EDC fixed blade

C_Becker

C_Becker

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Hey guys, I could use some help choosing a new EDC fixed blade.
I've been comparing the Böker Small Trigonaut and the Lionsteel M2, but I can't decide :D
Any other suggestions in the same size and price area would be very welcome too :thumbup

My conclusions so far:

Small Trigonaut:http://www.boker.de/fahrtenmesser/boeker-plus/taktische-einsatzmesser/02BO280.html
+comes with Kydex & TekLok
+I like the handle
+cool blade shape
+Böker is local to me and I'd like to support them
-less sheeple-friendly blade shape

M2: http://www.lionsteel.it/fast/k/en/eur/products/v/566
+better steel
+looks less "tactical"
+looks pretty good,too
-sheath supposedly sucks

EDIT:I feel like I should clarify a little: I already own a Kershaw KS1080(2 3/8 " blade), and while its a nice blade its a little small for certain tasks. The size of those blades above is pretty much what I'm looking for, around 9cm blade length and 20cm OAL (thats 3,5" & ~7,8" for ya), maybe I'll go down to 3" blade length but not smaller. Preferably G10, Micarta or similar handle material or dark wood. No blade coating and rust resistant (at least like D2)
I know its not easy to find a not-tactical looking knife with modern handle materials, thats why I'm asking the experts ;)

Really appreciate your help, really good comments so far :thumbup:
 
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You might want to look at some of the Bark River offerings....

Also keep your eyes on the exchange, you'll find a little custom fixed blade for similar money.

Sam
 
Lycosa said:
Both are nice.
Are you a Ninja or a workin-Joe? ;)
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Last time I tried, I couldn't do any ninja-ish things like wallrunning. Ok I was pretty drunk and that probably didn't help ;) Jokes aside, I work in a small company as an electronics repair technician. So its not like I work construction or something like that, so I need something that doesn't scare the office people when I cut my lunch in the kitchen.

marcinek said:
What do you expect to do with your new knife?
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I'd say pretty light EDC use, preparing food, opening packages stuff like that.

The Bark Rivers are nice, but they are pretty expensive here in €-land. Not saying they aren't worth it
I forgot to say, Micarta, G10 or similar handle materials would be preferred
 
If you are into "less tactical" check out Blind Horse Knives, Or Michael Morris.

I will also agree that you should keep your eye on the exchange.

There is a couple on there now in the $100 price range that would fit the bill.
 
C_Becker said:
I'd say pretty light EDC use, preparing food, opening packages stuff like that.
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Then I like the Lionsteel. It looks to be built with a "function over style" philosophy. It looks like a good slicer with a comfortable handle.
 
Both of these choices seem pretty hard core for light EDC.

I'm going to suggest a Kiridashi, because they offer the strength of a FB in a size and appearance that is more office-friendly.

Tom Krein makes a couple of smaller offerings, available through Boker:

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The Grasshopper, for example.

Krein also collaborated with CRKT, called the Dogfish

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Along with a Mora, and a Zippo for size.

The Dogfish also comes with a bottle opener on it's pommel, an important detail.
 
As far as those two choices, I wouldn't worry about how people might react to them. I feel quite confident that anyone who would freak-out at the sight of the first knife would react just the same at the sight of the second one.

I think that people who react negatively to the sight of a knife are reacting to "A GUY WITH A KNIFE", rather than the design of the knife.

As long as you are in compliance with the law, I say carry what YOU like, because I garuntee you that no matter what knife you choose, no matter how "sheeple-friendly" you try to be, that there will still be people who would react negatively to your choice.

Exercise your rights, enjoy your freedom of choice, and to hell with any who would object.

And by the way, I EDC a fixed-blade. I practice what I preach.
 
While I absolutely agree with you about exercising rights, I think it makes a difference if I carry, say a black coated tanto with serrations or something a little less "rambo" and more utilitarian.

"to hell with any who would object" is sadly not an option at work. My co-workers know I always have a knife and leatherman on me and I let them borrow my SAK , so its not that bad, but a "Taliban Takedown":rolleyes: would be a bit too much. (Yes, I know its a lot bigger, but I hope you know what I mean)
 
C_Becker said:
While I absolutely agree with you about exercising rights, I think it makes a difference if I carry, say a black coated tanto with serrations or something a little less "rambo" and more utilitarian.
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Believe it or not, but some people will freak-out at the sight of a Swiss Army knife. I've read about several such experiences here over the years.

"to hell with any who would object" is sadly not an option at work. My co-workers know I always have a knife and leatherman on me and I let them borrow my SAK , so its not that bad, but a "Taliban Takedown":rolleyes: would be a bit too much. (Yes, I know its a lot bigger, but I hope you know what I mean)
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My bad, I missed your post where you explained how you were going to use the knife and in what type of enviornment. I thought you were just talking about a general EDC.

Obviously at work we don't always get to exercise our personal freedoms (clothing, hair-style, personal opinions, etc). Still, in choosing between the two knives you linked in your opening post, I stand by my assertion that if people were inclined to freak over the first knife, that they would likely freak over the second.

By the way, are you sure that you are allowed to have a fixed-blade at work? Many employers are quite strict about such things.
 
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I have a Boker trigonaut and two ka-bar BK14's and I love them. The trig is more of a fighting/defensive blade but serves fine in an EDC role. Overall it's a good knife and I really like it.

The BK14 is a more general EDC knife but it's not good to go right out of the box. The sheath material can dull the blade so you either have to open up the channel around the edge or have a sheath made. And it doesn't come with scales so either a paracord wrap or buy the scales from Ka-Bar. Ka-Bar has a couple other similar knives worth looking at too.
 
Keep in mind that if you want a sturdier blade, don't get the Boker. I have it that knife, and it's not what I would use in the woods. It's really only good for box cutting, self defense, and other such tasks.

Now, it's comfortable to carry due to the handle shape. It's also comfortable to hold and grippy. Works in a bunch of different knife grips too.
 
Tobin smith makes a 5 in overall, 2 in blade fixed edc. You can order one for a good price and support a individual maker over a company
 
Tobin Smith
Blade: 2"
OAL: 5"
Steel: O-1
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Will also add to my part of DAN57's thread

...soon...
 
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