Swing guards

[davide]

What do you guys think of swing guards? Do any of you regularly EDC a knife with a swing guard?

 

[JPD1998]

I actually have a small collection of them , but don't regularly carry one. But when do, I carry a Puma Medici in stag.

 

[jivedaddy]

I like them a lot, and carry one occasionaly, when I'm looking for something different...sort of a traditional "tactical"

 

[mdauben]

I've always thought they were kind of interesting looking, and I've been meaning to pick one up. Just have not got around to it yet (so many knives, so little money!). When I do pick one up, it will definetly see pocket time. I'm not much for buying knives and then not using them. Seems kind of silly.

 

[yam]

Just my opinion here, but I think they detract from the knife and look like an after thought.

Mike

 

[mp510]

Just my opinion here, but I think they detract from the knife and look like an after thought.

Mike

I have one that I carry occasionally. I too believe that the guard takes away from the knife as a whole. However, it also seems to give the knife a little bit of personality.

 

[Lion]

I had a cheap one that I loved as a kid. Don't know what ever happened to that one. The only one I have now belonged to my grandfather. Its an older Case. Not sure how old off hand, but I remember playing with it in the 70s. Unfortunately, its not in usable condition. The lock is messed up and I haven't been able to get up the courage to try taking it apart and fixing it yet.

Leo

 

[STDK]

I like them a lot, and carry one occasionaly, when I'm looking for something different...sort of a traditional "tactical"

Who is the maker of that top one, I like the shield.

 

[pappy1959]

This is my swing guard EDC.
My version of the safety hunter, it's called an "Urban Hunter" because of it's small size and legal concealed carry blade.

It has all the movement and interest of it's bigger, older brother(s). The rogers Sheffield No. 6 was the first of these safety hunters, then Marbles made a large version for a long time. This is a prototype I carry and it's very versatile and it generates lots of conversation when I get it out or when someone spies it it its sheath on my belt.

Hope you like the pics.

I like it. It's a fun knife to carry. Most of the production swing guards are too large for me to have on my belt, and much too heavy for my pocket.

IMHO

Keep Care,

Pappy
(Tim)

 

[jivedaddy]

Who is the maker of that top one, I like the shield.

That is a Tony Bose model made by Case

 

[davide]

This is my swing guard EDC.
My version of the safety hunter, it's called an "Urban Hunter" because of it's small size and legal concealed carry blade.

It has all the movement and interest of it's bigger, older brother(s). The rogers Sheffield No. 6 was the first of these safety hunters, then Marbles made a large version for a long time. This is a prototype I carry and it's very versatile and it generates lots of conversation when I get it out or when someone spies it it its sheath on my belt.

Hope you like the pics.

I like it. It's a fun knife to carry. Most of the production swing guards are too large for me to have on my belt, and much too heavy for my pocket.

IMHO

Keep Care,

Pappy
(Tim)

I've never understod the design on folders where the handle is shorter than the knife. Is it to cut down on weight? This one makes a bit more sense to me because it has that metal stock on the back to keep the blade from cutting anything when folded.

 

[Bob W]

I'm a fan of swing guards, but don't carry one. They're too large for my pocket and seem best suited for the purpose of lookin' at.

You may be interested in this review with photos comparing the Canal Street Cutlery to a German AG Russell swing guard. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431947

I've since picked up a second AG Russell with bog oak handles, and here's a Case that was on closeout.

 

[neeman]

I have a Queen Swing Guard 4 1/2" in Amber Bone in D2
A very well made knife with excellent F&F
Stout for hard work
A lovely looking knife

It is too large for me for pocket carry
I need to carry it on a belt pouch
I am not sure I like the swing guard itself

I sharpened it but have not really used it

 

[sunnyd]

This is my swing guard EDC.
My version of the safety hunter, it's called an "Urban Hunter" because of it's small size and legal concealed carry blade.

It has all the movement and interest of it's bigger, older brother(s). The rogers Sheffield No. 6 was the first of these safety hunters, then Marbles made a large version for a long time. This is a prototype I carry and it's very versatile and it generates lots of conversation when I get it out or when someone spies it it its sheath on my belt.

Hope you like the pics.

I like it. It's a fun knife to carry. Most of the production swing guards are too large for me to have on my belt, and much too heavy for my pocket.

IMHO

Keep Care,

Pappy
(Tim)

.. Now you've got me intrigued and have my attention.. Where is her belt sheath?? Pictures please. :thumbup:

 

[pappy1959]

I'll get a pic of my little Urban Hunter in her sheath. It's just a simple sheath with a belt hook, nothing complicated. I usually carry two knives on my belt. Personally, I'm not much for stuff in my pockets.

As to the handle size Davide asked about, I believe it is to make the entire knife lighter while still giving the maximum amount of blade to work with. The Sheffield No. 6 was made that way and so was the Marbles. Having the tail covers the blade and makes the knife manageable in your hand. The tail can either function as an extension of the handle, or it can be folded in to lock the blade into place.

Here are a couple pics of the No. 6

Later on, the No. 6 was used in the military for a while and the tail was taken off. Instead, the entire knife went into a full sheath for carry. Without the sheath, the knife was kinda scary.

A later version of the No. 6

That is the extent of my ability to process information for a Sunday evening. Anything more and I have to wait until tomorrow. For some reason, my brain goes off-line about this time on Sunday. LOL!!

Keep Care,

Tim

 

[rmfnla]

I work in an office where I'm known as "the guy who always has a different pocket knife." They are pretty tolerant about it but I am always careful to not bring anything in that looks too menacing.

I have 4 knives with swing guards but IMHO the guards make them look more like weapons so I leave them at home most of the time.

I do have a pre-Medici Puma that I am re-gripping with Mastodon Ivory (if I ever get off my a$$ and finish it up! ).

 

[brownshoe]

What else is the guard for but to keep your hand from slipping forward in a stabbing motion?My state has a "dirk/dagger" law that trumps size and fixed vs. folding rules. I like swing guards for the looks, but have not bought one (I carry all my knives) due to it's potential of being called a weapon.

 

[Bastid]

Some Case Classics from the Mid '90s.

Not as nicely done as the collaboration knife Tony did with Case the year before last, but nicely made.
A little too big for my taste in a carry knife.

 

[sunnyd]

I'll get a pic of my little Urban Hunter in her sheath. It's just a simple sheath with a belt hook, nothing complicated. I usually carry two knives on my belt. Personally, I'm not much for stuff in my pockets.

As to the handle size Davide asked about, I believe it is to make the entire knife lighter while still giving the maximum amount of blade to work with. The Sheffield No. 6 was made that way and so was the Marbles. Having the tail covers the blade and makes the knife manageable in your hand. The tail can either function as an extension of the handle, or it can be folded in to lock the blade into place.

Here are a couple pics of the No. 6

Later on, the No. 6 was used in the military for a while and the tail was taken off. Instead, the entire knife went into a full sheath for carry. Without the sheath, the knife was kinda scary.

A later version of the No. 6

That is the extent of my ability to process information for a Sunday evening. Anything more and I have to wait until tomorrow. For some reason, my brain goes off-line about this time on Sunday. LOL!!

Keep Care,

Tim

Really Very Cool TIM,

I like it! Thanks for showing her off this one with the belt leather and all! :thumbup:

Looking forward to seeing the sheath for the Urban Hunter too!!

Some Case Classics from the Mid '90s.

Not as nicely done as the collaboration knife Tony did with Case the year before last, but nicely made.
A little too big for my taste in a carry knife.

Gus,

I really enjoy those full size Case Classics. Those are some stout slip joints for use'n!


Thanks again fella's,


Anthony

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Tim, the first one you showed looks like a real quality piece. Very nice!

I have a Queen swing guard, bought mainly because a buddy of mine is really into them, and I thought I'd check one out. I'm not too impressed, to be honest. Yes, a bit too "tactical" for a traditional knife, for me. I've never seen one (other than Tim's, above) where the guards looked to be made of anything other than pressed sheet metal - not up to the quality of the rest of the knife. Given that the guards also tend to rattle, it just gives an overall "cheap" feel to the knife. Again, and obviously, "IMO".

It is a quite thin and flat pattern, which makes for relatively comfortable pocket carry despite the length. However, if I'm going to carry something that big I'd just as soon carry one of my Copperlocks.

-- Sam