No women’s fixed blades.

[Dr Heelhook]

what’s missing in the knife world is a fixed blade knife designed for women

Can't believe no one's made the joke yet. Bladeforums is a well behaved crowd.

 

[Zulus]

I forgot to say have to be belt or pocket carry.
Only woman I know who doesn’t like a purse

So maybe CS Pendleton

 

[Redmeadow Knives]

I've heard from a couple of clients that they've lost this model to their wives.

6.5 overall 2.75 edge

 

[akguy59]

I think we're missing the obvious. Find a knife that she likes then sand the handle down as needed. It seems that wood or micarta would be the best choice if you choose to go that route.

 

[Horsewright]

You’d be better off with someone that makes knives that women use. Horsewright

I agree talk to Horsewright there seem to be a lot of happy women with knives in his posts.

Thanks guys for the shout out!

OP I've made thousands of small fixed bladed knives suitable for women and many are indeed carried and used by women:

Heck on this outfit my daughter helps out often, cutting out blades and profiling them:

Both of these young ladies, listening to the judges instruction prior to competing, are carrying my knives:

Had the booth set up at a big roping one time. These two young gals, part of the event staff, stopped by to show me their knives:

Both had my Coyote models:

Anyhoo ya get the idea. See you're relatively new here, welcome to BF!

 

[Dangerously]

Lionsteel M1.
Fallkniven KK Kolt.
Literally any custom maker.

 

[USMCPOP]

TOPS Mini Scandi Survival



Some of the Mora Classics have pretty small handles. They are easy to reshape.

 

[jeepin]

Maybe an Alan Folts Minimalist or Bark River Little Creek or PSK?

 

[bigsurbob]

 

[DaveHb]

OP I've made thousands of small fixed bladed knives suitable for women and many are indeed carried and used by women:

That’s one thing missing in production knives for sure.
Never realized it before.

 

[gazz98]

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...ck-knife-440-c-stabilized-birch-burl.1824474/

Another BF maker, duckchildress , makes a fine, little fixed blade. He usually works in 440C or D2 if I'm not mistaken. If you emailed him, I'm sure he would make a handle to fit your wifes hand.

If you want something off the shelf. Another vote the CS Pendleton Mini Hunter.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Cold-Steel-Pendleton-Mini-Hunter--126305

 

[lieferung]

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...ck-knife-440-c-stabilized-birch-burl.1824474/

Another BF maker, duckchildress , makes a fine, little fixed blade. He usually works in 440C or D2 if I'm not mistaken. If you emailed him, I'm sure he would make a handle to fit your wifes hand.

If you want something off the shelf. Another vote the CS Pendleton Mini Hunter.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Cold-Steel-Pendleton-Mini-Hunter--126305

Was going to recommend this fine user amongst others in our custom makers forum. Smaller fixed blades pop up there fairly regularly, and at great prices. Plus it supports the knife community.

 

[Bigfattyt]

Look at a Busse AD, or BAD.

Tons of custom makers too!

 

[oldmanwilly]

Lots of good suggestions so far. D davidmary is another maker who could whip up anything your wife fancies. I think he's already made a number specifically for women.

 

[Lee D]

Handles too long. Her hands stretch to make 3” wide.

Fallkniven Juni? I gifted one on here for a member’s niece

 

[DocJD]

Cold Steel Pendleton Mini Hunter . The top one in pic :



Bottom one here , with sheath :

 

[Bob Denman]

Does she have trouble with kitchen knives?

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm probably gonna catch some crap for that...

 

[Brutal-Force]

Bark River Featherweight Fox River. 3 inch blade, 4 inch handle. Nice small grip, variety of steel.

 

[Charlie_K]

Something I just realized looking for a knife for my wife.
Probably too limited of a niche market, what’s missing in the knife world is a fixed blade knife designed for women with small hands to edc.
I’ve got a Bradford G3 fits well in 3 finger grip.
It’s a completely full grip for my wife, and since the pinkie bone rests on the end of the handle prevents secure closure of the 2 middle fingers.
G3.5 too much handle length.
Benchmade Nimravus doesn’t fit plus too much handle length. I could keep mentioning different knives that don’t work.
Those that do have right handle circumference handle is too long for comfortable carry as they are made for a man’s wider hand.

One can find a few with a 3 inch blade but handles usually too long and they’re hard to find in a kephart or spear point type similar to the Bradford blade style.

Well just off the top of my head, let's see what KA-BAR has to offer in the realm of small fixed blade knives to fit a small hand.

Becker Kephart

Becker Kephart

www.kabar.com

Acheron Skeleton Knife

Acheron Skeleton Knife

www.kabar.com

Becker Eskabar

Becker Eskabar

www.kabar.com

Becker Skeleton Knife

Becker Skeleton Knife

www.kabar.com

KA-BAR® Skeleton Knife

KA-BAR® Skeleton Knife

www.kabar.com

Mark I

Mark I

www.kabar.com

Short Becker Drop Point

Short Becker Drop Point

www.kabar.com

Short KA-BAR®

Short KA-BAR®

www.kabar.com

Snody Big Boss

Snody Big Boss

www.kabar.com

Snody Boss

Snody Boss

www.kabar.com