When I make a sword grip, I use ribbed armor leather with either deer or buffalo leather stretched over it, so it conforms to my grip, etc. etc. I'm thinking of a new design for an off-hand sword to be worn on my back, and I saw this design on a Cold Steel combat knife-
![Image](http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/Sieglatan/KGrHqFl8E4u8dco3bBOWnzPDdRw60_12.jpg)
I've worked off of the ideal, and come up with a structurally sound design-
![Image](http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/Sieglatan/IMG00350-20120118-1028.jpg)
My question is- Would that protrusion on the grip of the weapon violate the 2" rule? I'd love the input of those on this board before I commit to resources and all. Thanks in advance!