Recommends for small fixed blade

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RetiredGuns

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I've been toying with the idea of a new auto just for kicks but in all actuality a small, fixed blade knife might fit my needs. I would carry at work so I am thinking 2-3" blade max with a decent holster. Would like to keep it under $200. Any suggestions?
 
For that size of knife in the 200.00 range you could find some great custom fixed blades, probably even in demascus. I bought a three inch blade with 512 layer demascus and bone handles for 125.00 at a knife show.
 
We have a lot of great makers here, so check out the knife makers section. I am sure that you could find something that would suit youy needs.

Welcome to BF!
 
The top knife, "CRKT Ringed Razel" might fill the bill. I like mine and never stop being amazed at how handy it is. 2.75" blade and 7.5" O/A. The sheath is a preference thing, but the low cost of the knife itself (around $70.00) would let you get a custom leather or kydex to your liking.

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I think the RC3 or the Izula would fit the bill. They can be had for well under the $200 mark and make for some really great users.
 
With that price range, you could definitely look at this Forums' Makers FB section & probably get exactly what you're looking for.

If not, a few come to mind. One of the micro Bark River knives (Canadian, Slither, etc.), Mykel Morris (His custom file knives AND his kydex sheaths are very nice), & the BM 210 or 211 Activators comes to mind (I believe the 210's the S30V model & the 211's the D2 model, both are 5.5" OAL with a 2 1/8" blade).

Good luck with whatever you get.
 
When I think "small fixed blade" I grab my Landi PSK. If you're not looking for something that small, also look at his MPS.

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You could also look at a RC-3 or Izula from RAT Cutlery. :thumbup:
 
RAT RC-3!

They're light, have a nice broad drop point blade, perfectly balanced, and just the right size to carry.

I would (and did, just a few weeks ago) buy a RAT RC-3 and an Izula, that way you have a small and smaller carry fixed blade.
 
Thanks thus far for all the recommends. I am indeed looking for a very small knife maybe even 5" or so overall. Don't want to freak out fellow employees as they already think I am a bit odd when I pull out my 1.75" auto! :D
 
A touch longer, get a Benchmade Nim Cub II. Very nicely done.

Second that recommendation on Michael Morris knives, 5-6" overall masterpieces, under $100.
 
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200 dollars . Check out the customs. JK will make one to your specs . He has a small one available right now that a customer changed his mind on.
 
Another vote for both Michael Morris and John Kiedaisch. And don't overlook Blind Horse Knives; especially their patch and Workcliffe knives. Shoot, for $200 you can get a top end custom made knife from each one. And, unlike other custom makers, you may wait a couple of weeks, not months.

Greg
 
When I think of small fixed blades, I think of Gene Ingram & Charles May. My favorite small knife is the Gene Ingram Pocket Hippo.
 
T.K.C. said:
When I think of small fixed blades, I think of Gene Ingram & Charles May. My favorite small knife is the Gene Ingram Pocket Hippo.
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These would be superb choices!

For production - bark river micro-canadian or PSK. Rat Izula is 6.25" overall and 2.5" blade. It is a very sleek and thin profile that will not print in the front pocket of a pair of casual pants. Thats how I wear mine.

Good luck. If you are really looking at spending $200 then you should go the custom route. Crump has some nice, traditional little ones with interesting patina patterns on them also.
 
donny bee said:
What would you get from those knifes that the f-1 lacks?
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The f1 is too big for the application indicated - it has a 3.8" blade and is more suited as a belt knife. The WMN model by fallkniven could be an option for the size asked. My guess is that the OP wants a really nice knife rather than a utilitarian one based on the upper cost provided.
 
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