Brick handled fixed blades?

[Shotgun]

Seems that most knives out there have blocky handles and not just manufactured knives but customs too. I think out of all the customs I had only 1 wasn't blocky. The rest were scales with just a very slight radius around them to knock off the sharp corner. What's up with that? Do people just not care how comfy a handle is so makers can skate by with a lesser product?

 

[Skimo]

brick handles are great if you want to remove material yourself for a custom fit.

Comfortable handles will vary from person to person, you might like big beefy slabs because you've got big hands, you might like a more slender handle.

 

[crom]

I'd rather have a comfortable handle out of box for sure. I had a Ontario Tak and the handle was too blocky.

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

I hate blocky handles also. But I often make my own, so it's not like it's generally a huge deal. But I've definitely wondered why you don't see anything more fancy than rounded edges in general.

 

[1066vik]

my experience has been the opposite - of the customs I have and have had, only one came particularly blocky -- and that resolved after 5 minutes with some emery tape.

 

[Poez]

Brick-handed and craw-bar bladed - that is obviously what many people want.
If you want something different - I think you still will be able to find something suitable. There is plenty of choice out there.

 

[The Government]

If possible, I like to avoid blockiness at all times...

Regarding fixed blades, I dont want to have blocky handles. It is often a reason a knife will be left at home instead of being used. I am particular about fixed blades, because when I plan to use one, it will generally be for a long period of time. Even the slightest hot spot can turn into a massive opened blister if I'm not careful.

For folding knives I am more forgiving towards blocky handles. I generally don't use them for the same extended periods of time, so hot spots don't really have a chance to blister. however, there are certain times that I want a folder to be nice and rounded as well.

 

[Burke]

Depends a lot on the knife. I tend to find handles that are chunky but don't have a lot of contour comfortable (most of Strider's handles; the Busse E-handles come to mind - they lock in my hand well and are comfortable for prolonged use). Handles that have a ton of contour don't necessarily feel as comfortable or as versatile to me. If I shift my grip from one specific one the contours end up in the wrong place to facilitate safe and comfortable use. Maybe it's because I have broad, square palms but short fat fingers...I usually wear an L or XL glove and there's always a lot of room at the fingertips. If I had spider fingers or huge hands like some guys I might prefer a more sculpted handle.