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I've been on a quest for the last few months to find a fixed blade knife I can take to the office (law firm in midtown manhattan) as well as to the woods. My first pick was a BRKT Tusk. A great knife and an awesome whittler in the woods, I just found it was a little big, even in a slim kydex sheath, to comfortably carry in the office. Next I tried an AG Russell Hunter's Scalpel. It's a cool little knife with a great sheath but the handle is just too small to really get a grip on and though stronger than expected, the thin blade, while a great slicer, didn't seem sturdy enough to be an only knife in the woods. My current pick is a BRKT Little Creek. I've had it now for about two weeks and I'm pretty sure this is the one. 
I found the primary bevel to be a little too thick for a blade of this width. But I've thinned it a bit and put a 6 degree per side secondary bevel with a 9 degree microbevel on it and it splits free hanging hair with ease. I used it at the office to open a thick plastic clamshell pack and it did it efficiently with no noticeable damage to such a thin edge.
It has a very useful blade length, similar to a 91mm Vic
but is very stout
I have slightly larger than average sized hands and love the way the knife feels in my hand. Three fingers can firmly grasp it with the pinky finger closing securely over the hump at the end of the handle. With this grip even a stabbing movement feels safe.
While I wouldn't take it as my only camping knife it seems great for day hikes and general woods bumming.
I have some outdoor shots of it in this thread.
I'm not too found of the sheath but intend on sending it out for some kydex pants if only I can get myself to part with it for a week or two.
I found the primary bevel to be a little too thick for a blade of this width. But I've thinned it a bit and put a 6 degree per side secondary bevel with a 9 degree microbevel on it and it splits free hanging hair with ease. I used it at the office to open a thick plastic clamshell pack and it did it efficiently with no noticeable damage to such a thin edge.
It has a very useful blade length, similar to a 91mm Vic
but is very stout
I have slightly larger than average sized hands and love the way the knife feels in my hand. Three fingers can firmly grasp it with the pinky finger closing securely over the hump at the end of the handle. With this grip even a stabbing movement feels safe.
While I wouldn't take it as my only camping knife it seems great for day hikes and general woods bumming.
I have some outdoor shots of it in this thread.
I'm not too found of the sheath but intend on sending it out for some kydex pants if only I can get myself to part with it for a week or two.
