EDC preferred size

Mine is clearly about 3.25”.

To me it’s the Goldilocks between 3.5” tactical and under 3” barely a knife. (Opinion of course)

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Prester John said:
Love the trapper, but too big for dress pants, which I often have to wear. Carried small knives for years, but my sweet spot is also about 3 and 1/2 inches: either a medium stockman or a mini trapper. Carry the stockman more (in my pocket now).
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Interesting that you mention the trapper is too big. I carry a trapper as a backup, while my main blade is usually a modern folder with a blade of 3.5”. I’ve always loved the trapper pattern, but in actual usage, I tend to feel the blades are too long for a traditional Slipjoint. I may try out something like a Case Mini Copperlock.
 
Dfunk1210 said:
Interesting that you mention the trapper is too big. I carry a trapper as a backup, while my main blade is usually a modern folder with a blade of 3.5”. I’ve always loved the trapper pattern, but in actual usage, I tend to feel the blades are too long for a traditional Slipjoint. I may try out something like a Case Mini Copperlock.
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I feel the trapper is a perfect size pocket knife with its 3-inch blade, but if I am wearing dress pants, which I often have to do, the knife is pretty conspicuous laying horizontally in the bottom of my pocket. It's over 4 inches closed and is a little bulky. Fits fine in my Wranglers or on a belt sheath. A medium stockman is a better EDC I can carry no matter what I am wearing.
 
3.0" to 3.5" inch FFG or other slicey profile. Sub-3oz overall with a deep carry clip and scales that won't eat my slacks.
 
The smallest that I carry is a Spyderco PM2 or Manix 2, the largest is a Spyderco Military or Manix 2 XL.
 
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