Your favorite handle shape
Your favorite handle shape
Some handles are just ok, some are darn right terrible, then a few just seem to melt in your hand. What is your best handle?
My number one is Para 3 Lightweight - I know, FRN is not my favorite handle material, but in this knife, it's "a package".
The knife is light, and balanced. :)
Number two Brouwer It's the size on this one that does it for me. I have a small hand and this one fills it.
My number one is Para 3 Lightweight - I know, FRN is not my favorite handle material, but in this knife, it's "a package".
The knife is light, and balanced. :)
Number two Brouwer It's the size on this one that does it for me. I have a small hand and this one fills it.
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Re: Your favorite handle shape
UKPK
Manix 2
Shaman
Those are my top 3
*honorable mention - though not an edc, the Matriarch 2 is very comfortable in my hand as well*
Manix 2
Shaman
Those are my top 3
*honorable mention - though not an edc, the Matriarch 2 is very comfortable in my hand as well*
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
Re: Your favorite handle shape
Easy choice. Bushcraft. Made for all hands. Folder? Definitely the Wolfspyder. Made for my hand.
Re: Your favorite handle shape
Nothing beats my Proficient period!
But, if I had to pick a folder it would be the Magnitude, it just fills my hands so nicely!
But, if I had to pick a folder it would be the Magnitude, it just fills my hands so nicely!
Dane
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manix 2 lw is the best folding knife handle i’ve ever held. it’s art.
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current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Re: Your favorite handle shape
No thumb ramp, then everything in the native family. I also wouldnt mind non choil versions for the native 5 and native chief.
Thumb ramp, Im gonna say military and pm2.
Thumb ramp, Im gonna say military and pm2.
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Re: Your favorite handle shape
Delica!
Re: Your favorite handle shape
Folding, for me, definitely the Stretch I, man I love how that knife fits/feels in my hand, and works so well.
Fixed, I'll second the: Bushcraft. Such a great knife to hold and use, and also works so dang well.
'course there's quite a few I've never put hands on too though...
u.w.
Fixed, I'll second the: Bushcraft. Such a great knife to hold and use, and also works so dang well.
'course there's quite a few I've never put hands on too though...
u.w.
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Re: Your favorite handle shape
I honestly don't know if I could choose one handle shape as my favorite. I can usually find things I like about most Spyderco.
The Stretch 1 is one of the first that comes to mind as one of the most comfortable folders I own. It's definitely one of my favorites. The Native 5 is also up there in terms of "perfect" fit for myself. Also, counting fixed blades, the Zoomer is potentially the most ergonomic and comfortable knife I own!
I wouldn't necessarily consider it a favorite, but the Caly 3 is another that just seems to fit my hand really well.
There are also a lot of other Spydercos that I've held and liked a lot. Like Dazen said, the Magnitude feels incredible in hand. The Mamba is another that kind of flew under the radar but was wicked ergonomic! :spyder:
The Stretch 1 is one of the first that comes to mind as one of the most comfortable folders I own. It's definitely one of my favorites. The Native 5 is also up there in terms of "perfect" fit for myself. Also, counting fixed blades, the Zoomer is potentially the most ergonomic and comfortable knife I own!
I wouldn't necessarily consider it a favorite, but the Caly 3 is another that just seems to fit my hand really well.
There are also a lot of other Spydercos that I've held and liked a lot. Like Dazen said, the Magnitude feels incredible in hand. The Mamba is another that kind of flew under the radar but was wicked ergonomic! :spyder:
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Re: Your favorite handle shape
Caribbean, Lil Temp 3, D'Allara 2 are my top 3 handle designs. I'd be happy if every knife I own were built this way.
Honorable mentions, Yojimbo 2, Shaman, Autonomy, Caly 3 (really the whole Calypso family), Vallotton Sub-Hilt.
Honorable mentions, Yojimbo 2, Shaman, Autonomy, Caly 3 (really the whole Calypso family), Vallotton Sub-Hilt.
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Re: Your favorite handle shape
Top spyderco? Amalgam for me!
Spyderco : Resilience, Tenacious, Persistence, Manix 2 G10, Para 3 G10, Para 3 LW, Paramilitary 2,
BBS Paramilitary 2, Amalgam, Native Chief, Blade HQ Manix 2 XL, S30V Shaman, Gayle Bradley 2, DLC M4 Shaman, Magnitude, Z Wear Shaman, DLC S30V Shaman, Stretch 2, Kapara, CF/S90V Native Chief, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, Police 4 LW K390, SNK Native Chief, SNK Manix 2 XL, K390 Stretch 2, Stretch 2 XL, K390 Endela
BBS Paramilitary 2, Amalgam, Native Chief, Blade HQ Manix 2 XL, S30V Shaman, Gayle Bradley 2, DLC M4 Shaman, Magnitude, Z Wear Shaman, DLC S30V Shaman, Stretch 2, Kapara, CF/S90V Native Chief, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, Police 4 LW K390, SNK Native Chief, SNK Manix 2 XL, K390 Stretch 2, Stretch 2 XL, K390 Endela
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D'allara & Kris are top 2.
Autonomy and R are runner up.
Autonomy and R are runner up.
Re: Your favorite handle shape
Native 5, Manix 2, Caly 3 would be my top 3 with the Delica and endura not far behind.
My top 3 just feel like they melt in my hand.
My top 3 just feel like they melt in my hand.
Re: Your favorite handle shape
I would have to say the Manix 2, with the delica in a close second. I haven't had the pleasure of handling a Para2 or Para3. We don't really have shops that carry knives of any sort of quality close by. The Manix 2 however just seems to meld into my hand.
:spyder: I used to collect a lot of knives... I still do, but i used to too. :spyder:
Re: Your favorite handle shape
Ulize
Shaman
P4 G10
Manix2 / Manix2 XL
Stretch2
Resilience
Shaman
P4 G10
Manix2 / Manix2 XL
Stretch2
Resilience
Re: Your favorite handle shape
The Caribbean is my favorite on a folder, the Street Beat for a fixed blade.
Overall, the Caribbean would be the winner.
Overall, the Caribbean would be the winner.
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Re: Your favorite handle shape
My favorite "style" is what I refer to as the "suitcase grip" handle, because the handles on older suitcases were often shaped that way. Examples include all versions of the Stretch, later versions of the C14 Rescue, Atlantic Salt, the Adventura, and the Schempp Persian. Among those, my customized lignum vitae version of the original Stretch is still has the most perfect size and feel for me. It feels "just right" in my hand.
Paul
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Re: Your favorite handle shape
Shaman for sure.
EDC Rotation: PITS, Damasteel Urban, Shaman, Ikuchi, Amalgam, CruCarta Shaman, Sage 5 LW, Serrated Caribbean Sheepsfoot CQI, XHP Shaman, M4/Micarta Shaman, 15v Shaman
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Re: Your favorite handle shape
Stretch 1 FRN feels the best for me.