Unusual grip solution on a klewang

A.alnakkas · 12th July 2011, 04:42 PM

I really dont see how the hook is combat efficient. If its for use maybe as machete then yes it will be comfy. But for combat? am not so sure since it wont add the protection of a crossguard and placing finger over it is dangerous.

Otherwise, it sure looks attractive!

fearn · 12th July 2011, 05:24 PM

Thanks Michael,

Good idea shot down, oh well. I'd guessed that it might work better in a pinch grip, or for someone missing part of their index finger. If it's not comfortable when held that way, then it's not.

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ThePepperSkull · 12th July 2011, 06:23 PM

Thanks for the input, Michael.

I agree somewhat with you. Wrist movement should not be hindered, my intention was to articulate that FMA movements with this blade would hurt the index/middle finger some. Of course, I do not have this to handle so I defer to your judgement on this. Either way, I really like the look of this klewang. Very interesting!

Also, on second thought, this feature reminds me of a Subhilt bowie. The subhilt's secondary guard feature reminds me of the unique finger protrusion of this blade. I know that on a subhilt bowie, it helps with edge alignment in slashing in addition to hindering slippage from the hand -- Do you feel that this would be the same on your klewang,Michael?

tom hyle · 13th July 2011, 01:57 AM

Also, there is a close resemblance to some Philipino (Batangas?) espadas that have an actual ring for the forefinger.

tom hyle · 27th July 2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tom hyle

Also, there is a close resemblance to some Philipino (Batangas?) espadas that have an actual ring for the forefinger.

I say "also" because I had provided a list of resemblances, which I did not know was lost in the works or something; my posts are delayed, so I don't know if they've gone through properly etc. until "later"......
Primarily I feel it resembles the feature on a pinegas (Luzon highlander head hunting axe) that I call the "finger" the projection which gives fine control over those round often tapered handles.
But there are many other similar features on the world's weapons.
Coming instantly to mind are pas d'an on European swords and the pinky-pull indention on Turkish knives (etc. to include tulwar).

12th July 2011, 04:42 PM	#1
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	I really dont see how the hook is combat efficient. If its for use maybe as machete then yes it will be comfy. But for combat? am not so sure since it wont add the protection of a crossguard and placing finger over it is dangerous. Otherwise, it sure looks attractive!

12th July 2011, 05:24 PM	#2
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Thanks Michael, Good idea shot down, oh well. I'd guessed that it might work better in a pinch grip, or for someone missing part of their index finger. If it's not comfortable when held that way, then it's not. F

12th July 2011, 06:23 PM	#3
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	Thanks for the input, Michael. I agree somewhat with you. Wrist movement should not be hindered, my intention was to articulate that FMA movements with this blade would hurt the index/middle finger some. Of course, I do not have this to handle so I defer to your judgement on this. Either way, I really like the look of this klewang. Very interesting! Also, on second thought, this feature reminds me of a Subhilt bowie. The subhilt's secondary guard feature reminds me of the unique finger protrusion of this blade. I know that on a subhilt bowie, it helps with edge alignment in slashing in addition to hindering slippage from the hand -- Do you feel that this would be the same on your klewang,Michael?

13th July 2011, 01:57 AM	#4
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Also, there is a close resemblance to some Philipino (Batangas?) espadas that have an actual ring for the forefinger.