What matters-Size or Shape?
- flipe8
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What matters-Size or Shape?
Hi there guys. Hopefully everyone had a Merry Christmas or happy holiday of the like. I was wondering what everyone places as a higher value in determining a knife purchase; blade shape or blade length? I know for collecting's sake, this may not be relavent, but for day to day carry, is it a factor to you? For me, I have always looked at a knife with a sub-3" blade before I looked at any other features, thereby eliminating a large number of knives immediately. It was only recently I bought a knife out of this "small" blade category; a SS Mariner and I must say I am now changing my view of bigger knives to the point where I am starting to entertain some "bigger" knives as not only purchases, but for EDC. Now that said, I was always looking a what I would consider "stout" blade shapes for work purposes. The long-time knife of choice for me was a Spur. I still think this knife defines what a compact working knife can be. But comparing it to the Mariner or my D'Allara, it somehow now seems to fall "short" :) Back to the question; size or shape first? Any thoughts?
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shape for me
i edc spyders from 1 3/4 up to and including almost 4 inch
for me its all about the knife needed for the job thats why you ll rarely see me with less the 2 or 3 spyders at any one given time
the right shape has more affect on how you use your knife with in reason
least thats how i see it :)
butch
i edc spyders from 1 3/4 up to and including almost 4 inch
for me its all about the knife needed for the job thats why you ll rarely see me with less the 2 or 3 spyders at any one given time
the right shape has more affect on how you use your knife with in reason
least thats how i see it :)
butch
Yes -both! But you already knew the answer to your question.
Depends on what you are trying to do with the knife. My two favorites are the dinky Ladybug on my keyring and the 93mm sheepsfoot style blade "Rescue". They are very different sizes and shapes but both great cutting machines and easy EDC's.
Depends on what you are trying to do with the knife. My two favorites are the dinky Ladybug on my keyring and the 93mm sheepsfoot style blade "Rescue". They are very different sizes and shapes but both great cutting machines and easy EDC's.
I need both!
Usually the first thing I take into consideration is the size. But a close second is shape. They have to go hand and hand. I can always spare an inch or less if the blade shape is well designed. Example, the Kris. Most likely it will be over 3" inches. But, it will find it's way into my pocket either way. :)
Rock
I agree, Size and Shape go Hand-In-Hand. Most knives and concept designs are built around the blade's size and shape. IMHO, this is what makes every :spyder: so unique and versatile.
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For me, it depends on what I'm planning or what I think I "need" :D If the intent is for work EDC, 3 inches and pointy (size and shape). If it's one to add to my collection, but to be used occasionally, or for weekend work, etc., then the parameters will change. Don't mind getting latest and greatest as long as I can get some use out of it :) I will get a blade over 3 inches if I have a use for it, or want to add something to my collection. Last one was an Al Mar SERE 2K. Been wanting one for a long time and needed "something" to tide me over waiting for a Delica 4 :)
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Of course Size gets considered 1st for my work knife. Too heavy a knife drags down my Scrub's pocket. Once I find a knife that fills my Size requirement then it becomes a matter of Shape and how it feels in my hand.
Have a Al Mar Falcon Ultra-Light - great work knife but it's boring compared to my ZDP-189 Calypso Jr. I am probably going to get a Black G-10 PE Dodo as I like the look of it and the way it feels in my hand. I am REALLY looking forward to the Schempp Kris.
Have a Al Mar Falcon Ultra-Light - great work knife but it's boring compared to my ZDP-189 Calypso Jr. I am probably going to get a Black G-10 PE Dodo as I like the look of it and the way it feels in my hand. I am REALLY looking forward to the Schempp Kris.
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It depends
I look at the shape first and then the size but it depends on what your looking for.Say your looking for a knife to carry around town that will fit easly in the pocket then you would look a smaller size first but for other tasks like hunting or camping I would want one that fits my hand so I would have a good grip for cutting bigger things.
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It's pretty much the same way with me.TheKnifeCollector wrote:It is shape for me!! If it appeals aestheticslly to me, then I will look into in further, if not, I am done with it.
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I'm an admirer of Spyderco's designs. Using them is like immersing yourself in music or studying a painting in a museum. I buy some "fine" art but my preference is for usable art.