Stupid question -- What the hole for?

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Copythat

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Guys --

After much deliberation, I finally decided to get order the Basic #5. Heck, I even sold my Randall Model 14 so I can afford one. The thing was too heavy for back-packing anyway. Here is my question: what's the whole near the finger guard for?

Additionally, what are the dimensions of the tang underneath the handle?

[This message has been edited by Copythat (edited 03-03-2000).]
 
The hole on the front tine has become a trademark over the years...originally on Jerry's older custom models, the hole was a mounting point for an optional D-Guard..which some older Busse customers protect with their lives, as not many were made.

Now, it can be used as a lashing point, but for the most part, it's a signature.

The tang is full and the lanyard hole goes through it. All corners where the tang widens near the ricasso are radiused for enhanced strength.

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[This message has been edited by Andy Prisco (edited 03-03-2000).]
 
It can also be used to lock the knife into the Kydex sheath, which I thought was the official explanation
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Here's an old thread.
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[This message has been edited by Ewok (edited 03-03-2000).]
 
The locking facility is only for the Basics...the tine hole is on every knife and has been so for a LONG time.



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Andy Prisco, Manager
Sharper Instinct, LLC
Phone: 1-201-493-2469
Orders-Toll Free: 1-877-557-5200
Fax: 1-201-493-2039
Visa & Mastercard Accepted

Authorized Dealers:
Busse Combat Knives and Big East Traditional Bows

Professional Shooting Svcs: Corporate Training and Stress Mgmt.

Busse Combat Variant Temp. HQ http://home.earthlink.net/~gregrnamin/andy/sharper.htm

Sharper Instinct Website www.sharperinstinct.com
 
Hmmm I think I might just have to make one of those d guard for my steel heart custom. I have some 1/4 inch aluminum and a shop so if it comes out ok Ill post some pix. Just have to try it to try it.


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Andy, is there any chance for another run of those D-guards? I was doing some cutting yesterday with a Barteaux machete with such a guard and my Battle Mistress, and the guard on the machete significantly reduced the number of times the thorny stalks removed skin from my hand, which is always nice.

-Cliff
 
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