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I have $75, and am ITCHING for a small EDC fixed blade. I recently got a Buck Woodsman, and I'm looking for even smaller than that.

Somewhere in the lines of 2-3" inch blade, possibly a tad larger but not much. The handle can be longer if need be.

I was really interested in this knife...

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But then read it uses 440A stainless steel, which I have heard is not good at edge keeping and generally a less desirable steel.

I like the length, I like the style, I like the price...but I don't like the steel :( Unless someone can convince me 440A is as good as VG10 or AUS8 or something....what would you recommend? :confused:
 
Benchmade 210 - S30V two inchish blade. Awesome.

I would avoid 440A. Not that I am a steel snob, but I hate the stuff.
 
Look at the small blades offered by Bark River. Good quality and not expensive, lots of handle choices, A-2 steel. Cost is $65-100 depending on what you get. Here is the one I carry, a Mikro Canadian with antique ivory scales and mosaic pins. This one was about $70.

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Its somewhat small, a bit more than 5" over all but quite useful.
 
Go to the Bark River knife and tool site and look at the micro-Canadian, and the trickle. Very nice small fixed blades, and the trickle is billed as a fixed pocket knife. I think they are around 80 dollars or so.
 
Those both look very appealing. Thanks guys! I was really hoping I'd have some options like alot of the bigger fixed blades give, so Bark River might be my choice on this one.
 
Ya beat me to it Arathol!:eek:

A month ago a friend gave me a Buck Hartsook neck knife for doing him a favor. I've never messed with the little neck knife thing, and the tiny Buck Hartsook seemed like kind of a knife joke. I mean its really a small knife.

I was wrong.

I gave it an honest trial, and its proven to be a very handy sharp cutting tool to have around. I now see the atraction of these little knives, sheer convienence! It's nothing I would want to be marooned in the great north woods with, but I'd be a lier if I did not admit it's been usefull.

Now I find myself in a difficult position- at this late stage just when I thought I had it all figured out, I get atracted to a new kind of knife! The small fixed blade, or as I now think of it, the unfolding pocket knife.

The little Buck Hartsook is S30V, and in my use of it opening mail, opening those d----d plastic blister packs, breaking down some boxes after the hollidays, and sundry other little cutting jobs, its held a good edge.
 
New question...where can I order a Bark River Mikro Canadian online? NGK and one OSKS.com both seem to not sell them :(
 
Can anyone vouch for www.worldwideknives.com ? I ask because they have the black handles and it's only $59.99, I like the darker colored handles but I don't want to have to pay $90-100 :-/

As seen here - http://www.worldwideknives.com/BarkRiver/mikrocan.html

EDIT: Well, I did a search and the only threads that gave it feedback were several years old. But it was all good feedback...so I guess I will try them out and let you guys know if they are still decent or not! :)
 
I have one of those micarta handled micros, in orange, and I can't say as I like the feel of it. Its a bit slick and always feels cold, like its made of glass. The ivory handle on the other one in contrast always has a warm feel to it, and seems to almost stick to your hand. Its got great color too.
 
Hmm...you know I was actually wondering that too. You guys must be psychic.

At first I thought it looked goofy, then it grew on me. And at first I didn't like the tan colored handles...but the more I look at it the more I like it.

Argh, holding off on wwk.com order.
 
I've never handled G-10. Is it jsut as "cold and slippery" as micarta? I found an orange G-10 for $68.

If I can't find anything I'm going with the ivory one like yours from DLTtradingcompany.com liek you mentioned. But I REALLY like those mosaic pins you have! I want those! haha
 
G-10 is the same as micarta, but instead of being made of linen or canvas its an epoxy fiberglass laminate. Both are called micarta, I have the blaze orange G-10 Micarta handles, not near as grippy as the old canvas stuff.
Ivory is still available I think but mosaic pins were part of a limited run maybe 10 or so, long since sold out.
 
Oh...hah. Well darn then.

Looks like I'll get the ivory then, and dress it up myself if I can. I know texasknife.com sells all kinds of mosaic pins :)

Thanks all you guys for your suggestion and your help! My knife bug was just really getting at me today and I had to order something! This will be my new EDC that is on the less aggressive side (for looks at least).
 
A. G. Russell™ Woodswalker in Leather Hip Pocket Sheath
AGPRS: $19.95

http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_...woodswalker_in_leather_hip_pocket_sheath.html

I like this one. :)

While it comes with a neck sheath available as well - I prefer the Leather Hip Pocket Sheath I used when I tried this knife for a bit.

Now I suggest folks double check knife laws for legal length limits on blades, fixed, folders and other "legalese" pertaining to carrying a knife.

Still this Woodswalker is a really well made knife, comfortable in the hand, well made sheath and performs many duties.

Has traditional classic look about it too...

Only problem I have with trying this knife out - is I must have one of my own.
Ain't that just the way things work? ;)

Steve
 
In Texas I have heard 4" and 5.5" being legal. I usually go wit the 4" rule to be safe...but any of these are well below the limit :P
 
I have several Barkies, and they are all very good knives. They have a convex grind, if that makes any difference to you.

I also have a Woodswalker, excellent knife for the money. Not as strong as a Barkie.

Andy
 
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