for EDC Folders, I tend to choose 3.5-4" blades, if they are EDC Fixed blades, 4-5.5"
for the outdoors these same EDC Fixed knives are combined with choppers and large woodworking knives, 8-12", as well as axes, machets and saws
anything smaller (use in public, detailed work...) I have the SAK and Multitool blades
Blade Length Ideals for you?
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I can almost mirror Brother Peacent with his blade length selections. Actually at one time the 3 inch range was what I carried the most. But in the past few years I've gravitated toward the bigger/longer blades. My main EDC at this time is my M390 Military model. My companion blade at this time is rotated between my Stainless RESCUE SE model and my H-1 Spyderhawk SE model>> both of which have fairly long blades 3.5 inches +.ThePeacent wrote:for EDC Folders, I tend to choose 3.5-4" blades, if they are EDC Fixed blades, 4-5.5"
for the outdoors these same EDC Fixed knives are combined with choppers and large woodworking knives, 8-12", as well as axes, machets and saws
anything smaller (use in public, detailed work...) I have the SAK and Multitool blades
I actually put my full sized folders to good use and I'm constantly needing more longer blades as time goes on. Oh I have a few shorter or mid-sized folders for when I'm in situations where a longer blade might draw unwanted attention. Lately I've even carried my Dodo on a couple of occasions >> and I'm really hoping that at some point they will do a Sprint run of the Dodo in SE again.
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Folders: 4". Anything between the Pacific Salt and Police is my ideal. Longer and tip control isn't what I prefer, shorter and certain tasks I use my knives for require multiple cuts instead of one.
Fixed: 4.5". Aqua Salt is ideal. Long enough to cover my bases when it comes to any cutting task, not so long as to weigh me down. Shorter blades carry more easily, but fall short with certain camp food prep tasks.
So about 4 inches for folders, 4.5 inches for fixed blades. I don't use knives for chopping anymore, so outside of occaisional machete use this works for me.
I've tried fixed and folders from 1" blades to 10" blades, so I've given all sorts of sizes a fair shake. I can get by with something shorter, but I find it less efficient.
I have never been in a situation where my 4" folders drew negative attention in my travels, so size doesn't concern me in that respect. I do carry a Leatherman Micra that could fill that role if I ever felt the need.
Fixed: 4.5". Aqua Salt is ideal. Long enough to cover my bases when it comes to any cutting task, not so long as to weigh me down. Shorter blades carry more easily, but fall short with certain camp food prep tasks.
So about 4 inches for folders, 4.5 inches for fixed blades. I don't use knives for chopping anymore, so outside of occaisional machete use this works for me.
I've tried fixed and folders from 1" blades to 10" blades, so I've given all sorts of sizes a fair shake. I can get by with something shorter, but I find it less efficient.
I have never been in a situation where my 4" folders drew negative attention in my travels, so size doesn't concern me in that respect. I do carry a Leatherman Micra that could fill that role if I ever felt the need.
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Three and a half to four
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2-3" for folders and 4.5-5" for fixed blades.
M-F I work in an office environment, plus my state has blade length restrictions, so 3" and under is best.
Weekends I'm camping, hiking, mtn. biking so always have a fixed blade with a folder.
M-F I work in an office environment, plus my state has blade length restrictions, so 3" and under is best.
Weekends I'm camping, hiking, mtn. biking so always have a fixed blade with a folder.