Dwane Oliver
Well-Known Member
I've been making knives for about 8 years , and still consider myself a newbie.
I look around the net and see so many hidden tangs , and ask why.....
I'm , myself , am not a fan of the hidden tang. WHY you may ask...
Well , IMHO , they cant be as strong as a full tang. I can see some , like the take down models some guys make , being close.
In my past experiences , a properly tapered and lightened full tang , can balance at the index finger just as well.
AND
Myself dont mind using the extra material to create, IMHO, a stronger handle.
I also believe that a knife should be used as such , not a prybar or an axe.
BUT
If ones life depended on it, I feel alot better knowing that the handle will not break off during hard use.
Now that you'all know how I feel about the subject , I would like to know what you'all think about the subject.
AND
Why so Many Hidden Tangs ?
Dwane
I look around the net and see so many hidden tangs , and ask why.....
I'm , myself , am not a fan of the hidden tang. WHY you may ask...
Well , IMHO , they cant be as strong as a full tang. I can see some , like the take down models some guys make , being close.
In my past experiences , a properly tapered and lightened full tang , can balance at the index finger just as well.
AND
Myself dont mind using the extra material to create, IMHO, a stronger handle.
I also believe that a knife should be used as such , not a prybar or an axe.
BUT
If ones life depended on it, I feel alot better knowing that the handle will not break off during hard use.
Now that you'all know how I feel about the subject , I would like to know what you'all think about the subject.
AND
Why so Many Hidden Tangs ?
Dwane