Recurves; like them? hate them?

[theJman]

What type of outdoor activities??

Bushcraft/woodcraft/campcraft, depending upon what word you associate with outdoor activities (I've dubbed the knife WoodCrafter XL). I processed some small game with it too. For me a recurve seems to work well for a lot of what I use a knife for.

 

[FullMetalJackass]

I love them.
Here are my 3 fave so far.

 

[TheEdge01]

I’m not really crazy about recurves mostly because I don’t like the way they look, plus it just feels awkward sharpening recurved blades.

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

I pretty much lose interest if the blade has a recurve...not sure why, ive always not been a fan. I think they look nice, especially on fixed blades...but just cant get myself to buy one.
*shoulder shrug*

 

[toal299]

I don't mind a slight recurve but when it is very deep it makes it difficult for me to strop and sharpen the knife. The below knife is about as deep as I like my recurve to be and this one is very subtle.

 

[Xr6x]

I like recurve's

At least these 3

 

[JupiterPaladin]

My first "modern" folder had a mild recurve. I thought it looked awesome and using it a few times made it apparent that it served a purpose. The engineer in me approves!

 

[WValtakis]

Today's recurve

 

[Pilot1]

Recurve doesn't bother me, but I don't seek it out. I have bought knives that just happen to have a recurve like the Benchmade 710 and ZT0301. They perform well, but most of my knives do not have recurve.