Lookin for a TRADITIONAL fixed blade to pair with my stockman or barlow

Tyler.Bachman

Tyler.Bachman

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My requirements

1. USA made I will settle for Irish or German made

2. It has to be pocketable meanings headed I can put it in my back pocket

3. Looking for something that can take a abuse so slicing is only a secondary

4. I like drop point Bowles and other classical shapes

5. I want wood,Bone, leather, Micarda, or stag handles


Tyler
 
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I'd check out the small bark river fixed blades, their so classy looking and meant to go in the pocket. I believe GEC has some fixed blades made by them so you may find a br pocket fixed blade that matches any GEC you may own 👍
 
PSK in Elmax
Micro Canadian
Pro Scalpel

Depends on the OAL you find acceptable.
 
2 posts moved offline. Please keep the suggestions within the traditional realm.
 
Lon Humphrey makes some that may fit what you are looking for--Check out the Muley, or something similar at knivesshipfree.
 
I'd take a look in the knife maker fixed blade for sale sub forum. Lots of great small time makers knives at great prices and such variety. Most at less than the price of a bark river! I like d w childress knives for edc.
 
Hickory n steel said:
I'd check out the small bark river fixed blades, their so classy looking and meant to go in the pocket. I believe GEC has some fixed blades made by them so you may find a br pocket fixed blade that matches any GEC you may own 👍
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Plus one for the gec h20 collectorknives has them and has a great pocket sheath with clip I edc one often but it's more slicey.
 
I have carried this Anza off and on since around 1981. I usually drop it in a front pocket, but it works in a rear pocket too. Just over 6".

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I'll second the Hess recommendation. They make a few models that would fit what you're looking for, but for hard use, I'd look at the capers.
 
I second recommendations for an LT Wright Patriot. I carry a Patriot almost daily in a KSF Pocono pocket sheath, Farmer's Jack beside, and find that its ergonomics belie its small size-- a very useful, relatively affordable small knife in a variety of handle materials and choice of steel, grind, etc.

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For further ideas, you might also find inspiration here (not all the image links are still intact, but enough remain to make for some fun browsing):

Let's talk traditional, pocketable fixed blade knives

Enjoy the hunt. :)

~ P.
 
Tyler I really like Hess Knives a lot of knife for the money. Mike Latham at Collector Knives carries them https://www.collectorknives.net/hess-knives/. He is a very trust worthy BF registered dealer. USA made in Gladstone Michigan, 1095 steel, full tang and a nice selection of styles and handle materials also if I'm not mistaken the blades are made by GEC. I could be wrong because I can't remember where I read that. I have a Pioneer Skinner with Maple Burl handle I absolutely love. The only fixed blade I own that I like better is a custom G.L. Drew I had Gerry make for me who I would also recommend and he is a BF registered knife maker. Here's a picture of my Pioneer on top and my G.L. Drew on bottom


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Hess makes a very good traditional fixed blade, and some are quite unique. They are at a lower price point than Bark River and I can also order one especially for you if you like! They are all put together one at a time by Andy and Don Hess in Gladstone Mich, and I like the ones made just like the old Marbles brand (where Don worked for many years). Some here:http://gunstockjacksknives.com/Hess-GEC-Fixed-Blade-Knives_c50.htm
 
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