What’s Your Pick for a Fixed Blade with a 6 - 6 1/2 Inch Blade?

[Nalapombu]

Hey all.

I have only a few fixed blades. The last one I got was a Becker BK-7. It’s a really nice knife for sure, but it’s a bit too big for carrying while hunting, woods walking or fishing. I’d like to pick up something that can be a general use knife that can serve in all kinds of ways. I’d like to get around the 6 inch blade length.

What knife would you suggest I check out? Do you have a favorite or 2 that has served you well that you can recommend?

Any info you care to give is appreciated.

Larry

 

[Roblues]

Six inch blade is still quite big. I like my Buck 119 in that size.

 

[sailfish]

The Cold Steal San Mai Master Tanto (6") and Recon Tanto (7") are my top picks for fixed blades. But the Recon is the same blade length as the BK-7. I know tantos are pretty polarizing but I find them very utilitarian in my use. If you'd rather have belly, maybe try the SRK (6").

 

[luethge]

Gossman Tusker
Swamp Rat RMD
Carothers FK2

All a little shorter than 6” , but extremely capable.

 

[jbmonkey]

I like Buck 119, but Carothers uf2 is top notch pick.

 

[bax229]

Hey all.

I have only a few fixed blades. The last one I got was a Becker BK-7. It’s a really nice knife for sure, but it’s a bit too big for carrying while hunting, woods walking or fishing. I’d like to pick up something that can be a general use knife that can serve in all kinds of ways. I’d like to get around the 6 inch blade length.

What knife would you suggest I check out? Do you have a favorite or 2 that has served you well that you can recommend?

Any info you care to give is appreciated.

Larry

Price range?

 

[sixplymaple]

What’s your maximum price?

 

[Zulus]

Buck 119
Becker BK-10
Cold Steel Master Tanto 3V

 

[Boattale]

BK62 is one option but a little shorter than 6". 119 is another. I own and like both. I have the wants for a BRK Aurora 2 in 3V though.

 

[sgt1372]

At 6 inches, a Carothers Performance Knife (CPK) - Ultimate Fighter (UF) 1 or 2 in AEB-L or 3V would be my pick for "best in class."

I own a CPK UF1 (AEB-L).

For "best value" in a 6" knife that I wouldn't be afraid to trash, I'd pick a Buck 119 (420HC) instead.

I own one of these as well.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Cold Steel SRK.

 

[vwb563]

Buck 119. Great cutter / slicer but only a medium in the hard use depart. If I needed a tougher knife I’d buy a Cold Steel SRK in San-Mai. Doesn’t slice as well but definitely tougher.

 

[AntDog]

 

[XJ-linux]

Cold Steel SRK in [pick_your_steel] would be my choice. I like carbon, so C.V or 3V for me. The Outdoorsman is also a well rounded 6” as well - a Tanto with a more traditional tip.

 

[fowlintent]

I'm looking seriously at a Fallkniven S1 or A1.

 

[cbach8tw]

Almost forgot about this one, the ESEE 6 HM.

 

[ferider]

Hard to say without a budget spec and more details on application, it’s a common and very useful blade length. Anything below look interesting ?

 

[Richard338]

Hard to say without a budget spec and more details on application, it’s a common and very useful blade length. Anything below look interesting ?

All!

 

[d762nato]

That HDFK will do Thank You, I'll pm you!

 

[ferider]

That HDFK will do Thank You, I'll pm you!