Fixed blades for EDC! Limited!

Franciscomv · Mar 18, 2014

Charles May FireAnt

I've got a Scandi grind version in D2.

22-rimfire · Mar 18, 2014

My recommendation is simple... Dozier Compact K-42 Personal. Have several other Doziers that would work, but I like this one the best. It is my favorite EDC fixed blade with a great kydex horizontal sheath.

The_KaramVit · Mar 19, 2014

Just looked into Jason Wilder's order list. He has 80 DP finger neckers to make at the moment. That means he is booked for a few months.

Chris Larrikin · Mar 19, 2014

The_KaramVit said:
Just looked into Jason Wilder's order list. He has 80 DP finger neckers to make at the moment. That means he is booked for a few months.

Yeah I did notice that. The man's work is popular

And for a reason. My opinion is you should get on the list if you can and wait in agony and anticipation

In the meantime spend some time looking at the offerings of the other makers here. There is so much good stuff.

The_KaramVit · Mar 19, 2014

Chris Larrikin said:
Yeah I did notice that. The man's work is popular And for a reason. My opinion is you should get on the list if you can and wait in agony and anticipation In the meantime spend some time looking at the offerings of the other makers here. There is so much good stuff.

Without a doubt! Production knives, save me from the suspense...

Cryptyc · Mar 19, 2014

Tops Ferret:

PitbullMalice · Mar 19, 2014

Not knowing price point, options are limitless. Heathenknives and BlackstoneValleyKnifeworks are two makers that put out a good product and are budget minded. Jarosz Knives are superb blades but are more spendy. Those are "customs". Then you have a myriad of productions. Just whatever tickles your fancy on design

The_KaramVit · Mar 19, 2014

PitbullMalice said:
Not knowing price point, options are limitless. Heathenknives and BlackstoneValleyKnifeworks are two makers that put out a good product and are budget minded. Jarosz Knives are superb blades but are more spendy. Those are "customs". Then you have a myriad of productions. Just whatever tickles your fancy on design

Any idea where to find these guys? Can't find these companies on bladeforums.

For those who feel the same as him in terms of price point vagueness, just use a 150$ limit.

99cuts · Mar 20, 2014

Since you didn't rule out discontinued models, how about the benchmade activator?

Blade Length: 2.10"
Blade Thickness: 0.140"
Blade Material: S30V Stainless Steel
Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC
Blade Style: Drop-Point Utility
Weight: 2.50oz.

*not my photo*

The_KaramVit · Mar 20, 2014

Anyone own the CS mini pendleton? Interesting knife in my opinion. Do let us know if you've used it!
Good steel, good geometry, a little skeptical about the loose handle that may let water in and let it rust the knife inside the handle that isnt removable.

BladeScout · Mar 20, 2014

Spyderco-Perrin Steet Beat

HFinn · Mar 20, 2014

The_KaramVit said:
Anyone own the CS mini pendleton? Interesting knife in my opinion. Do let us know if you've used it!
Good steel, good geometry, a little skeptical about the loose handle that may let water in and let it rust the knife inside the handle that isnt removable.

Yes, kind of.

Personally I am a big fan of small fixed blades. I have modified some to my taste, as you can see from the picture above. The handle is made of cord soaked in epoxy. It fits the original sheath well.

One of my favourites is Enzo necker. Quite affordable, but might not be available overseas. Quality is excellent.

What I carry now is a small puukko that I modified, did a major reshaping of the handle. Also discarded the original sheath, used just the plastic liner and made a pocket sheath.

Derek the Destroyer · Mar 20, 2014

Kanetsune makes a cool little knife with a bamboo handle... I forget what it is called exactley but I WANT ONE!

Derek the Destroyer · Mar 20, 2014

my bad it is called the TAke but is is like 7.5 " oal

The_KaramVit · Mar 20, 2014

Derek the Destroyer said:
Kanetsune makes a cool little knife with a bamboo handle... I forget what it is called exactley but I WANT ONE!

This one? EDIT* posted a link but you remembered. Kanetsune Take. Yeah bladehq has it. i just saw it. pretty cool but too big. damascus though...

The_KaramVit · Mar 20, 2014

HFinn said:
Yes, kind of.

Personally I am a big fan of small fixed blades. I have modified some to my taste, as you can see from the picture above. The handle is made of cord soaked in epoxy. It fits the original sheath well.

One of my favourites is Enzo necker. Quite affordable, but might not be available overseas. Quality is excellent.

What I carry now is a small puukko that I modified, did a major reshaping of the handle. Also discarded the original sheath, used just the plastic liner and made a pocket sheath.

DUDE. Seems like we share the same taste. I just found a site with the same enzo you have. is 60$ a good price? it's the first time i've seen it but i'm in love...great work on the CS pendleton. Was it a tough time modifying the handles? How are the two knives overall? (CS and enzo)

HFinn · Mar 20, 2014

The_KaramVit said:
DUDE. Seems like we share the same taste. I just found a site with the same enzo you have. is 60$ a good price? it's the first time i've seen it but i'm in love...great work on the CS pendleton. Was it a tough time modifying the handles? How are the two knives overall? (CS and enzo)

The price of the Enzo sounds quite reasonable. The handle of the CS was easy to remove with sharp knife, the lanyard tube holds it in place and came off with a hacksaw. Wrapping the handle with cord was quite easy too, I used two color boot lace. I clamped the knife to workbench, mixed some slow epoxy and dabbed it on the cord while wrapping, holding cord tight with one hand. I also used a hot air blower to make the epoxy more liguid, that way it got well in the cord. After drying it took just some sanding to finish, the handle is now like hardwood and gives a good non-slip grip.

Both knives are in my opinion well worth the price. Like I said, Enzo is my favourite though. A good all-round knife. Only thing I did (that does not show in the picture) was that I sanded the handle corners more round, then oiled with teak oil. Now it is just perfect. The CS, on the other hand, is a very slim knife and therefore easy to carry so consider your carrying method. Enzo's leather sheath is suitable for both belt and pocket carry, but the knife + sheath combination is bulkier than CS.

neeman · Mar 20, 2014

TOPS MSK 2.5

I carry mine in an BHK #4 Dangling sheath
It rides on my belt and the sheath sit un-noticed and very comfortablely in my back pocket
Put a loop lanyard on it for round my hand and for retrevial
Flat ground the very short convex, now razor sharp
Will cut fine work
The handle is too small for comfortable heavy work
Too small to really baton wood
The kydex is a great necker sheath

the price is reasonable even with the addtion of the leather sheath

jstrange · Mar 20, 2014

BladeScout said:
Spyderco-Perrin Steet Beat

:thumbup:

I always recommend the Street Beat when it comes to small fixed blades, but in this case its a bout a half an inch longer that the requested length. You could try looking at the new Kabar Snody Boss collaboration it might fit the bill or the Spyderco Enuff series (several blade shapes to choose from). Also the Fox Compso would fall in your range and I think someone may have reviewed it on this forum. Lastly, maybe Cold Steel has something to offer in that size.

The_KaramVit · Mar 20, 2014

HFinn said:
The price of the Enzo sounds quite reasonable. The handle of the CS was easy to remove with sharp knife, the lanyard tube holds it in place and came off with a hacksaw. Wrapping the handle with cord was quite easy too, I used two color boot lace. I clamped the knife to workbench, mixed some slow epoxy and dabbed it on the cord while wrapping, holding cord tight with one hand. I also used a hot air blower to make the epoxy more liguid, that way it got well in the cord. After drying it took just some sanding to finish, the handle is now like hardwood and gives a good non-slip grip.

Both knives are in my opinion well worth the price. Like I said, Enzo is my favourite though. A good all-round knife. Only thing I did (that does not show in the picture) was that I sanded the handle corners more round, then oiled with teak oil. Now it is just perfect. The CS, on the other hand, is a very slim knife and therefore easy to carry so consider your carrying method. Enzo's leather sheath is suitable for both belt and pocket carry, but the knife + sheath combination is bulkier than CS.

Looks like you found a good way to epoxy cord wrap it! If i left the stock handle on it, am i right in worrying about the danger of rust under the handle? I am leaning towards the pendleton due to its narrower profile (also attractive price) so long as it will not just die due to rust one day. Otherwise, i may try my hand in epoxy cord wrap