I reached towards my right front pocket this morning and my knuckle bumped my Southard just right. The blade tip caught my knuckle. I have had some close reminders but this one drew blood.
I had removed the clip but put it back on after some light work to smooth the pointed end. I think I'll take it off again. Another good reason to get a low rider clip I guess.
Anyone else been bit by that knife tip? It is barely covered by the scales.
My Southard bit me
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chuck_roxas45
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They say a knife only becomes yours when it bites you. It's your now. :)
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I just received mine last week and luckily no such incidences just yet. I guess I'm having a bit of trouble envisioning this. Had the blade come out a bit from its folded state and you hadn't noticed? I find the detent on the Southard to be absolutely stellar, but anything is possible. One thing I love about how the Southard carries is the way it naturally curves towards the seam of the pocket, giving you ample access to the pocket. I don't want to start rambling but I've just been blown away with the Southard so far. Such a fantastically well thought out design. Here's to hoping I don't get bit soon! *knocks on wood*
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It really is a great knife. I have carried it since it came.
The scales on this knife barely cover the blade tip. Someone with small fingers could inadvertently get a fatty portion of their finger in there. In another instance, I was relaxing one evening in my recliner and rotating the knife between my thumb and forefinger while bouncing it off my belly and my t shirt. Later I notice a patch area where the blade tip had poked the shirt. I stopped doing that.
These examples haven't chased the knife out of my pocket yet but I just might remove the clip anyway.
The scales on this knife barely cover the blade tip. Someone with small fingers could inadvertently get a fatty portion of their finger in there. In another instance, I was relaxing one evening in my recliner and rotating the knife between my thumb and forefinger while bouncing it off my belly and my t shirt. Later I notice a patch area where the blade tip had poked the shirt. I stopped doing that.
These examples haven't chased the knife out of my pocket yet but I just might remove the clip anyway.
JNewell wrote:I have not been bitten by my Southard but it is a risk with open construction folders, since blades are typically finished by hand and some tend to be a little longer and/or deeper than others.
You are probably correct on this point. It appears not everyone has this issue.
I also found out how easy it was to put a even sharper edge on this steel. A few minutes with the Sharpmaker was all it took.