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Fixed blade EDC
Part of me still has an itch to carry a fixed blade but I haven’t found the right one yet. I thought I liked the White River backpacker model but the front part was too skinny for my pointer finger, made out feel wobbly if cutting hard. The Izula was another great option but the handle was cramped. Any small fixed blades that people like?
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Re: Fixed blade EDC
I like the Esee Xancudo in S35VN...
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Re: Fixed blade EDC
Bark River PSK EDC is awesome and I ordered a TJ Schwarz Overland Sport recently but he’s backlogged…really wanna try the Knafs Lulu too
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Curious about the White River small game knife. Looks nice but don’t know if the handle is full or not. I’m not a fan of skeletonized handles
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I EDC a small fixed blade pretty much all the time.
I like the Bradford Guardian 3 (I have that one in probably a dozen steel/shape variants), especially the wharnie. The handle might be cramped for some people though.
I am currently rotating between my Chad Kelly Coop (my favorite for this role, but they are fairly hard to get), and a Bark River Little Creek II, which has definitely impressed me. It's not 'heavy duty' but it's robust enough for EDC tasks, and small/light enough that I barely notice it.
Little Creek II: https://www.knivesshipfree.com/bark-riv ... -magnacut/
Guardian 3 Wharncliffe: https://bradfordknives.com/27-guardian3-wharnie
I like the Bradford Guardian 3 (I have that one in probably a dozen steel/shape variants), especially the wharnie. The handle might be cramped for some people though.
I am currently rotating between my Chad Kelly Coop (my favorite for this role, but they are fairly hard to get), and a Bark River Little Creek II, which has definitely impressed me. It's not 'heavy duty' but it's robust enough for EDC tasks, and small/light enough that I barely notice it.
Little Creek II: https://www.knivesshipfree.com/bark-riv ... -magnacut/
Guardian 3 Wharncliffe: https://bradfordknives.com/27-guardian3-wharnie
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Re: Fixed blade EDC
The xancudo is nice one. Not a bad handle, have held one before. Does it carry well?
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I don't have one yet but strongly considering it.RugerNurse wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:30 amThe xancudo is nice one. Not a bad handle, have held one before. Does it carry well?
I do have the sencillo in magna cut , but have dedicated it to skinning only.
I'm already packing a mora (or two), a folder, and sometimes my S35VN esee 4 on my woods/trail hikes in the Ga. mountains/wilderness and wondering how much crossover use the xancudo would see between the woods and edc.
I tend to be a niche filler and have that one filled on both sides. But my self control is not that great and might wind up with one anyway.
I was wondering if by too skinny for your first finger were you talking about the spine of the blade on top or the side just in front of the handle?
I imagine the spine (blade stock thickness) is close to the same, but haven't really given it much thought...
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Got a Barkriver Necker in 3V which is very compact and a good slicer. Did made new scales for it to increase the girth and for the looks as it came standard with green G10.
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Re: Fixed blade EDC
I also have the Bradford Guardian 3 and 4, in Saber Grind. Really like them.
I am looking at the following Spartan Blades:
Phrike
Spartan-Harsey Fighter
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Re: Fixed blade EDC
It was thin at the choil where your pointer finger lies. Not bad for light cuts but heavier cuts it starts to feel wobbly. The backpacker design is so good for everyday carry though. I had the micarta model, maybe the G10 would be betterSpyderJunky wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:56 amI don't have one yet but strongly considering it.RugerNurse wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:30 amThe xancudo is nice one. Not a bad handle, have held one before. Does it carry well?
I do have the sencillo in magna cut , but have dedicated it to skinning only.
I'm already packing a mora (or two), a folder, and sometimes my S35VN esee 4 on my woods/trail hikes in the Ga. mountains/wilderness and wondering how much crossover use the xancudo would see between the woods and edc.
I tend to be a niche filler and have that one filled on both sides. But my self control is not that great and might wind up with one anyway.
I was wondering if by too skinny for your first finger were you talking about the spine of the blade on top or the side just in front of the handle?
I imagine the spine (blade stock thickness) is close to the same, but haven't really given it much thought...
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Re: Fixed blade EDC
Little Creek II looks fantasticTomAiello wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:50 amI EDC a small fixed blade pretty much all the time.
I like the Bradford Guardian 3 (I have that one in probably a dozen steel/shape variants), especially the wharnie. The handle might be cramped for some people though.
I am currently rotating between my Chad Kelly Coop (my favorite for this role, but they are fairly hard to get), and a Bark River Little Creek II, which has definitely impressed me. It's not 'heavy duty' but it's robust enough for EDC tasks, and small/light enough that I barely notice it.
Little Creek II: https://www.knivesshipfree.com/bark-riv ... -magnacut/
Guardian 3 Wharncliffe: https://bradfordknives.com/27-guardian3-wharnie
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I was looking at a Bradford Guardian 3 a few years back and ended up getting a Creely Blades Mako instead.
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I have thought on many occasions about getting a Cold Steel Mini Pendleton. The straps are removable, leaving a secure holster for the pocket, or it seems to me.
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Re: Fixed blade EDC
Handled a Guardian 3 in AEB-L for the first time at a gun show this past weekend, I’ve never seen or held one before. My very first thought was….it’s just way too small for me!
But actually thinking back since then, it seems perfect for what it’s designed for. Could have got it for $150, wishing now I would have bought it!
But actually thinking back since then, it seems perfect for what it’s designed for. Could have got it for $150, wishing now I would have bought it!
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I own two Makos, one in M390 and one in Rex 121. It's pretty much a highly refined, evolved Enuff. The handle/blade ratio is (like the Enuff) quite a lot of handle per blade. I don't mind that at all, even though I was thinking I might. Having the relatively large handle makes the knife more comfortable and easier to apply precise pressure. On the other hand, I never really use it for something that requires that much pressure.
Benben, $150 for the AEB-L Guardian 3 seems high to me. (example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174979013270?i ... BM5Mm0_rRj)
Benben, $150 for the AEB-L Guardian 3 seems high to me. (example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174979013270?i ... BM5Mm0_rRj)
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Thank you Tom!TomAiello wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:57 amI own two Makos, one in M390 and one in Rex 121. It's pretty much a highly refined, evolved Enuff. The handle/blade ratio is (like the Enuff) quite a lot of handle per blade. I don't mind that at all, even though I was thinking I might. Having the relatively large handle makes the knife more comfortable and easier to apply precise pressure. On the other hand, I never really use it for something that requires that much pressure.
Benben, $150 for the AEB-L Guardian 3 seems high to me. (example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174979013270?i ... BM5Mm0_rRj)
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Re: Fixed blade EDC
My most commonly-carried edc fixie is this LT Wright Frontier Valley in A2. It’s about 3, similar to the Bradford Guardian 3.
The stock JRE sheath is really nice, but I picked up an aftermarket horizontal carry sheath from Delta Knife + Sheath that is even less conspicuous
I also have a 2.5” version, the Frontier First. This one is a little small for me, I usually carry it if I haven’t had time to sharpen the big brother.
The SPK Shark is a cool option, this one is Cruwear.
I don’t particularly love the stock kydex sheath, so I don’t carry as often. Just sticks out too much. I’d really like to pickup a leather pocket sheath for it to be less conspicuous.
Bark River has a number of EDC offerings, like the PSK Salty mentioned above. Here’s the one I carry most often, the North a country EDC:
It’s about 3.5”, maybe 3.25”. I usually end up carrying it scout in the small of the back, which is a little less than ideal but sure works.
I think the key for me, living in an urban area, is concealability. Because of that, I think a 3” blade and no more than 6.5” overall is pretty ideal, and a good sheath that helps you conceal is essential. I’d like to try some of the others mentioned here in this thread.
The stock JRE sheath is really nice, but I picked up an aftermarket horizontal carry sheath from Delta Knife + Sheath that is even less conspicuous
I also have a 2.5” version, the Frontier First. This one is a little small for me, I usually carry it if I haven’t had time to sharpen the big brother.
The SPK Shark is a cool option, this one is Cruwear.
I don’t particularly love the stock kydex sheath, so I don’t carry as often. Just sticks out too much. I’d really like to pickup a leather pocket sheath for it to be less conspicuous.
Bark River has a number of EDC offerings, like the PSK Salty mentioned above. Here’s the one I carry most often, the North a country EDC:
It’s about 3.5”, maybe 3.25”. I usually end up carrying it scout in the small of the back, which is a little less than ideal but sure works.
I think the key for me, living in an urban area, is concealability. Because of that, I think a 3” blade and no more than 6.5” overall is pretty ideal, and a good sheath that helps you conceal is essential. I’d like to try some of the others mentioned here in this thread.
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