Knife Size.... Whaddya Like?

Gunstock Jack · Post by **Gunstock Jack** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:14 pm

I prefer a knife of at least Banana Slug sized or better.

I have an easier time gripping them with old hands. What about you guys? Is a pocket friendly size more important? Is bigger better, or is there such a thing as "too much knife" or "politically uncorrectly sized"?

gino · Post by **gino** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:03 pm

Great question. I think this 48 is the perfect size for me. Its slim enough for the pocket but big enough to do what you ask of it. It measures a nice 3 7/8'' closed and 7" open.

Earl · Post by **Earl** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:32 pm

I like a big knife Barry,for much the same reason as you,ease of use. I got big hands,kinda stiff and fingers busted up from years of contracting. Carry a 4 1/4 Trapper everyday and or a folding hunter like below, 5 inches closed in back pocket. Away from work prefer 3 3/4 closed or better.

JWS · Post by **JWS** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:00 pm

I like 3.5-3.62 for EDC but have more in the 3.75-4.25 range

Jack you better stab that thang in the back.

Gunstock Jack · Post by **Gunstock Jack** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:35 pm

I tried to, but the damn thing reared up and hissed at me; like to scare the pants offin' me! Them things is NASTY!!!

Gunstock Jack · Post by **Gunstock Jack** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:46 pm

Gino; I like that 48 pattern too. Don't have a single blade one, but I'll tote this'un around some.

Earl, I know exactly where you're comin' from.

Here's a dandy that I never could get used to lookin' at, but it turned out to be about my favorite work knife. It's got a big

4 inch handle and opens from the same end, which I prefer. The wharncliffe blade is really handy!

I just noticed that the shield is upside-down on the Furtaker. What's up with that?

JW, you left a lot of wiggle room in size!

FRJ · Post by **FRJ** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:02 am

I worked for over 30 years in carpentry, and am used to handling tools. I would try to use the largest tool for the job at hand. Large screwdriver, pliers, pry bar, snips, whatever. So I like a large knife too. I feel more confident with a big, sharp knife if I have some cutting to do, which isn't often. I like winter clothes for carrying large knives and small guns.
Summer time......smaller knives ...........small guns sometimes. Good thread, Barry.

I still remember those slugs in Tacoma and my mother telling me to put salt on them.
Don't know if I could do it now. They were big.

jerryd6818 · Post by **jerryd6818** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:03 am

3 1/2" - 4 1/4"

FRJ · Post by **FRJ** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:07 am

Jerry, do you carry any of your doctor knives?

vikingdog · Post by **vikingdog** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:19 am

I'm carrying my #48 jack now too Barry. I mix it up depending on where I'm going but that's a good size.

WelderBob · Post by **WelderBob** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:30 am

I feel that a long handle give's you better control...around 4" for pocket carry, any bigger I use a belt sheath, these are two of my favorite's...72 in the pocket and the 23 on my belt.

That's one ugly critter Barry...think I had knife once with handle's that color.....

jerryd6818 · Post by **jerryd6818** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:34 am

FRJ wrote:Jerry, do you carry any of your doctor knives?

I have. Several years ago I carried a USA Winchester, until after 9/11 it got donated to TSA.

I have a Chinese Marbles that's in my EDC rotation. (not that they get rotated very often)

big monk · Post by **big monk** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:43 am

I like em' about, 3' 3/4"_____with the 4'1/4" for the ""heavy days""____out of these four,they all get carried about the same amount of time___just depends on which one I pick up first

Gunstock Jack · Post by **Gunstock Jack** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:14 am

Monk, those are some great picts of some dandy carry knives. I'm gonna get me a 72 in elk stag when they come out for an EDC.

Bob; those knives have some gorgeous stag on 'em. Really pretty carry pieces!

Thanks for all the great comments, guys!

Earl · Post by **Earl** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:15 am

Hey Barry here's one you might like,had my fav. custom maker build it for me years ago,Desert Ironwood,carbon,4 1/2 closed but beefed up,a real workhorse......

Gunstock Jack · Post by **Gunstock Jack** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:29 am

Very nice Earl! I like it a bunch.

Earl · Post by **Earl** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 4:13 am

Thanks Barry,thought you might like that one after posting that Furtaker.

another large knife...5 inches closed

Gunstock Jack · Post by **Gunstock Jack** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 4:47 am

That one's definetly on the high end of the WOW factor!!!

Flat out gorgeous knife!

dirtpig67 · Post by **dirtpig67** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:52 am

Go big or go home......

Sunfish for me

vikingdog · Post by **vikingdog** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:01 am

Any pictures dirtpig? There are some beautiful knives on this thread as usual.

Barry, that banana slug kind of reminds me of the rotten banana scales GEC uses once in awhile.

paulsvintage · Post by **paulsvintage** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:31 pm

very nice Earl ! i'm all for a larger knife . like a 5 inch tooth pick

Gunstock Jack · Post by **Gunstock Jack** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 10:52 pm

5 inch Toothpick....

you mean like this one? GEC don't make a big 'pick yet. Maybe they will now.

Earl · Post by **Earl** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:03 pm

There ya go Barry!! Nice

Wish GEC would make a big Saddlehorn and Sowbelly

Gunstock Jack · Post by **Gunstock Jack** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:27 pm

Now yer talkin' Earl! That's the kind of patterns I'd like to see coming out! Both winners in my book and a helluva lot better choice than some fancy-pants leg knife, JMHO you understand.

paulsvintage · Post by **paulsvintage** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:34 pm

Gunstock Jack wrote:5 inch Toothpick....
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you mean like this one? GEC don't make a big 'pick yet. Maybe they will now.

Barry, yes just like that beauty

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