Small Fixed Blade

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So I like small fixed blade knives, and have posted a thread here before about them. That time I was talking along the lines of Izulas and other small production knives. But this time I'm wondering what custom makers or semi-custom knives you guys like. I've seen Fiddleback Forge's "Runt" which I'm thinking about getting, there is this lovely Pocket Pal by Lance Ockenden http://www.driftwoodwalker.co.uk/POCKET_PAL.htm

But what other small fixed blades are there out there that I don't know about! :D

Thanks!
 
Member rwn2000(Ithink thats his name) makes some lovely and affordable small fixed blades. I picked one up for $70 and I use it all the time. Small comfy and simple in design but functional.
 
Gossman makes some killer edc blades. I've owned both the psk and unk and like them both.
 
There are a ton of great small fixed blades out there. It would help if the OP could give us an idea what you intend to use it for. Is this an EDC blade, for general purpose cutting tasks? Or is it supposed to be a small field knife, that can serve as a small game and camp utility blade? I would probably choose different blades for those two scenarios.

Anyway, on the assumption that you're talking an EDC blade for light, general-purpose cutting tasks and potentially last-ditch defensive use, I really like and carry a Spyderco Fred Perrin Street Beat. Specs:

OAL: 7.2"
Weight: 3.2oz (w/o sheath)
Blade length: 3.5"
Blade thickness: 0.156"
Steel: VG10
Handle: Polished micarta
Sheath: Boltaron (like Kydex) with adjustable clip
Best street prices: Seen them as low as the $135 range on ebay, currently selling for $159 at Knifeworks. Higher at many other online retailers.


This is an awesome small knife and in my opinion, here are the things that make it so great:
* The beefy blade. As small as this is, it has a very thick 0.156" blade, it can cope with some serious tasks yet is still thin enough to be a great slicer.
* The cutting performance. Just phenomenal, best small fixed knife I've had for light all-purpose cutting tasks. The blade has a full flat grind and comes quite sharp from the factory (though I sharpened mine even more, using the extra-fine stones on my Sharpmaker). Obviously for specialized tasks, like kitchen work or dressing game, ideally I'd want blades specialized for those tasks.
* The handles. This is perhaps the best thing about this knife. Like all small knives, it has to make compromises in the grip to keep things short. But, this knife gives you a nice full, rounded Micarta grip, and the choil right up front near the blade gives excellent cutting control and makes the knife very comfortable to hold for a small knife.

I'd highly recommend this knife, if you can stomach the price! It is a bit pricey but well worth it IMO.
 
I asked a similar question a couple of weeks ago re sub-6" fixed blades and was directed to Michael Morris knives (made from files) and Shadow Tech. Also mentioned was the Buck Paklite, which I have in my pocket right now.
 
Might be worth it to also check out the Blackjack necker and Bark River Bravo necker. I've heard nothing but good things about both.
 
In terms of use... Well bushcraft and some game prep. and other random tasks, but probably not self defense, but with this thread was more just wanting small knives that look good! I know enough small knives that will get the job done, but we all like to find ones that look good too! :D
 
I see that a thread about Michael Morris knives has shown up and that he posts here as mykulmorris. I'm certain that one of his EDC 60 small fixed blades is on my list for 2012. I think they fit the bill for "look good".
 
Alan Davis does some nice small FBs. He has one in the F/S section now and I've got a slightly larger one on order from him. He'll do a variety of sheaths to fit them for you as well.
 
I really like my Folts Minimalist, extremely handy size and if you understand what the steel is for and not abuse it, makes a fantastic edc. I also have a custom on order from DanCo that might fit the description. All I told him I wanted was under 6", thin handles, and the rest was up to him. Another custom I have on order is a rigging knife that might fit the bill for blade length, but is generally a small big knife, rather than just a little fixed blade.


-Xander
 
Oh and I almost forgot about my Kinfolks 333, one of the best darn bird and trout knives I have had.


-Xander
 
ML Knives
Bruce Culberson
Blind Horse Knives, Tiger Knapps are interesting
Bark River, City Knife, Essential EDC, IMP, Bumble Bee, PSK
Krein makes a PSK

What is "cool" to you? Textured G-10 scales, blade shape, type of edge, file work, etc, etc... There's so many different options, it would help to know more specific knife qualities that appeal to you.
 
IMHO...which means absolutely NOTHING...Tom Krein's PSK is one of the all time best EDC blades ever made.
 
I recently got an Alan Davis misery whip knife, which I have been enjoying. You can do a search over in the exchange forum to see examples of the ones he has put up for sale.
 
Here's one of Alan Davis' "Misery Whips" I really like this one:thumbup:

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Thanks,

Paul
 
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