Originally Posted by coyotebc


One thing I don't like that a lot of manufacturers do is that they shorten the handle length when they shorten the blade length

On a 3" hunting or camp knife I love a full sized handle, I don't give a rat's behind about a "balanced look", I want a secure comfortable grip


I prefer a more compact overall knife (when discussing anything 4" or less). I don't have Paul Bunyan size 600 hands so this might influence my opinion.


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