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Help me find a fixed blade

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J-No

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Hi,

Used the search, but nothing caught my eye.

Looking for a fixed blade. 4in-ish blade, drop point, beefy--1.5ish wide. 9in overall length.

Think Grayman Satu in a fixed blade. Satu would be perfect, except in the cold i don't want a folder.

Thoughts?

Thanks
 
Esee 3. Just a hair smaller that your specifications but it could fit the bill. If that's too small then Esee 4 for sure.
 
Esee 4 would be the best choice micarta handles still have great grip when wet and in gloves. Also the coating wont become stcky/tacky when really cold out, Dont want the old tongue on the flag pole. I promise you it is great for the price!
 
I think you are calling out for a Fallkniven F1. That thing is really thick for it's blade size. Plus, it has a good sheath that would help not have the knife freeze up in. The full tang is covered by the handle so your hands won't be on the steel. I, myself, would probably have an Enzo Trapper in S30V. I'm kinda a guy who loves his Nordic knives.
 
you can not go wrong with the above suggestions
esee
becker
and falkniven make some excellent knives
esees have the micarta handles stock so if you want a complete package the esee is the way to go the only MINOR problem that i have with them is that the handles are a bit boxy and not really contoured but you can remidy that with a TKC handle scales
becker come with givory handles but you can get micarta and are a bit more comfy
havent owned a falkniven but heard they are excellent knives
 
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(370BB) Drop Point 4 3/4 "

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(1990NZ2) 4 "

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(1990NZS) NZ Stag 4 "
http://www.svord.com/

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DFB110 Drop Point Hunter
8cm 12C27 S/S 3.0 mm thick blade, brass bolster, Australian timber handle

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DFB090 Army
12cm D2 tool steel, 4.5mm thick blade, Australian timber handle

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DFB090A Army - antler handle
12cm D2 tool steel, 4.5mm thick blade, Antler handle

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DFB100W-5 Wombat - Heavy duty bush knife
12.5cm D2 tool steel, 4.5mm thick blade, brass bolster, wooden handle, 25cm overall

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DFBABK Dewey Bush Knife - ABK
14cm D2 tool steel, 4.5mm thick blade, full tang, Australian timber handles
http://www.deweyknives.com.au/index.html
 
From least costly to pricey, production knives I own in the general category of "bushcraft/outdoor" knife in the 4 inch range, with a drop point blade, and a spine thickness of 3/16 in are: Becker BK16 - 4.5 in, carbon steel: $80CAN. Cold Steel Master Hunter - 4.5 in., stainless: $119CAN. Fallkniven FI - 3.75 in., stainless: $159CAN. 1) The Becker has crappy cheap grivory scales and a so-so cordura sheath. Overall fit and finish is very average, and it doesnt come sharp sharp out of the box. Micarta scales are available for a hefty price as an upgrade. Has a pommel. Overall good value. 2) The Master Hunter has a textured thermorun handle and an excellent "Conceal-X" sheath (think Zytel). Outstanding fit and finish. Razor sharp out of the box. No exposed pommel. Overall good value. 3) The Fallkniven is very similar in all respects to the Master Hunter. Slight differences in handle design. Ugly butt sheath with a so-so fit to the knife. Convex (better) grind than the MH. Slightly exposed pommel. So-so value. You are paying for the name to quite an extent. I did not include ESEE in this list as I think they are grossly overpriced for the 1095 steel used. Again, with ESEE, you are paying a lot for the "name" and the warranty. Excellent knives, though...
 
Quillan, I must disagree with you on ESEE. You complain about the F&F on the Beckers, the handles and the sheath-so what price do you get when you buy a nicer sheath and micarta handles? I think the price difference is justified, not that Beckers are bad knives. Just different. Grossly overpriced ? I don't think so
If you want to mod your knife anyway- buy a Becker. If you want a complete package out-of-the-box buy ESEE.
Just my 0.02€
 
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C_Becker said:
Quillan, I must disagree with you on ESEE. You complain about the F&F on the Beckers, the handles and the sheath-so what price do you get when you buy a nicer sheath and micarta handles? I think the price difference is justified, not that Beckers are bad knives. Just different. Grossly overpriced ? I don't think so
If you want to mod your knife anyway- buy a Becker. If you want a complete package out-of-the-box buy ESEE.
Just my 0.02€
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Strongly Agreed. I have owned an Esee 3 and a BK-16 and they are not even in the same league. I would pay more for the quality of an Esee in a heartbeat. The Becker knives are great value for the money but in my opinion Esees are on another level. I do love my BK-9 and BK-14 though!
 
Don't know if it fits your exact specifications but look into the Condor Bushlore, great knife.
 
Fiddleback Asp swedge grind. BRKT bravo series. I recently added a Sahara to my collection. Limited run, but good God it's a sweet ass blade.
 
Gavko Raptor , Busse meanstreet , Fehrman Peace maker! I deciided on the Raptor and was lucky enough to get one!
 
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