Many military knives are designed to be worn on the left side of the body, since there may be a pistol on the other side, or a longer weapon worn on a sling. Of course this all dates back to traditional holsters and slings.

Very long blades are just often easier to draw from a cross draw, which is evident with most sword placement. The MOD4 isn't that long though.

My preferences for a pound of Sheffield steel in the bush would tend towards a Martindale No. 4, Golok, or Paratrooper, but the MOD4 is a tried and tested design.


Originally Posted By: dougwalkabout
That's quite the honking big blade. Way too big for my tastes, but I'd love to play with one. Though I'm not sure I'd want to schlep it around.

Is it a true scandi-grind or is it slightly hollow-ground? It's hard to tell from the photo.

What's with the sheath? It looks like a 'lefty.'

Anyway, neat to look at. Thanks for the photo.
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Paul