ok, I will;
that feature is a fob dock.
Whether you like tritium and titanium dangler thingies, a paracord monkey fist, a bronze steampunk object or a simple leather fob, you can increase your retention of the handle by adding one here.
In the standard sabre grip, the fob is held between your pinky and judo finger, giving leverage against pushing and pulling cuts. In an ice pick grip, the fob is held between your index and middle finger, anchoring the handle into your hand no matter how hard you have to stab into something.
In short, the fob dock helps do part of the job of a full guard, minimizing the need for a guard, thereby enabling a broader scope of utility that a full guard always limits. Because you can choose to use or not to use a fob, you end up with more versatility at very little cost.
The fob dock allows you to adjust the balance of your knife to your preference by adding weight toward the back of the handle. You can add a lot of weight if you'll be using DEK1 for hunting, less for defensive use and less still for everyday use. Or not at all, if you prefer.
A fob dock here also acts as a pull, which adds a level of insurance. You'll definitely be able to extract your knife from its sheath in a stressful situation. When faced with a flight or fight response, a person needs all the help they can get in order to overcome the symptoms and get a weapon in their hand quickly and dependably.
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