Best grip shape

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This topic has probably been discussed many times, but I thought I would throw it out again.

I'm beginning to see that what fits best in my hand is a reverse triangle. You could call it a reverse Strider. A pointer finger groove is essential for 2 reasons. First to lock in the grip. Secondly to accommodate the shorter lenght of the pointer finger. It may have a flair at the end after the pinky to further lock in the grip or for estetic reasons.

I'm still undecided about the back (spine). An organic curve would seem most logical, but straight feels best to me at the moment. A little taper at the end of the spine is a nice finishing touch.

For me a thickness of 1/2" is a must.

The 2 best examples of these shapes I can think of are the ADV Butcher and the Hoback Kwaiback.

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The topic has been discussed many times, because it solely based on opinion.
In my opinion, the full size Griptilian is the most comfortable folding knife that I have ever held.
 
ZT0200. Heavy, but the most comfortable grip I've held. I have rediculously large hands though.
 
I can't say what the best grip shape, because objectively I feel that it would be different for many people. It would also be different per application being discussed. I wouldn't want to carve a roast with a CS Tuff Lite, just like I wouldn't want to do very fine detail carving with a SwampRat Ratmandu. So, I will just say that there are three knives out of all my collection which have grips (scale shapes) that make me confident that if I was kicked out of a plane bad guy movie style, I'd be found with these knives still in my hand:

- Spyderco Stretch
- ZT 0562cf
- ZT 0561 (especially this one)

All three of these knives just lock into my hand as though they were custom-made for it. These are the three knives with the best overall grip shape for me personally.
 
I know it's a cheapo, but the Hammond Cruiser fits my hand better than anything else I've tried. It has many of the same qualities the OP mentions.

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I would think there are many other forms out there
That works better for some.
But, the bedlam is about directing a live blade in inconceivable positions.
And I think it does a fine job in that department.
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I don't know about your guys hands, but these feel so good to me. The ergonomics are ridiculously comfortable, especially the 0454! I always wonder if me and Dmitry Sinkevich have similar sized hands lol!

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Hinderer XM-18 and Spyderco Manix 2 have virtually identical handle shapes, and the ZT 0562 is very similar. This basic shape is easily my favorite.
 
The Les George VECP is another great example of a subtle reverse triangle & finger groove ergo package.
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The ideal grip is entirely dependent on context of use and the shape of the blade. The handle is the interface between the user and the blade, and so it has to be designed to effectively translate effort from the user into function on the part of the blade. What functions those are will determine what grip shape is best.
 
DAVE_M said:
The topic has been discussed many times, because it solely based on opinion.
In my opinion, the full size Griptilian is the most comfortable folding knife that I have ever held.
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I agree. The alox sak isn't too shabby either. Two knives that are hand filling in width and have rounded edges. Most tactical folders have handles that are too flat and to blocky.
 
EODPAul said:
ZT0200. Heavy, but the most comfortable grip I've held. I have rediculously large hands though.
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I agree with this. Ken Onion is one of the only makers to ever make a knife that can make 1,000s of people say "this feels like it was made exactly for my hand" all at once. I would also say that the Spyderco Stretch is also in this category. Thin and very comfortable to use.
 
For me it's the Emerson Commander, preferably a vintage one like this:



The Tiger has a rock solid grip, even more so than the Commander:

 
EODPAul said:
ZT0200. Heavy, but the most comfortable grip I've held. I have rediculously large hands though.
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Same! Though my Emerson cqc14 feels amazing as well, only emerson I have but they seem to be designed to the hand
 
Man, isn't it amazing when I'm the only one that's right? Yeah, I know.... no flames, pleeeese!:)

I carried two different Zaans for several years, but Brad Southard's AVO is now my main squeeze...



It really fits my hand well, and is just a bit shorter than the Zaan in closed length, which is fine with me...
 
So no ones gonna mention the para 2???

That thing has insane ergos IMO. The only knock I can give it is that the corners and inside edges of the G10 are a little sharp if you don't sand them down
 
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