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silenthunterstudios

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I recently traded one of my one handed wonders for four Great Easterns. Two patterns were quite similar, as were two others quite similar. This trade was for a single blade Scout, a Missouri Trader LB, a white owl and a conductor. Well, the 73 and 42LB quickly found a way to my pocket and the 33 and 66 were quickly looked over and cast into the pit. Two fine knives were now nothing more than trade fodder. Well, why not, in my best Jimmie Stewart impression. I like big trappers, big stockmen, big jack knives. Why even think about that barlow Charlie designed, an anomaly that kicked bigger knives out of my pocket? After both parties were declared happy, it was a foregone conclusion. Well, the bigger one might get some pocket time. No, better to put out fodder for those guys and gals that like the smaller knives.

Well, maybe there is something to what the old timers say. Maybe my father and Carl and my uncles and buddies are right. You don't need a pocket bowie to tackle a lot of lifes chores. I had discounted the runt, the peanut, before I ever saw it. Now, I was doing the same to these knives. Kust like the pen knives my father continually lost in the laundry ;).

Nope, I'm going to give these guys a chance. No law says a man can't carry a small knife. Put away the pocket dirks/bowies and focus on a real user.
 
You need to upgrade to better pants.

I've been wearing Wranglers for a while. Really cool feature... They have both a right hand pocket AND a left hand pocket.

That allows for this:


edc-pairing by Pinnah, on Flickr
 
See?! I knew it! I asked a while back if anyone knew of pants with R/L watch pockets.

Knew I had seen some.... :D

I'm really liking the #25s and Barlows lately....
 
Hi,

I'm a fan of smaller knives. Them little guys can get the big jobs done. I'm trying to fight the urge to get a 33 myself.:eek: Something in acrylic maybe.

So give give them little guys a chance.

Dale
 
So I'm not sure from reading the first post - are you trying to get rid of the two smaller knives, or are you keeping them?

I've got three smaller folders on the way right now because I'm specifically looking for something small that sits quietly in a pocket for those little everyday cutting tasks that don't really require a bigger blade. If you don't want those little guys, I'll take em!
 
I carry my GEC 73 most of the time. Tucked away in a ksf pocket sheath it is unnoticeable. I prefer knives in the 3 1/2 to 3 7/8 " range. That's not to say I would sell off the smaller stuff though.
 
I totally agree! they are small discrete, and the way us nuts like to keep em sharp, a small knife easily does the work of a larger one.
 
Small knives are okay, but I really like a bigger knife. I like something that will slice through an apple without having to cut around it.

I will say, that I have become a big fan the small pen blade though.... stick that on a bigger knife and it's like having the best of both worlds. Let's see, a two spring knife with a Clip or Spear, Wharncliffe, and a pen. Maybe like a Moose with a pen. :D
 
I'm arbitrary at times with my EDC rotations and can't decide if I'm a minimalist or enjoy the larger, more superfluous folders. When I feel like carrying traditional smaller knives I really like my Opinel 06 or Buck 309. When I feel the need for large traditional knives, at times I'll carry a 110. I'm not one to really stick to any particular trend, especially when it comes to size, whatever works, or seems like a wise choice at the time is what I'll try and carry.
 
When I first took the "peanut challenge", I was amazed that after a couple days, I did not miss carrying anything larger- those small guys can get stuff done! Plus, there is something classy about having a small, well-maintained blade. It takes a bit more concentration and attention to detail when you work with them, but I find that to be a good thing.
 
All my knives are users, no matter what size they are.
Big ones, little ones, and ones in between.
They all get carried. They all get used.
 
knarfeng said:
All my knives are users, no matter what size they are.
Big ones, little ones, and ones in between.
They all get carried. They all get used.
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Mine as well. And they don't seem to fall out of favor. If I liked it years ago, I seem to "rediscover" a years (decades?) old knife from time to time. I put a fresh edge on them and a dot of oil on the joints, and out of the cigar box they come ready to go back to work. It is like finding an old friend.

Although I really appreciate a very well made knife that is handsome to boot, mine are all tools.

I have different knives that do different things, so what is in my pocket depends on what I am up to that day. Most of the time I seem to carry a large knife and a small knife, or if just one, a medium stockman. Although I have to say I never feel out gunned with my favorite small knife, an Eye Brand small canoe in my pocket. Unless I am out on the job, I don't feel over matched with my day to day knife needs with a peanut, mini canoe, silver knight, Kershaw Whiskey gap (wooden handled lockback - excellent little knife), etc., in my pocket. Small can be quite nice.

Robert
 
I like 'em all:D:thumbup:

But, it does depend on clothing, lightweight summer pockets are different (long way off here...) and call for a more compact carry.

I like a big knife provided it's not obese/heavy. Lot to be said for larger single blade or single-spring knives (nod in the direction of Forum Knife !3...);)
 
I have routinely carried knives from 3-1/2" to 4-1/8", with the sweet spot being 3-7/8". Knives smaller or larger than these have been carried on special occasions, but rarely, and with less satisfaction. Lots of people, myself included, can "make-do" with smaller knives, and don't like carrying something larger. I don't mind carrying the larger, and don't enjoy "making-do" with the smaller, so I go big.
 
I'm trying to build up a variety of both sizes and patterns. Different knives for different needs. Most days when I'm just doing the normal office job and commute back home thing, a small knife like a Peanut does everything I need.
 
here are a couple of users both on the smallish size that Icarry quite ofte. A peanut and a jumbo peanut:)

bigpeanutlittlepeanut-1.jpg
 
I carried my 66 yesterday, and would never call it a "small" knife :) Those GEC 3 1/2" knives I consider to be the PERFECT EDC size. That being said, I've got my Peanut in my pocket today : )
 
silenthunterstudios said:
.... No, better to put out fodder for those guys and gals that like the smaller knives. ....
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I was kinda thinking, that 33 and that 66 might fit well in my knife box or knife drawer, not to mention my pocket. Oh, well. You should use them, but....

Edit: I agree with Jim, the 66 is not a small knife, but it is a great size and is a very comfortable EDC. I like my new one a lot.

Ed J
 
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