Small Fixed Blade Suggestions

knifezoid · Nov 1, 2009

I started to EDC my RAT Izula and it's been nice. Belt carry is
actually quite comfortable and now that I'm open to it I'm more
interested in fixed blades.

I really like the Kwaiken by Luc Burnley

But they're hard to find and a bit costly. Any suggestions as to
something similar to this but cheaper would be nice.

You guys have any good small fixed blade suggestions?

defaultuser · Nov 1, 2009

email sent with an option to consider.

Dagon · Nov 1, 2009

You guys have any good small fixed blade suggestions?

Have a look at the Spyderco Street Beat.

CL01 · Nov 1, 2009

Well, they aren't real popular, but the Livesay Woos I've seen F/S aren't terribly expensive. His Executive Woo (With micarta scales) might be close to $100, but his cord wrapped Woo seems to run somewhere around $50 or so. They're 7" OAL with a 3" tanto blade & 1095 steel. Not bad.

However, there're some nice small FBs that show up in the Makers' section. Some are for very reasonable prices, too.

rifon2 · Nov 1, 2009

Ecos makes some interesting knives with wrapped handles.

Not that pretty IMO but inexpensive, good quality, and hair popping sharp.

http://www.ecosknives.com/zen/

Todd A · Nov 1, 2009

CL01 said:
However, there're some nice small FBs that show up in the Makers' section. Some are for very reasonable prices, too.

+1 to that.

Like you a production necker (BK11 in my case) got me hooked on EDCing small fixed blades. Now I carry a custom from one of our makers here.

Quite a few talented makers sell their work here. Everything from bare bones work knives to the more "artsy" but still functional. Something for every budget too.:thumbup:

theonew · Nov 1, 2009

Bark River makes a bunch of very nice smaller fixed blades in a variety of styles.

Check out: Bumble bee, Colonial Patch, Little Creek, Mini-Canadian, among lots of others

MVF · Nov 1, 2009

Dozier makes a lot of small fixed blades and their horizontal sheath is a joy to carry. Oh- they also cut very well!

JCavSD · Nov 1, 2009

CL01 said:
However, there're some nice small FBs that show up in the Makers' section. Some are for very reasonable prices, too.

Good advice, that's where I'd start.

tsiloics · Nov 1, 2009

Just as an FYI, Luc's Kwaiken is a relatively delicate knife. It's not going to function like a pointy Game Warden or Izula. They are cool knives though, in both sizes.

Razor · Nov 1, 2009

Another vote for Bark River, they make some fine small fix blades.

knifezoid · Nov 2, 2009

Spyderco Street Beat is looking tempting... Especially as I'm a Spyderco junkie.

samhain73 · Nov 2, 2009

I'm liking the look of the new Bark River Bravo necker.

coaldigger · Nov 2, 2009

I'de check out the makers section...there are some awsome guys over there that can make you what you want !
Stomper makes a small Fixed blade for EDC callled the "E.W.O.K" it seems to be real popular -
http://www.jkhandmadeknives.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=22719798
Koyote also makes some nice "little" blades for EDC - This is his Spearpoint EDC model -
http://old.koyoteknives.com/photos/knives/201-1.jpg
Bryan Breeden makes some cool blades to - This is his Pathfinder model
http://breedenknives.com/?page_id=22
These are just a few of the great custom makers on here that I have delt with & they all 3 were Awsome to work with :thumbup:

fudo · Nov 2, 2009

How about a Mora?
Fallkniven F1
Livesay NRGS - Availability may be problematic

Stainz · Nov 2, 2009

The Buck 'Gen5' models are often overlooked. The least expensive, the 005GYS, runs ~ $50 through the mail - and includes a horizontal belt carry sheath. Nice 3" fb - the 420HC has their wider edge bevel and hollow ground blade - and keeps it's edge. It has a charcoal grey Dymondwood handle and polished nickel silver finger guard.

For $80+ you can get the same knife in polished CPM154 with a semi-checkered rosewood grip and a brass finger guard as the 005RWS. It comes with a vertical leather sheath. I like the knife - but that handle would be better smooth, in my use. I use the 420HC one much more.

Stainz

Fort Henry Custom Knives · Nov 2, 2009

I myself am into smaller Fixed blades and have found a few that I really enjoy. I won't list them all here but I would like to advise you (if you haven't already done so) to measure either (A) a knife that you already own and find very comfortable to use or (B) your primary cutting hand from inside finger edge to edge - and check closely the specs of the knives you are considering.

I have been fortunate enough to get mostly good fits, but there are some smaller Fixed blades that I have purchased that I felt were too small for me.

I prefer a knife with No Less than a;
- 2 1/4" Blade
- 3 3/4" Underside Handle

The three finger knives (meaning the pinky finger of your cutting hand is left out) just do not feel comfortable to me so I shy away from those. Also, I've found I like a pronounced forward finger guard cutout area for safety.

Good Luck.

T.K.C. · Nov 2, 2009

I love little fixed blades. Here are mine.
Charles May Fireant & Handi Scandi, Gene Ingram Pocket Hippo, Tom Krein TK-2, and a Scott Cook Owyhee.

gibbyx · Nov 2, 2009

Check out the enyo...

http://spartanbladesusa.com/cart/enyo-black-p-64.html

Gibby

knifezoid · Nov 2, 2009

T.K.C. said:
I love little fixed blades. Here are mine.
Charles May Fireant & Handi Scandi, Gene Ingram Pocket Hippo, Tom Krein TK-2, and a Scott Cook Owyhee.

I'm really feelin' the Owyhee, that is very nice. Where are these
available?

All the suggestions have been really helpful, thanks.
Though I think I've found another bug to drive the addiction...