Looking for a good "pocketable" fixed blade

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Blade_Crazy

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The catch to my Title is that I work in an office and an stuck in business casual all day so it can't be really bulky. Just looking for something of decent quality but preferably under a $100, I can stretch but not much more than that.
 
EK&T Companion is one that comes to mind. Lots of guys around here love em, as do I.
 
Look at the Esee Izula II. Very pocketable, 1095 steel, micarta handles and overall high quality for a bit over seventy dollars at the big South American river site. I've carried one in my pocket and it rides well without much "printing" in the pocket. I did find it more comfy to pocket carry it in a leather wallet type sheath. I really love mine!

 
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If you're into the style, a Lon Humphrey Whitetail might be a good option. BOY is that a beautiful knife! And hand forged! I think they run about about 140 but a total bargain at that price.
 
Cold Steel Mini Tac or Spike. I've stuffed those in my pockets when entering places less likely to be happy about a belt-carry knife.
 
On the small side, there's the Esee Candiru. Disappears in pocket when standard with out handles. But more functional with the optional Micarta handles.

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Or in the mid-size, the Esee Izula or Izula II. Same blade, but the Izula has a slightly smaller grip, and handles are optional. The II comes standard with Micarta, and a bit bigger grip. Sorry, don't have a good pic of either of these.

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On the budget side, the Schrade SCHF5N. Not fancy, but gets the job done....and cheap. :)

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In the super micro realm, the Boker Gnome, or even smaller Toucan.

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Ultra thin and light, the Spyderco ARK. More of a last resort defensive blade, not really built for utility. Knife if around or under 1 oz. I think the sheath actually weighs more. Sorry again for another crappy pic, just what I had available. It's the small fixed right in the middle.

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Found a pic with the Izula II. Also last recommendation, but actually one of my favorites...the Boker Fitz (this one in Stag). Lower right in this pic.

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Doh! One more, a little off the wall. :D If the fixed blade will be used mostly for lunchtime food, take a look at the Boker San-You-Go (on the bottom in this pic). A pocket sized Santoku. Comes with a leather sleeve with retention strap, but no belt loop. What a great food slicer.

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Really should add the edge pic when showing the above. These three all look similar in size, but when you see the stock thickness, it's easier to see that they are nothing alike. The San-You-Go in the middle has a much thinner blade material, with full flat grind as a chef's knife. The other two are very heavy utility blades.

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I have been on a "small knife roll" for some time now but the one that put an end to it is the EK&T Companion. It's a definite success in all aspects, so much that it has been my permanent necker for weeks and it will not end. The size makes also for an easy pocket carry, while the retaining action of the sheath is both secure and easy to release. Some carry options are pictured in this thread :

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1329048-EK-amp-T-Companion-Pictures!/page2

And this, good pocket carry option, too :

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...-how-I-carry-it-Updated-with-new-carry-method
 
Some really good options on those lists, Boker seems to be really stepping up the game in that category.

I would add the Becker bk13 to you list on the small cheap end, as well as take a look at the bk24 d'eskabar. adding the scales will still be under your budget.

In my experience, the sheath will make or break your joy with any knife when it comes to pocket carry, so I'd be also factoring in a nice pocket sheath. For example, the bk13 is a nice knife, but the sheath is a bit annoying, and depending on your pocket dimensions, it is small enough to slide around and get into awkward positions.
 
EK&T Companion. My second one just came in yesterday.

Thanks for linking my thread herisson!

ETA: Also check out DCL Knives. Drew makes some kickass pocket fixed blades. Just got my second from him in today. Only reason my Companion switched from belt to pocket is the cooler weather. My pants I got last year don't have really shallow pockets, but hey, they were on sale cheap.
 
vonrichthofen54 said:
Look at the Esee Izula II. Very pocketable, 1095 steel, micarta handles and overall high quality for a bit over seventy dollars at the big South American river site. I've carried one in my pocket and it rides well without much "printing" in the pocket. I did find it more comfy to pocket carry it in a leather wallet typ sheath. I really love mine!

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This. I was just sharpening my Izula 2 last night and appreciating what a great edge it takes, and just how much knife it is for something so small and light. It really can do just about anything you could ever want. It's an amazing piece of kit.
 
LT Wright Patriot or Jason Wilder forge neck knife. The one I have been carrying a lot is a pocket scalpel from JR knives, 1084 steel and a 2inch blade, g10 handle.
 
The Fällkniven Kolt is a splendid knife but it is in the upper range size wise and price wise. While I love my Kolt and like how (relatively) easy it carries, it is still in the (relatively) cumbersome category. It is the small knife that I would trust to do many tough tasks. But in my everyday life, I don't need that level of power. So, I bear with smaller and lighter knives that will cope with the occasional brutality...
 
Just a question. You just stated that you work in an office... What tasks in the office call for a fixed blade that couldn't be acomplished with a folder? I think that for an office environment you could be very well served with a decent folder. It would be easier to carry while sitting down the whole day, and offer you a bigger blade in a more compact package.
 
Thank you for all the replies and suggestions, what prompted this question was a picture of the BRKT micro sliver. So I am looking for similar items. I actually own the Boker gnome and esse/becker "Eskabar" and find them both to be a little too loose in the pocket. Perhaps a better question would have been how do you carry your pocket fixed blades, but if I find another knife I like by asking the question why not get a new one AND fix the issue of knives that fit too loose in the pocket.


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EK&T Companion is one that comes to mind. Lots of guys around here love em, as do I.
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Where does one pick up one of these EK&T Companions this seems the right size and shape to meet what I want? I did some quick googling and mostly found BF articles.

vonrichthofen54 said:
Look at the Esee Izula II. Very pocketable, 1095 steel, micarta handles and overall high quality for a bit over seventy dollars at the big South American river site. I've carried one in my pocket and it rides well without much "printing" in the pocket. I did find it more comfy to pocket carry it in a leather wallet type sheath. I really love mine!

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Where do I pick up a sheath like that, does it have to be custom or are these general knife sheaths?

Mikel_24 said:
Just a question. You just stated that you work in an office... What tasks in the office call for a fixed blade that couldn't be acomplished with a folder? I think that for an office environment you could be very well served with a decent folder. It would be easier to carry while sitting down the whole day, and offer you a bigger blade in a more compact package.
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To answer your question, nothing in my office needs anymore that the slipjoint in my pocket right now, but if I am capable and allowed to carry a small fixed blade, why wouldn't I?
 
Blade_Crazy said:
Thank you for all the replies and suggestions, what prompted this question was a picture of the BRKT micro sliver. So I am looking for similar items. I actually own the Boker gnome and esse/becker "Eskabar" and find them both to be a little too loose in the pocket. Perhaps a better question would have been how do you carry your pocket fixed blades, but if I find another knife I like by asking the question why not get a new one AND fix the issue of knives that fit too loose in the pocket.




Where does one pick up one of these EK&T Companions this seems the right size and shape to meet what I want? I did some quick googling and mostly found BF articles.



Where do I pick up a sheath like that, does it have to be custom or are these general knife sheaths?



To answer your question, nothing in my office needs anymore that the slipjoint in my pocket right now, but if I am capable and allowed to carry a small fixed blade, why wouldn't I?
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http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1342613
 
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