CopperFouling
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Before anyone starts flaming me, let me first state that I own a large knife (the sharpened pry bar that is the ESEE 5). I am asking a question without trying to be sarcastic.
Let's stipulate that a large knife has between five to twelve inches of blade length and that I am not discussing machetes or similar blades (for which I can see a specific use).
At first, what attracted me to the ESEE was the sort of indestructible feel of the knife. However, I rarely use it. When I am backpacking, the weight and size are uncomfortable, and it doesn't slice all that well (obviously). I've always found deadwood on my camping and canoeing trips, and as a result, I've never felt the need to baton wood. If I've needed to chop some wood in the back yard, I always use an axe.
I'm not going to lie. I am attracted to some knives with larger blades, such as the BKRT Bravo-2 and the Fallkniven A1. Something about them makes we want to buy them. Perhaps it's the same motivation that caused my friend to buy a .460 Smith & Wesson.
However, I am at a loss when it comes to thinking of practical uses (and no, "zombies," etc. are not practical uses in my thinking) for such large blades. Thoughts?
P.S. I'm not really thinking about buying a knife right now, just pondering my motivations for wanting something for which I really don't have a specific use.
Let's stipulate that a large knife has between five to twelve inches of blade length and that I am not discussing machetes or similar blades (for which I can see a specific use).
At first, what attracted me to the ESEE was the sort of indestructible feel of the knife. However, I rarely use it. When I am backpacking, the weight and size are uncomfortable, and it doesn't slice all that well (obviously). I've always found deadwood on my camping and canoeing trips, and as a result, I've never felt the need to baton wood. If I've needed to chop some wood in the back yard, I always use an axe.
I'm not going to lie. I am attracted to some knives with larger blades, such as the BKRT Bravo-2 and the Fallkniven A1. Something about them makes we want to buy them. Perhaps it's the same motivation that caused my friend to buy a .460 Smith & Wesson.
However, I am at a loss when it comes to thinking of practical uses (and no, "zombies," etc. are not practical uses in my thinking) for such large blades. Thoughts?
P.S. I'm not really thinking about buying a knife right now, just pondering my motivations for wanting something for which I really don't have a specific use.