Small Fixed Blade Knife???

I am soliciting recommendations for a small fixed blade knife. It will be used as an all-around general purpose personal/utility knife (day hikes, picnics, around the yard, around town, etc.).

My requirements are:
Simple design.
Drop point blade.
Flat grind.
Easy to sharpen.
Hard handle (don't like cord wraps).
I prefer uncoated blades, but, can live with a quality coating.

Dislikes:
Anything too trendy.
The term "Tactical".

Cost is not a serious issue, a good value for the cost is more important.

I look forward to your suggestions.
 
The Cetan from Rob Simonich would fall into that category, I've got one of his Hawkbill's on order with Talonite (R) blades.
Also Mike Irie makes his sport series knives and they are very nice as well.

Mike doesn't have a web page, but here is an old post from last year that shows the knives, there are two pictures just scroll down to the next one when you get there;

http://www.bladeforums.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/002471.html

Good luck hunting!
G2

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But I admire your problem.

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[This message has been edited by Gary W. Graley (edited 20 October 1999).]
 
There's the Spyderco Moran, new or old. Only possible quirk is the sharpening.
 
You might check out Lynn Griffiths Patrolman, it would seem to fill all your needs, except he likes the word tactical where you dont
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But you might look anyway, outstanding knife.
 
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AG Russell has a nice looking 3in fixed blade in ATS-34, plastic handle, but it's not a prying tool as it's only 1/16in thick and is designed for cutting, period. He has some even shorter bladed models that you might find interesting. Something close to what you're looking for is an evidently discontinued Old Timer fixed blade, a 3in carbon steel drop point that you can still find in some older display cases. Anza has something similar but most of theirs are a hollow grind.
 
My vote is for something from <a href = "http://www.perkinsknives.com">Sean Perkins</a>. His prices range from $30 to $150 and while the knives appear diminuitive in size, they are simply awesome. I have two of his knives with the Scythe Grind, something he no longer uses, but Sean now employs thinner stock and flat or chiselgrinds and they are like razors. The knives are so tough you will never destroy one, either. Simply the best.

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McGuyver,

Keep your eyes on Bob Dozier's knives, they are well made and reasonably priced. My favorites are the Yukon Skinner (medium) and Straight Personal. You can see them at AG Russell's site here: http://www.agrussell.com/dozier/index.html . I forgot Bob's own website, other forumites might help you there.



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If you can find one, I think your request reads like a description of the Blackjack Woodsman. Lovely drop-point with about a 4" blade, various nice handle materials, fitted brass guard and aluminum buttcap, original retail ~$70 (unfortunately rather more now). It's not stainless, but if you can take care of it you'll find it sharpens to an incredible edge with ease.

I've also got a drop-point pattern on my site if you'd like to have a look. Email me for info.


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If value for the dollar is a key consideration, it's hard to beat the Canadians. John Freeman makes some excellent knives at a very reasonable price. Tichbourne's knives are also excellent utility knives. They both have rather good web sites. If you don't need or want stainless and don't mind spending more, the KP puukos are incredible. I think they're available from the knife center, kellam and Chai cutlery. They're on the expensive side, though and may not fit all your criteria. But they are very, very good.
 
My requirements are:
Simple design.
Drop point blade.
Flat grind.
Easy to sharpen.
Hard handle (don't like cord wraps).
I prefer uncoated blades, but, can live with a quality coating.
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I think you just described my "Patrolman". If you would like, take a look at one on my site.

Richard, thanks for the mention. Look forward to seeing you at the gunshow this weekend.



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Simonich Talonite Cetan or Wambli
any Dozier
DA Ruana FK1
Marbles Woodcraft, Fieldcraft or Expert
any Wayne Hendrix
Criswell Utility
Benchmade Nimravus or Cub in M-2
Randall "Fireman's Special", Model 25 or 26
And the beat goes on......
 
Look no further than a Fallkniven F-1. It has got to be the BEST all around small fixed blade (4") knife. BEST as far as quality and price. There simply is no better fixed blade knife for $65 out there. Really!

You can pay more and get a better small fixed blade. Actually you'll have to pay alot more, to get a better small fixed blade. Get a F-1, and you won't be sorry.
 
Hansen hits the nail square on the head, Ladies and Gentlemen!
If you try a Fallkniven F1 I can almost guarantee you you'll be glad you got it.
Try the Nimravus' in M2 steel and you won't be sorry either.
Also, I hear Spyderco is going to make the Moran in a drop point format(rumor). This is a mucho fine knife too, especially with the new kydex carry system they now come with.(I have two in the upswept point format. One old model & one new model. Love'em!)
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I like my A.G. Russell "Deerhunter". It's similar the the Fallkniven F1 except a little larger (4 inch blade rather than 3.75) and a fair amount thinner (a little over 2mm, compared to the F1's 4.5 mm thick), so I would think it would cut a little better, but not pry as well. Its also ATS-34 compared to the F1's VG10, but I don't know how the two steels compare.
 
JMO Joel but in my little comparisons VG10 is a step up from ATS34. A big step up. If I had the choice between the two steels on a similar knife, I'd take the VG10 every time. I like it that much!
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The individualist without strategy who takes opponents lightly will inevitably become the captive of others.


 
The best utility knife I've found is:

David Boye Custom Drop Point Hunter

The blade geometry is simply extraordinary. It cuts at least 50% more efficiently than the next closest thing I've tried. It is made out of cast 440C which is stainless, but will hold an edge like tool steel, or better.

My second and third choices would be a Bob Dozier or Rob Simonich Talonite Cetan.

There are a lot of custom makers who make great small knives though. T. Dowell makes some incredible beauties out of D-2 with integral bolsters or however you want.
 
On the custom, or semi custom side, I like the Busse Mean Street. But at 1/4 in. thick, it might be overkill for some. The Simonich Cetan or Rinaldi Chimera are awesome little knives as well. Spydie Moran is less expensive but still great quality.
 
I vote for the Greco Cub Companion. It´s cheap about 75$ thick, sturdy and works very well.
Matt from Munich
 
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