Fixed Blade Recommendations

Wolverine666 said:
I’m much more of a folder guy. But lately I’ve been wanting a fixed blade. At the moment , I’m favoring the classic Buck 119 with S35VN and green micarta. I’d love to order a custom 119 from Buck but a lead time of 6-8 weeks ruins that notion.

So before I buy a 119 , what else is available that’s similar in size? It’ll be a daily/occasional carry for the winter along with a folder. Here are the specs I’m looking for :
- Stainless blade (semi-stainless like D2 or CruWear will work too).
- Full tang.
- Overall size 9”-11”.
- $400 price cap.

Any and all suggestions welcome.
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If you hurry, Malanika has 2 listed right now at reduced prices under ‘fixed blades’.
 

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Go look in the fixed blade forum and in the for sell fixed bladed forum.
This will give you a visual of what your looking for and be within your budget.
 
ferider said:
That’s a sweet spot, both size and budget wise. There are hundreds of good knives within your specs, might want to think more about what kind of blade shape, guard, etc., first.

For example: do you like the guard on the 119 ? How about a Kephart ? Etc.

I were you, I’d try to get an AEB-L knife from one of our custom makers, for example @Volunteer Knife .
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I do like the guard and blade shape of the 119. I was just hoping to get something a bit more premium if possible. But I have no problem with a 119 in S35VN or MagnaCut. 119’s are full tang , right?
 
Wolverine666 said:
I do like the guard and blade shape of the 119. I was just hoping to get something a bit more premium if possible. But I have no problem with a 119 in S35VN or MagnaCut. 119’s are full tang , right?
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It’s hidden tang.

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They are good knives, and I recommend either Magnacut or 3V (nice blade shape on that one). The only thing I don’t like about the guard is that it’s difficult to use on a cutting board.
 
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luethge said:
Winkler
Siegle
Architect Knives
White River
Reiff
Primitive Bear Knives
Thanks
David Mary
PL knives

Here’s the best Rabbit hole https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/fixed-blades.1829548/unread
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OP... THIS posting is giving the best advice....
Both with some good names, and that link.... Look what Others have in that link.
Look what might fit your needs?

When I'm working with someone, I ask a bunch of questions....you really need to First know what you want to use it for.... And being an EDC, that kinda helps already.

Again, go check out the link posted.
Hundreds of knives there.
 
Crag the Brewer said:
OP... THIS posting is giving the best advice....
Both with some good names, and that link.... Look what Others have in that link.
Look what might fit your needs?

When I'm working with someone, I ask a bunch of questions....you really need to First know what you want to use it for.... And being an EDC, that kinda helps already.

Again, go check out the link posted.
Hundreds of knives there.
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I absolutely will do that 👍
 
I really think you should get the buck.

Alternatives i can recommend are

Busse nano team gemini
Fiddleback forge duke
Mineral mountain hatchet works mini starlite
Certain Beck knives
Lt wright gen 6
Esee 6
Becker bk7 (if you can find a bk12, do it)
Ontario blackbird
Swamp rat ratmandu
Cold steel recon tanto
Cold steel outdoorsman
Scrapyard son of dogfather (le)
Tops longhorn bowie

Some are harder to find than others on this list, but all are good.
 
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