Best all around blade length?

[Josh K]

I would def. go with the RAT Cutlery 4 or 5. 5 is better for chopping but is size is a matter the 4 will do.

RAT is a great company and will stand behind anything they sell. If you break the blade in half, a new one will be on the way. No questions asked.

That alone sold me on their line and the fact that their knives really are good at a good price doesn't hurt either.

The warranty also covers intentional abuse of the knife. You could buy a knife, cut it in half, and they'll replace it. Can't get much better then that.

I don't think 5" is enough for a chopper. Probably not 6" either. You're looking for heft and currently the RAT lineup doesn't have a good chopper.

 

[Gunfucius]

For me, 5" is the perfect all-'round blade length. My main EDC knife has a 5" blade. However, if I want an all-around knife that can also chop in a pinch, I pick up a 6" to 6.5" blade with some decent forward heft.