speaking of knuckle bows do you think its possible to make a D-guard bowie that doesnt cripple balance and handling? I like the brutality of trench knives and hand protection you get with a D-guard. some cool moves to those like slipping the guard over another blade for a thrust in a bind
Yes, I think so, though i have not done it myself. The knuckle bow i have in mind for a project is forged of spring steel and has some compound distal tapers. If i do it right, it *should* be only two ounces or so heavier than a knife with a standard guard, but still be strong enough to reliably punch with in a scrap. Most D gaurds are heavy because people accept that they will be heavy, so not many try to refine them. That was a great question, thank you!
