However, if you need the guard for blocking another opponents knife in a fight... then I can't say a lot to that, because I've been in a total of zero knife fights. I have never thought of the Reg's handle shape as a "guard" in the sense that it keeps your hand safe from an opponent's knife.
Yeah that is what I'd imagine a metal guard would be for. to block cuts or protect something from sliding up the blade and into your hand while cutting/chopping.
[quote] I see it as a guard in the sense that it keeps your hand safe from you own knife. On a thrust or dig the handle shape helps keep your hand from sliding up the blade especially in wet conditions.
that too.
I keep reading how everyone's concerned with the "un-reinforced guard" and keep scratching my head as to why.
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Honestly, I picture it as more of a combat knife than a purely camp chore knife, not that it can't do both. And about the guard, I'd like to see a reinforced one. But on the other hand, I think Dan knows more about the subject than I do. and I trust his judgement on producting a great knife 100%. I'm buying one regardless of the guard because it looks like an amazing knife and the test team reviews seem great. But also I did notice that the guards on many of the users were extremely chewed up.
