big handled knife advice for dodgy hand

[merlyn_f]

I am on the hunt for a knife with a long and wide handle for general camp/bushcraft use.

I have a knackered tendon in my hand (repetitive strain from too much motorbike riding in one go). After gripping for a while my hand swells up and it gets quite painful to carry on using it.

I have a course to go on soon, and don't really have a knife that i can use comfortably for 7 days. The plan was to get a custom made up, but it's all getting a bit late as i leave on the 20th Sep.

Could anyone offer advice as to a fixed blade that would fit the bill.

I would really appreciate it!!

 

[Toddy]

If the course is a bushcraft one where you will be supplied with a knife, then it will almost certainly be a Frost's Mora. It's a very good knife and it actually fits most people very well.
There are times I ache, rheumatoid arthritis, and I have small, not tiny and not weak, hands. I find the mora just too big for long term use, you may well find it ideal..........besides they won't break the bank

Time seems to be an issue so commissioning one from one of the Makers here on BcUK, like Leon_1, Chris Claycombe, Jojo, (sorry folks too many good ones to name, no offence intended by ommission) or on BB, is probably unlikely before you go, though you could ask.
I do know that I personally find Helle and Bruseletto knives very comfortable to use, kind of rounded slightly chunky handles, and a friend who endures carpel tunnel problems loves them too.

Bound to be a popular thread for replies, everyone has an opinion on knives

Best of luck finding what you need and with the course.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[scanker]

I (briefly) had a Shing bushcraft knife that was handled by Shinken. A lovely, big, solid knife, but the handle was far too large for me. It might be worth looking for an example of one of those.

 

[sam_acw]

Make sure you take a roll of duct tape - that way you can bulk out a handle if it is too small.

 

[JohnC]

this stuff
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Morphplast-Sa...4468926QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

which Ive seen elsewhere and I think physios and occupational therapists use for bulking handles may be of use... best of luck with it, its hellish not being able to use an item..

 

[FGYT]

i would check your School allows you to use your own Sharps on the course many dont and supply them so you can only use their kit for cutting
i guess it removes a lot of PC and HSE stuff
and more practically ensures they know the kit is capable of what they want you to do

on another note i see Frosts have released the Clipper with a Larger handle

ATB

Duncan

 

[Singeblister]

I have the same problem with my right hand , swells up and is painful when i use it , I made myself a smaller knife which i can use without problems I found using a smaller blade helped and it does everything I need it to do, If you do go down the road of having a knife made you can make a mock up at home to try and send that to the maker its one of the best things about having a knife made for you

 

[markheolddu]

Try a Roselli Grandfather knife, small blade large handle. They are great knives, and hold a keen edge.

Mark