Need some help. Tips/advice full tang arkansas toothpick with a guard

[Kieran Klein]

As the title says I have seen some examples of full tang bowie type knives and the like a with guard, but I can't wrap my head round how that works. I don't want to do a hidden tang version of possible. Full hidden tang arkansas toothpick with guard.


Thanks
Kieran

 

[Del Raso Knives]

You may have been looking at frame tang knives. Google or do a search here for wips.

 

[Kieran Klein]

I think your right. Frame handle will be the way to go. How is it strength wise compared to a traditional hidden tang. I want to assume this knife will get used and take the punishment.