Ek Model 50 Short vs Ek Model 4/5

[Daniel L]

I'm interested in the clip point - I like 5 inch blades and clip points, but it's going to be unlikely to handle one where I am.
I did handle a Ek Model 4 in a store once... and honestly I didn't like it. I found the handle height to be narrow (like holding a thin stick) and I didn't like the handle heavy balance.

From the pics, the Ek Model 50 the handle looks taller (in line with the blade width, unlike the Model 4). It also is clearly a LOT shorter. Is it too short? I wear Medium glove so I think I must be at the limit.

Can anyone make any comparison notes (or better yet a picture!)

 

[1066vik]

from lostviking's "Ek Shorts" thread

The three Amigos, John, Jeff, & Ethan


Stock knives, stock sheaths,


Closer than you might think,


The KA-BARs,


Spine shot,


Plunge line shot,


No wrong choice,

 

[jbmonkey]

pic of mine in my hand...I have little girl sized hands for ref.........

its smallish and thinnish but not too bad......

 

[Daniel L]

its smallish and thinnish but not too bad......

Thanks - yes that's my concern. I might hold off until I can handle one for real.
I hate handle that feel like I'm holding onto a pencil.

 

[jbmonkey]

Thanks - yes that's my concern. I might hold off until I can handle one for real.
I hate handle that feel like I'm holding onto a pencil.

I get that. how about a comparison to an esee 4....not sure what knives say got so ya get an idear to size......I got a lot of Buck models and other brands to compare it to......if ya give me an idear I'll try to compare them for ya.....

 

[Daniel L]

Thanks jbmonkey - that comparison to the Esse4 is helpful as I have handled one of those and not too bad.. At least the Model 50 scales are girthier so that's good.

The only somewhat "common" fixed blades I own would be the Cold Steel Master Tanto or a Mora Kansbol/Garberg.

 

[jbmonkey]

Thanks jbmonkey - that comparison to the Esse4 is helpful as I have handled one of those and not too bad.. At least the Model 50 scales are girthier so that's good.

The only somewhat "common" fixed blades I own would be the Cold Steel Master Tanto or a Mora Kansbol/Garberg.

have both of those, well Master tanto and garberg...here ya go....

 

[Daniel L]

jbmonkey - you are awesome and made my day! Thanks for that... it does settle it for me that it's not going to work.
Still love the blade shape of the Model 50!

 

[LostViking]

have both of those, well Master tanto and garberg...here ya go....

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Great comparisons!

 

[eveled]

Well played jbmonkey

 

[jbmonkey]

Well played jbmonkey

thank you Sir, but just coincidence I happened to have what other fella had......