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I like the rigidity of a close construction knife. That's what I want for a pocket folder.
But for a larger camp/hunting/work knife I like them open exactly for the cleaning purposes. It is much easier to clean guts and blood out of an open structure on a knife when finishing camp cooking chores or when using the knife for cleaning game. I hate dried blood and tiny bits of hair and meat inside the knife. Easy enough to leave behind in the poor light of sunset or evening when prepping/cleaning a meal.
As for work, I tend to clean tar, industrial adhesives, etc., off my knives with charcoal lighter fluid. If you don't get it ALL off the surface, it leaves behind a sticky residue. The open knives are much easier to clean in this situation as well.
For general use, or a pocket use knife, I don't really pay much attention.
Robert
But for a larger camp/hunting/work knife I like them open exactly for the cleaning purposes. It is much easier to clean guts and blood out of an open structure on a knife when finishing camp cooking chores or when using the knife for cleaning game. I hate dried blood and tiny bits of hair and meat inside the knife. Easy enough to leave behind in the poor light of sunset or evening when prepping/cleaning a meal.
As for work, I tend to clean tar, industrial adhesives, etc., off my knives with charcoal lighter fluid. If you don't get it ALL off the surface, it leaves behind a sticky residue. The open knives are much easier to clean in this situation as well.
For general use, or a pocket use knife, I don't really pay much attention.
Robert