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.
JYD #123 The great one formerly known as Architect.
I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.