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Hi folks! I'm interested in either the 14, 16, or one of the bigger ones (no real need on the last part :D) but I'm worried about the handles. I'm super tall with long, somewhat thin hands- about 4" across the palm without the thumb. Handles are a big problem with a lot of knives for me, more so as I don't really like "ergonomic handles". Nice simple, straight lines and a straight spine really do it for me.
As I live in the city, this would be more of a work/daily carry/Army (non-combat MOS) stuff knife.

How are the above knives in large hands? I've done a lot of staring at my computer screen, comparing handle lengths when listed, subtracting the blade length from the overall when not,... Not knowing anywhere to try them nearby (Chicago) is very frustrating. This is why I've landed up with a bunch of lousy (personal fit AND build quality) Spydercos, Kershaws,... in my junk knife box. :D



Thanks!
 
I have the same hand size as you, just with a little more meat, and aside from the 11, 13, and the tweeners, the BK&T line up doesn't have very many contours on their handles, and the machax is the only one that doesn't have a straight spine/tang relationship.

The larger Becker's will suit you just fine, the 16 might need liners (it feels a little small in my hand), I don't know how well the 14 would feel, with or without the ESEE modified micarta, with or without the new-ish zytel handles, or with just a paracord wrap at the most.
 
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