Looking for a small fixed blade

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tactical knife. I am considering the Falkniver WM1, Entik Bager, Busse Active Duty and the Tops Ferret. How do you feel about these knives? What are some of the knives am I overlooking?
 
Have a look at Bark River K&T's Woodland... A2 steel, micarta grip, about a 3" blade sturdy enough to split a brisket and sharp enough to shave a tomato. Marble's also has their dandy Fieldcraft. Check out Ragweedforge for a wide variety of useful small blades from Sweden, Norway and Finland (puukkos).
 
You check out my stuff here. Dozier or DMKnives are a good source!

S/F,
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A Zone said:
tactical knife. I am considering the Falkniver WM1, Entik Bager, Busse Active Duty and the Tops Ferret. How do you feel about these knives? What are some of the knives am I overlooking?
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Mind if I swing this a little off topic quick and ask a question?

If yes: What will you be using this blade for?

Tactical fixed blades might be okay for some tasks(self defense/pry bar), but the reality of the situation is a good utility/hunting knife is a much better user blade. Not knocking you for being into the whole tactical thing, just don't want to see you spend $200 on a tactical prybar that you'll never use when you could spend $200 on a Dozier hunter/utility.

Of course if this is just going to be a toy, self defense knife, or safe queen who cares.
-Kevin
 
Hi Morgoth,

The knife I choose will be a last line of defense, to back up my primary tools. I would not use it for any other purpose. Daily cutting chores are done with a Spyderco Lady Bug. I don’t want to carry a heavy sharpened pry bar, it would not fit in with the blade art I practice. I would of course carry a utilitarian shaped blade if it could perform well under dire situations . The knife would need a good handle shape and texture to provide a solid grip when wet. The blade shape should allow shallow thrusts without bending or braking. The knife must have a lower guard or cutout.

I’ve looked up all the suggestions posted above and I like some of the Dozier knifes. I am thankful to everyone who is helping me chose the right knife(it would have to be no bigger that my Ronin).

Thanks for all the help,
A Zone
 
personally, I would recommend against the WM-1. It is very small, and it was not at all ergonomic in my hands. That's not to say don't consider Fallknivens, my F1 is my favorite fixed blade and I don't think I'd ever sell it.

I don't know anything, really, about self-defense and can't be much of a help there. I have never heard a bad thing about any of Bob Doziers knives, and I'm sure the resell value will maintain if you decide later you don't like it.

Nitin
 
A Zone said:
The knife would need a good handle shape and texture to provide a solid grip when wet. The blade shape should allow shallow thrusts without bending or braking. The knife must have a lower guard or cutout.
...(it would have to be no bigger that my Ronin).
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Sounds like you're pretty clear on what you want, and just need suggestions for models to look at.
What's the issue with the Ronin?
1/2" longer overall, but the new BM 220 is another production Snody-design fixed blade, whose handles bear some resemblance to the Ronin's while having a thumbramp, and a much stouter blade and tip. LINK
 
AZone,
Last line of self defense is the perfect application for a tactical.

All of the suggestions so far seem fine. The only other one I can think of would be a Spyderco Bill Moran (I like the drop point, but the featherweight may be better for sd) or the Spyderco Fred Perrin Bowie.
-Kevin
 
Hi all,

Hi OwenM, I like the way the Ronin carries, but the handle does not fit my hand well. It's not to big or to small, it just doesn't feel rignt. I'm glad for the input on the WM1. The handle looks a bit like the Ronin, I guess I'll pass on that knife.

A Zone
 
I see you mentioned the Busse AD. I have one and it is part of my EDC rotation. I love it. It is also a departure from the Mean Street (about the same size). The MS is the sharpened prybar approach and the AD is a thinner slicer. 1/4" thick blade for the MS, convex edge and a bit over 1/8" high flat grind for the AD. The handle shape is also better and provides a more secure grip than the MS. I carry both, but the AD is starting to get the most belt time. Just seems to work better for me.

Rob
 
I have handled Bud Nealy's knives at the last Solvang Show. They are all put together extremely well, and apparently his MCS sheath system is unbeatable.

Nitin
 
How about these: :eek:

Emerson Police Utility Knife $120
Benchmade Resistor $100
Camillus CQB4 $55
Kabar Shorty $35
SOG Seal Pup $50
Gerber Guardian Back-up $50

( All prices are approximate. )
 
hardheart said:
www.budnealyknifemaker.com
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I'd second that.....

I don't like (to think about) using a knife for self-defense - and I am lucky to live and travel around safe'ish areas - so I may not be the most qualified.

But to me any knife is useful only if it is on me - that obviously includes anything for SD.

That means to me the carrying system has to be right to encourage me to carry it EDC - not just when I think I may need it - and I'll bet when one needs it, is when it's least expected.

Bud Nealy's MCS - Multi-Carry (or is it Conceal?)-System is the best I have seen and it works a treat. His knives are also very thin/slim to aid/encourage carry (or is it conceal? :D)

If Bud's own handmades are out of budget -
Boker do make an authorized copy - even a cheapie......

Boker Bud Nealy Specialist series

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However - I'd be concerned about what would happen if I was searched and that knife was found on my person?
... and perhaps I'm just being paranoid -
but I'd much rather avoid the hassle....
But as always YMMV - as my priorities may well be different.

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Vincent

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I am not a huge stainless fan for fixed blades, but I purchased a Simonich Crowfoot at the Blade Show and I am impressed. Honestly, the knife doesn’t feel right in my hand when I am just holding it as my hand envelopes the handle. But using it, that pinky hole at the end allows for considerable leverage when cutting as well as some additional control. I am suggesting this knife as it meets your criteria for size and profile. Also, for back-up stainless isn’t a bad idea as it doesn’t require the attention.

www.simonichknives.com

Also, you can't beat the grip. Look under Mid-Tech on thier website.
 
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