Thoughts on cleaver style blades for EDC?

WiredDutchman

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The Kizer Sheepdog has caught my eye in a big way.

I've always liked the look of cleaver style knives, but I've never had one and I'm wondering what they are like to EDC.

Thanks!
 
That blade shape is designed for chopping, which isn't something you're likely to do with a small folder. I guess I don't see the point. I'd prefer something closer to a Chris Reeve Insingo profile. More practical for day-to-day use
 
More of a sheepsfoot (hence the naming) than a cleaver, which I see as a much larger blade width to handle ratio. Excess blade size and weight of a cleaver helps with chopping, as Emre mentioned. As far as sheepsfoot, I find that shape very useful for daily tasks.

Edit: found a decent little thread from awhile back on the discussion of sheepsfoot usefulness here.
 
Thanks for that thread!

I'm new to the forum and I appreciate the help.
Yeah I have a couple wharncliffe/sheepsfoot style blades and I like them a lot.

I wonder if maybe cleaver style blades are more suited to fixed blades rather than folders?
 
Emre said:
That blade shape is designed for chopping, which isn't something you're likely to do with a small folder. I guess I don't see the point. I'd prefer something closer to a Chris Reeve Insingo profile. More practical for day-to-day use
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Agreed. Drop points, clip points, etc would be more useful
 
I like the look myself.

My uncle bought me a pocket knife with a straight razor shaped blade. Didn't know if I'd ever use it having no tip and all, but boy I sure have.

My typical EDC tasks tend to be more slicey than stabby.

Easy to sharpen. Fun to look at. Won't accidently stab anything. Different from most folks EDC. What's not to like?

I've also looked at the Spyderco Roc and A.G. Russell's Folding Cook's Knife, and may end up with one of each before this is all over.
 
Good points (pun intended)

It would be more of a "second kind of cool" blade for sure. Although a lot of what I do is opening up boxes and packages, and I could see the squared off point being handy for that.
 
WiredDutchman said:
Good points (pun intended)

It would be more of a "second kind of cool" blade for sure. Although a lot of what I do is opening up boxes and packages, and I could see the squared off point being handy for that.
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Yes, it's handier than I thought it would be for opening boxes, and opening envelopes as well. String and twine and cardboard are no match for it.

Cleaning out under my fingernails is impossible, but trimming them is still a breeze. :D
 
I think I'd prefer a cleaver style blade on a small fixed blade than a folder. I've seen a couple go on the Knifemakers exchange and they'd be perfect to have as a back up to a EDC folder.

Though, I don't think I'd really have a use for a folding cleaver. Spyderco made one(can't remember name), and it looked wicked. I just thought it was more of a novelty item than a user. Unless you're a wilderness cook who needs a folding baby cleaver. The one you said about doesn't look small, just small by "normal" cleaver standards haha.
 
I carry the Kizer Guru a lot, with a similar (if not as tall, and slightly pointier) blade shape, and it works great for everyday tasks.
 
For the past few years I have carried a Razel style blade at work (Firefighter) and as my EDC. It's about my favorite style of blade on the pocket range. You can scrape and pry a bit, plus folks seem to look on it as more of a tool than most styles.

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