What would you prefer?

TheDandyLion

TheDandyLion

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I was thinking, what would you prefer, a knife with a perfect (and I mean perfect) blade but a handle below sub par or a PERFECT handle and a mediocre blade shape/style? For me it would be a perfect handle, because no matter the blade shape if you have a bogus handle the knife is worthless.
 
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Also, I'd choose the blade over the handle, because the blade is the working end and the handle is the comfort.

I can still find a way to use a screwdriver without a handle, but not a stripped screwdriver head.
 
Perfect handle and perfect blade for me. Or as close as possible in both.
 
knife with a perfect (and I mean perfect) blade but a handle below sub par or a PERFECT blade and a mediocre handle?
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TheDandyLion, just saying bud, look closely.
 
Lol. Easy mistake. We're all human bud.
Get a laugh from it and move on.
As to your question, I'd take the perfect blade.
For me that implies that it would be a full tang
fixed blade and I can fabricate a new handle.
I do appreciate a nice ergonomic handle though.
Neat question.
 
I'll choose the handle; things are just easier for me that way. I have a thing for a well thought-out and properly designed handle. Blades can be modified a little easier than handles I think.
 
Many times I find a knife that has a wonderful blade but the grip sucks or just the opposite. Great handle ergonomics with a hideous blade. Story of my life.

I will take great handle ergonomics and a marginal blade first. One of my favorite budget knives (CRKT Prowler) has a great handle and decent blade design but the blade steel just sucks.
 
For many of us this is our life story... Perfect example is Kershaw/ZT. As much as I love Kai, they always tend to do something where it isn't perfect. If it came down to I HAD to choose between the 2, I would go with ergos first, then blade, doesn't matter how good the blade is if you can't even hold it comfortably in your had to use it.
 
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