Why do people EDC big knives?

[DPC]

Because our king banned swords, so we carry knives instead

 

[Zulus]

Because all of you/them watch Paul Hogan some 34 years ago and later on and on
:^D

 

[not2sharp]

Now that we find ourselves back here again, I wanted to leave with a thought with you in respect to large knives and especially those heavy fixed blades used for chopping. I feel that when properly used they are safer.

A knife is just a simple tool designed to leverage force on a finite area to effect the tearing of the material. There is an ideal limit to that force, which is sufficient to effect the cut, but not so excessive as to damage the blade edge. Since force is a factor of mass and acceleration, it is possible to swing a larger knife slower to obtain the desired result. This reduces the risk of bouncing the blade and striking yourself. Also, the thicker blade geometry allows the tool to work more like a wedge, for splitting the wood, which is a big help in processing wood; and, for those who insist, yes a bigger knife is easier to baton.

n2s

 

[Hickory n steel]

I used to think those XL cold steel knives were the coolest thing ever when I was a teen, but I could never own one.
I suspect that's likely why for a lot of people.

Personally I have changed my opinion, and now often carry knives a lot of people may consider too small for anything.

 

[cistercian]

I bought a Cold Steel Ti Lite 6" aluminum handle with a S35VN blade on sale
some time ago. It is epic and the action is excellent. Every time I open it I laugh
and laugh. It makes me happy and it was very inexpensive considering the size.
It is absolutely gigantic. My tru temper 1945 machete is bigger...but it does not fold.

 

[000Robert]

Now that we find ourselves back here again, I wanted to leave with a thought with you in respect to large knives and especially those heavy fixed blades used for chopping. I feel that when properly used they are safer.

A knife is just a simple tool designed to leverage force on a finite area to effect the tearing of the material. There is an ideal limit to that force, which is sufficient to effect the cut, but not so excessive as to damage the blade edge. Since force is a factor of mass and acceleration, it is possible to swing a larger knife slower to obtain the desired result. This reduces the risk of bouncing the blade and striking yourself. Also, the thicker blade geometry allows the tool to work more like a wedge, for splitting the wood, which is a big help in processing wood; and, for those who insist, yes a bigger knife is easier to baton.

n2s

Come on man, this is BF. Only dull knives tear - we have sharp knives...