Who else EDCs a fixedblade?

Still loving my Minimalist a lot. It sharpens SO easily...coffe mug, curb, car window...really, almost anything can be used to tune up this little guy.

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So much, that I bought the Tanto and Bowie as well to rotate them. They are hopefully arriving here before the 25th! Can anyone comment on those or comoare them with the Wharncliff version? Thanks!

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I recently aquired a Walter Brend design, Protech Combat Companion with plain micarta scales. It has kicked my folders out of rotation ever since. It is awesome; thin behind the edge (slices beautifully), super comfortable and ergonomic handle and one of the best and most versatile sheaths I've ever seen for a production knife. I for the life of me can't understand how a knife this well built, with such fantastic ergos does not get more recognition. Will post a pic when I have a bit more time on my hands.
 
I carry an Izula 2 in my book bag. I'm a college student and probably break a few campus laws when I have it on me, but it comes in handy from time to time.
 
@ThePeacent

Glad to come upon your post man, looking to get myself my first neck knife for Christmas, which happens to be the CRKT minimalist, but i can't decide between wharncliff and bowie, can't wait to hear your thoughts about it!
 
sinkrate said:
@ThePeacent

Glad to come upon your post man, looking to get myself my first neck knife for Christmas, which happens to be the CRKT minimalist, but i can't decide between wharncliff and bowie, can't wait to hear your thoughts about it!
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Hey, i had the wharncliff but the tip broke. Ended sending it back. Also, the steel is very easy to sharpen but very hard to achieve a high sharpness->soft steel.
In the end i bought an enzo necker full flat grind with custom paracord wrap and the enzo kydex sheath, which is very good. The steel is 12c27, which is much better IMHO. Mine is now shaving sharp, if you want, i can show you some pics.
Kind regards
Guitarhero
 
Well, the wharncliff is my favorite because it is the lightest of the three (by a great bunch, weight difference is very noticeable between the other moedls and the wharncliffe) and it is the easiest to sharpen due to its shape.

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But the bowie is prettier, has a stronger tip and the curve definitely has its advantages. I'd say they are both very versatile, the Wharncliff a bit more for my daily uses. YMMV

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Don't expect a lot of blade to play with (a bit more than your average utility knife) but they have awesome ergos, excellent sheaths and they are completely unnoticeable and unobtrusive. Just know the steel is very soft (a day's work depending on your daily cutting chores) but I can sharpen them to literally shave on a coffe mug (I do this some times at home) as well as almost any ceramic/sharpening material.

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Hard to beat any of them as your first neck knife. Bowie = beautiful, strong, curved. Wharncliff: Lightest, sharpening-friendly, ultra detailed work capabilities. The other are good as well, but these two are the best IMO. Only neck knife I like as much is the Spyderco ARK, but that's another league and price point...
 
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