Suggestions for a $200 range, E.D.C. fixed blade.

[Steel130]

Ok guys, I would like to buy a nice fixed blade for EDC. I have some criteria.

$200 dollars is my limit. Obviously under that isn't a problem.
Steels I would like are: 154cm, S30v, CPM154, S35VN. No 1095. I am not opposed to non stainless though.
Blade around 3-4"
Nothing seriously up swept or with major belly. I love Wharncliffes.
I have been looking at Tom Krein's blades. I have one of his down the pipeline. Really like the looks of his TK-1. So blades in that size or style are cool.
Sheath is not a biggy, if I don't like it I will have one made.

Thanks guys

 

[White Feather Blades]

Steel, I'd be happy to be of service.

 

[kda89508]

Have Alan Davis fix you one. You can choose the steel, handle type, blade shape, and everything else!! He has AWESOME PRICES TOO! Good Luck! Kevin

 

[Shadow213]

Have Alan Davis fix you one. You can choose the steel, handle type, blade shape, and everything else!! He has AWESOME PRICES TOO! Good Luck! Kevin

+1.....:thumbup:

Just got a small fixed for EDC from Alan and although I haven't gotten it in yet, I know that I WILL be dealing with him again. Great guy, uses great materials with a wide variety of styles and definitely has awesome prices as well. Btw, he also makes his own sheaths.

A pic of Alan's work, picked this one up mainly to try out the 52100 steel....

 

[Dan57]

Bark River makes a few that you might like. The Little Carver especially sounds like just what you're looking for, though it has a blade just a bit under 3".

http://www.barkriverknifetool.com/B-LittleCarver.htm
http://www.barkriverknifetool.com/C-LilCanadian.htm
http://www.barkriverknifetool.com/B-TUSK.htm
http://www.barkriverknifetool.com/EDC-MiniNorthstar.htm
http://www.barkriverknifetool.com/B-Ultra-liteBushcrafter.htm
http://www.barkriverknifetool.com/B-NorthstarCompanion.htm

ETA: Also check out the Blind Horse Bird & Trout Classic, Frontier Valley Patch, Long Trail, and Maverick Colt. Sorry I can't post links; they're not listed on Blind Horse's web site, and I can't link to dealers because of forum rules.

 

[bdmicarta]

Bark River is the first production name that comes to mind but there are a lot of custom makers here that would produce something exactly like what you want in this price range.

 

[singularity35]

 

[Steel130]

Bark River is the first production name that comes to mind but there are a lot of custom makers here that would produce something exactly like what you want in this price range.

Yah, I have gone the custom route before. I am messing around with a design. That may be what I do. Singularity I had seriously considered the Les George before.