Trying to decide on a fixed blade

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RedEdge77

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Ok well i still can't decide what i want and now i'm asking what fixed blade. Here is my criteria:

1. Blade Length: 3-5 inches

2. Price: 50$ is the maximum right now

3. Handle: I want the handle to have a nice grip that is made of durable material like micarta.

4. Knife must have a guard on it.

5. Steel: Steel is either uncoated stainless or coated carbon.

6. Sheath: I would like the sheath to not be too obtrusive as i plan to EDC this knife. Also must have some sort of belt attachment whether it is a clip or a loop.

7. Uses: This knife will be used for EDC chores such as cutting boxes, mail, etc......

Maybe now i will be able to make up my mind:o

Here are some ideas. All knife pictures are from knifecenter of the internet:

Kershaw Bear Hunter:

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=KS1029

Schrade Sharpfinger:

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=SCH152OT

Western Mountaineer:

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=WW84

Cold Steel Master Hunter in AUS8:

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=CS36JS

Benchmade Rant Bowie:

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=BM10500P
 
If you don't mind the blade being a little longer then u specified, i would tell you to get a BK7.

Knucks
 
The Rant is the best of those selections, but you would be better off saving longer and getting something nicer.

The "Schrade" is made by Taylor cutlery now :thumbdn:
 
knucks said:
If you don't mind the blade being a little longer then u specified, i would tell you to get a BK7.

Knucks
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How about a Camillus/Becker BK10?
 
Get a Schrade 152 in good shape on Ebay.Great knife and selling cheap right now.Just make sure it's stamped USA.Arnold
 
Already got the beckers and they are great knives, but they are a little too bulky for EDC.:)

And the temperance is over the 50$ mark.;)
 
Rat Finkenstein said:
Spyderco Temperance?
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Brother you beat me to the draw. I have to heartily agree with you on that recommendation. The knife has great blade steel in VG-10 and the Tek-Lok sheath is really handy. I have 6 of those and I plan on using most of them. The Temperance is a fixed blade designed solely for function. And believe me it functions really well. I have 2 of them I use constantly in my kitchen. You will not go wrong with Spyderco's fixed blade Temperance:)
 
TheKnifeCollector said:
What about a Benchmade Rant?
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TKC I am utterly ashamed of you :rolleyes: YOu are a Spyder-girl:( What are you doing recommending a non Spyder to this brother in search of his soul and a great fixed blade :cool: Shame, shame, shame>>> you ought to change your name. :o Go wash your mouth out with soap and do 50 finger tip push ups for punishment :D
 
A G Russell woodswalker. $19.95 with leather hip pocket sheath. As quoted from www.agrussell.com;

"A long time friend, Col. Daniel . . . , suggested that we offer the Woodswalker with a kydex neck sheath. We did, and boy is it hot! I designed this little knife about 25 years ago. It was intended to be a lightweight knife for the casual hunter, out for a morning walk in the woods. As a non-folding pocketknife when carried in the leather hip pocket sheath, it is suitable for quail, squirrel, dove, or rabbit. It also makes a first class steak knife and a super paring knife. The 2-5/16" blade is 8A stainless at 58 Rc. Measures 6" overall and weighs 1.2 oz. Available with black Kydex® neck sheath or original leather hip pocket sheath. Knife made in Japan, sheaths made in U.S.A."

Handle material; wood rucarta
Blade material; AUS 8A
Blade Lenght; 2 5/16"
Overall length; 6"
Rockwell; 57-59
 
Easy- except for the handle material (wood), you've got 2 great knives from ragweedforge.com to choose from.

Either a #33, which has a... "4 1/8" stainless blade, a single guard, and an unfinished birch handle of about 4 1/4". It's sized for folks with larger hands. $24." This is my favorite!
http://www.ragweedforge.com/33.jpg

Or if that's too much and you prefer a double guard,how about the #113-215 , which has a "4 1/4" carbon steel blade with a double guard. The unfinished birch handle is sized for an adult and is about 4 3/8" long. $17."
http://www.ragweedforge.com/113-215.jpg

These are both pretty unobtrusive edc knives which fufill most of you needs for less than $50- heck, for that you could buy both! To make the handle more durable and gripable, buy a bottle of Tru-Oil at Walmart for $5 and apply 3-5 coats, letting it dry fully in between and sanding it before the next coat.
 
JD Spydo said:
TKC I am utterly ashamed of you :rolleyes: YOu are a Spyder-girl:( What are you doing recommending a non Spyder to this brother in search of his soul and a great fixed blade :cool: Shame, shame, shame>>> you ought to change your name. :o Go wash your mouth out with soap and do 50 finger tip push ups for punishment :D
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Blame it on my headache?!!Call it temporary insanity!! Indeed, I AM ashamed!! I meant to recommend: http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=SPFB02/COLOR]
 
Taking in the fact that you are looking for this fixed blade to be an "EDC", I'll have to also suggest a Spyderco Temperance. The kydex sheath that it comes in is excellent and can even be easily adapted for IWB carry if needed.
 
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