Let's talk traditional, pocketable, fixed blade knives.

As mentioned earlier, some of these are pushing the boundaries of what is considered a "traditional design."
 
knarfeng said:
That's pretty much how Gary and I feel about it as well. Difficult to set hard and fast rules when it comes to Traditional fixed blades. But you are right, we know it when we see it. And sometimes we don't see it.
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I almost started a thread to ask this question ("What makes a fixed blade traditional?"), so I'm glad I saw this post. :)
 
Lon Humphrey Whitetail in Cocobolo and LC in Spalted Hackberry. These two work well together when cleaning small game like squirrels.

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Markesharp said:
Lon Humphrey Whitetail in Cocobolo and LC in Spalted Hackberry. These two work well together when cleaning small game like squirrels.

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Mark, have you reprofiled and/or refined the edges of your Lime Cutters at all, or do you use them as-is?

~ P.
 
black mamba said:
Nice pair, Sarah, I especially like the brute de forge.
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Thank you. Brute de Forge and Faux Forge, but each compelling in its own way. :D

swaybacksteve said:
Pertinux: Nice couple of forged beauties. What wood is used on the handles of the Lime Cutter...nice grain.
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Thanks! The handles are quilted maple. I was leaning towards grain-y ironwood (another favorite), but once I saw the maple? I couldn't reach through my screen fast enough to grab it.

[Nighthaxen's communication was quick and tremendous throughout. He finished up two knives with the woods I was trying to decide between, then sent me pictures and allowed me to choose which of them I wanted.]

I also recall that yu have a Patriot, when you get a chance could you post a picture of those together? thanks:thumbup:
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Sure! Quick grabs in the early morning light, such as is left to us at this time of year.

LT Wright Patriot in desert ironwood, Nighthaxen/Suwannee Knife Small Lime Cutter in quilted maple:

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(If you're thinking about a Patriot...? Mine is my favorite go-to small fixed blade, hands down. It just works, for both carry [usually in a KSF Pocono pocket sheath, but also in the included sheath as shown above] and straight-forward use. For me, its size and ergonomics work really, really well. I also like that it's relatively affordable, and currently available-- one has time to make up one's mind, vs. one-offs or limited runs....)

my Koa LC...
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What a beauty! These knives look deceptively large in photographs-- and some actually are. Larger. (What size is yours?)

Markesharp said:
pertinux said:
Mark, have you reprofiled and/or refined the edges of your Lime Cutters at all, or do you use them as-is?

~ P.
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Hi Sarah. I use it as is right now and I really like it. Yours looks great!
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Thanks, and thank you for your response. Mine seems a little heavier at the edge than I'd prefer, but I haven't, um, er, actually, y'know, used it. :o

Maybe I should try that first.

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:D

~ P.
 
thanks Pertinux on the picture comparisons.

I have the medium sized one. Blade edge at 2 3/8 " . It's a sharp one, cutting a tomato with ease.
 


This guy from Knife Makers Market is GREAT little slicer in a pocket package. Checks off my requirements of a small fixed blade carry option. :thumbup:

Steel: 0.118 AEB-L @62rc ground to near zero
OAL: 5 3/4 inches
Cutting edge:2 1/2 inches
Scales are Brown Canvas Micarta with Orange G10 Liners and black Micarta hardware
 
Does anyone have any experience the the Hess large caper? I cant find any reviews on it. I was thinking of getting on of these bad boys with the intention of backpocket carry. I love my GEC H20 but I would prefer a wider, more gradual grind for my everyday task (think spyderco) and the feeling of material behind my cut and it looks like the large at 7-11/16 is still a pockatable size while not being IMO tiny knife in the sub 6-1/2" range. Photo courtesy of Collectorknives, hope Mike doesn't mind the free advertisement :rolleyes:

 
Kitten Party said:
Does anyone have any experience the the Hess large caper? I cant find any reviews on it. I was thinking of getting on of these bad boys with the intention of backpocket carry. I love my GEC H20 but I would prefer a wider, more gradual grind for my everyday task (think spyderco) and the feeling of material behind my cut and it looks like the large at 7-11/16 is still a pockatable size while not being IMO tiny knife in the sub 6-1/2" range. Photo courtesy of Collectorknives, hope Mike doesn't mind the free advertisement :rolleyes:

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I don't have any experience with the Hess Caper. You might already know, it's a GEC blade...
 
Yeah, I have a hess Hunter and really like the quality but it isn't carryable in my situation. I was actually wanting to carry this and wondering whether it's small enough for back pocket carry.
 


Arno Bernard Bush Baby - Squirrel
Arno Bernard 20 Anniversary
Northfield 77 Barlow
 
KBA said:
Arno Bernard Bush Baby - Squirrel
Arno Bernard 20 Anniversary
Northfield 77 Barlow
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Nice Arno's Brett. I gave one to my oldest son a few years ago and he treasures it. I think it was Warthog tusk ivory.
 
Peregrin said:
Nice Arno's Brett. I gave one to my oldest son a few years ago and he treasures it. I think it was Warthog tusk ivory.
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Thank you Gary. They are great knives imo. I plan to give these as wedding gifts to my future son in laws hopefully one day. That is a ways away but if time keeps going by this fast it will be here before I know it.
 
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