Sub-hilts

[Quiet Storm]

I know we had that topic before and yes, I used the search function and found some valuable opinions in older threads, but I'd still like to get more opinions about them.

Pros and Cons I know about so far:

- they're great for blade retention
- they're sometimes in the way when it comes to changing from one grip style to another
- they're usually not the best bet when it comes to utility cutting chores (except for heavy tasks, I guess)
- they're comfortable to grip
- they look great

Any input?

 

[NGK-Webmaster]

For a strictly fighting knife I would consider them ok, they do give a added grip, but with me few fit my hand well enough that I like them so on a everyday use knife I wouldn't want them.

 

[cgd160]

I found on large knives the sub-hilt hurts my finger when chopping. The more pronounced it is the more pain it inflicts.

 

[glockman99]

Most of the sub-hilt knives I've handled have sub-hilts that are either too sharp or too narrow, and are not all that comfortable "in-hand". Also, as mentioned, changing your grip-style with a sub-hilt is pretty much impossible. If total grip-retention is what you are looking for, maybe a grip with (mild) fingergrooves would be better.

 

[gris91]

Excuse me, but...what is a hilt/sub-hilt?

(The one that doesnt speak english )

 

[Quiet Storm]

Check this thread. A sub-hilt is the secondary guard below the index finger position found on some knives' handles.

Sorry for the OT, but you might want to answer the question asked here in the Political Arena.

 

[Howard Wallace]

A sub-hilt on a utility knife can eliminate the need for a conventional hilt. The conventional hilt sometimes gets in the way of cutting tasks, like when cutting veggies on a board. The sub hilt can effectively prevent stubbing accidents while not interfering with cutting. It can also permit a variety of secure grips depending on which fingers the hilt is placed between.