Knife feature reasoning

[Quixoticgeek]

Looking at all the knifes on the market, I notice that near universally they have a small ricasso on the blade near the handle. Why? What is the advantage of the ricasso in use?

Thanks

Julia

 

[Pete K]

I'm no expert (handled a couple of blades) but I have a theory. Mora knives have an edge that goes all the way into the handle. I can't sharpen my Moras without the stone scoring the plastic at the end of the handle. I'm not bothered on the cheap knives but I would be on an expensive one. My Fieldcrafters do have a ricasso so when they've seen the stone there is no score on the wooden handles.
Might not be the real reason but it is something I consider.

 

[Stew]

Also, for stick tang knives it's easier to fit the handle to a snug fit if doing it by hand.

 

[Quixoticgeek]

Also, for stick tang knives it's easier to fit the handle to a snug fit if doing it by hand.

I look at the cuts on my hands, and wonder if you might be right on that one...

J

 

[kanukkarhu]

So you can sharpen the entire length of the blade (without bumping into the 'grind transition' )?

 

[Stew]

I look at the cuts on my hands, and wonder if you might be right on that one...

J

Use some tape on the blade.

 

[HillBill]

The grinds gotta start somewhere. I tend to make my handles get up close to where the grind starts where possible.