I was cutting some denim this morning for my daughters craft project using a pinch grip. Some material got caught in the blades choil area preventing me from moving any further.
I do not know if this is a real problem or not, I just thought I might bring this up to forum members who might be practicing such arts to be aware of this.
Can unused choils hamper self defense?
What is it?
Are you talking about a choil like the LeafStorm? I have a CRK that has a choil like that and I never carry the knife for that reason.
OTOH, if it is a choil like the Military, ParaMilitary, Stretch, etc....then I am affraid I am not following how it could be a problem (you should hit the plunge that extends beyond the cutting edge on these types of choils, and this prevents the media from slipping into the dull "finger choil").
Are you talking about a choil like the LeafStorm? I have a CRK that has a choil like that and I never carry the knife for that reason.
OTOH, if it is a choil like the Military, ParaMilitary, Stretch, etc....then I am affraid I am not following how it could be a problem (you should hit the plunge that extends beyond the cutting edge on these types of choils, and this prevents the media from slipping into the dull "finger choil").
Thanks,
Ken (my real name)
...learning something new all the time.
Ken (my real name)
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fifthprofession47
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I'm not sure I understand. What kind of knife were you using?
I have done cutting on what we call "Porkman" in Martial Blade Concepts and have watched demonstrations on porkman by Michael Janich many times. I have never seen or experienced any issues with the choil of a blade catching on the fabric. The ballistic nature of the kinds of cuts demonstrated and practiced coupled with a properly sharpened blade allow for an almost effortless cut through denim, butchers twine and pork.
I have done cutting on what we call "Porkman" in Martial Blade Concepts and have watched demonstrations on porkman by Michael Janich many times. I have never seen or experienced any issues with the choil of a blade catching on the fabric. The ballistic nature of the kinds of cuts demonstrated and practiced coupled with a properly sharpened blade allow for an almost effortless cut through denim, butchers twine and pork.
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I know exactly what you are talking about....but it should not hamper using the knife in a SD situation...if it gets caught up on clothing as it might, a slight lifting of the blade will free it up, on bare flesh it's not a problem.....Doc :D
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I agree Doc and I thought I just make people aware so they can be aware of this and compensate for itDr. Snubnose wrote:I know exactly what you are talking about....but it should not hamper using the knife in a SD situation...if it gets caught up on clothing as it might, a slight lifting of the blade will free it up, on bare flesh it's not a problem.....Doc :D
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