FYI, personally, am finding the handle on the large model a bit too small. There are tradeoffs regarding handle size, but suffice it to say that if you like more room, draw it out on some paper and imagine how it fits. Also, the pommel tapers, which increases the risk of the knife slipping out of one's hand during use.
48thRonin2You mean for a lanyard? Yes, but sometimes you don't have a lanyard or no time to wrap it around the hand.
Also, lanyards increase risk of fails on deployment because they can get hung up on clothes, gear, etc.
Lanyards are best on work knives when there's time to set them up.
When speed without preparation is required, lanyards increase risk.
That said, shorter lanyards are better.
Finally, a lanyard would not be necessary if the handle was longer, in those cases where lanyards are a risk.
Another point, look at any battle blade from any culture throughout history. No lanyard. However, there are examples were retention features are integral to the handle.
The problem with lanyards is that they're loose / flexible -- harder to control.
. . . A lot of lanyards nowadays are ornamental.
There are other reasons longer handles are better, but that's all for now.
Thanks for the reply.
Also, lanyards increase risk of fails on deployment because they can get hung up on clothes, gear, etc.
Lanyards are best on work knives when there's time to set them up.
When speed without preparation is required, lanyards increase risk.
That said, shorter lanyards are better.
Finally, a lanyard would not be necessary if the handle was longer, in those cases where lanyards are a risk.
Another point, look at any battle blade from any culture throughout history. No lanyard. However, there are examples were retention features are integral to the handle.
The problem with lanyards is that they're loose / flexible -- harder to control.
. . . A lot of lanyards nowadays are ornamental.
There are other reasons longer handles are better, but that's all for now.
Thanks for the reply.