Handle question.

[kyhunt]

As I've been looking at the ESEE knives I just noticed that the handles on the 5,6,and junglas seem to be alot more contoured than the ones on the 3 and 4. Curious why not the same handle on all? The handle on the 5,6,Junglas looks like it would be more comfortable.

 

[Mistwalker]

As I've been looking at the ESEE knives I just noticed that the handles on the 5,6,and junglas seem to be alot more contoured than the ones on the 3 and 4. Curious why not the same handle on all? The handle on the 5,6,Junglas looks like it would be more comfortable.

I think the 3 and 4 are supposed to be small, portable, discrete-if-needs-be, quick access, general purpose & utility knives. They don't really need a handle that big...not like you're going to be doing any real chopping with them. I don't see the handle of the 3 and 4 (same handle) being too short...I just see it as not offering any extra. To me the length works just fine the way they are.

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[1066vik]

+1 to that - the 3 & 4 disappear in a pocket or under a shirt.
OTOH, I find the grip on the 3 to be just slightly too small.
the 4 is enough thicker to be more comfortable, and the 6 and Junglas are great.

 

[kyhunt]

ok thanks. I was just curious about the different designs of the handles. Makes sense.