Considering EDCing a Small Fixed Blade. Recommendations Needed.

[Wolverine666]

The Bradford G3.5 is a nice knife but it wa a little too small for me. So I bought this , a Chris Reeve Nyala and it's absolutely perfect for me. A beautiful blade.

 

[maximus83]

Yep understand your decision making on the G3.5, I like the Bradford knives but not fond of the 3/3.5 series mainly due to the handle size and design.

On the Nyala, yep that is a beautiful blade. On the handle size: while the handle LENGTH is there, do you find that the thickness or width of those grips is a bit on the small-ish side? Never held that knife myself, but from descriptions and specs, I always decided to hold off on getting it as the grip to me didn't seem quick thick/large enough in circumference to give an adequate hand-filling grip to stabilize the blade. Interested to hear your take.

The Bradford G3.5 is a nice knife but it wa a little too small for me. So I bought this , a Chris Reeve Nyala and it's absolutely perfect for me. A beautiful blade.

 

[Cscotttsss]

Wow, that's gorgeous.

 

[Wolverine666]

Yep understand your decision making on the G3.5, I like the Bradford knives but not fond of the 3/3.5 series mainly due to the handle size and design.

On the Nyala, yep that is a beautiful blade. On the handle size: while the handle LENGTH is there, do you find that the thickness or width of those grips is a bit on the small-ish side? Never held that knife myself, but from descriptions and specs, I always decided to hold off on getting it as the grip to me didn't seem quick thick/large enough in circumference to give an adequate hand-filling grip to stabilize the blade. Interested to hear your take.

The handle is plenty thick and hand-filling. The Micarta scales provide a rounded , full grip. It's very secure and satisfying in the hand. The weight of the knife in particular really hits a sweet spot with me. It has a very substantial feel yet not too heavy and not too light. It's an impressive knife all around.