Recommend me my first fix blade

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Somedayrockstar

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So I'm kind of new to the world of knives. I've been on here a ton reading and trying to learn a thing or two... I recently just picked up a zt 0301 and 0350 for EDC before that was a sog trident and a gerber gator drop point. I've been really wanting a nice fixed blade now. Size doesn't matter. I was looking at the Becker companion before also the zt and classic kabar marine fighting knife. I prefer straight blades vs combo or serated but I'm open to suggestions. So what do you reccomend and why? I see a lot of esee on here...
 
Esee do some damn good knives if you don't mind 1095 , great quality backed up by a no questions asked warranty .
But as above what's you pou ? camping chopping logs ? then a khukuri from Tora or khukuri house .
Or a Spyderco rock Schempp are good options .
 
If you can go to a knife show and handle some you will be amazed at what a custom fixed blade feels like when you find the right one.
 
I'd like to actual use the knife vs just a real pretty one that sits on the shelf. I'd take it out when I go hiking, camping and on my fishing trips floating. I wouldn't mind if it could be a EDC and do many of the common things of opening boxes and mail. Using it at lunch. The problem I'm running into is I just don't know where to start. There's so many options.
 
id get a fiddelback forge or a busse anniversary mean street. swamprat ratmandu is also i really good all a rounder, but if price is an issue , essee makes great stuff. happy hunting
 
If you want quality fix with the best bang for buck, I absolutely recommend OTK knife work by David Williamson. This man work with many exotic steel like S110V, Vanax or K390. The price wasn't any high compare to some high-end production, IMO his work are far much better/worthwhile than most expensive production...he also very nice man to deal with also. yoo won't regret.
 
EDC fixed for hiking, camping, fishing, & presumably at work, opening boxes, mail & lunch.
To avoid scaring the hell out of your co-workers I recommend something bland like
(UGP2) Utility General Purpose 4 3/4 "
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instead of a zombie killer.
 
Somedayrockstar, first of all, do you know your local knife laws regarding fixed-blades? Some states, counties, cities, have limitations on the length of blade you can carry. And some might forbid the carrying of fixed-blades altogether. It would really suck if you bought a knife with the intentions of carrying it, only to find out that it is illegal to do so. And it would REALLY, REALLY SUCK if you found out the hard way that your knife is illegal by being arrested and landing in jail because of it.

Aside from the legal issues, it would be a lot easier for people to recommend a knife if you were as specific as possible as to what you wanted. As you have said, there are so many options.

You have given an indication as to what you want to use the knife for, and that is a start. But you say that "size doesn't matter". That makes it a bit difficult to recommend a knife because fixed-blades come in a wide variety of sizes, some very small (like a 1" blade) and some rather large (8", 9", 10", etc, etc).

Also, it would be helpful if you stated your budget for this knife. Fixed-blades can be very inexpensive (under $50), or they can cost several hundreds, or even thousands of dollars.
 
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I live in Alaska. So I should be good on blade length. The reason why I haven't stated a length is because I'm not sure what a good size is to start with? I guess I'm looking more for what you guys would recommend as a good stater fix blade. Something that is durable can do a variety of task. Doesn't have to excel at anything but could be used for everything. Price range I guess would be sub $300. Obviously the cheaper the better since it will be a user.
 
I'd say that the 3-4 inch range is ok for EDC use, depending on what you do with it of course.
Lots of awesome productions knives in that range, ESEE 3/4, Becker BK14/24/15/16/17, SwampRat Rodent Solution, DPX HEST /HEFT, Muela Rhino /Kodiak and many more.

For 300$ though, I would look around in the knifemakers area of this fine forum, there are lots of very talented knife makers on here.
That kind of money will get you a great custom knife. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/754-For-Sale-Fixed-Blades
 
What are you going to be doing with it, and what is your budget. Regardless of the answers to those questions, you can't do better than Bussekin. Scrapyard knives for a low budget, swamprat if you can spend a little more, and if you have a bit more in your budget, Busse Combat

If you're looking for something small, these are my recommendations

Busse Anniversary Mean street $317.00

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Rodent 3 $109.00

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Scrapyard 311 $80.00

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all three of these knives are made with excellent handle and blade materials, and will have far above average fit and finish. I own at least one from each company and 4 from Busse Combat. The Mean Street is more than worth the money
 
Support a Bladeforums maker... Check out the fixed blade for sale section! Ive made many purchases and enjoyed every one! We have an amazing community of makers here. Everyone is legit too, your not going to get ripped off or anything.
 
roninelh said:
Support a Bladeforums maker... Check out the fixed blade for sale section! Ive made many purchases and enjoyed every one! We have an amazing community of makers here. Everyone is legit too, your not going to get ripped off or anything.
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Exactly.
Look around and see what you like and have one of our makers build it. It just doesn't get any better than that.
 
After buying many, I suggest the Kabar Becker BK-16 or -17. If you want something a little bigger, go with the BK-7. I have a BK-2 and found that it is just way too heavy for my needs and the blade length. The BK-16 is one perfect little knife. Another great one is the Fallkniven F1.

Customs are great, but I think you need to flesh out your own preferences before buying one. But if you want a working man's custom, look at the Bob Dozier knives and keep an eye on his web site for the ones he posts on Mondays usually as well as many sold through AG Russell.
 
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