Still sticking with 7"




Billy Poyner
RKCC#CM021
RKS#5030
MM

Jimmy:
What's wrong with a Border Patrol?
Capt. Chris

B) 7 inch blade length.
Tony

Capt.,

My guess is BPH isn't as easy to use upside down (as he said he likes to do sometimes) as the other two shapes?

It's easier than the standard #14 style finger grips Jimmy was speaking of. That's what I was addressing. A border patrol handle sort of fits everyone. A good all around choice...and so is commando. It's all just food for thought.
Best, Capt. Chris

Capt, I would say nothing, but I would prefer the humpback and concave style over the BPH. I also do not like the crow's beak butt cap that is with most BPH handles that I've seen. I am sure there are a lot people that would disagree with me. I would suggest that you find what you like and stick with it. That is what really matters.

My vote is for a 6" blade. I spent this weekend with SSG (soon to be SFC) Sinclair, and the other 60 plus members of his unit. I think a 6 inch blade is better suited for him. Tomorrow I'll try to post some pics from this weekend.

Jimmy,
"Crow's Beak" butt caps are not available on a border patrol handle shape but a #22 style. Although they are similar, the crow's beak feels quite different. I agree about the humpback, especially on the new #4-6-"F".

Wally,
Glad to hear the news. Get us some pics.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Members,
Because this could be important to a good many of us, especially Sgt. Sinclair, I thought it might be a good idea to explore the handle shapes and consider them as we go about this build.
Any takers? I know Mr. Bedgood and, like me, he's got a big mitt...even larger than mine. His reference to a "crow's beak butt cap" being somewhat uncomfortable is justified. I have no idea how large Sgt. Sinclair's hand is...but check out the following photos.
Best, Capt. Chris

#4-6-"F". This is a true "humpback" shaped handle.

Next is a couple of #14's with a "Border patrol" handle..."WITH" and "WITHOUT" butt caps. One is a "CDT" and the other a full exposed tang model.
Capt. Chris