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Need my first fixed blade for edc, recommendation and pics please

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I dont know what to get, must be easily concealable and im trying to stay under 50 bucks. so far im leaning towards the bk11 or 14 but i dont really know what my options are. Please show me your knives, thanks
 
Most fixed blades are concealable if carried horizontally at back of belt. My blade is 6" but I could go 8".
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(870BB) General Purpose 6 1/4 "

These are cheaper.
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(KPS) Kiwi Pig Sticker 6 3/4 "

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(KGP) Kiwi General Purpose 6 "

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(KT) Kiwi Trapper 6.5"
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You can't go wrong with either of the little Beckers. I have multiple copies of each and they are my go to EDCs when I need something small and concealable. Another option, that may be a little out of the price range is an ESEE Izula. Awesome knives and a little smaller than the Beckers, but a little more money. They come with a better sheath out of the box, but there are plenty of options for both knives.

 
If you've never carried a FB before and your not sure about it buy a $15 mora and try it out for a week, who knows' maybe you'll love it(or maybe you'll find a FB doesn't work for you and you'll only be out $15)
 
The problem I have found is not usually finding the right knife, as most will work, its finding the right sheath to carry it properly. If you find a cheap knife that you like then usually you have to have a sheath made for proper concealment. I would second the Mora suggestion, but the sheath they come with is not very conducive for concealed carry. The Becker works (a little short for my taste), and comes with a decent sheath that you can purchase an attachable metal clip for IWB or belt attachment, but it has been said that the sheath will dull the blade. I believe Boker and Cold Steel make a few that might work for you with decent sheaths (the Cold Steel are usually only set up for IWB with plastic clips) and the Kabar 1117 might fit the bill (the metal clip that fits Beckers and TDI will work on the sheath, but requires longer hardware).

If you want to spend a little more then the Gryphon M10, Spyderco Street Beat or even Street Bowie are nice knives that come with good sheaths (I am sure there are many more, just the ones off the top of my head).
 
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Its not ideal, but the Mora models with the rotating belt attachment (like the Bushcraft Force) can actually be worn IWB (inside the waistband). Again, not ideal as the mora sheath only allows a little bit of the handle to protrude for grasping and you are limited on where you can position it because its not reversible.
 
Check out the Cold Steel Spike - it's a very long blade for such a smaller/thinner package. They run about $20.
 
An Izula? Slightly over budget ($55,- incl shipping)
You should be able to score a used one within your budget.
Fantastic little knife imho.

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Izulas and Beckers and the like all make great carry fixed blades.

Lately, I have been carrying a Hard Edge Knives Little Squall. Quality hand made blades at a reasonable price. They are usually a little below your budget. The blade itself is great but where it really excels in my opinion is the sheath. Better than any factory sheath I have seen or used and arguably as good or better than one of the custom sheath makers sheaths that I have used. Nearly zero wiggle and holds firm yet extracts easily with a deliberate pull. Carries well on the belt or in the pocket.

He usually posts knives 2-3 a month in the Fixed Blades For Sale by Makers section. Definitely worth a look.
The top two are Little Squalls followed by a fixed Skyline and a Rat 1 for size reference.
 
CDKJudoka said:
You can't go wrong with either of the little Beckers. I have multiple copies of each and they are my go to EDCs when I need something small and concealable. Another option, that may be a little out of the price range is an ESEE Izula. Awesome knives and a little smaller than the Beckers, but a little more money. They come with a better sheath out of the box, but there are plenty of options for both knives.

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which handle do you like more the 11 or 14?
 
Your "every day" needs may rule out a lot of knives that just aren't suited towards what you might expect to do in a given day. Does your EDC requirement include self-defense and/or "hard" use? I don't carry a fixed blade for EDC, but when choosing which folder to carry on a given day, I consider whether I have any reason to expect needing a knife for either of those purposes vs. just opening boxes, slicing up my lunch, etc.

My smallest fixed blade is a Mora Scout, which has (in my opinion) a more versatile sheath than the typical Mora and is very light. However, it's not a knife I would subject to any especially demanding tasks.
 
I would go with an Izula or BK-14. The 14 has a little more blade, the Izula with be much more easy to conceal. You can get the pocket clip attachment for the the Izula sheath too.

This is my girlfriends Izzy

 
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Take a look at the boker/krein pocket Bowie or psk. Both decent blades if you get the right one. (Bokers motto?)
 
I would say Pendleton Lite hunter for something smaller. Excellent knife for under $20! Outdoorsman Lite for something a little larger and under $30. Roach Belly is another Cold Steel that comes to mind. Of course they need different sheaths for excellent carry.

What size range are you looking for? What's easy for one to conceal may not be for another.
 
Something around the bk14 or skyline size

I would like a sheath included with the $50 limit. That is why I'm leaning to the bk14. Has a sheath I could Paracord to my belt or I can by the clip attachment for only $10

I also may use it deer or elk hunting so the shape of the BK blade looks like it would do a good job
 
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