Traditional EDC fixed blades

[Hickory n steel]

This thread is for the modestly sized fixed blades we use or intend for EDC regardless of what they were originally designed for.

I have a good handful of small hunters and B&T's, I could post them in those threads but I'm not using them for hunting so I decided to start a dedicated thread.

From top to bottom
My childhood Western F48a
Rehandled Buck 212 fixed ranger
Buck 102 woodsman
Rehandled Buck 673
Buck 113 ranger skinner
GEC H20
Old Hickory outdoors mini fillet
Western 628
Early Queen 83
A knife I made from an old file
Buck 160 Smidgen

 

[cbach8tw]

Very cool. I posted a few of mine in the bird and trout thread, but I do not hunt either, just think they are a handy size for small tasks. Let me see if I have some to post, hope this is what you are looking for.

 

[cbach8tw]

 

[Camillus]

 

[cbach8tw]

 

[sitflyer]

 

[OldHercDude]

I still think that's one of the nicest 113s I've seen.

 

[afishhunter]

Not sure if this counts, since they are not on my belt.
However, this Mora Number 1, and Cold Steel Finn Bear have been in my "Euro Style" rollator's tote/shopping bag for about three consecutive months now. (in their appropriate sheaths, of course)
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(recycled picture from the knives and flashlights thread)

 

[TrainedBullets]

OK. Now you’re speaking my language!

Here are my four EDC fixed blades, with a GEC 29 thrown in for size comparison:



Left most is the Fiddleback Forge (FF) Monarch (3.5” blade; 7.5” OAL). Not easy to conceal, but my favorite EDC user. Typically, my cold weather at home carry.

Just left of center is the FF EDK (2.5” blade, 6.5” OAL). It’s a really nice carver/paring knife, though rarely carried.

Center - FF Esquire (2.75” blade; 6.5” OAL). I love this knife. Easy to conceal, about as useful as a 6.5” knife can be. My go to in warmer weather.

Right of center - GEC 29

Right - FF Runt (2” blade; 5.25” OAL). I carry this one a lot when I’m off the property. Perfect 3 finger knife with a small lanyard. Totally non threatening.

 

[black mamba]

I have found that I prefer a "necker" to a pocket fixed blade, so this is about my only one, a custom from Stoil Manchev @ 6.4 inches.

 

[sitflyer]

I still think that's one of the nicest 113s I've seen.

Thanks

 

[Horsewright]

Pretty much the design criteria of everything I make:

 

[Peregrin]

I love this thread! I've got more small fixed blade knives than I'd need in 20 lifetimes.
I'll chip away at posting my accumulation in this thread.

I'll start off with two of my latest additions, which I've been posting, the Solingen made Boker Nessmi and the Boker Plus Nessmi Pro, made in China I believe.

The Nessmi is 5 3/4" of CPM-S30V and micarta. It came with a decent leather sheath. I've been carrying it in a large pocket sheath from Collector Knives, and it's a treat to carry and use. I think it was made in 2014 or so.

The Nessmi Pro is a newer version and is 6 1/4" of D2 with a coarser micarta and includes the lighter colored leather sheath. I'd recommend either of these knives. Really great grip on both with a very utilitarian blade.

Some recent pics;
Mark side

Pile side, with an aftermarket sheath that makes them a joy to carry and actually works well with either knife.

Spine view, showing the different jimping.
Nessmi Pro with red liners and the Nessmi with yellow.

Nessmi with pocket sheath.

I'll be back with more!

 

[Hickory n steel]

Pretty much the design criteria of everything I make:

You just don't play fair, I should've stipulated no Horsewright because you can always put us to shame

That second one in stag looks so good, if only I could afford your work.

 

[Arian29]

My Compliments for starting this much needed thread for EDC fixed blades!

For today:
Teckel 2, Buck 113, Iron River, Bandit, Mini Fox River and Lil Creek.

 

[Peregrin]

Here's another Boker Solingen made. The Boker-Vox Mini Pry 1674 model. This one is just so darn pretty I'm not sure I'll use it much. It came with a horizontal belt sheath I thought I'd like but it's just too big for a less than 6" knife. It's mirror polished N690 with Amboina Burl scales. I'm trying to find a pocket sheath for it.

 

[Bastler]

Since I made a pocket sheath for my little Brisa, it's become my most-used knife.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Here's another Boker Solingen made. The Boker-Vox Mini Pry 1674 model.

Now that is a very interesting sheath design.
I'd sure like to know the designers idea behind it.

 

[Peregrin]

Now that is a very interesting sheath design.
I'd sure like to know the designers idea behind it.

I'd be curious to know that myself. It looks like something you might put your glasses or sunglasses in. It's about that size.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I'd be curious to know that myself. It looks like something you might put your glasses or sunglasses in. It's about that size.

Maybe the idea is discrete carry?