Well, I did it and I made a decision on Sunday evening~~~

I've been using my LT Patriot (D2)



and a bacustomknives EDC Utility quite a bit


There is a significant size difference;


but Bill does make a smaller version, called the pocket utility, that is 6 inches overall (vs 7.5 for the larger version)
 
Bark River makes nice fixed blades in all sizes with good blade steel. Decent sheaths as well.

They're pretty nice on days when the digits don't want to digit properly. :)

KSF has a nice selection if you want to browse. As well as the others you've mentioned.
 
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Cate,

A good value for a decent fixed blade would be the KaBar Mark 1. It's similar in profile to Colonial's USN Mark1 Deck Knife, but with a 1095 Chromium-Vanadium blade. It's not too long for carry and holds an excellent edge for a long time. I'm certain that you can find it on the 'net at a resonable price.

A great working knife that will last a lifetime at a moderate price. This makes it a truly great value for the money. :thumbup:

Captain O
 
Check out Scott Gossman's (northern MD) small fixed blades, the PSK, PSK Jr and UNK. He's making a batch of PSKs and PSK jrs and usually has a few UNKs on hand. All sub 3". Larry Nowicki (east Baltimore) makes a few traditional small pocketable blades, depends on what he has. Butch Harner (south central PA) has some nice sub 3" blades. Bark River has some nice blades, the city knife and PSK. David Farmer, John Kiedaisch, lots of other custom makers have great examples of small edc knives. All traditional. Splurge on a good fixed blade. A2 is my favorite steel for fixed blades, followed closely by 3V.
 
Thanks again for all of your suggestions and kindness.

I posted in the Buck section in the wee hours and I will see if they have anything else to add.

All folding knives and pocket knives are out.

So I am heading in the direction that will work for me.

Excuse any typos and I tried to catch them.

I worked outside on Monday evening and my hands are still sore a bit.

Cate
 
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Jack Black,

Thanks!

I enjoy what I have been using and carrying so far in the FB knives.

I enjoyed and still love those folding knives but if they are not getting used... I know that my husband will use them a LOT. He does not have hand arthritis. He ALWAYS has a folding pocket knife on him.

I don't want to worry about a bad hand day when I have good and bad days.

Take care.

Cate
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I fully understand Cate. At least you will get the pleasure of watching your husband carrying and using your old folders :) Hope the good days far outweigh the bad :thumbup:

Plenty of choice in small traditional fixed blades, but check out Lynn Dawson. She makes some nice small traditional patterns, and her prices are good too :thumbup:
 
Jack Black,

Thanks for the tip.

My husband fondled the BUCK 55 most of Sunday night. He sharpened her a bit on Monday. He really, really likes that knife a lot! It IS a sweet knife and I am happy that HE is happy.

On Monday evening, he cooked a few steaks and made a salad for us too. (I did some outside work that I like to do.) We only get to eat dinner TOGETHER two nights a week due to his 24/7 work schedule. He does not like to eat a big meal for lunch before he goes to work.

Cate
 
Hope you find a FB that you are so thrilled with you completely forget folders and wonder why you didn't switch sooner.

James
 
My husband used his BUCK 55 to cut open a really BIG box this afternoon. He was very pleased with it!

Side note:

I called Buck Knives in Idaho and spoke to a nice lady, S., in the customer service/sales department. She helped answer some of my questions. Most likely (?) I will end up with a BUCK again but I have to check out another BUCK KNIFE in person if I can find it out here.

I may end up with another spare BUCK Ranger Skinner #113 again for the small FB knife. I already know HOW that feels and handles in my hands.

Thanks again, folks!

Cate
 
Catherine_Montana said:
RS,

Thank you too.

Cate
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Bless you, Cate.

I hope and pray that you can deal with the Demon Arthritis. I know how difficult this must be. The reason I can identify with this difficulty, is that I watched my late wife Mary deal with the debilitating effects of diabetic neuropathy and the resultant bilateral amputations along with her (9th) and final heart attack.

After watching and dealing with such pain and suffering, culminating in her death, I can identify, and comisserate, with both you and and your husband. It is difficult to hear of your pain.

I am constantly praying for you.

A multi-purpose sheath knife that's easy to carry seems the perfect solution.

Captain O
 
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what size handle are you looking for to go with your under 3" blade?
are you looking for something with a longer handle or something around 6" overall?
 
Dfarmer makes great little fixed blades.
if all i had was one of his small blades i'd be happy.used to carry an aito puukko everyday, did the job well.
i use the small Dfarmer knives on the trail and in the kitchen for prep.
buzz
 
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