Little Big Knife

anthony cheeseboro

anthony cheeseboro

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I was just looking at my new custom LCC and admiring the fact that although it is a small knife, it "feels big". In other words, it feels substantial and fills large hands. It got me thinking what are some other "little big knives". To me a little big knife should be less than 7.5" OAL with a blade under 7.25". Despite these restriction, the knife should feel robust in one's hand.
 
Anthony,
Any knife with an overall length of 7.5" and a blade length of 7.25" is going to be a might uncomfortable to get a good grip on.
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But, assuming we're talking about a blade length of 3.25" and under, I would have to nominate my small Sebenza as a folder that seems to cut bigger than its overall dimensions would allow. Tom Mayo's mid size TNT is another that readily falls into this category.

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-Bill
 
The REKAT Sifu comes to mind...Oh, wait a minute, the Sifu IS a BIG knife!

However...The REKAT Pioneer II is truly a "little big knife", as is the REKAT Carnivore Cub.
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Dann Fassnacht
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Great topic! How about the Benchmade 940,690 and 770. I know some will say the 770 is a mini-knife, but with an almost 3" blade and an excellent handle shape, it cuts on par with or better than most mid sized knives.
As for customs, I agree about the TNT. The Chimera is great in this parameter for a lot of the same reasons. The Med Apogee is another.
David

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On the much lower price end, I was and remain amazed at how well the CRKT large LUS fills the hand. For a 3" blade, it feels pretty large. Don't do a lot of cutting, so can't speak well on that subject.


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Bugs
 
If you've ever used a Spyderco Tim Wegner Mouse you know how big a small knife can be. Brilliant design! My wife's Mouse fits my medium-sized male hands perfectly and it feels like I could cut down trees with it.
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--Bob Q
 
Another little big knife is the Native by Spyderco. Tell me where I can see a picture of Tom Mayo's work, I've been hearing so much about his work.
 
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