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Re: Interesting choil on the SOD [Re: DotD] #258181 01/06/09 01:15 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 25 AKADave OP Lap Dog
OP AKADave Lap Dog Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 25	Quote Quote Ah yes . . . the perennial choil thread. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> This is an oft discussed topic. Some people like choils, some people hate choils. I'm pretty neutral when it comes to choils. But I can tell you why the SoD has a large choil. The answer is that the choil (as well as the blade shape and the thumb ramp) were patterned after the Dog Father. Hence the name, Son of Dogfather. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I've made an observation about the thumb ramp. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/loopy.gif" alt="" /> When I'm handling the knife by the handle, as opposed to choking up on the blade, I don't use for the thumb ramp. When I'm choking up on the blade using the choil, it appears to me that the thumb ramp is too far back to be of much use. Anyone else see this, or am I just off in my little world <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love this knife <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Cheers <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I noticed that too but again I think given the fact that I will also have a secondary cutter on me I dont feel I will be using the SOD in the manner necessitating the ramp too much.

Re: Interesting choil on the SOD [Re: AKADave] #258182 01/06/09 01:39 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 14,586 Georgia Horn Dog Junk Yard Dog
Horn Dog Junk Yard Dog Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 14,586 Georgia	If the thumb ramp were moved forward of the choil, the blade would look wierd and it would require a very wide sheath. I can use the forward slope of the thumb rest if using the choil with my trigger finger, since using the knife choked up is likely doing draw cuts anyway. Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.

Re: Interesting choil on the SOD [Re: Horn Dog] #258183 01/06/09 01:52 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,060 British Columbia, Canada DotD Junk Yard Dog
DotD Junk Yard Dog Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,060 British Columbia, Canada	Quote If the thumb ramp were moved forward of the choil, the blade would look weird Made that observation myself. I wonder how it would affect the balance of the blade? Quote it would require a very wide sheath. Sheath design would have to be a bit radical in that regard. It would make for an interesting sheath design though I think. Quote I can use the forward slope of the thumb rest if using the choil with my trigger finger, since using the knife choked up is likely doing draw cuts anyway. Very good points! Thanks for giving food for thought. *Dawgs travel in packs; Don't mess with the pack* JYD#62 Dave

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