How about thoughts as to...
5 inch?
6 inch?
7 inch?
8 inch?
Best, Capt. Chris

6 inch Walt

Are we voting on length now?

If so, I vote 6".

No vote until the roll call is asked for. For now I would like everyone to plead their case for their favorite pick, perhaps including some valid reasons as to why we should choose that particular blade length.
Best, Capt. Chris

I think 6" is big enough for most camp chores without being too big that it is unwieldy. I would use an axe/machete for anything that would normally require a longer blade.

Large blades are good for rough cutting or chopping but I like my knives really sharp. Saw and/or axe will take care of the larger logs or if need be a machete
For me 6" is plenty enough. In fact even 5" would be enough in most cases but it's good to know there is a little "reserve".

I echo Peter/Litch's post, a 5" or 6" one or the other, it does not matter.
The one RMK that I have carried the most, is a 5" blade and it has done everything I needed.

"The journey of a thousand miles begins beneath one's feet" -Greetings to all!


When queried recommendation by man who's namesake model known; "Bo" responded six -amongst us whom knows better?

Vincenz #3002 (ret)

5" For me that's the perfect handle/blade ratio

6 Inch!
For the reasons stated by Rob and Peter, above.
Tony