Knife Use in an Entanglement

[Ed L]

I avoid finger hole knives like the plague. Any negative pressure against it and you stand a strong chance of degloving fingers.

Do you mean busting fingers or damaging your hand?

Sorry, I am not clear what you mean.

Thanks

[SeriousStudent]

Degloving refers to removing the flesh from a finger or hand, so there is basically just exposed bone.

Bit of a challenge on the repairs when that occurs.

[Jason M]

Out of curiosity, does anyone make a clip-on sheath for a CP at that downward angle? Most of the gym shorts scabbards I've seen have the handle at the 12:00 position. I'd like to replicate my belt-mounted CP position when wearing sweats or gym shorts.

I think Dark Star Gear also offers their CP sheaths with the option of a clip. That may just be for vertical carry though.

[Guerrero]

Do you mean busting fingers or damaging your hand?

Sorry, I am not clear what you mean.

Thanks

*Don't* Google it.

I made that mistake.

[Clusterfrack]

*Don't* Google it.

I made that mistake.

Yeah... and then there's this:

Sometimes the idiots want to fight the dogs as well as the coppers.

... One burglar in particular tried to run from the dog, got caught, started punching the K9, dog let go and then went in to reengage, bad guy was bit in the crotchital region but didn't stop fighting, this led to him losing the head of his penis and the entire organ being what they call "degloved".

[LSP552]

Yeah... and then there's this:

You have to be really drunk, stupid, or both, to fight a furry teeth missile.

[JAD]

Yeah... and then there's this:

I would subscribe to a "fucked up stuff from Uncle Chuck" newsletter.

[Ed L]

Degloving refers to removing the flesh from a finger or hand, so there is basically just exposed bone.

Bit of a challenge on the repairs when that occurs.

Thanks. Do you think this would be an issue with the Colonel blade sold by BCM?

The hole where you put your finger through is huge:



thanks!

[Cecil Burch]

Thanks. Do you think this would be an issue with the Colonel blade sold by BCM?

The hole where you put your finger through is huge:



thanks!

It’s probably a bit safer. I personally still wouldn’t take the chance. The problem is not just the size, but in how the pressure is put on the finger. Someone grabbing it, or having it pinned against something means the knife is probably not at the normal angle. Instead, part of that ring is going to be pushed into flesh at an awkward angle and that is where the degloving could potentially happen. As easily as a tighter ring? No, but too much for my comfort.

[Ed L]

Thanks, Cecil.

Hmm, coming soon to an equipment exchange near you, a Colonel Blade.