I was EDC'ing a BRKT PSK (a small fixed blade) at work and a Mora Triflex Bushcrafter. One day, my work van broke down, and went in for repairs. My loaner vehicle had windows (instead of panels), and the alarm didn't work. (Great combination eh?) To cut to the chase, Some ass-hat stole my work hand-tool bag(about $1000 worth of stuff) along with my two EDC's.
From daily use I found the handle on the PSK to be a touch small, and the mora blade a bit long. Although the Scandi edge was easy to sharpen, I prefer a zero'd convex edge.
Out of these, which one would you choose and why?
Blind Horse Brumby Lite
Benchmade Activator 211 (Snody) (Are BM fixed blades any good? I was surprised by the price)
Blind Horse Frontier First Patch
Falkniven WM1
My criteria are as follows:
- Durable steel (I like O1, D2, VG10)
- Easy to sharpen. I like to convex on sandpaper.
- OAL must be Between 5.5 and 6"
- Blade less than 3" (close to 2 3/4 would be ideal)
- Must feel good in my hand. I have thick and short hands, so I don't like a handle that is too large around.
I work as an HVAC service tech, so I USE my knife. Typical chores include scoring and cutting of foam insulation, large diameter wire insulation, boxes etc. Occasionally I cut rope.
-Must be durable and able to withstand some hard use.
- I prefer wood handles, but micarta is okay too.
I don't care for the look of the becker-neckers or ESEE neckers. Too "tactical" looking. If you have any suggestions for other knives that would suit my criteria, I am all ears. I don't want to spend more than $150 on the blade. Around $100 would be ideal, but I am willing to pay a bit more for a quality blade.
Thanks, I value your guy's input.
Timbit
P.S I prefer USA, Canadian, Japanese or Swiss origins. I Will not consider China...Sorry.
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