Please suggest small fixed blade knife for every day carry.

There are some fantastic deals on custom knives on the knife makers exchange. Many of the ones that I see are well worth the money. Check them out.
 
I'd take a look at some of the boker plus line. especially there jesper vox knives. I've been carrying the boker rhino stag and love it fits well in the pocket to if you want it to
 
Becker BK24, you get D2 for real cheap.
Becker BK14, even cheaper, other steel, easier to sharpen but dulls somwhat quicker.
Becker BK11, same as 14 but different handles.

Or maybe a Kershaw Skyline fixed blade? You're gonna need a sheath for that though. It's stainless, slim, and a great cutter. Runs for a low price as well. Grippy G10 assured.

They serve me very well.
 
goodeyesniper said:
I can't quite discern which model the middle one is... is it the grandmother?
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It's a Roselli Bearclaw, basically the UHC version of the Grandmother, with slightly longer blade. The Grandmother has a 55 mm (2.16'') blade, while the Bearclaw has a 60 mm (2.36'') one.

For an EDC I'd go for a 80-85 mm (3.14''-3.34'') bladed knife. I think your right choice should depend on what you're going to do with it more than on the look.
 
Big Mike said:
That's a pretty ignorant statement.

Many of us carry fixed blades daily and use them as the tools they are.

I never consider self defense when I select my daily EDC.


Nowhere do I see the OP asking of a self defense knife.




Big Mike
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Well I don't know how ignorant it was but I was struck by that same statement. It is Very "assuming" that it is for self defense at any rate. Almost every knife suggested and pictured looks as if it will fit the bill. But many of them also look to be carried concealed either as a neck, boot or inside the waste band. Check your State's CC laws if you wish to steer clear of legal problems. In some states it doesn't matter the length of a fixed blade when kept out of view. Obviously the method of carry is as important as the exact style of blade and handle when dealing with local or state laws.
 
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Freak Show Scott said:
Well I don't know how ignorant it was but I was struck by that same statement...

It is Very "assuming" that it is for self defense at any rate...
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From dictionary.com

Ignorant:

1. lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.

2. lacking knowledge or information as to a particular subject or fact: ignorant of quantum physics.

3. uninformed; unaware.

4. due to or showing lack of knowledge or training: an ignorant statement.
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To assume the only use the OP could have for a fixed blade is for self defense show a basic lack of knowledge of both how fixed blades are used in the real world and self defense training.

This is not meant to be an indictment, just an observation based on what was posted.


A knife is never a good self defense tool, especially a small one.

That said, a small knife in the right hands can be an effective offensive weapon, but that's not being discussed here.


It's clear to me that OP is getting some good advice here on knives that might meet his needs.




Big Mike
 
My number 1 pick.
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I second the $60 necker from forum member Jason Wilder. They are well crafted knives at a very reasonable price. I have one in O1, they are great little knives and it's my second favorite knife. My absolute favorite, and second recommendation is a Busse Magnum Bear Cub. There is a significant price difference, but performance is similar. YMMV.


Order Wilder Forge Knife Here
 
Big Mike said:
From dictionary.com

Ignorant:

1. lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.

2. lacking knowledge or information as to a particular subject or fact: ignorant of quantum physics.

3. uninformed; unaware.

4. due to or showing lack of knowledge or training: an ignorant statement.
Big Mike
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I think if you scroll down on that page were you found that definition you will find it also say

Related forms
ig·no·rant·ly, adverb
ig·no·rant·ness, noun
non·ig·no·rant, adjective
non·ig·no·rant·ly, adverb
qua·si-ig·no·rant, adjective
qua·si-ig·no·rant·ly, adverb
self-ig·no·rant, adjective
su·per·ig·no·rant, adjective
su·per·ig·no·rant·ly, adverb
un·ig·no·rant, adjective
un·ig·no·rant·ly, adverb

Can be confused: ignorant, stupid.

I don't think he was stupid and that is the tone the term "Ignorant" denotes to most people. He was just speaking from his somewhat stilted perspective (a perspective that many here have). But you and I are essentially in agreement on the practical use of small fixed carry: Great as a tool, Crap for Self Defense (but still better than nail clippers). In my State (CA) the penalties are greater for carrying a CC fix blade with out a permit than for carrying a CCed 1911, go figure. I would hate to see someone end up in hot water because they make the wrong (and ignorant) choice to carry a useful tool on a string around their neck and under their shirt rather than on their belt in a sheath with good retention, in plain view.
 
Lots of great suggestions for sure.

My uses would just be regular knife tasks. Cutting open packaging, things like that. I do want something I could draw quickly as a backup, last ditch defensive weapon. I don't know the terms but I like the ones that are designed to not let your hand slip forward. I am really overwhelmed with the amount of makers and models
 
breakingcontact said:
Lots of great suggestions for sure.

My uses would just be regular knife tasks. Cutting open packaging, things like that. I do want something I could draw quickly as a backup, last ditch defensive weapon. I don't know the terms but I like the ones that are designed to not let your hand slip forward. I am really overwhelmed with the amount of makers and models
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I have one of these with the tanto blade but for packaging task I would suggest this one. It would be hard for your hand to slip during normal use, the Sheath (mine anyways) has great retention and as a last ditch defensive weapon (its least likely use) it can be gripped and used as a punch dagger.

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Some great looking knives here; I go bigger, myself; largely a matter of preference, but also, in my state there are ZERO* laws regarding either guns or knives, and that is not likely to change. My favorite knife for self defense is a Sig Sauer P938 9 mm. parabellum. Because I favor traditional knives, probably for emotional reasons, I occasionally carry a World War Two Aerial trench knife, or stiletto. Just for fun. The rest of the time I carry a folder and/or a hunting fixed blade sheath knife. The small knives being shown here are intriguing; I may check out one of them. The Bark River knives seem especially appealing. Thanks, everyone, for showing!

*There are a few places like schools and courthouses where I can't do just anything I want to. And that is fine.
 
Yeah hard to wrong with an Izula for sure. They're great little knives. If I had back all the ones I've bought/sold/traded away, I'd have a dozen or more. As it is, I have one now. I wish I had a few more to keep different places. About perfect for an EDC bag.
 
Big Mike,
You wrote,"Nowhere do I see the OP asking of a self defense knife." Here is a quote from the OP,“I prefer a sheath that either locks it in positively such as Kydex or other quick release but positive retention holster.” This sounds like a defensive/tactical knife to me, like a gun holster. The OP mentioned that he liked the Benchmade Nim Cub II which I think you will agree is a tactical blade given it's name and attributes. He also stated in a later reply,“I am just more into guns than knives and am trying to put together my EDC gear.” Would that statement lead a reasonable person to believe he is wanting to round out an every day carry self defense system?

Again, you wrote,"Many of us carry fixed blades daily and use them as the tools they are." Right on bro, but, knives are also weapons and have been since their creation. I think you know that, NEXT!

And again,"I never consider self defense when I select my daily EDC." If that's true, I think you're in the minority. Hopefully you will never have to use your slippery works of art in such a way, however the green handled one looks somewhat capable.

I think the knives you posted are beautiful and I would love to own a couple of them. I'm sure you love them and wan't the OP to as well, but just because I thought that most of them don't meet the requirements that the OP specified, shouldn't make you loose your temper enough to use the word ignorant.
 
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