What is your favorite small fixed blade carry knife (under 5" black length)?

[Crag the Brewer]

Yea, I meant blade length. Sorry if that wasn't clear, I updated the thread title.

Oh, then that's Easy.....but I'm biased.

 

[Daedric Panther]

The only fixed blade I find myself carrying on a regular basis is a schrade sharp finger. Even then it’s not a true edc it’s on my belt when I’m riding further than just to work or to the store. Otherwise it lives in my saddlebag

 

[RokJok]

Badger Scout from the shop of David Mary. 3.5" (89mm) from tip to scales. His blades are slicing demons noted for toughness.

 

[ferider]

Who do you use for sheaths on those? I like them all in some way.

The CPK come with nice sheats. For the others and Kydex I use mostly our Al Zwelke or David Brown. We also have great leather makers here, if you are interested.

 

[hhmoore]

This one (ignore the folder)

 

[BlindMouse2of3]

Oh, then that's Easy.....but I'm biased.

I like that one, it calls to me

 

[Crag the Brewer]

That's a "Woodcraft" that I was asked to make for someone Here on BF.
It has my larger Long Paw handle, just minus the guard. Same handle you are going to get to try soon. The pass a round might be a hair thinner, id have to look.

The owner of This one has Big hands.

 

[David Mary]

Crag the Brewer your work has really taken on a style and beauty all its own. It is a pleasure to see what you make.

If I was forced at gunpoint to choose only one blade for all eternity, a 4” Carothers Dek 1.

Don’t they usually want you to drop the knife?

I really like the looks of the 4.5" DEK, but it doesn't look to be available anywhere.

jmgruber is selling one. Tagged
You in his thread.

 

[Knives&Lint]

Benchmade Hidden Canyon (I think)

 

[David Mary]

I carry this Prevail at the moment. Great utility and edc, would be excellent for defensive use as well.

 

[conan11]

 

[conan11]

 

[David Mary]

I miss that little guy!

 

[Chronovore]

Forgive the picture quality but here are most of the fixed blades I have or would carry in an EDC context. It's not a matter of legal restriction but of comfortable concealed carry. (I have a few smaller ones in lower-quality steels but I just don't carry them much as a result.)

The Bradford Guardian 3.5 and Real Steel Pointman are the largest here and a bit more limited as a result, although the Pointman has seen a surprising amount of EDC carry for its size. A big part of that is the belt attachment, which can be quickly rotated and locked into place. So I can change from vertical to horizontal or a few cants in between within seconds.

 

[ShaiHulud]

I like how pocketable the handle free izulas were/are/is.
Been finding out that smaller has/is becoming more useful and a smaller blade used more often.

 

[David Mary]

If I don't hear from you tonight S ShaiHulud I'll take it as a not interested.

 

[ShaiHulud]

If I don't hear from you tonight S ShaiHulud I'll take it as a not interested.

I sent you an email, and my email didn't reject it so I assumed it got sent

 

[David Mary]

Excellent! I just found it in my spam folder. Glad to have that straightened out.

 

[ShaiHulud]

Excellent! I just found it in my spam folder. Glad to have that straightened out.

Thank you kindly

 

[marquesgriffin]

While I can't comment on the legality specifics of North Dakota (ND laws vary by location), I can suggest some potentially good options for a discreet, everyday carry fixed blade under 5 inches: Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter, ESEE Izula, or TOPS Mini Dangler. Remember, focus on the practical uses of a small blade for everyday tasks and always double-check local regulations to ensure compliance.