Newbie to the idea of a small fixed blade for pocket carry - your thoughts please!

[BigBiscuit]

Vince, that's a sweet fixed blade. I may have to look into that when I'm ready for another real soon. :thumbup:

 

[VCM3]

Vince, that's a sweet fixed blade. I may have to look into that when I'm ready for another real soon. :thumbup:

Thanks Bob
I also do another style called a " Patch" knife. Pictured here with another " EDC "

Patch has a belt loop leather sheath but it is a top pocket type thing. On the Patch,the Russell Green River carbon is a pretty nifty slicer

 

[Ryouchijtx]

Everyone from the thread has converted me to the idea of edc'ing a fixed blade. Just purchased a BRK adventurer in red micarta off the exchange for that 'balance' between small fixed and able bodied camp knife. The fact that it comes in 20CV doesn't hurt either

 

[pertinux]

This knife I occasionally make up for guys in the want. I use a factory blade ,1/8" 440C ,it has a nice hollow grind & holds an edge decent. This usually comes in around 6-1/8" OAL with 2.5" of edge. I've made many,and everyone really likes them & some come back for seconds & thirds. Others get them off me for their bud's,once they are handled.

Wow-- I can see why! Not sure how I missed this one, but then, I've been all about your Patch knife.

Speaking of which....

I also do another style called a " Patch" knife. Pictured here with another " EDC "

Patch has a belt loop leather sheath but it is a top pocket type thing. On the Patch,the Russell Green River carbon is a pretty nifty slicer

I'm not sure what you mean by "top pocket type thing," but know that the sheath's dimensions render it a perfect fit in the side/ruler pocket of some of my work pants.

Middle:

Scale (note the GEC #15):

Nifty little slicer, indeed:

It's seen a lot of use since these first, still-sheeny images, and attracts all kinds of positive attention every time I use it-- including from me.

Thanks again!

~ P.

 

[Jsega51]

Everyone from the thread has converted me to the idea of edc'ing a fixed blade. Just purchased a BRK adventurer in red micarta off the exchange for that 'balance' between small fixed and able bodied camp knife. The fact that it comes in 20CV doesn't hurt either

Good to know what you went with Tim...even if it wasn't one of my suggestions lol. Bark River has too many knives to even begin to pick the best one much less suggest it to someone, everybody prefers different things!

 

[coyote711]

This thread may have run its course, but rather than starting a new thread I thought I'd add a little here about my newest (and only, so far) Bark River knife. Also, this is the proper place to say Thank You to everyone who has posted here, and talked with me via PM's, about these small fixed blade knives. And of course a big "hats off" to Tom - Whetstone 39 - for letting me try out his City Knife.

Anyway, I recently got a Bark River Bravo Necker in Antique Bone Linen Micarta. I've been carrying it in a KSF Allegheny sheath, which is the next size up from their Pocono sheath. The Bravo Necker is approximately the same length as the City Knife (a little over 6"), but by virtue of the finger guard and jimping on the spine it feels more secure in hand. It's still a three finger knife, although the small lanyard gives my little finger something to grip and certainly helps when retrieving the knife from the sheath. (That would of course also apply for the City Knife or any other three finger knife).

Do I like the looks of the Bravo Necker better than the City Knife? No - not even close. Do I like how it feels in hand? For a three finger knife it might be as good as it gets. I've got a Bark River Mini Fox River ordered that should arrive later this week. That should provide a four finger grip, but it's about half an inch longer and heavier, so I'm not sure if it will pocket carry very well. We'll see.

And ….. this may not be over yet. Also under serious consideration is the Adventurer (Thanks Tim - I didn't even know it existed until you posted about yours) and the Essential - for (possible) four finger knives; and the PSK Elmax, Little Creek, and City Knife - for three finger knives to use with a lanyard.

 

[Railsplitter]

That Bravo Necker looks like a great choice, Keith. I've never handled one but I can tell by the picture that it would provide a more secure grip than the City Knife. The finger guard looks very secure for safety purposes as well.

Sounds like you're having a good time finding your niche in the realm of pocketable fixed blades.

Your comment awhile back about using your finger to guide the knife back into the sheath caught my interest. Is that still working out for you with the Bravo Necker?

 

[coyote711]

Your comment awhile back about using your finger to guide the knife back into the sheath caught my interest. Is that still working out for you with the Bravo Necker?

Thanks Rick. Guiding the knife back into the sheath is working out very well - much better than I'd hoped. When experimenting with Tom's knife & sheath, I only tried it three or four times for fear of accidentally cutting his sheath, but with my own I feel better about taking that chance. I've had the knife & sheath for three days now, and so far I haven't cut my own sheath (or leg), and it's amazingly easy to find the top opening & guide the knife in. Maybe this sheath sits a little taller in the pocket than Tom's, or maybe the opening is larger, but whatever the reason it's darn easy to get the knife back in.

 

[leghog]

 

[average gimp]

I was listening to some of you in earlier posts and thought ' I think a little fixed blade might be really handy'. I had a Buck Hartsook, so I added a small leather belt sheath and put some deer antler scales on the sides to give it a little more grip. It was OK, but I had a hard time putting it back in the sheath. (Body parts getting stiff and in the way, as I get older.) And with a sharp edge I was cutting up the sheath, not to mention one shirt. Maybe one a hair larger than the 41/4 in Hartshook would work better......I think these FBs may be more of a skinny mans knife in the end........300Bucks

Just found this post--neat mod on your Hartsook! How did you affix the scales? I don't see pins, so I'm guessing epoxy. Also wondering how hard it was to shape them to suit you.

 

[mikey 997701]

barry dawson made mid- size full tang sheath knives in different styles that tucked right in the front pocket using a boot clip that left just enough handle sticking out for a fast draw. mine was a baby tanto with a blade just under 2 in. loved that little beast

 

[The Zieg]

barry dawson made mid- size full tang sheath knives in different styles that tucked right in the front pocket using a boot clip that left just enough handle sticking out for a fast draw. mine was a baby tanto with a blade just under 2 in. loved that little beast

This the one you mean? http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1286436-Newbie-to-the-idea-of-a-small-fixed-blade-for-pocket-carry-your-thoughts-please!?p=14773276&highlight=Zieg#post14773276 Great knife.

Zieg