why doesn't the civilian have jimping on the thumb ramp?

[sogflash]

I'm no knife designer, but shouldn't the spyderco civilian have jimping on the thumb ramp? and maybe more of a thumb ramp.

I bet, and hope, most of the civilian knives will only be a collectors item, and not used for what it's initially designed for.

 

[Shrub]

I've got hundreds of days of carry time on mine. Thankfully, it has never been needed for it's intended purpose. As per your question, I believe the answer is simply that the karambit style that the civilian is based off of is primarily used for pulling or slashing type cuts, and not thrusting or stabbing. Thus forward pressure should be minimal and jimping therefore useless.
Hope this helps.

Shrub.

 

[The Deacon]

I've got hundreds of days of carry time on mine. Thankfully, it has never been needed for it's intended purpose. As per your question, I believe the answer is simply that the karambit style that the civilian is based off of is primarily used for pulling or slashing type cuts, and not thrusting or stabbing. Thus forward pressure should be minimal and jimping therefore useless.
Hope this helps.

Shrub.

Think you're right.

 

[iTz Schmiedy]

That is a sick blade! Was in the movie the Punisher with Tom Jane But it is so expensive...too many great knives i want from spyderco

 

[Alann45]

I've got hundreds of days of carry time on mine. Thankfully, it has never been needed for it's intended purpose. As per your question, I believe the answer is simply that the karambit style that the civilian is based off of is primarily used for pulling or slashing type cuts, and not thrusting or stabbing. Thus forward pressure should be minimal and jimping therefore useless.
Hope this helps.

Shrub.

Can't really explain it much better than that. Good job. :thumbup:

That is a sick blade! Was in the movie the Punisher with Tom Jane But it is so expensive...too many great knives i want from spyderco

It is quite pricey and very specialized.

How about a Matriarch 2? Same concept, but about $100 cheaper.