To Bill Martino: Concerning Tradition vs Comfort

I would agree wth you on that, Howard. I'd call it an ancient form of the subhilts you see on bwies and some tactical knives.

Keith
 
I find the same thing true with the rings. My son Bryan asked me a month or so back when I was cutting up a downed Pine tree. "Why don't you wear that glove on hand that you're using the knife with". I find that the glove will slide on the horn handles much easier than my bare hand. The glove is only to protect my hand a bit if I goof with the blade and to keep some of the Pitch off my left hand when moving the cut limbs. When I use my 16.5" WWII most of the time only my index finger is in front of the big ring. The other three fingers and my wrist put the knife in motion and the blade does all the rest of the work. I like Walosi's finger and wrist action idea very much. When that blade hits the target I don't know how fast that blade is moving but, it is sure not doing any half stepping.:) :D
 
Tip on re-doing horn. At least this has been my experience, that regardless of the grit of sanding, slathering on a lanolin based dressing on the hilt, does much to restore shinniness (sp)? More so even, than buffing on a wheel. Though, of course it all depends on the degree of shinniness one desires, in other words buffing never hurts, but isnt 100% necessary to achieve uniform finish. Also, usage over time, your hand acts like a buffer, and adds shine. Sorry if this post doesnt make sense, brain somewhat tired.:D
 
Also, usage over time, your hand acts like a buffer, and adds shine. >>
a hand rubbed patina on furniture is considered beautiful and valuable.




munk
 
However, you can change the rings if you like -- just sand them off. It's your knife.
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Like Uncle Bill says, it's your knife, any effort you put into it will make you feel more of an affinity to it.

I usally just round the edges and reduce the girth of the ring some;
as on this Ak:
ak.jpg

I've also went all out modifing the grip to suit my taste; as on
this WWII model:
ww2.jpg

Tools used: files, dremel, sand paper, and steel wool.
Regards,
Greg
 
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