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While a reverse edge is not ideal for most utility purposes, I would argue that the blade shape and setup of a Clinch Pick is perfect if you need to work the tip of the blade between a person you do not want to cut and an object that needs to be cut.
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Not much to add that others havent covered, only better. But so long as we are discussing other pikal designs, I’ll leave this guy’s site here:
https://halloranknives.com/pikal
I just picked up his "short pikal;" same < 3.5 blade, but with a half inch less on the handle. FWIW.
”But in the end all of these ideas just manufacture new criminals when the problem isn't a lack of criminals.” -JRB
I’ll see if I can snap a pic with both custom/production CPs and a folder or two for size comparison when the weekend comes.
There’s also this Tony Lopes fellow to look into; I know absolutely nothing about him, myself, but Craig was showing off a few Lopes RE knives on his IG feed, and I certainly trust Craig’s judgement. Tony also answers emails plenty fast, considering the time difference from France, or wherever he’s at.
Check out the ‘nosferatu’ or the ‘skeleton...’
https://www.tonylopesblades.com
”But in the end all of these ideas just manufacture new criminals when the problem isn't a lack of criminals.” -JRB
Both the skeleton and Nossie look fantastic. I'm a nerd and I'll have to say I'm biased towards the Nossie for nerd reasons but also taking a look at it from a practical standpoint, I like the finger notch cut out in the handle quite a bit. Now, just have to figure out the conversion rate and shipping as well as get the funds...and pack more funds away to get to an edged weapon course.
Yeah, the name is just, no pun intended, killer. I think that one came to 280, shipped to the US, IIRC (I asked)?
Say, I see that you’re in Idaho? I realize that there’s a big drive between the south and the panhandle, but Craig is teaching his EWO class in Cd’A the weekend of Mar 2&3, and there might be a slot left. You won’t find a better teacher than Craig, or a nicer/more civil training group than the folks who I know are registered.
Except me. I can be a real pain in the ass... just ask any college dean.
At any rate, if you feel like making the trip, there are plenty of cheap hotels, great food, and friends to be made. Plus, "shivworks ‘edged weapon overview’..."
http://shivworks.com/edged-weapon-overview/
Just saying.
”But in the end all of these ideas just manufacture new criminals when the problem isn't a lack of criminals.” -JRB