Public Friendly Traditional Fixed Blade

Pointshoot777

Pointshoot777

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Hi guys - - - My state (Washington) has some rather vague knife laws. I've done my research & where I'm now located (not a big city - and not in Seattle) - - it seems that I can carry a fixed blade knife. It just can't be concealed. So for me that means belt sheath carry.

I would appreciate your suggestions on a good 'public friendly' fixed blade knife. I want it to be a traditional that comes with a decent leather sheath. Natural handle materials of wood or such. The goal is to not look 'tacti-cool' in any way - I don't want the knife to have a 'weapon' look. No finger guard is greatly preferred. 'Modest' in proportions. I'm not looking to carry a huge Bowie knife. This knife will be used for general tasks - from cutting an apple, to cutting open my mail, cardboard boxes, etc. I have other heavier knives (some customs) for outdoors use and hunting tasks. On this particular knife I'm willing to spend up to around $100-125. Less than this is also fine.

The knife I now own which best fits these requirements is a Grohmann #1 in stainless. But, I'd like to hear your suggestions on what other knives could fit this 'friendly traditional fixed blade' role. Thanks !
 
Knives under 7 inch as close to 6 inch as possible. You'll find some listed here by our own BF knife makers.

If you can bump your price up to $150.00 - $175.00 it would open a world of quality small knives. L.T. Wright, Bark River and some selected Buck knives.

Mike
 
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Enzo Necker might work for you. Solidly built sheath and 2 1/2" blade of Sandvick 12C27 stainless, for about half your budget. Comfortably carried and a four finger grip, for me. Just a great little knife.
 
Carl (jackknife) used to tote one of the very small pocket puukkos if I recall. Some are like 4" OAL. The knife maker known as nighthaxan on the maker's forum here does some absolutely wonderful small pocket fixed blades in that size range, if that small size is acceptable to you.
 
Anza makes some pretty nice little fixed blades that aren't too pricey...

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Top to bottom: Anza NK, Anza PK1, and Case Peanut

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Good luck, OP! :)

-Brett
 
Duck childress on this forum is a custom maker that is very reasonable. I got one of his and it fits the bill. He almost only makes smaller fixed blades check him out.
 
Pioneer Valley said:
Duck childress on this forum is a custom maker that is very reasonable. I got one of his and it fits the bill. He almost only makes smaller fixed blades check him out.
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Sounds interesting - as does the other makers mentioned.

I decided to limit the budget on this one a bit. I hate to admit it, but once a knife starts to get up there (depending on the size - say around $300 + ) I tend to 'baby' it a bit. Yeah, I know they're supposed to be tools, but I can't seem to help myself. I don't abuse my tools, but want to put them to good use. Keeping the price down helps me with that.

Pardon me for getting a bit off topic, but that's why I'm looking at the price range I mentioned (or around there).

Thanks guys.
 
I havent seen one of ducks over 110$. I use mine all the time. His big leaf spalted maple burls are sweet. I use mine at work everyday. I work for the state of mass. It doesn't get much more politically correct than that. I am around sheeple all day.
 
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