paratraxx knives

Quick look at the pictures makes me think about the designs of the knife, the bend looks almost to agressive, like you would end up choping on the tip, the small knife looks almost to small to be usefull or comfortable to use. also a quick look at the handle, if its 1/4 inch steel in the tang then the handle by comparison looks to be about 1 inch thick! well thats just initial thoughts, nothing can compare to actuly using one, they say its getting great reviews but who doesnt say that about a knife there selling...But for the price why not! i'm even considering it at this point. if the handle is to thick a new one can be made, if the bend is to agressive learn to chop with it, the small knife could always be thrown out to make it more top heavy.... when comparing to the price of a Linger wsk or a Beck for that matter i'd buy it, test it and if its utterly useless put it on display!
 
I don't know, I believe I'd pass on it. Of course, this is just an observation made by a photo on their site and it could be very different in hand.

Anyways, on a blade designed for heavy use like this one appears to be, I'd want a solid tang though the handle. Anything less makes for a weak handle/blade connection. This one appears to have two small tangs, one top of handle, the other bottom of handle, with a loose knife stuck between them. Whether that will be strong enough to handle the proposed usage would cause me some concern. Whether the smaller knife would remain in the handle during use, causes me concern and if you remove the smaller knife, what do you do with it? Sounds like an easily lost piece of gear to me. Possibility of vibration and noise too, which would drive me nuts. Besides, 420 SS is usually a ho-hum edge taker and holder. Heck, maybe I'm wrong. :eek: Been known to happen. :footinmou :D
 
I agree with you both,So im going to order one, and beat the hell out of it and find out.I do think the smaller knive is kind of a joke,I do see it falling out,unless they have some great way of keeping it in.But, then for the price, it may be good just to play with.I do wish to get a beck,i talk to him last year to order a knive,but i got sent on a wildfire in yellowstone park and never got a chance to order.Now i guess he has been sick,So i dont think i will get that chance again.I just thought someone might have one of these,to give the pros and cons.
 
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