I carry what I'm most comfortable with and what works the best for me. I EDC a Spyderco Police 3.
For a while I felt the ideal blade size was a Caly 3. But comparing one to a Police I found the latter did certain things better. Was much better for food prep which I use my folders for frequently, it offered more blade length to dull which means better edge retention and more slicing power per cut, and it hacks annoying thorn branches out of the way better.
I view the larger knives as more versatile. I don't find my smaller knives to do things better than my Police, except controlling the tip when slicing the tape on a shipping box is a pinch easier. Not exactly a difficult task with my Police though, especially using the choil and putting my index finger on the spine of the blade.
I don't find a Military or Police uncomfortable to carry at all. The Caly 3 carries better, but neither of the 3 feel overly bulky or uncomfortable in my pocket. If you pick a large knife that's designed to be thin, light and comfortable in the pocket, it makes EDCing one much easier. For example the full sized Skirmish gave me the feeling of "too much," but the P3 never does. Both extremely well made, but one is a lot thinner in the pocket.
I also have large hands. I like a big handle that feels roomy, not one that limits me to one grip and can feel cramped, especially during heavier cutting. Choils are nice when you want a little extra control, but I don't like knife handles that only let you use an in-choil grip.
I've also never, ever had a "raised eyebrow," not from co-workers, friends, the public, police officers etc.
For a while I felt the ideal blade size was a Caly 3. But comparing one to a Police I found the latter did certain things better. Was much better for food prep which I use my folders for frequently, it offered more blade length to dull which means better edge retention and more slicing power per cut, and it hacks annoying thorn branches out of the way better.
I view the larger knives as more versatile. I don't find my smaller knives to do things better than my Police, except controlling the tip when slicing the tape on a shipping box is a pinch easier. Not exactly a difficult task with my Police though, especially using the choil and putting my index finger on the spine of the blade.
I don't find a Military or Police uncomfortable to carry at all. The Caly 3 carries better, but neither of the 3 feel overly bulky or uncomfortable in my pocket. If you pick a large knife that's designed to be thin, light and comfortable in the pocket, it makes EDCing one much easier. For example the full sized Skirmish gave me the feeling of "too much," but the P3 never does. Both extremely well made, but one is a lot thinner in the pocket.
I also have large hands. I like a big handle that feels roomy, not one that limits me to one grip and can feel cramped, especially during heavier cutting. Choils are nice when you want a little extra control, but I don't like knife handles that only let you use an in-choil grip.
I've also never, ever had a "raised eyebrow," not from co-workers, friends, the public, police officers etc.
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