Why are people making knives so Thick?

[David Mary]

By the way this one is going out tomorrow so just wanted to mention I fixed the snail trails. Not sure if anyone noticed in the first place.

 

[gooeytek]

My ears are burning.... MagnaCut, about .140 " thick, 38" long, with a 27 3/4" blade. Skipped cryo, for max toughness.

you look like you're having too much fun, lol.




...is that spoken for?

 

[David Mary]

It was a commission over a year ago for a gentleman who wanted to own the largest David Mary Custom knife ever made. I asked him if he would like to also own the world’s largest MagnaCut knife and he was agreeable to the idea. Sadly I lost touch with him. I hope he’s okay.

 

[scdub]

It doesn't seem to me that people are making any more "thick knives" now than they did historically.

Well maybe a few more…

 

[not2sharp]

That looks like a meat cleaver?
yup, weight is good for chopping (with a short blade) (IF you need a short blade) other types do that with a long/thin/tall blade

That blade is 3” tall and over 11.5” inches in length.

n2s

 

[The True North]

I like a nice thin knife. Something like the Benchmade Meatcrafter is, in my opinion, perfect for almost everything a knife of that size should be asked to do.

But I also love my Junglas and my Ontario Marine Raider Bowie.

Something for every application.

 

[stabman]

The other answer to the OP's question is...because.

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We all know that the correct answer to any knife-related question is Smatchet. But in these crazy times, a regular, run-of-the-mill Smatchet just won't do. Hell no! What you need is a Mega-Smatchet. :) The first step is to source some mega-thick steel. This is from the thickest part of a huge...

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[gooeytek]

It was a commission over a year ago for a gentleman who wanted to own the largest David Mary Custom knife ever made. I asked him if he would like to also own the world’s largest MagnaCut knife and he was agreeable to the idea. Sadly I lost touch with him. I hope he’s okay.

so you're saying there's a chance...

 

[Hammer67]

 

[David Mary]

so you're saying there's a chance...

If you can find him and offer him enough to part with it, I guess. Most expensive knife I have ever made to date, and probably ever will.

 

[Fir Na Tine]

This is about 3/8” thick. It’s a Carothers Delta 3V knife that is designed to be a rescue/breaching knife. This is a literal shapened pry bar. It’s thickness is needed to take the abuse of being struck with a flat head axe.

 

[JParanee]

Because they dont use them

 

[Crag the Brewer]

This is about 3/8” thick. It’s a Carothers Delta 3V knife that is designed to be a rescue/breaching knife. This is a literal shapened pry bar. It’s thickness is needed to take the abuse of being struck with a flat head axe.

Look..... I found you a Buddy!

 

[Fir Na Tine]

Mine is thicker and longer the chisel design is a classic for thousands of years.
The Delta 3V is tough enough to be used with a sledgehammer. My design has more frontal chisel area for prying and thicker for leverage (mechanical advantage) This new design is designed for exceeding strength laterally and does not require a handle but I suggest the handle be wrapped in kevlar string for rescue needs, grip and prevent heat build up in the handle but be able to withstand structural firefighting temperatures. The idea is to have it strapped to the irons for use in breaching and to be taken interior and not left at the door like the irons do. You could use this knife for interior prying and self rescue or anything you might need to cut.

 

[Stixmagill]

Interesting discussion

 

[rodriguezryan14]

I believe most makers would struggle making a truly thinly ground blade. So they make thick ones and tell us they are better that way.

A variable speed grinder does wonders! Grinding fast tends to heat the thin blades up way too quick. It’s possible, a pass then dunk in water, etc etc. but I can dial my speed! Makes it much easier!

 

[Mick Boardman]

 

[Wolverine666]

I like my edc blades to be on the thick side. I just like them.

 

[dirc]

I prefer my edc fixed blades to be thinner... the mora kansbol is particularly nice imho since you have a hybrid, saber near the guard, and flat thinner grind near the tip

and only 0.1" thick max overall

thickest I have is a cheaper Asian import around 0.15" but I don't carry it since it's just larger overall with a 6" blade
... and thick folders really don't make any sense imho

 

[stabman]

This is about 3/8” thick. It’s a Carothers Delta 3V knife that is designed to be a rescue/breaching knife. This is a literal shapened pry bar. It’s thickness is needed to take the abuse of being struck with a flat head axe.

I like it.

Wouldn't mind getting one someday.