Looking For A Fixed Blade Recommendation

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WorkForALiving

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I need a fixed blade. I want to carry it in a backpack or briefcase and use it for all the normal reasons that you carry a knife, plus self-defense, if absolutely necessary.
I carry a large Sebenza in my back pocket and love it, but my aging hands are pointing me towards a fixed blade so that I don't have to open and close a folder.
I was thinking about the BM Outbounder 180, but I am undecided.

Here are the requirements:
3 to 3-1/2 inch blade
Drop point or similar (Tantos need not apply)
Plain edge.
Good or Great steel.
Wood or sheepie-friendly handle (not black or camo or something that screams "I'm a knife designed to kill people").
Easy to grip handle.
Easy to pull out of the sheath.
NOT a leather sheath.
Made in U.S.A.

Thanks for your help.
 
This may be out of your price range, but if you're carrying a Sebbie I suspect it is doable. :)

Take a look at the Bob Dozier Modified Personal with Ironwood that's available through A.G. Russell. It's gorgeous, compact, and extremely functional. As far as I can see it matches your specifications perfectly. And Dozier's horizontal kydex sheaths are works of art all by themselves.

--Bob Q
 
The BM Outbounder 180 would be an excellent choice, as would the BM 210 Activator, if you can go with a shorter blade. A satin BM 145 Nimravus Cub would also be good.
 
Check out the Benchmade 220 Resistor. It does have g10 handle slabs but is is a nice looking knife. The belt loop on the sheath is huge so I removed it and replaced it with a much cmaller loop that allows the sheath to e carried IWB. I am very impressed with this little fixed blade.
 
yup both the Benchmade 220 and 180 are nice. don't forget to ask eric at on/scene tactical to fix u up with a concealeax sheath for the 180 too, should u buy it.
 
I have been carrying fixed blade pocket knives for a few years made by Graham Knives.They have several models with various steels and handle material.These blade will take it,no matter what "it" may be.Below is one of my favorites.Drop point 154 with girraffe bone.Ain't she a sweet.
Check them out www.grahamknives.com

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Many excellent suggestions.
I once met Bob Dozier at a NYC knife show and I have always lusted after one of his personal utilities or gentlemen's knives.
Maybe this is my chance (if I can find the $$$$).
That ironwood one looks amazing. I'll probably "have" to buy it.
 
The Dozier is a great choice, and although his sheaths are not necessarily easy to pull the knife from, they are without doubt the safest and most secure you can get. Plus they're cool.
 
To H-ll with the credit card bill!

I gave in to knife-lust and ordered the Dozier Personal with Ironwood from A.G. Russell.

I just can't resist a well-made tool and the Dozier seems to be the best fit for my particular circumstances.

Now the waiting begins......

Thank you to everyone for all of the suggestions. Every time that I ask a question here I learn about all sorts of knives that I had never considered.
 
Sorry I'm late on this one, but check out Bud Nealy's knives when you get a chance. I know you've already decided and ordered, but hey, maybe you 'll want another. His knives are outstanding. I have the AT with green Micarta and love it.

John...
 
I would buy a Dozier with a small fixed blade if you could raise the money. He has alot of cool styles with 3" blades.

If you decide you want a fixed blade to carry in your pocket, instead of in a breifcase, check out the Bark River Knife and Tool Canadians. The Mini is 6" overall, and the Mikro is 5" overall. They come with A2 tool steel, full tangs, and a variety of handle materials from synthetics to traditional.
-Kevin
 
WorkForALiving said:
I gave in to knife-lust and ordered the Dozier Personal with Ironwood from A.G. Russell.
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Good choice - I've got a Straight Personal which is the same size, and it's really handy. If you want to be discreet, you can slip it sheath and all into your pocket quite comfortably.

Now the waiting begins......
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It won't be long - A.G.'s usually got Doziers in stock, and if they run out they get a new shipment in pretty quick. The longest I ever waited was about 10 days.
 
TorzJohnson said:
The Dozier is a great choice, and although his sheaths are not necessarily easy to pull the knife from, they are without doubt the safest and most secure you can get. Plus they're cool.
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I agree, with one exception... :)

My Dozier vertical sheath is a conventional, if beautifully-executed, kydex design and does require a fair amount of force to draw from.

My Dozier horizontal sheath uses a "trick" to release the blade that I haven't seen elsewhere. When gripping the blade in that sheath the thumb falls naturally onto the flat top of the belt loop. Pushing down lightly on the loop levers the sheath halves apart and releases the knife to a casual pull. There doesn't seem to be any way for this to happen by accident, but it allow the knife to be drawn with very little force.

I'm guessing that the Modified Personal comes with a similar sheath, which seems ideal for these requirements.

--Bob Q
 
WorkForALiving said:
I gave in to knife-lust and ordered the Dozier Personal with Ironwood from A.G. Russell.
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Once it arrives you need to come back and let us know what you think. Hope you love it! :)

--Bob Q
 
I would go to the Makers forums, look under fixed blades, and pick up a small fixed by David Winston, David Wilson, or Jason Cutter (he has some in the Custom Exchange forums, actually).
All are great knives for $150 or less, and very friendly looking.
 
WFL

I have the same problems as you. Getting older, arthur-ritus, long ago broken or dislocated thumbs make working my folder (also a large classic sebbie) into a real pain.

If you really like your Sebbie's shape and blade (I do), the Busse Active Duty is pretty much a fixed blade equivalant. The blade shape is almost identical, although a bit thicker (not a sharpened prybar by any stretch), and the OAL of the 2 are under 1/2" difference.

I know you got the Dozier (good choice BTW), but if in the future if you would like an 'always open' Sebbie, check out the Active Duty.

Rob
 
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