Searching for Ultimate EDC/Camp/Field Fixed Blade

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fishsquatch

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Please help me find my ultimate EDC/Camp/Field Fixed Blade.

The last few camping trips have shown me that none of my smaller EDC blades can handle camp chores well (food prep/slicing, kindling prep, and fire starting) and I am not a fan of carrying a big blade around camp. I prefer to have a small axe (GB Outdoor Axe or something larger for car camping) and a mid-sized knife combo.

I am looking for a blade that meets ALL (not most as I have a couple that are close) of these criteria:

2.75-3.25" blade.
Less than or equal to 1/8" thick blade. Full tang.
Drop point or similar shape.
Flat grind.
Stainless steel.
Handle 0.5-0.6" thick. I have medium/small hands.
Sharpened spine.
Wood handle scales.
Kydex sheath for neck carry (I can go custom for this).

There are a couple LT Wright knives that are close.

Any other suggestions for me to consider?? Thanks!
 
jmgruber said:
I don't think this matches most of the criteria.

How about a Wirtz Made Falcon?
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Yup, BK16 does not match most of my criteria.

Wirtz Falcon looks nice but blade is a little long and that looks like more of a sabre grind than a full flat grind. Thanks for the suggestion!
 
Joefairbanks said:
Bradford Guardian 3 is an awesome little knife, and you can choose sheaths and handle material from their website. I absolutely love mine!
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Funny you should mention that blade. I had one with the sabre grind and sold it (or gave it away as a gift). It does not have a sharpened spine but is a potential contender.

Alberta Ed said:
Check out Benchmade's Puukko 200. I made a new sheath for mine using the original as a pattern.
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Santoprene handle and grind take it out of the mix. Thanks for the suggestion though....

Smiling said:
Esee 3 or 4 are closest things that come to my mind.
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1095 steel, blade length, and handle material do not meet my picky criteria. I do not want a coated blade either. Thanks for the suggestion though....

jideta said:
custom
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It is looking like that may be my best option because I am so picky......

I really like the blade shape and handle of LT Wright Great Plainsman, but it does not come in a stainless steel and has a saber grind (but with that blade profile it might be a good slicer). I have had staining issues with a D2 Dozier in the past. I gave that one away to a friend named Dozer. :)
 
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fishsquatch said:
Please help me find my ultimate EDC/Camp/Field Fixed Blade.

The last few camping trips have shown me that none of my smaller EDC blades can handle camp chores well (food prep/slicing, kindling prep, and fire starting) and I am not a fan of carrying a big blade around camp. I prefer to have a small axe (GB Outdoor Axe or something larger for car camping) and a mid-sized knife combo.

I am looking for a blade that meets ALL (not most as I have a couple that are close) of these criteria:

2.75-3.25" blade.
Less than or equal to 1/8" thick blade. Full tang.
Drop point or similar shape.
Flat grind.
Stainless steel.
Handle 0.5-0.6" thick. I have medium/small hands.
Sharpened spine.
Wood handle scales.
Kydex sheath for neck carry (I can go custom for this).

There are a couple LT Wright knives that are close.

Any other suggestions for me to consider?? Thanks!
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Helle Wabakimi
Tang runs the full length but is only exposed on top and at the end
Sharpened spine
Can check out the review on bushcraftcanada.com
 
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barleywino said:
Helle Wabakimi
Tang runs the full length but is only exposed on top and at the end
Sharpened spine
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Interesting, but the low scandi grind would not be a good slicer - I do not want my carrot slices flying off my cutting board like they do with other scandi grinds. :)
 
Well i know you stated “exact” but i very well cant research specifications for you but the Bark River Ultralite Bushcrafter comes to mind as a do it all EDC/Bushcraft knife. I have one in 3V and it serves me well...It’s a 3.25” blade.

Now excuse me while I duck, I know the Mike Stewart hate will soon follow my recommendation.

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Roy Batty said:
Well i know you stated “exact” but i very well cant research specifications for you but the Bark River Ultralite Bushcrafter comes to mind as a do it all EDC/Bushcraft knife. I have one in 3V and it serves me well...It’s a 3.25” blade.
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Convex scandi grind takes it off the list for me - but it is pretty close. Thanks!
 
ESEE Xancudo is pretty darn close to what you’re looking for
 
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