Please recommend me some small fixed blades

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I am planning to own a small size fixed blade as a backup weapon/tool for daily carry. Can anybody give me any suggestions?
 
I just recently got the CRKT Carson F4 knife, and it has quickly become one of my favorite EDC.
 
Newt Livesay's N.R.G.S. is an excellent knife for everyday cutting chores. I love mine.

My favorite small fixed blade is a Marbles Fieldcraft. A needle point for fine work, plenty of belly for slicing, full convex grind, 52100 steel, it is a beauty.
 
I have a Spyderco Bill Moran Drop Point that continues to amaze me.

The handle looks weird to some, but it works, and works, and works.

I sold my last Spyderco Bill Moran Trailing Point to my brother, and as soon as the finances allow, I will find another.

Both come with an excellent production sheath, and Tec-Lok. The sheath can be further accessorized with an IWB Loop from Blade-Tech.
 
Coonskinner knows his stuff. The Marbles Fieldcraft is one sensational knife. Put it this way. My wife liked my Fieldcraft so much that she made off with it. That convex edge is positively amazing. It baffles me why more manufacturers don't use convex edges. Hollow grinds just don't compare when it comes down to actual performance.
 
How small? How much to spend?

My favorites are Darrel Ralph's carbon fiber (handled) ArcLite, and Trace Rinaldi's Gambit-been carrying the Gambit in place of a folder of late, and the ArcLite is always around my neck.
My second favorites are the Camillus Talon in 154CM (from 1sks-these are a real steal at $100!), and a D2 ArcLite (AG Russell is the only place that has those).
Great knives:)
 
I would have to agree with MDP, dollar for dollar, the Spyderco Moran is awfully hard to beat. I have a trailing point version that I bought from NCBlade (a good guy to deal with) and I just love it. I holds an edge well and it will cut and cut. The hilt, while a tad odd appearing, is most user-friendly.:)
 
Thanks guys for your kind advice.
I am currently interested in three knives, though, I have some questions here:

About the spyderco moran, it seems that the handle is pretty thick. Does it feel comfortable when carrying it?

Also, I am interested in runningdog's little pup, but Perkins' Kerver seems more attractable. Can anyone tell me how to contact with this guy?

About the ArcLite, how well does D2 work?
 
If you want an awesome knife, get yourself an Ivan Campos custom. I just got a Vespa with a 3 1/2" blade that conseals very well. You can wear em' in the waist band as well as around your neck. My knife seems tough as nails too. Check the custom forums for his work. Also I believe he had some stuff for sale at very low prices. Just Do It!:D
 
For small fixed blades I really like Bob Dozier's knives. He is a magician with D2 steel. His knives are scary sharp, very well made, and an exceptional value. Many of his knives can be seen & purchased through A.G. Russell's web site...

http://www.agrussell.com


AJ
 
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Ireed, if you want a knife that is suitable as a backup weapon, be sure it has a very secure grip and preferably, a double guard. I for one would not feel confident stabbing with a Spyderco Moran or the Camillus Arclite, as these knives don't have much to prevent one's hand from sliding forward in a hard stab.

In the Marble's line, consider the Gamegetter models. They have longer guards than the others. If a five inch blade is not too long,
Marble's is about to come out with a Mini-Trailmaker, which will have a double guard.

For a slightly shorter knife with a double guard, there is the new Blackjack Trailguide III. Somewhere I read speculation that it is made by Marble's.

The Emerson Police Utility looks to have a more secure grip than other similar knives.

Buck has just come out with the Model 405, an ATS-34 knife with a four inch blade and traditional single guard.
 
Dozier Arkansas Toothpick, or Mini tactical. Bladeart.com has them, but Dozier himself has a current 4 month wait, I was told today. Stuff is awesome. Very compact. Very sharp and holds that edge forever. You get what you pay for. If you want to get by cheap, Livesay neck knives like his woo are great, get the executive models if you want mincarta handles, but not in the same class as the dozier knives. Newt makes great larger field knives, but in the sub 4 inch area, bob dozier makes some way tough, neat and sharp stuff of D-2 steel.
 
I really like this little Murray Carter neck knife from BladeArt.

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I carry a Dozier Personal Utility everyday.
Great little knife. Sharp and solid. Disappears on your belt.
See Buzzbait's post about the sum of his knife knowledge.

Especially points 1 & 3
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