most comfortable fixed blade you know of?

Here's another vote for Dozier and AG Russell. Bob's knives are awesome. Pick the one that looks best to you from AG's website and you'll never look back.

AJ
 
stormshadow said:
what's the most comfortable fixed blade you own? I'm looking for a comfortable "using" knife between 3 and 5 1/2 inches, and no more than $300 usd. I'll be using it as a general camp knife, and hunting/skinning knife.

Thanks,
caleb
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Hey Caleb,
I would have to say it is a toss up between my Dozier and my Ruana for skinning performance, but if I was in your shoes and had to tackle skinning and camp chores with one fixed blade, then it has to be the Ruana hands down.

Made around a 5 inch full tang construction Hi-Carbon blade, differentially heat treated with a superb temper, a molton aluminum cast handle which is nearly indestructable. Add to that a set of Elk Stag scales and there you have it... I have been using and most times abusing mine for years and years. You can use it for hours at a time with never any sore fingers... And just a couple of passes along a decent medium to hard Arkansas stone and we are back in business...

Even ordered another one this year as a back up, which I just received from the Ruana shop{last pic} :cool:

Best~
Anthony
 

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My vote would also be the Buck Nighthawk.
small enough to carry, big enough for most camp chores.
comfortable, non slip handle, nice thick blade.
get one for under 100.00 ;)
 
swamp rat with resiprene C handle.....plus their warranty is: if any part of the knife breaks we will replace it-----period

nobody has a warranty like that!!
 
Becker Knife & Tool Co.

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I recently bought the Crewman (BK-10) for less than 45$ at a gun show
It is absolutely perfect for camping.
I use it for all sorts of things.
It is a user, not a looker.
It is tough and holds an great edge
The handles are comfortable for chopping and long hard use.

take a look at the BK-2 Campanion as well. It may be even more up your alley.
to me these are the Glock of knives,

my Gorilla knife, not to pretty but strong as hell.
 
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My Dozier PGK and Swamp Rat Infi Coot are my most comfortable knives. The nod goes to my PGK. It feels like an extension of my hand.

I only hope, after my Wilderness stag arrives it looks as good as Doris. I've lusted over that knife for years. Then, finally decided to order a Dozier stag of my own. I'm about 3-4 months down, with 7-8 left to go.
 
I would agree with the Becker Suggestion. Even their big tools have a very comfortable grip when doing very heavy work. Strider's cord wrapped handles are the most functional and comfortable in my opinion but they are definately an acquired taste.

I also like the Nighthawk ;)

-Josh
 
Personally, the most comfortable knives I've carried have been made by either Gene Ingram or George Tichbourne. However, for a production knife, I think the most comfortable knife I've held is the lowly yet servicable Buck Vanguard. You can get better materials in the blade, but the handle is so generic (for lack of a better term) that it allows the skin of your palm to fold around it and get comfy. No hot spots, and no blisters.

Sincerely,
Anthony
 
I ordered a Bob Dozier General Purpose Hunter today from KnifeArt. It will be my first Dozier fixed blade (I have a Dozier custom folding hunter and several Ka-Bar/Dozier folding hunters). I've got a feeling that just one Dozier fixed blade won't be enough for me. I'm thinking of ordering a Sweetwater from Bob, but the 11-month wait could drive me crazy. I have rather large hands (the handle on the superb Arkansas Traveler is a bit small for me), and so a Master Skinner or Yukon Pro Skinner from A.G. Russell might be next. Even though I fish (about as often as I breathe) and I don't do any skinning, I'm sure Bob's skinners can do plenty else.
 
WOW, Dozier is getting a lot of ink.
Are they really that good? -----------------> yup.

Buzz, Doris still looks pretty good for her age. Do you use that special "anti wrinkle cream" on the stag?
 
The Cold Steel Trailmasters have really good grip, and are tough as nails, but the durability of the handles isn't "really" good, but OK, and the Buck Nighthawk (as mentioned) is a really good knife. Hope this helps.
 
Victorinox boning knife (5inch) cheep to have around. you can use it hard all day long and it's great for skinning and day to day food prep

I'll go back to the student hovel with my cheep knives now
 
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