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so you definitely also need a paring or utility knife," says Chavez. "It can be as small as a four inch blade, or it can be more like a six inch blade, but it needs to be something for handling ...

Most people will feel comfortable with blades in the 2.5- to 3-inch range, though folks with larger hands may want something bigger. How should I keep my pocket knife sharp? I’ll start with a ...