Favorite blade length and weight in a folder

Lately, knives with a blade length of ~3.5" have captured my attention. With the exception of the large Sebenza, weighing 4.8 ounces, I generally like my knives to weigh at least 5.5 ounces for the smaller ones (~3.5" bl). I also favor knives with a 4.0" blade and over. For these around 6.5 ounces and up. Thosse are my preferences at least.
 
It seems that 3-3.5 inch blades are weight around 3 ounces is the most popular.I have to agree. Anything bigger than that is to much knife for me.
 
2.5" to 3" I like them heavy, if its over 3" I usually go for a lighter one with a pocket clip.

So small and heavy with clip off or no clip. Or large and fairly light with a pocket clip. If its big and heavy I'd just take my rc-3 instead
 
As big as possible without it getting in the way. I usually have big pockets, or carry my EDC in my bag so that's 5 inches. Weight doesn't matter, as long as it isn't incredibly heavy.
 
3.5" to 4" tops. I like to feel the knifes' weight, but I'm a large guy.
I like the feel of the buck folding alpha hunter and the cr umnumzaan
 
zyhano said:
3.5" to 4" tops. I like to feel the knifes' weight, but I'm a large guy.
I like the feel of the buck folding alpha hunter and the cr umnumzaan
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What sane person doesn't like those two? :D
Umnumzaan is out of my price range, but I really liked the way it feels. Handled it a few times.
 
I Love my Benchmade 710 D2 as a EDC carry blade but I recently aquired a benchmade 615 that may cause the 710 to sit in the safe for a while.. The 615 is alot more pocket friendly vs its older brother the 610 fullsize rukus and the 615 is alot alot more "sheeple" friendly.. :D The 615 is a blade worth checking out.
 
1.5 inch does 95% of what I need. Light in the pocket and not threatening in a non knife area.

They police are now doing random searchs with metal detectors in public spaces here now to find and remove knives
 
4"-5" and as light as possible without feeling flimsy. I like skeletonized liners (or none whatsoever) over FRN/Zytel :)
 
My ideal edc is a titanium framelock with a 3" Bos heat treated S30V blade and weighs 2.7 oz. Hey... That sounds just like my Buck/Mayo TNT. :D
 
Davyd said:
1.5 inch does 95% of what I need. Light in the pocket and not threatening in a non knife area.

They police are now doing random searchs with metal detectors in public spaces here now to find and remove knives
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I'm very sorry to hear that. I will pray for you Aussies tonight.
 
I've been kinda picky lately as far as buying new knives. My ideal blade length is 3.2-3.4 inches. I know its kind of wierd. As far as weight goes I dont mind too much but if it starts getting into the 7+ territory I might as well grab a fixed blade.
 
Davyd said:
1.5 inch does 95% of what I need. Light in the pocket and not threatening in a non knife area.

They police are now doing random searchs with metal detectors in public spaces here now to find and remove knives
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Dang, do they confiscate all knives, even slipjoints like peanut and victorinoxes? I am planning to travel down under and I cannot even think going without knife as I plan to hike with my friend who lives in Queensland. I know I'll leave all my Kershaw's and Spyderco's home but how its with slipjoints?

I like around 2,5"-3,5" and weight under 5 Oz for Urban folder and under 8 Oz weight with under 4,5" blade length in woods folder.
 
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