is the stick tang something to worry about. concerning batoning or chopping?
1402924
No they're full tang & very heavy duty. Kabar also has a lifetime warranty that replaces any knife that broke under Normal use.
1402925
Considering the 'original' kukri design from all those years ago had an even skimpier tang, I doubt you'd have anything to worry about.
1402926
No. Never had a Ka-Bar come apart, solidly built. Just need to oil the blade or it will rust.
1402927
Both of the other commenters are correct, and on top of that the Kukri was developed in the Himalayas to cut through bamboo forests and crops for farmers, it was later adopted by the French expeditionary forces after seeing how easily the Himalayan militia hacked the heads off of attackers, so, I would say that you're safe. Plus mine cuts trough the bamboo at my house just fine.
2104080
No, there's a picture of how the tang sits in the handle on their website if you're curious but it tapers off. Regardless, I've found this knife to be plenty durable for everything I've used it for so far.
1864273
Hi. I'm from Victorinox. The knife has a 50% tang. Most stamped knives have what's called a "rat" tang, which is usually much shorter and can sometimes come loose. The tang will never come loose from the handle and that is guaranteed in our warranty. Professionals in meat processing facilities use our knives all day long. They are balanced for the weight of the blade and handle. Knives that have a heavier blade, need a full tang for balance.
230920
I have been using my knife for a while. I have not seen this with my knife. I do hand wash all my knives. These knives are not expensive. So I dont worry about it to much.
1243166
Haven't had a chance to beat mine up quite yet... I don't think batoning would hurt it much... at all really. It's a Brickhouse of a knife, very heavy, very sturdy. Also, if you do manage to mess this beast up, at least it was only $20 right?
2114089
Not a problem. if you're afraid of cutting yourself, check out the ones with the handles. I prefer this one, the grips on the handled ones are too big for my smallish hand. Or you can wrap a dish towel around one end. Either way, you find yourself taking extra care. I've never cut myself.
1624418
It has a "rat tail" type tang that runs 2/3 of the length of the handle. These knives are tough and I don't think that not having a full tang hurts it at all.
465399
I would say no... It's not full tanged but if your looking to do some type of martial arts using weapons I would suggest cold Steel Kahana practice
1461552
I haven't. I haven't been using it very heavily, but this is a very big knife. I don't see it being a problem unless you throw it at something or stab something harder than wood
340004
The tang does go up through the handle, like a hidden tang knife. The sword is quite sturdy and should stand up to a good bit of abuse. It's probably a better sword than the Romans had.
234384
The handle is thick enough for a comfortable hold. I keep the carrot or whatever I am julienning on the board and cut onto the board. The Kuhn Ricon is very sharp, so maybe you want to pick up a pair of protective gloves in case you slip. Worth the few dollars for sure, and you get a better grip on the carrot. - My weakness is in the thumbs, so things can get away from me. But I julienned 1/2 pound of carrots in less than 5 minutes the other day.
864025
It is a full tang but IMO far too small to be useful for either. I bought it for survival and you'd need to sharpen it, but don't count on using it for chopping wood
2277461
It is. As a matter of fact the tang extends beyond the handle and is flattened so it can be used as a striking implement.
2238501
In general, most knife blades will curl (softer steel) or chip (harder steel) when you chop something hard, especially if it is ground like a "V" and the blade is thin. Batoning puts extra stress on a blade. Very few knives will take everything you can throw at them. Through experience one gets to know what your knife will handle. Remember that a knife is not a hatchet. e.g. I will not use my Ontario RTAKII on large hard bones.
938133
No. It's cheap stainless steel. I'd look at k-bar. I've always used them for camping. They're the best in low price range in my opinion. I will check the tang when I get home. I don't remember. It's been in a junk drawer since I got it
2254073
mine is pretty tough; the very tip snapped off before i even got it, but that's just going to happen with that kind of point. it really is a budget Gladius though, not a Machete. it is not for chopping at all, it is a penetrator. The bulging to the sides at the end is actually somewhat exaggerated based on mine. I love it, but it is not a pioneer tool.
1376765
No, your fingers are safe and sound. The natural shape of the handle has a scallop for your fingers to dig into. Also, the downward curving back of the blade is unsharpened.