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[dms p.a.w.]

these are two large knives that I have nearly completed,I added the "butt spike" because it reminded me of a knife I saw in a movie. But after trying to make a sheath for one of them I can't figure a way to make the spike safe. So I am going to throw it to the experts, do I remove it by rounding it off, or do I leave it. If I leave it how could I make a sheath that is both functional and safe?

 

[daizee]

Those flavor crystals frighten me.

I'd round or square 'em off, definitely not sharpened.
They'd still be nasty strikers without being pointy.

 

[Hengelo_77]

. +1

 

[sunshadow]

Movie knives do not have to be carried by real people in real situations, and for the most part, knives incorporating "cool stuff I saw in a movie knife" typically appeal to mall ninjas and 12 year olds. If you are planning on actually carrying those knives, tone down the buttspikes! I also see a lot of potentially blister making corners on those handles and hardware

-Page

 

[Patrice Lemée]

Definitely go.

 

[Bufford]

They are non users for sure and would look fine for display, as there is no practical use for butt spikes. However, for a sheath, a top flap that would fold over the top of the handle like many folding sheaths do might work.

 

[AVigil]

I can see those doing some really damage to a victim....

It just so happen you are going to be that victim.

It is always a good policy when making a knife to ask "Why?"

 

[dms p.a.w.]

Page, I read your comment and decided that I had better do some chopping with the handle on,(I usually test before I put the handle on), and you were right about the one with the rosewood handle. So now the question is, how do I fix it with out copping it off. The one with the buffalo horn was only slightly uncomfortable until I shortened the bottom guard on the back, now it is very comfortable. Here are some pics after removing the spikes,and of the stuff I chopped with them. I have to say that I am proud of the way that the edge held up, even after chopping a small oak, and a small maple you can still shave with both. The other Knife is one my brother gave me several years ago, I wanted to see how mine cut compared to it. That knife was destroyed with in a few seconds.

 

[12345678910]

Have a look at Bill Moran

his handle is curvy and probably comfortable.

I definitely would want the edges of your guards to have some curves, smoother edges and such.

 

[Minibear464]

Call it a window breaker? Or just round it over like a kubotan.