This is so true handle shape and hand size are critical. This along with finding a blade length that suits you.

When I got my first Randall I wasn't sure what to expect in terms of exact size. I found out sawteeth suck when your resheathing in the dark!
Originally Posted By: Chief
Originally Posted By: gratefuljed
did'nt mean to start anything with my first post. I think I'll bash the buxton, stash the 18, and get 3 going for my kiddos. That 5 looks like my ka-bar from childhood. Old looking is good, no?


Sounds like a good plan. If possible go somewhere that you can hold some different models to see if something jumps out at you.
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Ben