Vote: Kick? Choil? Forward? Other?
Vote: Kick? Choil? Forward? Other?
Your favorite...Kick? Finger Choil? Handle Forward? Other?
See photos in next post for "definitions."
Please vote & discuss.
See photos in next post for "definitions."
Please vote & discuss.
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Re: Vote: Kick? Choil? Forward? Other?
(What Bolster means by Kick, Finger Choil, Handle Forward, & Other:)
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Re: Vote: Kick? Choil? Forward? Other?
As a lover and daily user of Manixes and Shamans i can only say i love choils i find them very handy and sure i need to give in some blade lenght but it is more then worth it for me.
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Although I voted for the Choil, it really depends on the knife. I'm a big Manix 2 fan, but I don't use the choil. If you were to get rid of the choil, so many other things would have to be changed that the knife would no longer be a Manix 2.
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I voted handle forward though some models feel nice with a choil. Smaller models with a choil allow for a full grip in a small folded package. I think that is nice. Also, for some handles that are on the shorter side, I prefer a choil for the feeling of security that my hand is not going to slip off the back.
Given the choice, I prefer a full grip with no blade choil and the hand going all the way to the edge. Though I do like some or one finger groove in the handle. I would love to see more Manix style grips without the blade finger choil. I think that grip is pretty locked in to begin with.
As far as exposed kicks/ricassos, I could do without them assuming you still have a hidden ricassos for finger protection. I would love to see the RJ/LJ handle forward design move through the Seki line-up in different models. Not saying to make them all like that, but maybe another variety with a less neutral handle grip.
Given the choice, I prefer a full grip with no blade choil and the hand going all the way to the edge. Though I do like some or one finger groove in the handle. I would love to see more Manix style grips without the blade finger choil. I think that grip is pretty locked in to begin with.
As far as exposed kicks/ricassos, I could do without them assuming you still have a hidden ricassos for finger protection. I would love to see the RJ/LJ handle forward design move through the Seki line-up in different models. Not saying to make them all like that, but maybe another variety with a less neutral handle grip.
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Choil for me. All my favorite models have one, so it must mean something to me!
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Re: Vote: Kick? Choil? Forward? Other?
I voted choil, but only because it only allowed a single choice. From my 'only 5' list, 3 have a choil and 2 are handle forward.
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Confession. I wasn't certain how to classify the knives I lumped into "Other." Two look like large sharpening choils and I guess the MicroJimbo is just a plain straight ricasso. Does that sound right? I half expected JSumm to vote "Other" because he likes the Bradley 2 lots. (If memory serves.)
I was so confused by the Ikuchi I didn't even include it in the photos...what category is that? Is it handle forward? Or "other" as in small sharpening choil? Does handle forward imply no sharpening choil?
I do agree with Dr. JSumm that the size of the knife can make a big difference on whether a finger choil is almost necessary. I wouldn't be surprised if folks who like the smaller knives, reliably vote "choil."
I was so confused by the Ikuchi I didn't even include it in the photos...what category is that? Is it handle forward? Or "other" as in small sharpening choil? Does handle forward imply no sharpening choil?
I do agree with Dr. JSumm that the size of the knife can make a big difference on whether a finger choil is almost necessary. I wouldn't be surprised if folks who like the smaller knives, reliably vote "choil."
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Voted kick but it's not a make-or-break thing for me. Also have lots of choils, some others, and at least one handle forward in the Astute. There's designs I like with all of them. Delica/Endela/Endura is just my overall Spyderco preference, and I wouldn't want to see a choil added to it. Pretty sure that leaves me on Team Kick.
I will say that if a knife has a finger choil I almost always use it and don't go for a "behind the choil" grip. Similarly, I do not use the kick as an improvised choil for models with kicks.
I will say that if a knife has a finger choil I almost always use it and don't go for a "behind the choil" grip. Similarly, I do not use the kick as an improvised choil for models with kicks.
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Re: Vote: Kick? Choil? Forward? Other?
I voted kick, because that's what the Delica has, and it's perfect and doesn't need to change.
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Kick for me.
Best of all worlds imo:
- Usually makes for a longer actual handle than a choil would
- Still works perfectly fine for choking up on it (the kick)
- Usually gives one a guard and some distance to the edge when not choking up in the few tasks this might be desireable for safety reasons (stabbing with wet, cold...hands)
- Still the hand is not so far away from the edge when not choking up as it would be with a choil
- Allows for the "drop the kick on the forefinger" closing method just like a choil.
- Does not eat up too much cutting edge
Exception: Knives as small as thw Chap ir smaller: Then I prefer a good finger choil.
Best of all worlds imo:
- Usually makes for a longer actual handle than a choil would
- Still works perfectly fine for choking up on it (the kick)
- Usually gives one a guard and some distance to the edge when not choking up in the few tasks this might be desireable for safety reasons (stabbing with wet, cold...hands)
- Still the hand is not so far away from the edge when not choking up as it would be with a choil
- Allows for the "drop the kick on the forefinger" closing method just like a choil.
- Does not eat up too much cutting edge
Exception: Knives as small as thw Chap ir smaller: Then I prefer a good finger choil.
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- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Vote: Kick? Choil? Forward? Other?
Depends on the pattern. Spyderco never forgot that a folding knife can, well, fold. The choil provides that extra level of safety while still allowing the user to get right up next to the blade.
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The choil allows the folded knife to be much smaller and compact and the open knife to be more secure and ergonomic in hand. This is pretty much a no brainer for me.
Re: Vote: Kick? Choil? Forward? Other?
I have "favorite" knives in all the categories, so I guess I don't care very much, and consider each knife on its own set of merits.
I voted "forward," though, because if I were designing a knife from scratch I'd strive for what I think of as the handle-forward philosophy: as much edge as possible in a handle that's as compact as possible, but still long enough for 4-fingered grip. The designs I admire most are in the forward category, whether they're favorites or not. Caribbean, Tenacious, Astute, the Jumpers... Whenever a forward doesn't work for me, it's because of specific design elements aside from its forwardness: palm swell too big, not enough of a handle choil, knife is too small or not available in a steel I want, etc. The same sort of elements that, if they do match my preferences, can make me love a knife with a kick or a choil: the Pacific Salt and Manix 2, for instance. Would I rather have something really close to those designs, but "forward" instead. Yep.
I voted "forward," though, because if I were designing a knife from scratch I'd strive for what I think of as the handle-forward philosophy: as much edge as possible in a handle that's as compact as possible, but still long enough for 4-fingered grip. The designs I admire most are in the forward category, whether they're favorites or not. Caribbean, Tenacious, Astute, the Jumpers... Whenever a forward doesn't work for me, it's because of specific design elements aside from its forwardness: palm swell too big, not enough of a handle choil, knife is too small or not available in a steel I want, etc. The same sort of elements that, if they do match my preferences, can make me love a knife with a kick or a choil: the Pacific Salt and Manix 2, for instance. Would I rather have something really close to those designs, but "forward" instead. Yep.
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Definately other! And look at the size of that Spiderhole.
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Well Bolster. I didn't select other not because of your classification but because I'm an idiot and didn't read the entire question.. Ill fix that right now. Have I blamed kids too much to use that excuse again?Bolster wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 12:39 pmConfession. I wasn't certain how to classify the knives I lumped into "Other." Two look like large sharpening choils and I guess the MicroJimbo is just a plain straight ricasso. Does that sound right? I half expected JSumm to vote "Other" because he likes the Bradley 2 lots. (If memory serves.)
I was so confused by the Ikuchi I didn't even include it in the photos...what category is that? Is it handle forward? Or "other" as in small sharpening choil? Does handle forward imply no sharpening choil?
I do agree with Dr. JSumm that the size of the knife can make a big difference on whether a finger choil is almost necessary. I wouldn't be surprised if folks who like the smaller knives, reliably vote "choil."
Now that I have fully read the question, I believe other may fit what I was trying to describe with the Manix sans blade choil? Finger choil or groove in the handle and not in the blade. I think that fits the Bradley well, and I do love the Bradley.
Edit - I cannot change my vote so I am dedicating myself to keeping an ongoing rerun percentages/count.
Kick - 7 - 20%
Choil - 15 - 43%
Forward - 11 - 31%
Other - 2 - 6%
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Re: Vote: Kick? Choil? Forward? Other?
Well I like a variety and it really just depends on the knife for me…if you take a look at my top 5, I mean top 10 there’s no rhyme or reason
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That's odd. I checked the "change vote" checkbox when making the poll. Is Kristi messing with me again? It's raining and the burnt offering wouldn't light.
I went back into edit and checked that box again...please to try now?
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Thank the choil! It worked. I had already gotten out some milk and cookies and was expecting a very long night ahead.
- Jeff
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Choil be praised. But to argue the concept: Doesn't the GB2 style of "other" keep your index a fair distance away from the heel of the blade? Honestly I am more attracted to the GB1. The index finger cutout is in the handle (nice!) but you can still get right up on the blade.
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