Pocketable Fixed Blade

UFMetalEng

UFMetalEng

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I'm a college student and I'm looking for a fixed blade to put in my EDC rotation. I need something that doesn't print and is 2.5-3". Super steel is not a must, I'll take AUS8 or above. I need it for general cutting tasks and want to spend between $50-100.
 
The Woodswalker is a great suggestion.

There are some Bark River knives that make excellent pocket knives as well, like the Mikro and Mini Canadian, the OMF knife, etc.

My favourite pocket fixed blade is the Charles May FireAnt, it cuts like a laser.

The Fallkniven WM-1 is another good one, VG-10 and a wicked sharp convex grind.
 
a223cat said:
beautiful! what wood is that? ad doesnt say. I need about 5 knives just from looking today!
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It is not stated by Benchmade but if you email them, I'm sure they will tell you. It is "stabalized" so that should mean "epoxy impregnated", probably under pressure. I'm should be plenty hard. Here is an explanation I found:

Stabilization:
Stabilized means the wood has been impregnated with acrylic resin. Stabilization minimizes cracking and checking. Expansion and contraction are also minimized. If you submerge a block of stabilized wood in water it will go into the block but will not be absorbed by the wood. When you remove the block from the water and place it somewhere to dry there will soon be a puddle around the block. If you try you can crack stabilized wood. If you force a pin or screw into a hole that is too small the wood will crack. Stabilized wood allows you to have the beauty of wood with the stability of man made material.

Regards
 
Becker Necker BK11. Now, you guys are going to laugh at me, but what about one of those purpose built HC steel whittling knives sold at woodworking supply places.....they have a really nice handle, get wicked sharp, and look totally tame even to liberal socialist gun/knife confiscators. Only $10.00-$15.00.
 
bigbcustom said:
Becker Necker BK11. Now, you guys are going to laugh at me, but what about one of those purpose built HC steel whittling knives sold at woodworking supply places.....they have a really nice handle, get wicked sharp, and look totally tame even to liberal socialist gun/knife confiscators. Only $10.00-$15.00.
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...no laughs from me......good idea. I think with fixed blade pocket carry it's mostly about the sheath.....protecting your thigh from the sharp blade, and positioning the handle upright so you can access the knife readily. The last thing one would want while attempting to sit is to feel the blade slice through the sheath into the leg. Conversely, while walking around one would want the knife situated such that it could be accessed with relative ease. I have talked with many folks who "adapt" the AG Russell Woodswalker sheath to accommodate the BRKT Mini/Micro Canadian. I prefer kydex either around the neck or canted on the belt.....but many others like pocket carry.

Some reference threads :
http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/779939/post/1064229/hl/Woodswalker/#1064229

http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/778538/post/1049075/hl/Woodswalker/#1049075

http://www.sagecreekoutfitters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=K7003&Category_Code=K

http://www.sagecreekoutfitters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=K7008&Category_Code=K


-regards
 
I would recommend the knife makers for sale area of the forum. Ive gotten a couple of good deals in there on some great neck knives.
 
Sent you an email, UFMetalEng.
Mike
mscantrell at gmail.com
 
Look at a Buck Hartsook. Very thin and suprisingly useful for daily tasks. Something from Fred Perrin would be sweet.
 
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