Unusual fixed blade features . . .

Reitwagen said:
blade catcher for use in a fantasy knife fight
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These are very useful for uncapping beer bottles ! :cool::thumbsup:

IIRC it was actually Kershaw that first put a bottle opener on a folder that could be used as a wave , but they never got a patent for that application . :confused:
 
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A legimately good unusual design feature is a rounded spine to reduce finger fatigue and chafing. My Hackman Wirkkala Puukko and an upcoming custom fixed blade both have it. A distal tapered full tang is another high end feature. So is an integral lanyard loop. Pinless or hidden pins make burl wood scales shine uninterrupted.
 
Dang ! I can't find it now , but I recently saw a fixed blade with a bolt on guard . The bolt was comically huge , like something used on a bulldozer . :p
 
Danke42 said:
They should make a knife with 7 locks you have to manipulate in order to close. That would be fun.
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BilboBaggins said:
I'll be honest here...I'd buy this. A rube goldberg folding knife.
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Your welcome :p

Crimson Cloud said:
Now I'm thinking about a knife that has a puzzle opener, which really would be an interesting something.
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That's a whole other rabbit hole, hidden release Double Action autos ;)

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Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.

~Chip
 
evilgreg said:
This Rike F1 is probably the first fixed blade I've ever seen that includes a wave opener and a flipper tab:

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That's not silly at all . . .
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Holy ****.

“Let’s steal this guy’s Thing. There’s literally no reason to do so, but we’ll go ahead and do it, anyway.”
 
I like and frequently use the bottle opener on my DPX hest. Not sure if it really counts as unique though.
 
I see it much differently than many of you. I see a thumb ramp to prevent slipping forward although I do not place my thumb there. I see a blade catcher that might actually work if you were trained to use one. I see a deep choil to prevent your fingers from sliding onto to the edge. I see a forward choil for choking up if necessary. I see an upswept blade that should slice and offer penetration. The blade length is reasonable for EDC. D2 steel is good stuff.

You've sold me! I ordered one with satin blade and tan G-10 for under $ 100 shipped. Thanks!
 
Not my cup of tea, but life is to short to fret over a knife that doesn’t make sense to me or appeal to me. Fits somebody’s needs and taste or they wouldn’t manufacture it.
 
So I bought one. It's well balanced, came hair popping sharp, fit and finish are excellent. I would say it can be used for self defense, camp and kitchen food prep, and as a large game skinner. The grind is flat and the point is very sharp so it's good for slicing and penetration. The sheath is well fitted Kydex with a Teklok. All for $ 100 shipped. A good value.

So what is it that I don't like about the F1. Like all knives with decorative holes in the blade and handle, why? They weaken the knife and collect dirt. The handle feels good in both foward and reverse grip but has some unecessary edges at the butt that I will file and sand to a more rounded shape. The sheath fits a bit too tighly for my tastes so I will adjust the fit with a heat gun.

Oh BTW DocJD that knife with the bolt on cross guards is a Crossada designed by James A. Keating and built by multiple custom knife makers over the years. It's the knife Jim Bowie would have chosen if it was available 180 years ago.
 
The fixed blade version (bottom) of the Fox folding karambit (top) also has a wave and flipper tab, but it's based on an existing design. It's still crazy to have both when they serve almost no function.

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