New to fixed blades for EDC, under $50?

[JDX]

So I have around 15 folders, mostly Spyderco. I want to carry a fixed blade around because I find myself needing something more durable, and I'd rather not bear the crap out of my Spyderco southard. I want something with a sheath that can be clipped in a way where the sheath is on the inside of my pants. Blade has to be under 4 inches for legal purposes, but other than that I'm pretty open. Unfortunately the Ontario rat 3 is out of my budget, so I'm asking you guys and girls to maybe suggest something that would work for me. I was looking at the crkt minimalist but I'm not sure if be able to really use it hard. Any help would be great. Thanks
-John

 

[ScreechOwl]

Not sure what your budget is but this is my Critter model and it's a great EDC knife. It's made out of CPM 154 and is 6-3/8" overall with a 2-3/4" blade length.

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[ScreechOwl]

Sorry just saw the under $50 in the headline when I viewed the post on the laptop. Headline was cut short on the phone.

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[JDX]

Sorry just saw the under $50 in the headline when I viewed the post on the laptop. Headline was cut short on the phone.

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no worries, is the knife you recommended really out of my price range?

 

[ScreechOwl]

Yes sir I make them by hand. My website Www.screechowlknives.com has pricing details if interested.

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[ThePeacent]

So I have around 15 folders, mostly Spyderco. I want to carry a fixed blade around because I find myself needing something more durable, and I'd rather not bear the crap out of my Spyderco southard. I want something with a sheath that can be clipped in a way where the sheath is on the inside of my pants. Blade has to be under 4 inches for legal purposes, but other than that I'm pretty open. Unfortunately the Ontario rat 3 is out of my budget, so I'm asking you guys and girls to maybe suggest something that would work for me. I was looking at the crkt minimalist but I'm not sure if be able to really use it hard. Any help would be great. Thanks
-John

Don't worry, they'll handle 90% of the tasks you'd use a knife for

Each of them has a role in which they excel

I've used them for food prep

wood carving and engraving

meat slicing

little batoning (yup. I know I know...)

and paper/cardboard slicing

No problems so far, just beware of the tips.


Especially on the wharnie (it's my favorite as you may have guessed from the pics )

Use them for normal tasks and they'll surprise you, IME.

And for $50 you can find the three of them if you look around!

 

[JDX]

Don't worry, they'll handle 90% of the tasks you'd use a knife for

Each of them has a role in which they excel

I've used them for food prep

wood carving and engraving

meat slicing

little batoning (yup. I know I know...)

and paper/cardboard slicing

No problems so far, just beware of the tips.


Especially on the wharnie (it's my favorite as you may have guessed from the pics )

Use them for normal tasks and they'll surprise you, IME.

And for $50 you can find the three of them if you look around!

Nice recommendation, I love wharncliffe blades but have way too many haha. I was thinking between the Bowie and the drop point. I prefer drop point, but I'm not looking for a black blade..looks too tactical for me

 

[PNWJimbo]

ESEE Izula! The 440c one is really nice if you don't want a carbon blade.

 

[JDX]

ESEE Izula! The 440c one is really nice if you don't want a carbon blade.

great suggestion, I'm just having a hard time finding one under $50 besides this one with an obnoxious red white and blue paracord set up

 

[mec003]

Not sure what your budget is but this is my Critter model and it's a great EDC knife. It's made out of CPM 154 and is 6-3/8" overall with a 2-3/4" blade length.

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Why must you tempt me with this!?!? I love your critter and western puuko models.

 

[ScreechOwl]

Why must you tempt me with this!?!? I love your critter and western puuko models.

Hahaha. Thank you!!

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[mec003]

Get a becker bk 14 and strip it. Its a great edc fixed blade. I prefer the izula, but the 14 is no slouch.