Another fixed blade choice ??

[JohnS]

OK I'm totally confused as to which to buy.
I bought an Emerson PUK thinking that their description of "V ground blade" meant sharpened on both sides. It isn't - sent it back. Been researching the forums and seem to have arrived at too many choices.
1.) Rekat Pikuni - some say too small.
2.) Camillus Talon in 154 CM - some don't like sheath.
3.) T. Rinaldi Spook (haven't read too much about it.
4.) Bob Dozier Toothpick - sounds like the blade might not be to good for utility purposes.
5.) Dozier - Agent.
6.)Dozier straight- is small - as is the Pikuni, but seems highly reccomended.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Should have added that I want to carry it as inconspicuously as possible, but not on neck. Any others I should look at - would like to stay under $200.
Thanks

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Have you tried asking this question on the Blade Discussion forum? Most of the knives you are asking about would not be considered traditional.

If you want a recommendation for a nice little traditional fixed blade, I would recommend that you look at a small hunter from one of the many fine makers that frequent BladeForums. A lot of these makers have knives that would fit into your price range. Of the makers that I know of, Geno Denning, Bill Bryant, Bill Buxton and David Dempsey come to mind.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Just took a look at that Dozier Straight Personal and it is a great looking knife. A very reasonable price as well. Looks like you couldn't go wrong there.

 

[WD40]

Thanks for the post KWM.There are a couple of knife makers I haven't checked out there. I too have been looking to buy my first custom.Want a small fixed blade(traditional style) for edc,and have been searching through the custom makers sites quite extensively,then you go and throw a few more out there to look at.Any others I should be looking at? Thanks William