perrin street beat

[guitarguy]

i almost picked up a street beat this weekend.the ergonomics and looks of the knife are great. The only thing is when i grasp the handle my fingers stick out alot farther than the blade. Does anyone else have this problem or do i just have large hands?

[The Deacon]

I haven't had that problem, but my hands are relatively small...

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[buglerbilly]

The same scenario applies to the larger Perrin fixed blade but then again it couldn't be any different considering the handle is almost as broad as the blade..............





I have largish hands by the way............

Regards,

BRIAN

[guitarguy]

i guess i would consider my hands to be average. Whatever that means. My only concern is that in a self defence situation that only a portion of the blade would be making effective cuts because my fingers would get in the way. I do like the deep finger choil over a guard. If i see a nice knife with a finger choil its like an addict to crack,i have to have it.im going to have to make a trip and handle the perrin a bit more.since i cant find a ronin or yojimbo anywhere this could be the next best thing.or something even better.

[SimpleIsGood229]

I don't quite understand your specific question, but I believe Fred designed the Street beat to be a small, easily packed fixed blade that is still quite capable. I have large hands as well, but the Street Beat works beautifully for me. My pinkie hangs off slightly, but that comes with small fixed blades.

[guitarguy]

the length of the grip is perfect. i guess it would be the depth? my knuckles extend past the blade. where on a fixed blade like the ronin, the knifes blade sticks out past my knuckles, meaning that the blade would impact before my knuckles do. with the street beat its the opposite

[SimpleIsGood229]

Oh, I see. Yeah, that pretty much comes with the Street Beat's handle design. Please don't let that stop you from getting it. It's an amazing little knife.