Preferences/Pet Peeves

Peeves:

People who are flippers.
Large choils.
Crappy sheaths.
Blade play.
Crooked blades.
Crooked and uneven primary grinds.
Sloppy edge bevels.
Poor heat treat.
Hobo juice.
Liner locks that engage way too late.
Recurve by the ricasso where the plunge grind meets.
Thin liner lock material.
Sharp edges on frame locks.
Huge flipper tabs.
Thumb studs that get in the way of cutting.
 
DangerZone98 said:
Dislike:
- ridiculously large finger choils especially on smaller knives
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Interresting, I often look for large finger choils on smaller knives. I haven't come across any I would consider ridiculous yet though. I value getting a full 4 finger grip over a bit of extra sharpened blade and I have wide hands. Not a complete deal breaker if I can't, just prefer to not have to throw a lanyard on it for my pinky to wrap around. I also don't care about blade to handle ratio on small knives, I just want to have an ergonomic full grip. Sucks to have to deal with sub 3" blade laws when I'm in those areas.
 
AntDog said:
My biggest pet peeve here lately are choils that take away usable blade area (the MOST usable part of the blade, in fact) on short fixed blades. It’s annoying as hell to me.

My favorite manufacturer has stated that’s just the way it is and will never change. Good nuff. That was all I needed to check out other manufacturers…
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Dang Ant Dog! I had to look and make sure I hadn't posted this reply and already forgot about it. Glad to see others that share this apparently radical view. 😀
 
I have a peeve about too small of a handle on small fixed blades, compact is nice, but if I cannot get a good grip on it, the knife’s effectiveness is lessened. Another thing is sharp edges or acute angles that make a handle uncomfortable in different grips.
 
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NebulaMask said:
Interresting, I often look for large finger choils on smaller knives. I haven't come across any I would consider ridiculous yet though. I value getting a full 4 finger grip over a bit of extra sharpened blade and I have wide hands. Not a complete deal breaker if I can't, just prefer to not have to throw a lanyard on it for my pinky to wrap around. I also don't care about blade to handle ratio on small knives, I just want to have an ergonomic full grip. Sucks to have to deal with sub 3" blade laws when I'm in those areas.
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Nothing wrong with that. I realized that I just prefer an efficient handle that transitions cleanly into cutting edge. Doesn’t mean we can’t have a guard though. I think the Mora knives do this quite well.
 
DangerZone98 said:
ridiculously large finger choils especially on smaller knives
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Would this be an example of a ridiculously large finger choil? If so, I like it! It might be one of the most comfortable knife handles I have had the pleasure of using.

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K.O.D. said:
You had me at "I strongly dislike new members/sellers"

I do agree, I dislike Paypal F&F, even BF discourages it.

To compound on that, it annoys me when new sellers can't take the time to learn to post pics. If it is so urgent you get it listed, you should figure it all out rather than making people wait. Its like clickbait in a way...

Gives me the impression of a shady seller, someone who is trying to sell something sight unseen to an unsuspecting buyer.
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You had me at "I strongly dislike new members/sellers"


🤣🤣🤣
 
I mostly agree on choils. Spyderco choils don't bother me, as they are generally integrated into the handle so as not to lose too much edge, plus the texturing.

I dislike choils that are just large swaths of missing edge, as yes they may let you choke up but there is nothing to keep your finger from accidentally slipping onto the edge. Ruins a lot of knives for me.
 
knivesnknucks said:
The more “complicated” a knife design is, the less I like it. A lot of “modern style” knives have way too much going on, aesthetically, for me. It’s a 100% subjective preference, I just like “simpler” looking aesthetics.
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I've had a question in my head recently..... I've been afraid to ask?
This might the right place with a good number, the well of knowledge.... :D

There is a certain "look" some makers have.
It's a crafted/handmade look. It must be.
Makers who use fancy machines, and CNC's don't seem to have the look.

i don't wanna call out any makers necessarily(i can but rather not), but I love that style...... I wonder if there is a name for that genre? What's that style called???

It always looks like a retro look. 80's and older looking even if it was made today

*fixed blade styles, I'm referring to

Simple initially in design, but the beauty is in the function.
often with paper micarta, or North American woods

Dated....... yet timeless. I think it's classy.
 
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Crag the Brewer said:
I've had a question in my head recently..... I've been afraid to ask?
This might the right place, with a good number of well of knowledge.... :D

There is a certain "look" some makers have.
It's a crafted/handmade look. It must be.
Makers who use fancy machines, and CNC's don't seem to have the look.

i don't wanna call out any makers necessarily(i can but rather not), but I love that style...... I wonder if there is a name for that genre? What's that style called???

It always looks like a retro look. 80's and older looking even if it was made today

*fixed blade styles, I'm referring to

Simple initially in design, but the beauty is in the function.
often with paper micarta, or North American woods

Dated....... yet timeless. I think it's classy.
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I know what you mean, and unfortunately I do not know a term for it either. I absolutely agree though, it’s the best when a knife has that feel! Definitely classy indeed.
 
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