Please recommend a 3 inch and under fixed blade under $150 dollars

[353]

I’m looking for a cheap fixed blade. Something that is sheeple friendly, has a decent steel (better than 3cr, 8cr or aus 8) and with a sheath that you consider having decent retention. I want to try switching to fixed blades for edc. I open and break down boxes and whittle occasionally. I have other knives for harder tasks. I’d like it to be something that I can use at work and not get a crazy look. I work at a supermarket. I only use it when I’m in the back, I don’t like to use knives in the store itself. I use a box cutter for that. My coworkers are cool and everything but I just want to be thoughtful. I currently use a dragonfly 2.

A little over your pricepoint, but theses two have tempted me lately.

TH2 Taiga Hunter:

R2 Scout:

 

[NG VI]

Bradford Guardian 3 in sheepsfoot and kydex sheath with a G-Clip

 

[d762nato]

Fallkniven WM1 is a really nice little knife and comes in several different steel types and the handle feels awesome. Good luck on your hunt there are quite a few out there to choose from.

 

[Lee D]

Bradford Knives G-Necker Fixed Blade Neck Knife (2.88" Stonewash) - Blade HQ

This G-Necker has a stonewash finish. The Bradford G-Necker is a compact fixed blade designed to be worn around the neck every day. It's made of Elmax stainless steel, maximizing it's toughness and edge retention. While the knife is made of one piece of steel, the handle is over a quarter inch...

www.bladehq.com

*add…Tops makes some knives worth looking at as well.

 

[bigsurbob]

Head over to BF Knifemakers market. Click here! You’ll be sure to find something that fits the bill.

This ^^^
You'd be able to commission a sweet custom for that price. Duck Childress is a great recommendation, but there are others. That's the dream!

 

[Legendary_Jarl]

I don't own it but I'd like to check out Tops Fiel. Fits your criteria I think.

 

[EatingSarma]

Brisa Enzo necker 70

 

[gazz98]

ESEE Xancudo is S35VN?
https://www.bladehq.com/item--ESEE-Knives-Xancudo-Fixed-Blade--105735

+1 for the Duck Childress nomination too.

If you go with the White River back packer knife, get a set of scales too. I've never found a paracord handle to be that comfortable but that is also personal preference. YMMV

 

[JCOutdoors]

First I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to respond!

I’ve decided on the Izula 2. This is why I reached out… I have looked and never seen or heard of it until now. That is perfect. The ability to have a natural patina on it makes it even better. Also the mora eldris will be next on my list but I think the izula 2 will be my edc for a very long time. It’s gorgeous for its size..

 

[cbach8tw]

First I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to respond!

I’ve decided on the Izula 2. This is why I reached out… I have looked and never seen or heard of it until now. That is perfect. The ability to have a natural patina on it makes it even better. Also the mora eldris will be next on my list but I think the izula 2 will be my edc for a very long time. It’s gorgeous for its size..

Wonderful.

 

[Lee D]

First I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to respond!

I’ve decided on the Izula 2. This is why I reached out… I have looked and never seen or heard of it until now. That is perfect. The ability to have a natural patina on it makes it even better. Also the mora eldris will be next on my list but I think the izula 2 will be my edc for a very long time. It’s gorgeous for its size..

Excellent choice, the Izula is/was (?) available in stainless as well, if that matters

 

[XJ-linux]

Spyderco Perrin Street Beat. Great IWB sheath. Small but agile and slices “skinny” without being flimsy IMHO. I EDC one of them plus a small 84mm SAK.

 

[bubbaskyjacker]

Tactical pterodactyl knives - any mini