Security concern

[damiand]

Hello.

I am grateful that I purchased Chaparral. It was time to have an EDC knife. I removed the clip and carry it loose since I prefer an unconcealed knife.

I do however have a security concern: the tip and the space between the scales . I'm a little worried that the tip is going to puncture my pocket, since the steel ends right before the tip (I'm considering the closed knife). Is there any chance it's going to puncture my pocket? I have tried to simulate that a part of my pocket manages to get into that space using paper and the tip can pierce the paper with little force . Is there any way for this to happen in mu pocket and any way to prevent it? Any model that does not have this security issue? I'm pretty worried, a few millimeters of missing steel could put me at a security risk.

[Airlsee]

I think you'll be alright. Keep us posted.

[VooDooChild]

Certain designs can be better or worse with this concern.

You can always drop the spine/ lower the tip. This moves the tip down into the handle more.

[Rymanz]

Don't wear any pants. No pockets = problem solved! Only downside is you'll have to get more inventive with your concealment technique.

[damiand]

Certain designs can be better or worse with this concern.

You can always drop the spine/ lower the tip. This moves the tip down into the handle more.

How can I do this in Chaparral?

[The Mastiff]

Please post a picture of what you are talking about. Your description is confusing.

[damiand]

Please post a picture of what you are talking about. Your description is confusing.

The tip is not protected by the steel on the side.

[Airlsee]

At least you got the important part in focus...

[VooDooChild]

Certain designs can be better or worse with this concern.

You can always drop the spine/ lower the tip. This moves the tip down into the handle more.

How can I do this in Chaparral?

File down the spine near the tip. Or use a sander/grinder if you want to take off a lot of material but you have to be very careful.

You are, in a sense, reshaping the blade, but all you are really doing is moving the tip down. Which will also move the tip further away from the opening in the end of the handle.

[Airlsee]

No one wants to tell him to file down the kick?

I still think scissors are the best option for our friend.

ETA: His Chaparral is fine.

[sethwm]

Certain designs can be better or worse with this concern.

You can always drop the spine/ lower the tip. This moves the tip down into the handle more.

How can I do this in Chaparral?

File down the spine near the tip. Or use a sander/grinder if you want to take off a lot of material but you have to be very careful.

You are, in a sense, reshaping the blade, but all you are really doing is moving the tip down. Which will also move the tip further away from the opening in the end of the handle.

Don't do this. Yes, this advice is helpful, but I mean you, personally, should not do this. I think you're in over your head.

[damiand]

Certain designs can be better or worse with this concern.

You can always drop the spine/ lower the tip. This moves the tip down into the handle more.

How can I do this in Chaparral?

File down the spine near the tip. Or use a sander/grinder if you want to take off a lot of material but you have to be very careful.

You are, in a sense, reshaping the blade, but all you are really doing is moving the tip down. Which will also move the tip further away from the opening in the end of the handle.

Don't do this. Yes, this advice is helpful, but I mean you, personally, should not do this. I think you're in over your head.

Why shouldn't I do this?

[ladybug93]

Why shouldn't I do this?

because, if you can't open a pocket knife without cutting yourself, you definitely shouldn't be operating a power tool (or even a hand tool), especially in the vicinity of your knife blade.

[damiand]

Why shouldn't I do this?

because, if you can't open a pocket knife without cutting yourself, you definitely shouldn't be operating a power tool (or even a hand tool), especially in the vicinity of your knife blade.

Yeah, I don't know how to do it. Whenever I try to open my Chaparral it closes on me and my finger gets caught. It seems that I have to use more force but I don't want to break my knife.

[steelcity16]

^ This can't be real.

[prndltech]

Just don’t reply. It’s that simple.

[Sharp Guy]

I don't see what the issue is here. Unless the OP's knife is somehow drastically different than mine there's nothing to be concerned about

[jacala]

Grind all the sharp corners and edges off , just to be sure.
A metal pocket liner would also be a good idea.

[sethwm]

Grind all the sharp corners and edges off , just to be sure.
A metal pocket liner would also be a good idea.

What about chainmail pants?

[kobold]

When they asked people on their death beds about their biggest regrets, the most common answer was "I worried too much".