Fixed blade, carbon steel

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huugh

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I'm looking for carbon steel fixed blade, edge length about 3.5" - 5.5", with quality leather sheath, (metal) bolster or guard (not double guard (i.e. not on a spine side ()). Handle material can not be rubber (kraton etc.), preffered is stag or bone or hardwood.

If possible, please post a picture of your recommendation.


Here are my initial thoughts, please add yours:
Blackjack Trailgude
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Browning 576
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Check the Bark River line - you should be able to find several there!
 
I see a lot of what you're looking for in the knifemaker's "for sale" sub-forum.A lot of O1 & "10 series" steels.
CHECK IT OUT
 
huugh said:
I'm looking for carbon steel fixed blade, edge length about 3.5" - 5.5", with quality leather sheath, (metal) bolster or guard (not double guard (i.e. not on a spine side ()). Handle material can not be rubber (kraton etc.), preffered is stag or bone or hardwood.

If possible, please post a picture of your recommendation.


Here are my initial thoughts, please add yours:
Blackjack Trailgude
BCBTGS.jpg


Browning 576
322576l.jpg
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RAT Cutlery RC-4. Under 100 bucks here:

http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=1450
 
Marble's still has a line of traditional fixed-blade knives in carbon steel, and they're still made in the USA.

D2 steel is "not quite stainless" and there are many nice d2 fixed blades available. Canal Street Cutlery, Queen, and others.

Here's one of the Marble's that's available, photo from AG Russell's website:
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Here's the beautiful D2 from Canal Street Cutlery, photo from Cumberland Knife Works:
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BRKT Gameskeeper or Gameskeeper II.

They both come in a variety of handle materials and have A2 carbon steel blades. High quality leather sheaths included.
 
There are many knives available on the market today which match your basic set of requirements. I don't see how anyone can really make a recommendation, though, without knowing exactly how you plan to use this knife and what you're willing to spend.
 
What is very important is the sheath. I'd also prefer this type of sheath (without the ornaments) over the pouch type:
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As for the price: under $200 (maximum), preferably under $150.
Full flat or convex grind is a plus. Also I'd like to avoid grooves or hollows in the blade (e.g. like the Marble's posted above).
 
Bob W said:
Marble's still has a line of traditional fixed-blade knives in carbon steel, and they're still made in the USA.

D2 steel is "not quite stainless" and there are many nice d2 fixed blades available. Canal Street Cutlery, Queen, and others.



Here's the beautiful D2 from Canal Street Cutlery, photo from Cumberland Knife Works:
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Im oing to check this one out. Its exactly what Ine been lookinf for.
 
I was looking for the same thing as you. I ended up buying a new Blackjack (Knifeware) Trailguide in Antique Ivory Micarta. I loved it, so I bought another in stag, like the one in your photo. Then, I started looking at older Effingham Blackjacks and bought a stag carver Woodsman, a black Micarta Woodsman, and a stag carver Skinner.

I love the Blackjacks. Their stag, and particularly their stag carver, handles are beautiful.

You can look at examples of what they made here:
http://blackjack.0catch.com/pages/

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
That Canal Street D2 fixed blade (pictured above a couple of times) is a terrific knife.
I've had one for a couple of years now. It was very sharp out of the box; didn't even need touching up.
It's very solidly made, comfortable in hand, and comes with a real handsome sheath too.
 
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