Favorite Knife Features

[Joben]

1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)
a.) Desert (dust / dirt)
b.) Artic (snow / ice)
c.) Forrest / Tropical (Mud / Dirt / Water)
e.) City / Urban

2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends _______________

3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?
a.) Folding
b.) Non-folding
c.) Both
d.) Depends _______________

4.) What handle materials do you prefer?
Wood / Bural
Micarta
G10
Carbon Fiber
Wrapped With Paracord
Bone (mastodon, etc)
Horn (Buffalo, etc)
No handle material, bare metal or laminated scales
Other

5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?
a.) Full serations
b.) No Seratons
c.) Partial serrations - rear
d.) Partial serrations - front tip
e.) Other

6.) What blade sies do you like(excluding handle).
3-4.5"
4.5-6.5"
6.5-8.5"
8.5-10.5"
10.5+

7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends ___________

8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.
a.) Drop point - straight
b.) Slight re-curve
c.) Agressive re-curve
d.) Katana style - swept back
e.) Kukri - wave Shaped
F.) Other _______________

9.) What are some knifes that you currentl own (make/model).

ESEE Izula
ESEE-3
Becker BK9
Mora 911
Ka-Bar Short Tanto
CRKT Minimalist

Leatherman Juice XE6
Victorinox Tinker
Boker SubClaw

10.) Briefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.

I like the oval handle shape on the Ka-Bar. I would like to see more fixed blade knives with blades 3 7/8" or less, since that is the max i can legally carry in most circumstances.

Demographic Questions (completely optional)

1.) What is your closest age group?
a.) <18
b.) 18-25
c.) 25-30
d.) 30-40
e.) 40+

2.) What is your occupation?
a.) Military
b.) Police
c.) Security / Military Contractor
d.) Private Citizen
E.) Other ______________

 

[Scott Neelan]

1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)
a.) Desert (dust / dirt)
b.) Artic (snow / ice)
c.) Forest / Tropical (Mud / Dirt / Water)
e.) City / Urban

2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends _______________

3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?
a.) Folding
b.) Non-folding
c.) Both
d.) Depends _______________

4.) What handle materials do you prefer?
Wood / Bural
Micarta
G10
Carbon Fiber
Wrapped With Paracord
Bone (mastodon, etc)
Horn (Buffalo, etc)
No handle material, bare metal or laminated scales
Other

5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?
a.) Full serations
b.) No Seratons
c.) Partial serrations - rear
d.) Partial serrations - front tip
e.) Other

6.) What blade sies do you like(excluding handle).
3-4.5"
4.5-6.5"
6.5-8.5"
8.5-10.5"
10.5+

7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends ___________

8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.
a.) Drop point - straight
b.) Slight re-curve
c.) Agressive re-curve
d.) Katana style - swept back
e.) Kukri - wave Shaped
F.) Other - Wharncliffe

9.) What are some knifes that you currentl own (make/model).
Benchmade: 755 MPR, 551 Griptilian, 585 Mini Barrage
Kershaw: Volt, Skyline, R.A.M., OD-2,

10.) Breiefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.

Comfortable handles, smooth/easy opening, solid construction.


Demographic Questions (completely optional)

1.) What is your closest age group?
a.) <18
b.) 18-25
c.) 25-30
d.) 30-40
e.) 40+

2.) What is your occupation?
a.) Military
b.) Police
c.) Security / Military Contractor
d.) Private Citizen
E.) Other ______________

 

[dalefuller]

I wanna play, too...


1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)
a.) Desert (dust / dirt)
b.) Artic (snow / ice)
c.) Forrest / Tropical (Mud / Dirt / Water)
e.) City / Urban

2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends _______________

3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?
a.) Folding
b.) Non-folding
c.) Both
d.) Depends _______________

4.) What handle materials do you prefer?
Wood / Bural
2) Micarta
1) G10
3) Carbon Fiber
Wrapped With Paracord
Bone (mastodon, etc)
Horn (Buffalo, etc)
No handle material, bare metal or laminated scales
Other

5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?
a.) Full serations
b.) No Serations
c.) Partial serrations - rear
d.) Partial serrations - front tip
e.) Other

6.) What blade sizes do you like(excluding handle).
3-4.5"
4.5-6.5"
6.5-8.5"
8.5-10.5"
10.5+

7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends ___________

8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.
a.) Drop point - straight
b.) Slight re-curve
c.) Agressive re-curve
d.) Katana style - swept back
e.) Kukri - wave Shaped
F.) Other _______________

9.) What are some knives that you currently own (make/model).
Spyderco Caly 3, large & small Sebenzas, H&K 14210 & 14205

10.) Briefly describe what features you like from the knives you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.
Blade steels, plain edges, lock styles

Demographic Questions (completely optional)

1.) What is your closest age group?
a.) <18
b.) 18-25
c.) 25-30
d.) 30-40
e.) 40+++

2.) What is your occupation?
a.) Military
b.) Police
c.) Security / Military Contractor
d.) Private Citizen
E.) Other ______________[/QUOTE]

 

[Vicarious Reality]

Hi all,


1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)

e.) City / Urban

2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?

b.) No


3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?

c.) Both


4.) What handle materials do you prefer?

G10


5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?

b.) No Seratons


6.) What blade sies do you like(excluding handle).
3-4.5"
4.5-6.5"
6.5-8.5"
8.5-10.5"
10.5+

7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?

c.) Sometimes


8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.
a.) Drop point - straight
d.) Katana style - swept back

9.) What are some knifes that you currentl own (make/model).
Mora 896
Busse Tank Buster
Spyderco Dragonfly
Cold Steel OSS
Benchmade Rift


10.) Breiefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.

Proper index finger choils, proper guards, concave handles


Demographic Questions (completely optional)

1.) What is your closest age group?
b.) 18-25


2.) What is your occupation?
d.) Private Citizen

 

[ikiddp9]

1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)
a.) Desert (dust / dirt)
b.) Artic (snow / ice)
c.) Forrest / Tropical (Mud / Dirt / Water)
e.) City / Urban

2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends _______________

3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?
a.) Folding
b.) Non-folding
c.) Both
d.) Depends _______________

4.) What handle materials do you prefer?
Wood / Bural
Micarta
G10
Carbon Fiber
Wrapped With Paracord
Bone (mastodon, etc)
Horn (Buffalo, etc)
No handle material, bare metal or laminated scales
Other

5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?
a.) Full serations
b.) No Seratons
c.) Partial serrations - rear
d.) Partial serrations - front tip
e.) Other

6.) What blade sies do you like(excluding handle).
3-4.5"
4.5-6.5"
6.5-8.5"
8.5-10.5"
10.5+

7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends ___________

8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.
a.) Drop point - straight
b.) Slight re-curve
c.) Agressive re-curve
d.) Katana style - swept back
e.) Kukri - wave Shaped
F.) Other ___Clip point____________

9.) What are some knifes that you currentl own (make/model).
Spydercos, kershaws, ColdSteels, SwissArmy, Marttinii,

10.) Breiefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.
Quality stainless steel (AUS8A and up), smooth action, clip, one hand openning, locking blade, 4 position clip, 4 to 5 inches blade, no serrations, wave blade, no assisted.


Demographic Questions (completely optional)

1.) What is your closest age group?
a.) <18
b.) 18-25
c.) 25-30
d.) 30-40
e.) 40+

2.) What is your occupation?
a.) Military
b.) Police
c.) Security / Military Contractor
d.) Private Citizen
E.) Other ______________[/QUOTE]

 

[BigNate]

1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)

e.) City / Urban

2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?

d.) Depends _barring a dexterity issue yes__

3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?

c.) Both

4.) What handle materials do you prefer?
1. Wood / Bural
2.G10
3.Micarta


5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?

b.) No Seratons

6.) What blade sizes do you like(excluding handle).
1. 3-4.5"
2. 4.5-6.5"


7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?

b.) No

8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.
a.) Drop point - straight


9.) What are some knifes that you currentl own (make/model).
PROD.Folders: Buck, Schrade, Benchmade, Cold Steel, Boker, Gerber
Fixed: Gerber, Manley Blades, Chris Reeve, Camilus

10.) Breiefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.
There are things I like with each or They'd be gone. Edge Holding, durability, Utility are my grading points over visual appeal, reputation, fit.



Demographic Questions (completely optional)

1.) What is your closest age group?

e.) 40+

2.) What is your occupation?
a.) EX- Military
&
d.) Private Citizen

 

[Mad_Maxx]

glad to participate :thumbup:

I am taking a marketing/research class and I am hoping that I could get some feedback about your favorite features on your knives and how you use your knives in the field.

Please feel free to answer any, all or none of the questions. Any level of help you could provide would greatly assist me and would be appreciated.


1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)
a.) Desert (dust / dirt)
b.) Artic (snow / ice)
c.) Forrest / Tropical (Mud / Dirt / Water)
e.) City / Urban

2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends _______________

3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?
a.) Folding
b.) Non-folding
c.) Both
d.) Depends _______________

4.) What handle materials do you prefer?
Wood / Bural
Micarta
G10
Carbon Fiber
Wrapped With Paracord
Bone (mastodon, etc)
Horn (Buffalo, etc)
No handle material, bare metal or laminated scales
Other

5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?
a.) Full serations
b.) No Seratons
c.) Partial serrations - rear
d.) Partial serrations - front tip
e.) Other

6.) What blade sies do you like(excluding handle).
3-4.5"
4.5-6.5"
6.5-8.5"
8.5-10.5"
10.5+

7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends ___________

8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.
a.) Drop point - straight
b.) Slight re-curve
c.) Agressive re-curve
d.) Katana style - swept back
e.) Kukri - wave Shaped
F.) Other _______________

9.) What are some knifes that you currentl own (make/model).

Bark River 4" range
Victorinox
Kershaw
RAT (RC-44)
NEXUS/MCKF (Most af them)
GEC (#73)

10.) Breiefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.

good steel with edge retention and toughtness
good ergonomics
non too heavy

Demographic Questions (completely optional)

1.) What is your closest age group?
a.) <18
b.) 18-25 (25)
c.) 25-30
d.) 30-40
e.) 40+

2.) What is your occupation?
a.) Military
b.) Police
c.) Security / Military Contractor
d.) Private Citizen
E.) Other ______________

 

[dsmegst]

Hi all,

I am taking a marketing/research class and I am hoping that I could get some feedback about your favorite features on your knives and how you use your knives in the field.

Please feel free to answer any, all or none of the questions. Any level of help you could provide would greatly assist me and would be appreciated.


1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)
a.) Desert (dust / dirt)
b.) Artic (snow / ice)
c.) Forrest / Tropical (Mud / Dirt / Water)
e.) City / Urban

E

2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends _______________

C

3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?
a.) Folding
b.) Non-folding
c.) Both
d.) Depends _______________

A

4.) What handle materials do you prefer?
Wood / Bural
Micarta
G10
Carbon Fiber
Wrapped With Paracord
Bone (mastodon, etc)
Horn (Buffalo, etc)
No handle material, bare metal or laminated scales
Other

Micarta, G10, CF, Stablized Wood

5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?
a.) Full serations
b.) No Seratons
c.) Partial serrations - rear
d.) Partial serrations - front tip
e.) Other

A

6.) What blade sies do you like(excluding handle).
3-4.5"
4.5-6.5"
6.5-8.5"
8.5-10.5"
10.5+

3-4.5

7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends ___________

B

8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.
a.) Drop point - straight
b.) Slight re-curve
c.) Agressive re-curve
d.) Katana style - swept back
e.) Kukri - wave Shaped
F.) Other _______________

A and Leaf shape

9.) What are some knifes that you currentl own (make/model).

Many Spydercos, some Kershaws, some Benchmades, a few CRKs

10.) Breiefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.

Finger choils, spine jimping, finger reliefs and grooves, grippy synthetic handles, reliable locks, acute edge angles, high quality blade steels, long edge retention, low ride clips, opening holes, good blade retention when closed.

Demographic Questions (completely optional)

1.) What is your closest age group?
a.) <18
b.) 18-25
c.) 25-30
d.) 30-40
e.) 40+

D

2.) What is your occupation?
a.) Military
b.) Police
c.) Security / Military Contractor
d.) Private Citizen
E.) Other ______________

D

Hope this helps!

 

[Apebrains]

1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)
a.) Desert (dust / dirt)
b.) Artic (snow / ice)
c.) Forrest / Tropical (Mud / Dirt / Water)
e.) City / Urban

Both fairly equally really...


2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends _______________

3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?
a.) Folding
b.) Non-folding
c.) Both
d.) Depends _______________

4.) What handle materials do you prefer?
Wood / Bural
Micarta
G10
Carbon Fiber
Wrapped With Paracord
Bone (mastodon, etc)
Horn (Buffalo, etc)
No handle material, bare metal or laminated scales
Other

5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?
a.) Full serations
b.) No Seratons
c.) Partial serrations - rear
d.) Partial serrations - front tip
e.) Other

6.) What blade sies do you like(excluding handle).
3-4.5"
4.5-6.5"
6.5-8.5"
8.5-10.5"
10.5+

7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends ___________

8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.
a.) Drop point - straight
b.) Slight re-curve
c.) Agressive re-curve
d.) Katana style - swept back
e.) Kukri - wave Shaped
F.) Other: Pretty much anything, though not overly fond of Karambit-style and new age Tanto

9.) What are some knifes that you currentl own (make/model).

Strider customized SNG, 2 SMFs, & MTL-SS, Spyderco Military, Benchmade D2 Nimravus, Ocean Master Beta, Benchmade Intimidator, Ontario RTAK, etc.

10.) Briefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.

Ocean Master Beta: Complete waterproofness and quick drawing in case of big fishies.

Striders: Great edge retention and relative indestructibility, and ergonomics that work for me

Benchmade Nim: Good quality, good edge holding, tough

Benchmade Intim: Inexpensive, subtle neck carry, sheath holds reasonably well against gravity

Spyderco: High quality, good edge retention, fast deploying and light weight

Ontario: Inbetween Machete and useful fixed blade that holds a better edge than a Machete and is more comfortable in the hand

etc. etc. etc.

Demographic Questions (completely optional)

2.) What is your occupation?
a.) Military
b.) Police
c.) Security / Military Contractor
d.) Private/World Citizen
E.) Other ______________

Hope this helps! :thumbup:

 

[Hondo.3]

1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)
a.) Desert (dust / dirt)
b.) Artic (snow / ice)
c.) Forrest / Tropical (Mud / Dirt / Water)
e.) City / Urban

2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends _______________

3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?
a.) Folding
b.) Non-folding
c.) Both
d.) Depends _______________

4.) What handle materials do you prefer?
Wood / Bural
Micarta
G10
Carbon Fiber
Wrapped With Paracord
Bone (mastodon, etc)
Horn (Buffalo, etc)
No handle material, bare metal or laminated scales
Other

5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?
a.) Full serations
b.) No Seratons
c.) Partial serrations - rear
d.) Partial serrations - front tip
e.) Other

6.) What blade sies do you like(excluding handle).
3-4.5"
4.5-6.5"
6.5-8.5"
8.5-10.5"
10.5+

7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends ___________

8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.
a.) Drop point - straight
b.) Slight re-curve
c.) Agressive re-curve
d.) Katana style - swept back
e.) Kukri - wave Shaped
F.) Other _______________

9.) What are some knifes that you currentl own (make/model).
Busse BATAC
Busse Mini Sus Scrofa
HI 18" UBE
HI 16.5" Ang Khola
HI Kumar Karda
HI Bilton
H&K 14205
Benchmade 943
Benchmade 710D2
ZT 301
Les Voorhies Large Model 9
Victorinox Pioneer, Climber, Explorer, Classic
Buck Custom Shop 110 (BG-42/jigged buffalo/nickel silver)
Bud Nealy Kinzhal
NWA Woodsman
NWA Hunter/Skinner
David Winston Model 22
Graham Bros. Custom Ringed Razel
David Wesner "Hondo"
David Wesner Birchfield Bowie
10.) Breiefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.
Fixed Blades: thin drop points with carbon steel and ergonomic handles
Folders: thin-bladed titanium framelocks


Demographic Questions (completely optional)

1.) What is your closest age group?
a.) <18
b.) 18-25
c.) 25-30
d.) 30-40
e.) 40+

2.) What is your occupation?
a.) Military
b.) Police
c.) Security / Military Contractor
d.) Private Citizen
E.) Teacher

 

[somber]

Hi all,

I am taking a marketing/research class and I am hoping that I could get some feedback about your favorite features on your knives and how you use your knives in the field.

Please feel free to answer any, all or none of the questions. Any level of help you could provide would greatly assist me and would be appreciated.


1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)
a.) Desert (dust / dirt)
b.) Artic (snow / ice)
c.) Forrest / Tropical (Mud / Dirt / Water)
e.) City / Urban

2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends _______________

3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?
a.) Folding
b.) Non-folding
c.) Both
d.) Depends _______________

4.) What handle materials do you prefer?
Wood / Burl
Micarta
G10
Carbon Fiber
Wrapped With Paracord
Bone (mastodon, etc)
Horn (Buffalo, etc)
No handle material, bare metal or laminated scales
Other

5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?
a.) Full serations
b.) No Seratons
c.) Partial serrations - rear
d.) Partial serrations - front tip
e.) Other

6.) What blade sies do you like(excluding handle).
3-4.5"
4.5-6.5"
6.5-8.5"
8.5-10.5"
10.5+

7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes <--- There is a gate at my apartment complex that I'll use my blade to edge the latch open, this is only instance.
d.) Depends ___________

8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.
a.) Drop point - straight
b.) Slight re-curve
c.) Agressive re-curve
d.) Katana style - swept back
e.) Kukri - wave Shaped
F.) Other Wharncliffe

9.) What are some knifes that you currentl own (make/model).
BM940, BM558, BM Mini Pika II, Carter Wharncliffe, Carter Persian

10.) Breiefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.

The blade steels and profiles. I prefer functional profiles for my tools - designs that offer easy maintenance and usability. I like the AXIS lock and thumbstud design of the BM folders, I'm not a fan of the spyderhole, or liner/framelock knives.



Demographic Questions (completely optional)

1.) What is your closest age group?
a.) <18
b.) 18-25
c.) 25-30
d.) 30-40
e.) 40+

2.) What is your occupation?
a.) Military
b.) Police
c.) Security / Military Contractor
d.) Private Citizen
E.) Other - Server

Hope that helps.

 

[Charlie Mike]

c.) Sometimes <--- There is a gate at my apartment complex that I'll use my blade to edge the latch open, this is only instance.

I do that too! And pop the thumb burners (child safeties) from bic lighters.

 

[mk.ultra]

1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)

e.) City / Urban

2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?

b.) No

3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?

a.) Folding

4.) What handle materials do you prefer?

No real preference yet

5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?

b.) No Serrations


6.) What blade sies do you like(excluding handle).

3-4.5"

7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?

b.) No

8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.

a.) Drop point - straight

also love clip point

9.) What are some knifes that you currently own (make/model).

I have few enough that I can list them all:
Benchmade Mini Griptilian 556 (Excellent all around EDC)
SOG Mini Vulcan (This is like a Sebenza to me)
Sanrenmu 710 (Ridiculously good value)
Boker Trance (This one has grown on me a lot)
Rough Rider 893 (Pretty impressed for the price)
Buck 55 (This sucker is pure class)
Case Sodbuster Jr. (Learned to love it)
Victorinox Soldier (Solid!!!!)
Spyderco Tenacious
Ontario Rat-1

10.) Briefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.
-spell check (lol jk)
-flippers
-axis lock/framelock
-highly textured handles
-pillar construction
-deep carry pocket clip (SOG)


Demographic Questions (completely optional)

1.) What is your closest age group?

b.) 18-25


2.) What is your occupation?

E.) Student

 

[VictGerbSogCamill]

1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)
e.) City / Urban


2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?
b.) No


3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?
d.) Depends on where Im at and what Im doing.


4.) What handle materials do you prefer?
Wood / Bural
Micarta
G10
Carbon Fiber


5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?
b.) No Seratons


6.) What blade sies do you like(excluding handle).
3-4.5"
4.5-6.5"


7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?
b.) No, not regularly, but occasionally I've had to.


8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.
a.) Drop point - straight



9.) What are some knifes that you currentl own (make/model).
Ranger RD6, Sog Seal pup, Gerber LMF, Camillus Pilots knife, Sogzilla, Sog Kilowat, Vic. SAK's

10.) Breiefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.
I like the bead blasted finish on my Seal Pup, the saw back on my pilots knife, the stacked leather washers of my pilots knife, the toughness of my RD6.

I would like to see a fire starter (fire steel) Incorporated in to the handle of a fixed blade knife, or as an implement on a Leatherman multi tool



Demographic Questions (completely optional)

1.) What is your closest age group?
d.) 30-40


2.) What is your occupation?

d.) Private Citizen

 

[sgt244]

1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)
a.) Desert (dust / dirt)
b.) Artic (snow / ice)
c.) Forrest / Tropical (Mud / Dirt / Water)
e.) City / Urban - YES THIS ONE

2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?
a.) Yes
b.) No- YES THIS ONE
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends _______________

3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?
a.) Folding
b.) Non-folding
c.) Both
d.) Depends i prefer folding..but i like fixed blades with me if i go camping.. _______________

4.) What handle materials do you prefer?
Wood / Bural
Micarta
G10-YES THIS 1
Carbon Fiber
Wrapped With Paracord
Bone (mastodon, etc)
Horn (Buffalo, etc)
No handle material, bare metal or laminated scales
Other

5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?
a.) Full serations
b.) No Seratons-normally this... but sometimes for a tactical knife combo edge.. such as the CQC-15 emerson...i just orderd 1
c.) Partial serrations - rear
d.) Partial serrations - front tip
e.) Other

6.) What blade sies do you like(excluding handle).
3-4.5" - YES THIS 1
4.5-6.5"
6.5-8.5"
8.5-10.5"
10.5+

7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?
a.) Yes
b.) No- no.... problly would break/ chip the blade =S
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends ___________

8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.
a.) Drop point - straight
b.) Slight re-curve-YES THIS 1
c.) Agressive re-curve
d.) Katana style - swept back
e.) Kukri - wave Shaped
F.) Other _______________

9.) What are some knifes that you currentl own (make/model).
Spyderco- dragonfly/paramilitary/tenacious, emerson- neck knife (la griffe), cqc-15, benchmade- 710 mchenry and williams... SOG- aegis, ZT- 0350, kershaw- energy 1740 thats wat i remember off the top of my head
10.) Breiefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.
i like the wave feature... and i like combo edge + tanto pointas the tip is tanto its stronger then drop point.. incase i need to put it to use in non-conventional knife useage ways =p



Demographic Questions (completely optional)

1.) What is your closest age group?
a.) <18-THIS 1
b.) 18-25
c.) 25-30
d.) 30-40
e.) 40+

2.) What is your occupation?
a.) Military
b.) Police
c.) Security / Military Contractor
d.) Private Citizen
E.) Other SHEEPDOG =D

 

[temp9]

1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)
a.) Desert (dust / dirt)
b.) Artic (snow / ice)
c.) Forrest / Tropical (Mud / Dirt / Water)
e.) City / Urban

2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends _______________

3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?
a.) Folding
b.) Non-folding
c.) Both

4.) What handle materials do you prefer?
Wood / Bural
Micarta
G10
Carbon Fiber
Wrapped With Paracord
Bone (mastodon, etc)
Horn (Buffalo, etc)
No handle material, bare metal or laminated scales
Other

5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?
a.) Full serations
b.) No Seratons
c.) Partial serrations - rear
d.) Partial serrations - front tip
e.) Other

6.) What blade sies do you like(excluding handle).
3-4.5" or smaller
4.5-6.5"
6.5-8.5"
8.5-10.5"
10.5+

7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends ___________

8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.
a.) Drop point - straight
b.) Slight re-curve
c.) Agressive re-curve
d.) Katana style - swept back
e.) Kukri - wave Shaped
F.) Other _______________

9.) What are some knifes that you currentl own (make/model).

10.) Breiefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.

-Finger choil near cutting edge (ex. Spyderco UKPK)
-Some method of one handed opening
-Good steel
-Sandwich maker and drink dispenser
-Deep carry clip / Wire clip

 

[erichsen]

Hi all,

I am taking a marketing/research class and I am hoping that I could get some feedback about your favorite features on your knives and how you use your knives in the field.

Please feel free to answer any, all or none of the questions. Any level of help you could provide would greatly assist me and would be appreciated.

1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)
a.) Desert (dust / dirt) Dusty, dirty, DRY AND HOT
e.) City / Urban - I would suggest you include "suburbs" where a larger percentage of the population with a yard are more likely to put their knives to use, say for gardening and hedge trimming. I certainly do.

2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?
d.) Depends - most of the time, no gloves. Some percentage of the time I'm forced to, such as when working on the rose bushes, the cacti, or the dwarf lime trees, which has nothing to do with the handle of the knife and everything to do with brush chewing up my knuckles, wrists and forearms. These gloves are the big leather type that make your forearms sweaty because they extend almost up to the elbow.

3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?
d.) Depends - Folding - Only when a fixed blade monster is not realistic, such as a night on the town, at the office or under any other condition under which display of a sheathed knife would draw unwanted attention.
Non-folding - In all other circumstances, preference is for a medium to large sheath knife. More versatility.

4.) What handle materials do you prefer?
Wood / Bural
Micarta
G10
Carbon Fiber

You need an "it depends" here. Pretty knives that you don't intend to gut and skin animals with can have lapis, shell, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metal inlays, ivory, amber, etc. inset into the haft. For a hard working knife which is much less adorned, I just want a material that won't disintegrate, fall off, crack and must be well textured. Anything can go for a "show" knife, but for a working blade, haft materials that are very smooth tend to get slippery the first time it gets wet, gets bloody, muddy or oily. As important as "material" is, to me "texture" is equally so. Also, Horn, bone and antler materials tend to dry and crack if you don't care for them properly, but they can be reasonably tough if stabalized correctly. Linen micarta, G10 and a great many of the oily medium and hard woods make great materials, particularly if slotted, notched, knurled or dimpled for a secure grip. I also don't like a haft that has been exposed to the sun getting too hot to touch, so bare metal would be equally bad for both very cold and very hot climates (solid brass, copper, aluminum or magnesium handles).

5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?
b.) No Seratons - I would have asked if you prefer plain/straight edges or serrated first. I don't like serrations at all, they just get in the way. The one exception might be for rescue crews with a short, sheep's hoof or round-nosed knife blade for cutting people out of entangled restraints or out of clothing to provide medical attention.

6.) What blade size do you like(excluding handle).
*e) 10.5+ - Though "it depends." There are conditions for both larger and smaller blades. For general use (able to chop, slash, etc.) I would prefer a larger blade. For more delicate operations, such as making repairs, food preparation and so on, 5" or so is probably adequate. I know how to work around a large blade and could skin a mouse with a 12" blade if I had to.

7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?
b.) No - though I reserve the right to do so in an emergency, particularly with blades I know that could survive the ordeal. Improvised crowbars include most of the longer very thick bladed blade styles, a sturdy Bowie or Khukuri in particular come to mind.

8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefer.
*g.) It depends - the shape of the blade dictates what functions it is best suited to. My choppers chop well and are disproportionately represented in the form of either an axe or a Khukuri, my finer pointed drop and spear point knives do exceedingly well at boring holes and slitting, while my Ulu's are unbeaten in chopping fine leafy herbs and vegetables.

9.) What are some knifes that you currentl own (make/model).

That would be a long list. I have military examples from most South and Central American countries, agrarian blades from Southern and Central Africa, South Asia and South East Asia, South America and the South West, a few production knives, most of them "junk" given by relatives who wouldn't know a quality knife from the real thing. I also have several custom knives and antiques I've collected from all over the world. 2/3rds of my collection are in cases and never leave their silica protected prison. I actively "use" perhaps fewer than a dozen of the total in any given month, not counting kitchen knives. Those that get used get used hard and the average working life is maybe 10 years before replacement. I've ruined more hard use knives than I'd care to count.

10.) Breiefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.

I'm not sure I understand what constitutes a "feature" but I'll throw a few out there:

1) For hard, everyday and general use, uncomplicated with the fewest number of parts to break, bend or fall off. If it has screws, nuts, joints, pivots or other fixtures or fasteners, I will look for models with the smallest number of all of these. Integrated blade/guard/bolster designs are particularly interesting to me, though by no means a fixation as there are excellent knives with traditional construction and far more individual parts.

2) Full tang construction whenever it makes sense, not always necessary. I like to limit the number of rivets or screws and insist on having epoxy on a well roughened surface for the handle scales or the slotted grip that is channeled for the blade and well roughened to ensure the epoxy binds as well to the blade as to the handle materials.

3) A well heat treated blade that tends towards the springy end of the scale and is tough rather than hard or brittle. I like a blade that demonstrates an ability to spring back, or upon exceeding the capacity of the steel to spring back will bend rather than break.

4) Long blades with a choil or a surface that can be used as a choil to choke up on the blade for more delicate work.

5) A spine that supplies an edge upon which to easily strike with a flink or ferrocerium rod to start a fire. A finish which is smooth but otherwise unpolished, a deep enough belly to efficiently slice.

6) A lanyard hole in the butt end of the haft, so that you can not only keep a grip on a swinging blade, but so that you can also support the knife in a along the forearm, pinching the blade between the fingers near the point while the blade and haft extend along the inner forearm. A great boon to making large knives work in some basic small knife roles.

7) A reasonably sharp point, I've found too many occasions where the only knife on hand had no point at all to pierce something that needed piercing and forcing some very inventive ways around it, which took more time and energy than being able to just pierce the thing and be done with it.

8) For thick blades, a convex edge, well worth the trouble to maintain, less apt to roll over, ding or chip. 22-25 degree angle.

9) For thinner blades, a single bevel (Scandinavian grind), for a fine, low resistance cutting edge at a 15-18 degree angle.

10) A haft that is large enough to fill my hand well, have enough surface and texture to allow a very secure grip and can absorb shock from a less than perfect hack/chop on a hard material like hard woods, etc. If it's slippery, if it's waxy, it doesn't belong on my hard use knives.

11) For choppers, having enough mass to drive the blade through materials like dry wood rounds.

12) Ease of sharpening for all hard use knives

Demographic Questions (completely optional)

1.) What is your closest age group?
e.) 40+

2.) What is your occupation?
d.) Private Citizen

3.) Do friends or family members often refer to you as an a**hole?
a. No, never.... to my face.

 

[Chewy1]

Please see below.

Hi all,

I am taking a marketing/research class and I am hoping that I could get some feedback about your favorite features on your knives and how you use your knives in the field.

Please feel free to answer any, all or none of the questions. Any level of help you could provide would greatly assist me and would be appreciated.


1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)
a.) Desert (dust / dirt)
b.) Artic (snow / ice)
c.) Forrest / Tropical (Mud / Dirt / Water)
e.) City / Urban

2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends _______________

3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?
a.) Folding
b.) Non-folding
c.) Both
d.) Depends _______________

4.) What handle materials do you prefer?
Wood / Bural
Micarta
G10
Carbon Fiber
Wrapped With Paracord
Bone (mastodon, etc)
Horn (Buffalo, etc)
No handle material, bare metal or laminated scales
Other Stag

5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?
a.) Full serations
b.) No Seratons
c.) Partial serrations - rear
d.) Partial serrations - front tip
e.) Other

6.) What blade sies do you like(excluding handle).
3-4.5"
4.5-6.5"
6.5-8.5"
8.5-10.5"
10.5+
Under 3" (legalities, legalities)

7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends ___________

8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.
a.) Drop point - straight
b.) Slight re-curve
c.) Agressive re-curve
d.) Katana style - swept back
e.) Kukri - wave Shaped
F.) Other _______________

9.) What are some knifes that you currentl own (make/model).
Spyderco Delica, Buck Alpha Dorado, Fallkniven U2, Fallkniven S1, BRKT Can Special, Sodbusters, Barlows, Congress, Stockman, Tenascious

10.) Breiefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.
Gotta be stainless any more, I like one-handed openers, I like traditionals a lot, I love quality, Ergos are important, steel snob, Under $150


Demographic Questions (completely optional)

1.) What is your closest age group?
a.) <18
b.) 18-25
c.) 25-30
d.) 30-40
e.) 40+

2.) What is your occupation?
a.) Military
b.) Police
c.) Security / Military Contractor
d.) Private Citizen
E.) Other ______________

 

[PayetteRucker]

Hi all,

I am taking a marketing/research class and I am hoping that I could get some feedback about your favorite features on your knives and how you use your knives in the field.

Please feel free to answer any, all or none of the questions. Any level of help you could provide would greatly assist me and would be appreciated.


1.) What are the primary environments that you work in? (Multiple Choice)
a.) Desert (dust / dirt)
b.) Artic (snow / ice)
c.) Forrest / Tropical (Mud / Dirt / Water)
e.) City / Urban
all of the above, it's why I live here

2.) Do you regularly wear gloves when using your tools?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends _______________
Depends
3.) Do you prefer folding or non-folding knives?
a.) Folding
b.) Non-folding
c.) Both
d.) Depends _______________
Non-folding
4.) What handle materials do you prefer?
Wood / Bural
Micarta
G10
Carbon Fiber
Wrapped With Paracord
Bone (mastodon, etc)
Horn (Buffalo, etc)
No handle material, bare metal or laminated scales
Other
All of the above, nix carbon fiber
5.) What type of serrations do you prefer?
a.) Full serations
b.) No Seratons
c.) Partial serrations - rear
d.) Partial serrations - front tip
e.) Other
depends on the purpose of the tool
6.) What blade sies do you like(excluding handle).
3-4.5"
4.5-6.5"
6.5-8.5"
8.5-10.5"
10.5+
They all have their purposes, it really depends on intent and design
7.) Do you reguarly use your knife as a pry bar?
a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Sometimes
d.) Depends ___________
define prybar... tactical entry tool, construction yard demolition etc? heck no.
8.) What blade shape or styles do you prefeer.
a.) Drop point - straight
b.) Slight re-curve
c.) Agressive re-curve
d.) Katana style - swept back
e.) Kukri - wave Shaped
F.) Other _______________
Depends on overall intent, design and execution of the blade. I like big bellies!
9.) What are some knifes that you currentl own (make/model).
RAT RC5, RC3, HEST-Buck Paklite Skinner and 110, Kabar fighting knife (7&5 in) Becker BK7 and BK11, custom puuko, Cold Steel Finn Bear, Ranger Shiv, USAF SERE knife, Gerber Prodigy...
10.) Breiefly describe what features you like from the knifes you currently own, or what features you would like to see in your future knives.
Ergonomics-good balance, grip, overall feel. Good belly, strong pronounced point for extensive tipwork. Practicality.


Demographic Questions (completely optional)

1.) What is your closest age group?
a.) <18
b.) 18-25
c.) 25-30
d.) 30-40
e.) 40+
B
2.) What is your occupation?
a.) Military
b.) Police
c.) Security / Military Contractor
d.) Private Citizen
E.) Other ______________

Bush Bum!