Small Fixed Blade

[Bfishes333]

Good evening everyone. I recently picked up a rat izula and have to say I'm really enjoying the small fixed blade so far. That being said now I'm looking at adding a couple more. The boker rhino looks pretty cool and i like Vox designs but don't know about that steel, the gnome looks too small. So since I'm just getting into these what do you guys like/ reccomend? Blade length below 4" and open to all suggestions since I'm learning. Thanks.

 

[t5brick]

Bradford Guardian 3.

 

[BTGuy]

Bradford Guardian 3 is a nice small fixed blade. Standard sheath is leather horizontal carry. Offered in a variety of handle types and a couple blade steels.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

If you like the Izula you may very well like the White River Backpacker Pro in S35VN ... a great little knife.

Another in a higher price range Bradford Guardian 3 or Guardian 3.5 are really nice knives with options to customize it to your liking.

 

[Yorkshire Boy]

Enzo necker, bobtail and elver.

 

[gdwtvb]

Take a look at the Lionsteel M1. M390 Steel, great sheath, comfortable handles.

Grizz

 

[hhmoore]

Adding to what has already been listed - BRKT Mini Fox River or Gunny, Dozier Modified Personal or Arkansas Toothpick (or New York Special), CPK EDC (or EDC2), Spyderco Mule

 

[Bfishes333]

Thanks for the input so far everyone. Im reading up on all these suggestions. Thanks again and keep them coming.

 

[McFeeli]

Tops Mini Scandi Knife(MSK). I actually prefer mine to my Guardian 3, though the G3 is a pretty damn unbeatable EDC fixed blade. The MSK is more suited as a woodworking blade than an EDC blade. The only thing I don’t particularly care for is that the sheath is neck carry only. They do have a slightly larger one with a leather sheath called the Trekker. I usually just toss it in my back pocket.

My one and only picture of my G10 MSK.

 

[Dangerously]

I use a Lionsteel M1 and a Fallkniven Kolt. Both handy, light, and capable.

 

[Sonnydaze]

I've owned about 8 Bradford Guardian 3's in 3V, M390 and Vanadis 4E. I love 'em. Horizontal carry in factory leather sheath. Been carrying one every day for over two yrs... Also carry my large Sebbie clipped in rh front pocket.

 

[LG&M]

Becker BK11 & 14

 

[LG&M]

Dubble tapp,
Check out the custom page,

 

[22-rimfire]

Dozier Canoe perhaps with his great horizontal kydex sheath? I have a a sheepfoot personal (2.5" blade) and a K-6 Companion (~3" blade) that I like as well.

I also like the White River Backpacker Pro. Have a Blackjack 155 that is a neck knife that is sized nicely but you have to pay attention where you place your hands as there is no guard of any sort.

 

[Zidfeldts]

I have a Dozier K9. Wonderful EDC

 

[Ironbut]

A few under 4":
Bark River Woodland

Bradford Guardian 3

Bradford Guardian 3.5

Fiddleback Bushnub

 

[LX_Emergency]

What price bracket are you looking in? Because smaller fixed blades custom made are often around the price of pricier production folders.

There's a whole handmade knife world out there to discover.

 

[marchone]

Comes in two blade lengths, long is 3 1/4".

Moki Banff

 

[teddyashe]

Check out Creely Blades Makko - uses a few different steels including Rex 121, LC200N, M390

Also second the Lionsteel M1 - solid value for sure .

 

[Bfishes333]

What price bracket are you looking in? Because smaller fixed blades custom made are often around the price of pricier production folders.

There's a whole handmade knife world out there to discover.

Im looking to keep it under $300.

Thanks for all the responses so far. Dubble Tapp, Dozier, Creely, Moki are all knives I haven't seen so it will be good to read up on them. Thanks for the pictures as well.