What is your take on small fixed blades???

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That's the majority of knives I make. I found that my smaller fixed blades got way more use than my larger knives and so when I started making, I naturally gravitated towards making that kind of knife. I love 'em!
 
jonnymac44 said:
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I most certainly agree! :thumbup: Bigger knives have their place, but the sub 4" blade can handle pretty much anything I need a knife for (I'm very impressed by my Izula 2.) Has the small fixed-blade become more popular for EDC recently or is it only that I'm noticing them more...? The kiridashi is all the rage as well... I'm intrigued!

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When I say small, I mean sub 6" in overall length. Here are some examples of a few I am working on currently. I used to be all about large fixed blades in the 8"+ category, and while I still love them as use them regularly, for common everday tasks a small blade really comes in handy. The more I make and use fixed blades, the less I turn to folders, I still carry an Endura FFG, and a small 2 blade slip I made, but a fixed is just more trustworthy IMO.

So how do you guys feel about small fixed blades such as the ones in the photo?

Love'em, Hate'em...Indifferent'em:p???
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Nice work! :thumbup: I really like the blade shape and grind on that bottom one! :cool:
 
I prefer mine in the 7-8" overall range, but a small fixed blade has become my main carry knife. I am seeing a lot of Mil/LE sales of my smaller fixed blade models also. I think folders have their own appeal, especially among the tech crowd, and they are generally a bit more public-friendly, but for a hard-working, dependable tool with minimal chance of failure, a modest size fixed blade beats any folder I have ever carried.
 
I like small fixed blades and I find them quite useful, but we can't carry them in here in NY, so I have a folder on me all the time. I have a few custom neckers and kiridashis that I use around the house though.
 
I like them big or small, while folders are convenient fixed blades just feel better in the hand and are easier to clean after use
 
I like them but I want a full, four finger handle with a 3.5 blade minimum. I weekend EDC a David Farmer clip point, it's awesome.
 
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This is my smallest fixed blade, and I love it. I've also owned an Izula before giving it away to a friend, and I currently have a Landi Kinzua that's slighty over 6", but still great. Small fixed blades are perfect for the woods (and NYC/Boston due to laws :p) in my mind. Count me a fan.
 
Handwrecker said:
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This is my smallest fixed blade, and I love it. I've also owned an Izula before giving it away to a friend, and I currently have a Landi Kinzua that's slighty over 6", but still great. Small fixed blades are perfect for the woods (and NYC/Boston due to laws :p) in my mind. Count me a fan.
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I really like that one.

What is the steel on it?.
 
Would love to EDC a small fixed blade. Living in California has some limitations :(
 
I am a big fan of smaller fixed blades for EDC. I like to keep a blade around 3.5" and handle around 3-4". So I would say a overall between 6-7". If its for the woods then I like around 4-5" blade and have a thicker spine and fatter width.
 
I really like smaller fixed blades. I find they have fairly specific uses, but like slip joints, I'm ver comfortable carrying one everywhere.

Here's a few I have in the drawer:

This Mike Lovett is just under 6". Very minimal and holds one heck of an edge.
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Dan Cowles delivered this not all that long ago. Chris Maloof did the engraving and inlay.
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This Pease is an older one, but It's been used a lot. Had to send it back for a refinish/clean up a couple years back. One of my favorite knives.
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I have two knives by this maker, but really like this best. Only thing I don't like is the sheath, which is probably why it doesn't get the use it should. A small knife needs a slim usable sheath.
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None of these is over 6.5", and they all work really well. I wouldn't hesitate to skin a deer with either the Lovett or the Pease. and if I was interested in caping anything they could do it. Since I mostly hunt upland stuff these days I don't carry much more than a 4" blade 90% of the time in the field. It's easier to do a lot of chores with a small blade than a big one; though I do like a big blade when needed.
 
When I need a pocketable fb that can do double duty as a prybar, I get my 6 3/8" Solingen made Boker "Pry-Mate', whose .28" thick at the spine blade of Bohler N690 is really pretty decent - even thin slices overly ripe grape tomatoes. It's top below, with their PRC-made Boker Plus 'Gnome' and stag handled 'Rhino' below it. The price on that Pry-Mate is high ~$180+, while the Gnome/Rhino are ~$30/$55 as shown - prices from evil-bay. Both are available with tight Kydex and Micarta or leather and stag - same steel - no bragging rights, but decent - 12C27.

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Yeah I have an IZULA and IZULA 2, and when I'm not at work they are always with me. I think every person who carries a knife should carry a small fixed blade.
 
i bought a jason winston edc that i carry more and more. bone handled and a 2 3/8" blade, very handy.
 
I pocket carry a small fixed blade every day. 2" blade, 6" overall. I love the fact that I can comfortably and discreetly carry a fixed blade, that's why I go small. That, plus a multitool, has me completely covered!
 
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