Hey Vic don't ya just hate it when someone puts these ideas in ya head !!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
No, pitman. I have been known to beat on the pommels of knives.
I must be honest Vic and say that I have never needed to beat on the pommel of my knives, however if they are to be carried as a Survival knife then they could well be required to perform this task !!!