Question for Mark

[tek77]

Mark, as a knife maker, how do you decide the ergonomics/size of the handle you put on your knives?
I noticed a tendency/trend in the industry for slim handles and I don't know why .
I don't have especially large hands (Large glove size), but for my bushcraft knives I find larger handles more enjoyable when working with wood....
Anyone else feels the same?
Just wanna know your take on it. Thanks.

 

[pitdog]

I much prefer a large ' hand filling ' handle. I'd say Mark's knives in general will have handles that suit your needs.

This shot gives a good idea of how chunky his handles can be...

By null at 2011-02-09

 

[Dragon63005]

+1 on pit's comments. I wear xl gloves and love a thicker hanlde. You know what they say about the girth of a guys knife........

 

[tek77]

I much prefer a large ' hand filling ' handle.

That's exactly where I came from Pit :thumbup:.
For some reason I feel we are in minority, most knives these days come with smaller handles. Unless special ordered, of course.
Feel like I'm missing something, just wondering what.

 

[m. wohlwend]

I try to make both crowds happy. My compact bushcrafters have a slim handle to make a small compact knife. But I want a large handle on my bigger knives. I think they are more comfortable this way.