Fixed Blade suggestions (blade under 5" & over 3")?

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I'm looking at different small/med fixed blades to EDC.Budget is up to $150(maybe more)
I prefer tool steels,but not limited to them.I like full,exposed tangs too.

I really like RAT knives,but I don't want anything with a coating.I prefer a mirror polished finish to anything else.

Also,I don't like cord wrapped handles.

Any ideas?

Thanks for your suggestions,:)

John
 
I like Moki knives. They have made blades for Spyderco and Al Mar in the past and there fit and finish is top notch! This model is my current a little bird and trout. Moki's are also handmade and come with a good leather sheath.

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What kind of knife are you looking for? What purpose? Have you looked at the Bark River line? They have lots that fit your criteria.
 
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What kind of knife are you looking for? What purpose? Have you looked at the Bark River line? They have lots that fit your criteria.
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The kind of knife would be an all purpose,utility type blade(drop,spear,wharnie or clip point?) with micarta,G10 or wood scales.The purpose would be mostly light cutting chores & EDC,with a comfortable (possible horizontal carry) sheath < very important!

Yes,I've seen & have a few Barkies.Their great knives.I'm just looking for something different.
 
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JTR357 said:
I'm looking at different small/med fixed blades to EDC.Budget is up to $150(maybe more)
I prefer tool steels,but not limited to them.I like full,exposed tangs too.

I really like RAT knives,but I don't want anything with a coating.I prefer a mirror polished finish to anything else.

Also,I don't like cord wrapped handles.

Any ideas?

Thanks for your suggestions,:)

John
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I am a new person to it all but after my research (and budget) I determined the Benchmade Rant 10502 was exactly what I needed in a fixed. $43 - $46, 440c, 4.5" (one big reason for me. I wanted that size.), santoprene handle; drop or clip point (drop for me), sheath; the benchmade name.

http://yourcornerstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=13934
 
JTR357 said:
I'm looking at different small/med fixed blades to EDC.Budget is up to $150(maybe more)
I prefer tool steels,but not limited to them.I like full,exposed tangs too.

I really like RAT knives,but I don't want anything with a coating.I prefer a mirror polished finish to anything else.

Also,I don't like cord wrapped handles.

Any ideas?

Thanks for your suggestions,:)

John
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Bark River Aurora or Bravo-I.
 
Thank you all for your helpful suggestions.:thumbup:

I think I'm gonna go custom on this one...though it's not written in stone yet.
 
Richard J is making me a knife to these specs.I'll post pics,when I get it.

Thanks again everyone:)
 
it was 41 outside today so i went out and ground your knife jon. its ready for heat treat which i hope to get done this weekend or next week.
 
I am quite anxious to see this blade! Whatever it's makeup, whatever it's shape, whatever it's scale material, I would expect it will be razor flappin sharp!
 
here is a picture of the knife. i still have to heat treat it yet. it will have some kind of nice wood that has to be picked out yet. it will be "flappin razor sharp" too :D. its made from 1075 which is all i use since i know it well.
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Now THAT is cool AND unusual! Very nice, Richard! Probably JTR spec'd it, so kudos to you too JTR.

It has an almost 3-D look to it, like it's made of twisted metal...almost as if, after grinding the blade, the handle was twisted 180 degrees! I know it's a delusion, but it looks cool. Interesting.........

Keep the blueprints on that knife Richard! I made need to contact you after Christmas......
 
Falkniven S1 forest knife. Personally a 5" blade is perfect for most tasks. One of my favorites is a Spyderco Fred Perrin Street Bowie in VG 10 steel, but it is a bit fragile. My son in law broke one smashing garlic. I wouldn't use a 5" blade for chopping as that should be the domain of larger thicker blades or hand axes. I just spent the last hour before logging on here looking for a 5" utility knife to include in my urban PSK. There is a SAR 5 on ebay auction ending tonight that is sweet, but expensive at at least $255.
 
where jtr lives, they have a 4" limit on blade length. thanks for reminding me to make a pattern of jons knife. i have patterns of every knife i made.
 
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The new Spyderco Mule may not be a bad choice. It's my go to knife for all the tasks around the home, and appears to meet all your requirements. Interesting steel, too.
 
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