Fixed Blades For The Woods

A fixed blade knife called the Temperance, fully serrated or plain edge. It has a nicely shaped handle, VG10 steel and it will slice paper and a kydex sheath. Which when it's on your belt the knife is very comfortable even when you sit down. Also, reasonably priced.
 
I just ordered the Bark River Northstar from Knifeworks today.
Osage orange handle, hollow pins, and no lanyard loop.
I "needed" a small fixed blade, and since my BR Rogue has worked out well I figured I try another one.
I can't wait :D . Patrick
 
Thanks for all the suggestions so far. I've been using fixed blades more recently so I've gotten new criteria for my purchase.

-Blade thinner than 1/4 inch but thicker than a Mora
-Cutting edge in between 3.5 and 6 inches
-Sealed handle that won't allow dirt and moisture in between scales and tang
-Fairly robust tip (Strength priority of precision when it comes to the tip) and no sharpened false edge
-Unobtrusive front half guard or close to it (Bark Rivers would be fine with their semi-guard)
-Prefer no hollow grinds
 
I really like the Bark River "Mountain Man." It's a prototype, so they won't be available much longer. DLT trading co. still has a few left.
 
I also have a Northstar, and have the same experience with the fit and balance. It's a little small for my big paws, and doesn't quite balance to my preference. The blade, while a great cutter, is a little thick for me. I think it was intended to hold up under batoning, something I don't do often. That said, I have nothing but praise for the quality - superb. I'll look at the Aurora, as that may be a better fit.

For now, I love the Grohmann #3 and #4 in flat grind. Thin blades, light, good balance, and geometry, and well made "Skandi" style sheaths.
 
I received a fixed blade by Brusletto in a trade recently that I think is going to work well for my uses.

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Some measurements:

Cutting Edge: 5 5/8 inch
Handle: 4 inches
Spine: 1/8 inch
Width: 1 inch

Aluminum and stacked leather handle. When I first got it the handle looked small but was surprised to find it a near perfect fit for my large hands. The handle ends before my hand does but the downward curve on the rear makes it hard to notice by feel. The knife itself is pretty light, I'd guess around 5-7 ounces. Lighter than a Manix or LM Wave. Has a flat saber grind with no secondary bevel like a mora, which is my preferred grind on a fixed blade. Uses a stainless steel, couldn't find much information on it.

Obviously won't make much of a chopper, but I could easily take off a 3 inch thick limb and baton it down to splits with this which is all I would want from a knife like this. I'll try to get some photos of it being used this week.
 
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