Resistor's blade spine construction.

I can't see any practical/functional reason for it, other than perhaps to save a bit of weight. Mostly I think it's just to make it look cool ... and I've always thought that most of Snody's designs are very cool-looking indeed.

In this particularly case, however, the fairly conventional-looking Benchmade handle doesn't compliment the Snody-styled blade, IMO

Dave
 
Man, that Snody Resistor is gorgeous. Handle looks way out-of-proportion on the Benchmade to me ... though beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I guess.

Dave
 
The written specs on the Snody custom and the Benchmade are identical. (follow above links and check blade length is 3.75" and overall 8.0")
The photo angles make all the difference.

Rick
 
Yes, this is a great-looking knife. Worth looking forward for, IMHO.

BTW. Thought about one possible reason for spine construction.
Hooking techincs. If limb is caught in conclave part -- it would be "fixed" better then by straight spine. If "point" is pressed against the limb -- must be not too pleasant... I know, hooking and folders don't go along too good, but with axis or frame lock?
 
I was REALLY looking forward to this knife.

Until I handled one at Blade Atlanta. It is bulky and not the most secure feeling handle. In person, it does seem out of proportion. The blade seems very small compared to the handle.

BUT, your mileage may vary, someblody with big mitts may think it's perfect.

It's too bad. I really like the blade shape and the deep carry clip.
 
to jwbake13
Thanks for warning! Never felt my mitts to be undersized, but still -- will try to handle it before parting with money...
 
jwbake13 said:
I was REALLY looking forward to this knife.

Until I handled one at Blade Atlanta. It is bulky and not the most secure feeling handle. In person, it does seem out of proportion. The blade seems very small compared to the handle.

BUT, your mileage may vary, someblody with big mitts may think it's perfect.

It's too bad. I really like the blade shape and the deep carry clip.
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Are you refering to the folder or fixed blade version?
 
That 420 has got to be the ugliest folder I've ever seen :barf: Pretty neat clip design, though.
The fixed blade 220(?) on the other hand, is gorgeous, IMO.
In either case, I don't like the contoured spines. Looks like crap on the folder, plus I like to be able to scrape stuff with the spine--sure beats using the edge.
 
I decided to ask someone who must know -- mr. Snody himself.
Here is his answer

The radius on the blade spine is a location for your thumb to rest when using the Filipino style grip for combative knife work.
The thumb is extended fully along the spine and rests in the radius. It basically completes the grip.
It also allows you to quickly and instinctively "Hit" the same grip over and over because your thumb has an exact location to rest in and you quickly memorize the grip postion..

It is also used for the index finger to rest if you were using the knife for delicate work like skinning or caping a game animal.
The index finger rests in the radius and gives you great control of the tip.

Last but not least it allows the blade to penetrate quite well.
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So, this is not only for cool looks!

With sincere thanks to mr. Snody.
 
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