Get a Grip... but Not just Any Grip.

[Sonnydaze]

What parameters are most important in choosing a EDC? Handle length? Blade-steel? Grip thickness? Blade-length? Grip materials?
All of these things are big deals, but I know, personally, that I don't want to carry a fat brick...whether it has a short handle or long handle. I just don't like 'em. It's nice to have a choice.

So, by choosing the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 (aka PM2) as a well-loved commonly-carried EDC and setting it as my arbitrary "standard" of grip-width, I came up with this chart that you might use to your benefit also.

You can also see blade-thickness and steel type in these examples, but this chart examines, primarily, grip-width as it relates to comfort and a secure carry in my hand. I have found that grip-width can make or break my decision to purchase, or to carry, any particular knife model.

 

[Cypress]

Any information is good information.

 

[fetzer85]

Nice table. I think the height of the grip could potentially play into things as well. I will agree that the 755 is one massive chunk of knife.

 

[sigltn]

That's put it in perspective, Cool Beans!

 

[2 shot]

What no grip thickness on a grip or a mini-grip?

You can't use such a title without the dimension of these BM knives...come on.

 

[Quillan]

Thanks for the thought that went into that. Its appreciated.....yet I have to play spoiler to your parade and suggest to you it doesn't matter about measurements. If it feels good in the hand, it's cool...

 

[coop1957]

Me thinks there is more to carry comfort (CC) than just numbers. Other factors in CC: clip position, grip texture, overall weight of knife , type of pants/fabric, and activities ie.. Boating, fishing, hiking, driving etc..
CC is a subjective thing.

 

[Sonnydaze]

What no grip thickness on a grip or a mini-grip?

You can't use such a title without the dimension of these BM knives...come on.

I've had each of these; nice folders. Chart is "fixed."
I had to "snag" some data from the Benchmade website.
My apology.

...and Coop is right in that there are many factors, other than grip-width, that will determine which knife you will carry for any particular application. The "fattest" grip...the Adamas, is a great locking folder that would be welcome for woods-carry. And the Sage 2 has titanium scale texture that just feels great in my hands. However, my post opened with a statement that this thread would "look" at only one aspect...that of grip-width.

All opinions are welcomed. Thanx.
Sonnydaze