What knives have the most comfortable handles?

Best:
Al Mar SERE 2000
Spyderco Manix
Old Microtech LUDT auto

Worst:
Spyderco Harpy
Microtech Kestrel
Any Swiss Army
 
Here are some of my picks for most comfortable handle:

Benchmade Griptilian
Benchmade Crawford Leopard
Spyderco Chinook
Opinel #9
Gerber Gator
Gerber Gator-Mate


Allen
 
I am a huge fan of titanium & G-10. G-10 is very comfy for me!

My favorites:
Buck/Mayo TNT
SNG
PT
GB
Kershaw/Ken Onion Bump
Gerber Firestorm
Kershaw Ti 34
 
The Spyderco Calypso Jr. and the Columbia River Marzitelli Prowler both fit my hands perfect. They've got my vote.
 
I really like my Native III.... My kids say I like it cause it kinda resembles my boy scout days when I carried a LST Magnum by Gerber... I say the native choil is what I like the best.. I choke up on a knife a lot.. IMHO
Good Knife Hunting
Jack
 
For any other question about my knives I'd have to give it some thought. Most comfortable handle? My Walter Brend Merrill's Marauder #17.
 
Since everyone's hands are different, you will get many different answers. For me, I have had good results with the Griptilian/mini-Griptilian, Manix (outstanding!), and the mini-Skirmish I just got my son is pretty good, too.
 
Spyderco's Military, Manix, Li'l Temp and Rescue 79mm.

Non Spyderco: CRKT D.O.G., P.A.L. and M16.
 
GOODBOY said:
What do you think? What are the best and the worst?
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I'll second the Ken Onion Bump, for best folder grip. And I'll second Swiss Army knives for worst handling... but then, they're more multitools than knives.
For fixed blades, I like most of the grips ... even cheap kitchen knives with plastic grips are often comfortable enough to hold and handle, for their purposes.
 
Ed Fowler Pronghorn, for custom knife.. it has a well sculpted comfortable guard designed for user safety and comfort. Handle has a natural curve that flows as an extension of the arm. Rounded spine, rounded choil area for an overall friendly experience.
David
 
i have owned many knives like many on this forum, i would say 97% of them have been fixed baldes. out of all the knives i own the two that stand out handle wise would be MAD DOG panther and A DERVISH ishtar. :thumbup:
 
Is it just me or did you notice something: 2knife said something about ED FOWLER's distinctive design, then willrise above mentioned MAD DOG, who also has his own unmistakable handle-shape. I think this is no coincidence since the knives mentioned look like twin brothers---one just likes techno and the other likes 'ol country music, right?
 
tristram wrote: "And I'll second Swiss Army knives for worst handling... but then, they're more multitools than knives."

There are well over 100 models of the Swiss Army Knife from Victorinox alone.

I can understand and even agree with ones that are too thick - like the famous Swiss Champ - or too thin - like one of my favorites the Bantam Alox......

But ones in the two to maybe 4 layers/backsprings - are not that uncomfortable....
no, I am not for a moment claiming that they are really comfortable......
but they are not bad at all.

There are some who don't like the keyring protrusion - but that is mostly because the keyring tab may press the palm - especially on the Alox (aluminum) handled models.

I surprised myself to find the regular red handled corkscrew models don't seem to be as bad - since the corkscrew itself somewhat buffers the keyring tab - add the mini jeweler's screwdriver - there is almost no discomfort from the keyring.

Then the rest of the knife is just a simple lozenge shape....
not particularly comfortable or UNcomfortable.

Please see #14 (direct link) in the (illustrated) discussion thread
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My most comfortable folders are the Kershaw Bump and Timberline Worden Tactical Supreme. However, I have to give honorable mention to a bunch of Spydercos: Lil Temperance, Native III, Chinook II, and Salsa.

My most comfortable fixed blade is my Dozier Texas Six. On the other hand, almost as comfortable and even more secure are the HideAway Knife, Günter Böhlke Ironfinger, and my self-made Mobius. I love "reach through" handles.

--Bob Q
 
For folders, I'll throw my vote in for the Buck Alpha as well. It fits the hand nicely, and it's wide enough to fill the palm.

I have a bit more experience with fixed blades, though. Here are my top three for comfort:
  1. Grohmann DH Russell no. 1. This knife is elegant and handles wonderfully when it comes to detail work. The no. 4 is a great choice as well, particularly if you have large hands.
  2. Ka-Bar USMC with the traditional stacked leather handle. It's grippy and the palm swell adds to the comfort level.
  3. CRKT Hammond ABC. I don't use this knife often, but when I do I'm always impressed at how well it fits my hand. The thumb and index finger grooves have a lot to do with this.

- Mike
 
I vote for the Buck Nighthawk as the #1 most comfortable handle.

The Grohmann #1 is also ergonomically interesting and very comfortable.

For folding knives, my votes go to the Benchmade Griptillian and the Gerber Gator, both of which are already mentioned above.

-Bob
 
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