I have an INFI dream: choilless chopper

[Revolverrodger]

I was going to grab the ASH2 but I don't really have a use for choils...
How about the following knife:

9 inch blade
2.25 inch wide
.25 thick
Sabre grind
Same slight drop point as the ASH2
Handle slightly curved down for chopping
Micarta (green)
INFI of course
NO CHOIL

Who would go for that ?

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

ASHBM will set you up nicely

 

[willic]

Yep, choils are kinda Busse's signature... there are some choilless models and varients, though. Timmy's suggestion is a good one, ASHBM (without choil)

 

[DPC]

I have an INFI dream too

 

[cut it out]

Basic 10 choices is an option too.

 

[AZTimT]

Sounds like an NMFSH having an interesting day with some power tools...

 

[clampdaddy]

I have an INFI dream too

That looks awesome. Knock an inch off the end and I'll take one.

 

[kdstrick]

I wouldn't criticize the idea, I just don't understand the reason for doing away with a choil.

Personally, I like the choil on a large knife. It provides for much more versatility by allowing the user the option of 'choking-up" on the blade in order to use it for finer tasks.

What does the presence of a choil prevent in terms of usage on a chopper?

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[TheMtnMan]

Im curious also, whats the advantages of choilless ?

 

[evltcat]

+3 for the ASHBM:

And if that don't float you boat, ya never know what Jerry is gonna serve up in the Trough next!!! --- :thumbup:

 

[trevitrace]

^^^ That's a big ass hickory leaf.

 

[xxwarderxx]

You need an ASHBM. One with a wickedly sharp convex edge.

 

[Revolverrodger]

I never use the choil. I would rather have extra blade length close to the handle...
For me it works good

 

[rcb2000]

+3 for the ASHBM:

And if that don't float you boat, ya never know what Jerry is gonna serve up in the Trough next!!! --- :thumbup:

Wow,, without the choil thats a totally different blade... very cool

 

[dman62]

I prefer choppers to be choiless as well. I'm a knife nut, so I carry a small knife for small tasks.

 

[Nobody]

In my opinion, a choil takes away usable blade length at best. At worst it makes the section of blade best used for high leverage controlled cuts back near your hand very difficult. It also provides and unsharpend catch when trying to slice cordage or rope. If I need to do serious fine work, I'm using a pocket knife or smaller fixed blade. I just never have needed a choil and have found them to get in my way.

 

[Bigfattyt]

I've been known to go crazy for a Choil-Less chopper my self.

 

[RobStanley]