Specialized pocket fixed blade suggestion...help

Humint · May 4, 2015

My current EDC is a CRK Wilson Combat Large Starbenza. Since I have young children I cannot believe how much I actually cut up food on the go. I do not like using my main EDC knife as it typically dirty. I would like to get a small pocket fixed blade to ride along and be on food prep duty. Does anyone have any suggestions? I prefer it be of a stainless steel as it will be washed frequently and pocket sized, as well as uncoated.

kwackster · May 4, 2015

Most Mora models would serve you well, as they are cheap yet very competent.
Personally i have been using a Mora 2000 for this purpose since 2006.

Humint · May 4, 2015

I like Moras but they are not that pocket friendly

MIGUY · May 4, 2015

Get a stainless izula? Look in the custom fixed blades section? There are some very nice smaller fixed blades there for very reasonable prices often

vilePossum · May 4, 2015

seriously, if you go up to 100$ in budget, get one from one of the knifemakers on the board. just got a nice little aeb-l knife which should arrive any day for 70+shipping.
or get a stainless kids - my first opinel. i know, it is not fixed, but it is extremly pocket friendly and none threatening with that rounded tip (basically like a folding butter knife).

Rich S · May 4, 2015

How about an Opinel or a SAK?
Rich

TravisH · May 4, 2015

MIGUY said:
Get a stainless izula? Look in the custom fixed blades section? There are some very nice smaller fixed blades there for very reasonable prices often

:thumbup:

I've seen small few "Bird & Trout" models that seem to be what you're looking for.

Otherwise, Zyliss makes a sweet paring knife that I use constantly in the kitchen. Thin, holds an edge, and easy to keep razor sharp.

KingMC · May 4, 2015

While it's not fixed, the Opinel is a great option for pocket carry, since the twist lock makes it pretty much a fixed blade, but you also don't need to deal with a sheath. Also, it's dirt cheap and has a great food prep-style blade.

SA Condor · May 4, 2015

Check out Bark River Knives. They have a ton of very small fixed blade knives in a variety of steels, handles, and profiles. That or check out a production Fiddleback Forge Runt in stainless. I carry a Runt EDC in my front left pocket. It's perfect!

http://www.usamadeblade.com/Fiddleback-Production-Knives-and-Accessories_c57.htm

s_f · May 4, 2015

What I dislike the most about fixed blades is that I'll have to clean them before putting them back in their sheath. If your typical high end folder has some dirt on it, it won't touch the liners due to the washers and blade profile and even if it touched the liners, they're quite easy to clean. Not so much with the sheath of a fixed blade... at least IMHO.

strategy9 · May 4, 2015

Lionsteel 571 or 573

Simple design but still sharp appearance with a satin 440c blade; won't break the bank for a specialized tool, but still get Lionsteel quality.

jfk1110 · May 4, 2015

Fallkniven kolt or juni

average gimp · May 4, 2015

The AG Russell Woodswalker would be ideal for this, especially since it looks like a small kitchen knife. Failing that, look into a Victorinox paring knife, but you'll have to get an aftermarket sheath as the provided blade covers are not suitable for carry. They also have them in serrated and red-handle versions.

A.P.F. · May 4, 2015

Rich S said:
How about an Opinel or a SAK?
Rich

I can't better Rich's recommendation. One advantage to a SAK, is the mirror polish on the blades, which will not tend to harbor bacteria as readily as a non-mirror blade finish.

An opinel has been used for food prep by the French for generations. They must know something.

craytab · May 4, 2015

A stainless Izula would work great. So would one of the many offerings from BRKT. I use a Bradford Guardian3 with A KSF pocket sheath. Works great and highly recommended.

Moondrop · May 4, 2015

I haven't had mine very long, but the cold steel Pendleton Mini is stainless steel (VG-1), uncoated and about 6" overall (not the newer, coated, 3V version that's not available yet).

flatblackcapo · May 4, 2015

Ti is a great material for the tasks you describe. Daniel Fairly makes a Ti blade called the Backpacker that I think would work great for you. Here is a pic of my DFK Backpacker next to a GEC #15 for size comparison.

stabman · May 4, 2015

This:

http://www.agrussell.com/ag-russell-woodswalker-in-leather-hip-pocket-sheath/p/AGPRS/

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Man, someone already said so...I should have read better.

average gimp said:
The AG Russell Woodswalker would be ideal for this, especially since it looks like a small kitchen knife.

So, I'll just to agree with them.

Velitrius · May 4, 2015

Stabman and Average Gimp are way out in front of me.

AG Russell Woodswalker. AUS-8 is perfect for this size knife. It'll hone right up to razor edge and really resists stains and corrosion.

Get the leather hip pocket sheath AND the kydex neck sheath. I'll bet you never stop carrying it around.

ocnLogan · May 4, 2015

stabman said:
This:

http://www.agrussell.com/ag-russell-woodswalker-in-leather-hip-pocket-sheath/p/AGPRS/

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Man, someone already said so...I should have read better.

So, I'll just to agree with them.

I came here to post this, was not disappointed. Its available with a back pocket sheath, or kydex.

Also, check out the Ag Russell bird and trout. Its a bit over 3in, super light, and very thin.

You could also spring for an opinel #112 (its their paring knife). It is under $10, and is just a non folding opinel. I use these in the kitchen, and have actually been wondering how it would work in the outdoors. You'd just need to figure out a sheath.

Good luck

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Specialized pocket fixed blade suggestion...help

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