aspect is spring strength.. A well struck crescent nick placed forward on the blade is easier to open than a Longpull
 
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