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Most versatile blade length for EDU

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Greetings you all :)

As you all may know I love my Endura 3/SE very much.

However lately I tend to grap my Delica 3/SE more and more, including at work.

I found out that the blade length of my Delica is often easier to control and that I actually don't need a bigger blade for my cutting tasks. Sometimes the length of my Endura even gets in the way a little(hitting the tip on things that shouldn't be hit :eek: )

But I still love the big serrated blade of my Endura(including the E4 ;) )

So what in your opinion is the most versatile blade length for every day use?

Just curious...
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I like 3". My 75mm Persian is typically with me, unless I need something lighter, which is usually a UKPK.
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I'm with you on the Delica. It does at least 80% of my cutting chores at home and work. The Salt I takes up a good deal of the remaining percentage with misc "other" picking up the slack. Reasons? Blade size, control, easy to carry, people friendly to a point, easy to replace although I prefer the D3 and I expect that will be harder to find as dealers close them out.
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3" works for almost everything I need a knife for.
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Truth is, I think that my cricket is the most versatile blade I own. The little guy seems big when it comes to cutting, the reverse S blade makes the blade seem longer than it really is (the blades on cricket and the ladybug are almost the same length). About the only reasons I won't use it to cut is when I need a longer blade or more leverage in the handle. Then either my crow or my BRK native (beater) gets to chew.

I just kinda wish that spyderco made a cricket with a longer, more grippable handle... oh, wait, they did. I really need to get a dodo.
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i really felt the Dodo was the perfect knife for a long time but having started preparing food for myself while away from home the Dodo is just not long enough for food prep.
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I like a blade length of 2"-3" or so for all-round use. I've yet stump my Dragonfly or Spur and they are both on the shorter side with regards to my choice of blade length.
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I would say a 3" knife performs 90% of the cutting chores I have effectively, while a 4" knife can get a little longer than is necessary. I have owned 3.5" knives that I have found to be the perfect length. It is a shame that most Spydies are usually either 3" or 4" without anything in between because 3.5" seems about perfect.
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3 in. +/- is just about right for most cutting chores.
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To me it's really more about handle length. The 3.5ish inch knives usually are best for me, but the D4 handle is a bit longer than it really needs to be and is great as well.
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My "most carried" are the 3 - size =( UKPK, Caly, Salt1, D4).
I do use the smaller (Dragonfly, Ti Salsa) and larger (Para, Manixes), but to a lesser degree.
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I can do anything I ever need to do with a knife blade 3" or less and have no need for anything much larger. My longest blade is a 3.4" one on the HK34. Anything longer just seems to be asking for trouble in this world we live in.

I figure based on the way things are going that sooner rather than later longer blades are going to be really frowned upon by the sheeple at large and that smallish blades are all that will be allowed anyways. So, may as well get used to it early IMO.

I think all the companies should just get used to the idea of a larger handle smaller blade concept because its coming whether they like it or not.

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I agree that a smaller knife will do 90% the cutting that needs to be done on a daily basis. However, a larger knife will do 99% of the cutting that needs to be done. I would go with 5-6 inches as the limit of practical usability, even longer if the knife is designed well. While the large knife/sword is more versatile, it’s probably less convenient. This has led me to the conclusion that two knives are the way to go, one big, one small. Best of both worlds.
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I think the R2 blade is perfect at 3.5 inches. If the law demands I could easily do almost anything I can think of with a 2.75 to 3 inch knife. If I was designing one for sale I wouldn't go over 3 inches because too many people live in areas with restrictions nowadays. That automaticly limits the market. I can only see it getting worse in the future. Joe L.
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I think it just shows that you have to have the right :spyder: for the job. One blade length doesnt fit everyones needs.
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I agree. Personally, I carry a 3 or 3.5 inch blade (3.5 is the max length for concealment were I'm from) and I actually prefer the 3 inch blade. My CRKT M16-13 is 3.5, and sometimes I feel it is too cumbersome for my EDC needs.
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riot77 wrote:I think it just shows that you have to have the right :spyder: for the job. One blade length doesnt fit everyones needs.
That's why I love this knife company. Not only are they making collector's knives that are actually useful, they are also making work knives of many different types. I'm starting to be a sucker for the "Little-Big Knives", they are small enough not to scare the NKP, but still designed to actually be useful and sharp. But then again, I'm sure many of you found this out too :)

A big thanks to everyone who works, designs, and buys the little tools (and toys :D ) from the great Spyderco
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on a side note, were i'm from a 3.5 inch blade can be legally concealed, but if you ever run into law enforcement, they'll get all excited when they see a crkt m16-13 (hoping to make a collar for concealed weapon) even though the blade is 3.5. At first glance it appears to be a larger knife...just shows how big a CRKT m16-13 really is...even though it's not...

though i'm talking about a crkt, I am foremost a spyderco fan :) ..till i'm six feet under :)
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for me a three-inch blade pretty much handles all my cutting chores. but its good to know i can pull out my police or pacific salt if i need a larger blade! :D
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Yes I found the Delica very useful for everyday real fife.
What I also find very useful about this size is that I can lay my finger over the spine of the blade and shroud the tip with my fingertip.
For those job where I must cut but can not risk a puncture.
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