Movement away from "Little Big Knife"?

[Luvbug]

Hey all, been a while...

So, with the apparent success of the Monsterous Manix and the soon (?) to be released Bison, is Spyderco trending bigger?

Should they?

I say: Yes and yes!

[Jimmy_Dean]

I also noticed that trend. They are not alone, as most knife companies seem to think bigger is better these days. I won't argue with that, since I like my EDCs on the hefty side. I'm really looking forward to the Bison. This is really going to be something. Anyone know what caused that wave of big knives on the market? It can't be only that Linton knives have that much influence :P

-Dean

[UK KEN]

Hello All

I have thought for some time that some of the earlier Spydies would be great if made a little larger! The Hunter would certainly benefit from an extra inch for deep cutting use!

The Native particularly IMO, though a remarkable knife as it is, would be incredible with a slightly longer blade/handle. An extra 3/4" - 1" would do me very nicely! The Native copes well with all cutting applications I use it for but the larger blade would look great!

Regards Ken :D

[J Smith]

I hope so.I don't really care for the huge scales and small blade.From what I have seen it does not make the knife look cute or less agressive.IMO the Dodo looks like more of a mean blade than the Lum Chineese does with its small scale and larger blade.

[bell]

I agree with Smith the Dodo looks agressive. I agree also that there is a clear trend from the "little big knife" to the "big big knife" and I am OK with that although I have no use for the big folders. I am thinking this shift may be inspired by the success of the Strider (super design) and increased emphasis in the media on "terriorism" plus a higher price point for the big dogs.

[klattman]

I dislike this trend. The most useful knife is the one you forget is there until you need it, and for me that is ~3" or less. I have no need for anything longer than that (for work anyway), and it makes precision work more difficult.

I would like to see smaller models with the best steels. Seems like only tactical knives have top steel, and a knife you use constantly (small EDC) should use better steel than one you always keep sharp and will only use once, if ever.

Why can't big (defense) knives be made from AUS-6 and pocket knives from S30V?

If you EDC a 4" folder and use it for everything, it makes some sense.

[The Deacon]

I would like to see smaller models with the best steels.

The Kiwi and sprint run Calypso Jrs and Spurs are VG10, am sure the Kopa and the Navigator II will be also.

As far as the "little big knives" concept, wonder if the change in the perception of knives that look like box cutters from "tool" to "WEAPON!!!!" fostered in the minds of by the general public by the news media in the wake of 9/11 might have reduced the demand for knives with small blades and large handles.

[klattman]

The Kiwi and sprint run Calypso Jrs and Spurs are VG10, am sure the Kopa and the Navigator II will be also.

True, I have a spur, am working on a Cal. Jr. The Kiwi is the only permanent member of the line though, and is not a clipit. I'll definitely be interested in the Nav II.

At the moment there are a few...hopefully there will always be some options there, but there seem to be more big monsters than usual. :rolleyes: