What's a good fixed blade ?

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Been mostly on the automatic forum.

Looking for a fixed blade.

What do you suggest, looking for;

- blade length, around 5"
- traditional or classic look (not high tech or combat)
- good blade material
- good price
 
And 5" blades on a good knife.
I have two old favorites, a Russell Green River with a 5" clip blade, and a USA damascus with a 5" blade. If memory serves the latter is the PETER CAPSTICK model.
 
I like the Becker Crewman very much. It may be a little to tactical in appearance but it is a good cutting knife.

Heavy enough for the hardest uses but it has a nice edge that is capable of some very fine whittling.

I hate the the sheath that came with but I made my own leather sheath and now I'm absolutety content with it, I may not buy any more fixed blade knives....this one's a keeper!

Collecter
 
My favorite fixed blade happens to have a 5inch blade. It is a SCHRADE 165. Discontinued around 1990 they are easy to find on ebay. After trying many others it is the one that I like the best.
 
I bought a customized Buck 119 on ebay that does it for me. Re-profiled the edge to 15* per side and it cuts meat like nobody's business!
Bob
 
I like fixed which are EDC able.
Kevin Wilkins / Hunters Thorn
Mike Strider / WP
Busse / Skel Key or Active Duty
Swamp Rat / Rat Tail or Safari Skinner
 
How about Grohman or Bark River, also I just read on one of the other forums about a Buck Vanguard in s30v those are around five inches I think. All classic looking knives with good reps and quality.
 
Thanks,
still looking seen some good ones.

p.s. trying to concentrate on classic American types.
 
I have to second Edgetrip's recommendation of the Bark River knives. Mike Stewart makes of the best using knives I've ever held. The Highland or the Gameskeeper would probably suit your needs, although they're not quite five inches long. However, they are made from A2, which is a great steel, and Mike makes them h*ll for stout, while still being great cutters.
Drop by knifeforums and check out the Bark River forum, the guys there will be able to answer all of your questions.

James
 
If the Becker Crewman is not for you, even though it's only $45 cuts like a knife should and is as tough as tank!

Bark River makes probably the best cutting traditional style knives in the USA for under $100 and fully warrantied. I think they also make some of the current Black Jack knives so they would be good as well. Check the Bark River forum at www.knifeforums.com

Good luck,
Collecter
 
I've narrowed down the style or type I'm looking for.
Here are a few that I'm considering, if you can think of
others like this, this style, let me know.

Note; I said I like the style, but don't think I could
afford a Randall.

p.s. your thoughts on these

Randall - #12 "Sportsman"
Marble - "Ideal"
SOG - S1 or S80
 
A Dozier Pro Guides Knife should fit your criteria nicely. 4 3/4" blade. D2 Steel. Has a Classis look, not combat or high tech. And, you won't find a better hand made knife for the money.
 
Will you be cutting wood, carving, whittling etc. with this knife?

If yes, you willl be disappointed with a knife that has a thick edge such as the Marbles Ideal Hunting or one of the Fallkniven knives.

If your only uses is field dressing an animal the thicker edge is OK!

Collecter
 
JohnnyO said:
A Dozier Pro Guides Knife should fit your criteria nicely. 4 3/4" blade. D2 Steel. Has a Classis look, not combat or high tech. And, you won't find a better hand made knife for the money.
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I'll echo JohnnyO. You can't beat Dozier for a fine fixed blade. Even his shorter blades cut like longer blades.
www.dozierknives.com You won't be disappointed, heck - you'll probably get pissed at me for getting you hooked! :D
 
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