2006-10-28 16:27:18 · 3 answers · asked by staceyfreyallen 1 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
A push tang in both knives and swords is basically a partial tang. It extends partway through the handle, but not the full length.
I know more about swords than knives, but here is my imput. With a full tang, there is less of a chance for breakage, better balance, and a stronger connection between the blade and handle. This is of course assuming that it is properly fastened.
Another type is the "rat tail" tang, which is nothing more than a thin strip of metal. They are usually threaded at the end and secured with a nut. Be careful with these. They're easy to break.
With a push tang, you find the median. You have some of the strength of a full tang in that the tang is of more substance, but due to the fact that it does not extend all the way to the end of the handle, you lose some of the balance. Also be careful of breakage in the handle around the end of the tang.
Was there a specific blade you were curious about? Let me know if I can help more.
2006-10-29 15:55:00 · answer #1 · answered by thetsugiosan 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Full Tang Construction
2016-12-17 15:49:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A push tang is when the not sharp end is pushed into a handle then attached to the handle.
2006-10-28 19:08:38 · answer #3 · answered by Rupert Picante 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋