Good Small Dagger

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I am looking for a good small dagger, like a boot knife type of thing. Something w/ a smaller blade that is about 2.5 to 3.5" and a bigger handle that will fit in a hammer grip, so at least 4" under the guard so I can get all four fingers on it. probably I'll "appendix" carry it IWB and practice statching it up in reverse grip. Would like someting w/a cross guard.

A production knife. Hopefully something for like $50.

CS Safemarker is kind of small grip though I can upgrade it w/ mastic tape I guess. Or that little gerber guardian, though I would prefer a little more guard than that.
 
Nope..but its tuff as hell! I have the clip blade. A true shank.
It's flat on one side but still takes a nice edge.;)
 
I like the old Gerber Guardian--have had one put away for the last 10 years for when my daughter got old enough to carry one.

I also like the AG Russell Sting--even the new production one looks strong.

Or, how about the CS Braveheart--the remake of their old Culloden?
 
CRKT russel Sting?
it's under 50, and definitely good quality. But it's not very "handsome".
 
Razorsharp1986 said:
Too bad you're limiting it to $50 and under. If you were willing to spend more money, you could get a ZT dagger. I've got 3 of those, and I'm impressed with the quality. Definitely best boot dagger for that money (IMO)

http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=391&brand=zt
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Yep. I did a review on my ZT 0150 a good half-year ago. Everyone who bought it loved it--I still have mine and love it. S30V Steel, great sheath carry-ability options, G-10 scales, with jimping on the full tang. PVD coated as well. :thumbup:
 
Cold steel counter TAC II. About $46 at knifeworks.com, maybe better prices somewhere else.

The sting is great, but it's heavy, being solid steel. I saw a classic Sting pattern somewhere with a composite handle that I think would be perfect, but I can't remember where.
 
Another vote for the CRKT Sting. Tough as nails.

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The SOG mini Pentagon is a very sharp double-edge in that size. Usually in the $40 - 50 range.
 
Mr. Bad Example said:
I like the old Gerber Guardian--have had one put away for the last 10 years for when my daughter got old enough to carry one.

I also like the AG Russell Sting--even the new production one looks strong.

Or, how about the CS Braveheart--the remake of their old Culloden?
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The Guardian is the biggest waste of money... the sheath is big and bulky to be carrying in a boot, it is hard plastic and extremely uncomfortable. The blade is made from sub-par steel and there is almost nothing to it... if you touch the tip to a piece of paper it will chip off. I have been using a AG Russell Sting, which is made out of 1050 HC, a soft but strong steel that takes a very sharp edge. This knife is purely a self defense blade,, and I recommend being particular about rust prevention. A silicone rag or mineral oil whipedown on a regular basis will save you alot of headaches for the edge. The real deal is the Fallkniven G1...
 
Well, I'll take a chance and duck if the flame throwers fire up. I recently purchased some Mtech knives from "YourCutting Edge.com" and was surprised at the quality of the knives and most were under ten bucks!

They have the knives made of 440a (Japanese steel) and 440c (Japanese steel) and have many styles. I was skeptical at first but after recieving the knives, all of 70.00, was pleased with what I recieved. I work in shipbuilding and some of the "Extreme OPS" series were sold at cost to friends that use them on a regular basis and couldn't be happier.

I made my money back and kept a few knives with this purchase.

I have two of the daggers and they are well made and I would not hesitate to carry one in my boot or on my side for the occasional thug who means me harm,God forbid.

I have high end knives that I edc but for the walk from my house to the gate at work, the Mtech goes with me and if it's lost or surrendered to the law for a self defense use, (Again, God Forbid) I'm not out big bucks on a high end knife.

To me, it makes sense to carry a good knife but also not break the bank for one that may be used and lost in a "situation" that may require a slash and dash moment.
 
PayetteRucker said:
The Guardian is the biggest waste of money... the sheath is big and bulky to be carrying in a boot, it is hard plastic and extremely uncomfortable. The blade is made from sub-par steel and there is almost nothing to it... if you touch the tip to a piece of paper it will chip off.
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Hmm--well, my Guardian has a camo Cordura sheath (handle is also camo and blade is black).

IDK what post-Fiskars Gerbers are like, but this little guy is ~20 years old, light weight, razor sharp, and I'm pretty sure it would survive at least one good poke into whatever might need poking and that's really all I'm concerned with.
 
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