Inspiration for Temperance Handle found?

[Mr Blonde]

The fixed Temp has this wonderful feature whereby you can put your thumb on the but of the handle and it can't go anywhere. I found this pic during my archive clean-up, thought I'd share it.

During my trip to Golden I visited the Buffalo Bill Museum and found this knife. It was owned by a 'persian' member of the troupe during the shows in the early 20th century. I always thought that handle feature was unique to the Temp, shows you what I know.

Wouter

[smcfalls13]

Hmm..it does seem to share that same thumb rest on the butt of the handle. Very cool feature, it's one of the many reasons I love the Temp.

[DAYWALKER]

Aloha Ted! ( :p )

Nice pic! (As usual!).

That thumb groove...can you still "cup the butt" for a DEEP thrust even with the thumb groove on it, or is there no need to due to the Temp guard?

God bless and het beste SkyWouter :)

[Mr Blonde]

Yes Chad, you can 'cup' the butt of that handle both edge in and out. I don't feel it's necessary because of the excellent guard on the Temp, but it helps.

Wouter