Smallish EDC Fixed Blade Recommendations.

LostViking

LostViking

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Looking at a bunch of smaller EDC fixed blades.

Kind of like both of these. Chris Reeve Nyala and LT Wright Tac-One.

The Nyale gets rave reviews from its fans. The Pro-Tac is interesting and I assume new.

http://chrisreeve.com/Nyala

SPECIFICATIONS:
Blade Material:
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel
Blade Hardness:
58-59 RC
Blade Finish:
Smokey Grey PVD
Blade Length:
3.75" (95.25 mm)
Blade Thickness:
0.18" (4.57 mm)
Overall Length:
8.5" (215.9 mm)
Handle Material:
Brown Canvas Micarta
Weight:
6.2 oz. (175.7 g)
Sheath:
Leather, made by Gfeller Casemakers

Not sure I'm allowed to link to L.T. Wright so i will edit in the specs soon.



L.T. Wright ProTac

Specifications:

Total Length: 8 2/3" (220mm)
Blade Length: 4" (104mm)
Blade Thickness: 3/20" (3.83mm)
Weight: 6.9oz
Handle Material: Black Micarta - Ground "Grooved" Mountain Handle Grip
Blade-Steel: D-2 Tool Steel
Other Features: Ground Spine, Lanyard Hole, High-Quality Leather Sheath, Spine Jimping
Proudly made in the United States of America


Looking for general purpose, do it al knife. From making breakfast to tent stakes. No hog fighting or sentry sticking. Just your basic knife. Small enough to carry on your belt everywhere. Big enough to get the job done. Something that wouldn't leave me feeling lonely if I found myself standing out in the woods alone and lost in the middle of winter.

Giving some very serious thought to the Winkler Belt Knife too.
 
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When I think of small fixed blades, a 3.75" blade doesn't make the list. (Though 3.5-4" is my preferred size range)
When I think small or smaller, I tend to think around the 3" mark. In that range, LT Wright Patriot, Bark River Mini Fox River, and Dozier Personal (in ascending order of price) are my favorites; though I recently purchased a Bravo EDC that is growing on me. It's smaller than I expected; but comfortable in hand.

At the slightly larger size - I really like my Enzo Trapper, Gray Wolf Knives M4, and Bark River Gunny.
Just a bit larger brings us to the Bravo LT or BK16.
 
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Once you said Winkler it was over. Get that one.

No, wait....actually, if you're going to be more bush/outdoor focused get the Winkler. If it's going to be primarily urban EDC lighter stuff you might be happier w/ the Nyala.
 
EChoil said:
Once you said Winkler it was over. Get that one.

No, wait....actually, if you're going to be more bush/outdoor focused get the Winkler. If it's going to be primarily urban EDC lighter stuff you might be happier w/ the Nyala.
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EChoil,

Bush/Outdoor focused,

This about as Urban as I get,
 
Alright, I'm adding one more. The Fallkniven TK-2

This is more about me wanting a knew knife, than me needing a new knife.

I have a BK-16 and it has treated me well actually thought about the BK-17 as well.
Have a Gunny, BHK Muk, Or Camp Muk can't remember which.

For some reason. Nothing is grabbing my attention. Have enough wood focused knives, including the F-1. Plus I have a Vehement Bushcraft that should show in a few more months.

More and more, I seem to focus on the sheath system almost as much as the knife.

Not wanting to go custom.
 
I would take a look at Battle Horse knives. They make quite a few small fixed blades that are very nice. Some you can customize with handle and liner choices.
 
LostViking said:
EChoil,

Bush/Outdoor focused,

This about as Urban as I get,
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Comfy setup there, Viking. A drum riser and three mics and you'd have a show. :thumbup:

Personally, I'd have a Winkler Belt or Field Knife if I didn't have too damn many bush knives already. It's been number one on-deck for quite some time though. Price not withstanding, IMO it's a superior bush knife to all those mentioned so far.

As to the others, still probably the Nyala from what you write....although I think 3.75" is getting a bit short for bush.
 
LostViking said:
...........Have a Gunny, BHK Muk, Or Camp Muk can't remember which.

For some reason. Nothing is grabbing my attention. Have enough wood focused knives, including the F-1. Plus I have a Vehement Bushcraft that should show in a few more months.

More and more, I seem to focus on the sheath system almost as much as the knife.

Not wanting to go custom.
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If you like muks, have you checked out the R. Murphy skinners? I like that blade style a lot. I'd like to have a good one of that profile to blue.....
 
Just a thought, and this is more what I would call a smallish fixed blade.
This one is by Blind Horse Knives whom are now defunct but you can still find their knives for sale.
This one is in 13C26 Sandvik steel with a hardness of 59 to 60 (I think it was).
Just throwing this one out there to give you another possible option.
This one is called The Classic Stallion.
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Now if you want a more standard size knife, L.T. Wright seems to make some really good ones.
This one is called the JET, with 01 Tool steel with a sharpened edge of four and five eighths inches.
I added the patina.
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Here they are in their sheaths.
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hhmoore said:
When I think small or smaller, I tend to think around the 3" mark. In that range, LT Wright Patriot,
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Now you're making me think I made the wrong choice getting an LT Wright Frontier Valley. Liked that the Patriot is D2, but the 1" shorter overall length made me decide on the larger Frontier Valley.

I did find it odd that LT Wright no longer makes the Frontier Valley, only Battle Horse does now.
 
jlomein said:
Now you're making me think I made the wrong choice getting an LT Wright Frontier Valley. Liked that the Patriot is D2, but the 1" shorter overall length made me decide on the larger Frontier Valley.

I did find it odd that LT Wright no longer makes the Frontier Valley, only Battle Horse does now.
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The Patriot is a very small knife - I'm actually surprised that I like it, because I prefer hand filling grips; but the handle is almost a perfect 3 finger fit. The one I have in dyed bone is slightly thinner and shorter handled than the one in wood; and I much prefer it. I thought the first one was great until I got the bone; now it seems uncomfortable in comparison. I'd purchased the bone handled Patriot as a gift...but I'm keeping it.
 
As mentioned, L.T. Wright (formerly of Blind Horse) makes some great small fixed blades:

Patriot:



Coyote:



Bark River also makes several great small fixed blades - here's a couple:
 
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Since I am a Fallkniven junkie I recommend any of the following: F1, A1, NL 5, H1, SK 1, SK 3, Kolt, Garm and PRK. The steel used in these knives is phenomenal stuff. Take a gander, I'm sure something will more than likely catch your eye. Happy hunting

Second choice would be DPX gear. Great quality knives and gotta love the pry bar. Saves a lot of tips
 
GSO 3.5 would be pretty solid, as are the recs for the BHK, but the frontier first model from BHK below is being redone and probably a little more improved by LT.
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GSO 3.5 is either on the hip or in my backpack with me everyday. Unless you have some extra cash and luck for the winkler, cause those are pretty rad too.
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Some updates,

I already own some of the blades mentioned.

The Patriot looks very nice.

I have a little creek for small stuff. Great EDC,



This week I picked up a custom Blind Horse Cavallo off the secondary market. Polished Black Canvas Micarta and Stag with Orange liners. A very pretty little knife.

So at least for the moment, my needs have been satisfied. I'll try and post up a picture here next week.

Thanks to everyone for their feedback,
LV,
 
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