Tactical fixed blade

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recruit17

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Hey, how's it goin? I just started collecting knives earlier this year, and I've been trying to keep it as diverse as possible. So far I've got a large survival knife, an assisted opener, a couple of karambits, and few other ones, but I am missing a solid fixed blade tactical knife. Now I know this type of knife is scarce and hard to come by (sarcasm), but I was hoping you guys could give me a few recommendations. My price range is about 300-350$, and I want it to be easy to carry and possibly conceal (buzzword) if necessary, so not too big, but also not too small because I've got pretty big hands. So far, the only knife I've really looked at is Fox Knives' Predator 1 (I really like the cool, kind of futuristic look to it) , but it might be just a tad too big and I can't find too many good reviews for it. Anyways, any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 
ive never quite figured out EXACTLY what the word "tactical" means when discussing knives (seems to vary from person to person), but if I was looking for a good fixed blade to round out your collection, id take a serious look at ESEE's lineup.
 
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I've heard A LOT of really great things about ESEE knives, but they look very similar to my Fallkniven F1, which I didn't mention I had. I was thinking something a bit more urban and military-like.
 
I'd suggest Spartan Knives. There are some pretty cool designs. They make a few sizes to cover most bases as well.
 
I second what Rev says, Spartan has some awesome knives, also peak around the knifemakers for sale area, a lot of nice stuff there ;)
 
Can't go wrong with a Zero Tolerance fixed blade. 121 is small enough to carry with enough blade to work. The handle may be a bit small for you though.
 
Bud Nealy sounds just what your looking for. I'm telling you the heat treat on his knives is scary!!! I really like my PK-21 and my Cave Cub. Read about his MCS system also as it makes the knives more concealable.
 
Lots of great suggestions, but the Bud Nealy knives are really standing out for me. I kind of forgot about custom knives lol, and the thought of owning a completely unique knife with few or no duplicates intrigues me...
 
it depends. are we talking scaling a four story building, throwing it at an enemy ninja before retrieving it and decapitating your target?

or maybe tactical like an underwater approach to an enemy base, silently dispatching enemy sentries, prying open an electrical box to kill the power...?
 
Spartan has some really nice ones, Brous Blades Stryker, Bastenilli R.E.D. looks really good

Maybe even some Microtechs or Tops. They have some concealable tactical/tacticool knives.

Cold steel and boker and zero tolerance have a few.
 
Tacticool. Love it. Those backwards facing karambit things at bastinelli's are just blowing my mind
 
At that budget look into a Fletcher Knife and then you can have a custom sheath made for it! ESEE is also a great choice!
 
Since you mentioned you saw a Fox knife you like, this is my Fox Salus.. no "futuristic Look", not too "busy" looking and no serrations like a Fox Pred. 1, just simple clean lines, and superb ergo's allowing for at least four different hand grip positions.
Perfectly balanced with an excellent sheath/leg rig.
Not sure if the tanto versions are still around.
Under $225.00.
Great at slicing Watermelons open, or if you find you self in a situation where the rule of law becomes non existent.

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Spyderco lum tanto is a pretty cool knife in your price range
 
Falkniven f1 or a1, grayman knives has some "tac@#$%#" knives as well.I edc a zt121 and I think it beats most fixed blades.
 
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