Need advice (Small ASH style knife?)

[SquatchMan]

I’m interested in finding a smaller scale multi purpose knife. I really like the profile of the ASH 1 but I want something smaller. Like 60-70% the size of an ASH 1. What models should I be looking at? I’m more interested in designs shaped like the Nano Fusion Badger Attack and not really interested in long narrow designs like the Mean Street.

 

[Volk]

Probably old school badger a2 model.

But yeah there are many badgers, including SOB and Ergo Badgers. Those would be easier to get

 

[hansongu]

maybe RMD？

 

[shaving sharp]

A nice smaller knife with a large enough handle although not the same shape is a SOB. Really like the size and plenty hefty to do most outdoor chores you would do with a knife that size.

 

[SquatchMan]

I nice smaller knife with a large enough handle although not the same shape is a SOB. Really like the size and plenty hefty to do most outdoor chores you would do with a knife that size.View attachment 3174932

I think the SOB is exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks!

 

[shaving sharp]

Glad to help hope it works well for you.

 

[Don't drop it.]

I have a hog Badger on the exchange right now that has a way better ergonomic handle compared to the huge belly on the sob. It’s another option .

 

[David Brown]

If you get one of those Pregnant SOB's (Sons of Badgers) You can always modify them
The less pregnant has a more pointy blade
I like the blade shape on the "regular" one

If what you like is not made......make it yours

 

[Volk]

...if you got the tools...

 

[shaving sharp]

I wear a XXL glove so I need the extra handle circumference.

 

[Pittybull]

If you get one of those Pregnant SOB's (Sons of Badgers) You can always modify them
The less pregnant has a more pointy blade
I like the blade shape on the "regular" one

If what you like is not made......make it yours

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The bottom 2 in the 1st Pic are awesome! What are they?

 

[TENTEX]

Try the Miller Bros M-8 Compact. It’s a mini Fat Ash-1 in my opinion.



Sized down version of our M-8 featuring a .28" thick blade.

10" Overall

5" Blade (including choil)

Blade is 1-5/8" at widest

 

[David Brown]

...if you got the tools...

Yep Belt grinder is pretty handy.
does take some practice as well.

I wear a XXL glove so I need the extra handle circumference.

I wear an XXL or XXXL and I need less circumferance, so they work for me.

The bottom 2 in the 1st Pic are awesome! What are they?

SOB variants

Finger grooved one is long gone. finger grooves did not fit me.

The trailing point I ground the "skull crusher" off
Not a fan of those pokey bits on the end of my knives.

 

[Andy the Aussie]

SOB as they are easier to find but a 3B2 fits the bill.

 

[SquatchMan]

Picked up an SOB this morning. Thanks everyone for the advice!

 

[TENTEX]

I’m finally home to do a side by side pic post of the blades I suggested.

 

[SquatchMan]

I’m finally home to do a side by side pic post of the blades I suggested.

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It does have a very similar profile to the ASH.