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06-23-2009, 03:59 PM #1
fixed blades?
With this new hobby of mine, my interests in sharp things have been perked.
I've always had a every day carrier kershaw. But now I'm thinking about getting a fixed blade knife.
Do you have any suggestions.
I kind of want 2. One a large knife, like an 8 inch blade, something to use as a tool while backpacking.
The other I want as one that can function as a EDC. So it needs to be light weight, and tough.
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06-24-2009, 07:31 AM #2
I just ordered the Hunter Scalpel from AG russel. It hasn't arrived yet but it's a fixed that I'll be using as an EDC.
2.5 inch blade and in wonderfull AUS-10 steel.
They have larger versions of it as well.
If you're not in a hurry....I could make you something as well. But that'll take a lot of time.
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06-24-2009, 08:41 AM #3
What did you want the new blade to do? Being a bit of a knife knut (in some directions) I find myself looking at to many variables when asked "what 8" fixed blade?" I'm sure I'm over analizing the question and I'm sorry for that.
I have probably a dozen knives that fit that question and they all have different uses
I prefer fix'd blades over folders anyway, had to many folders fail to ever trust one again...
A couple of my work horses out of doors...Last edited by DwarvenChef; 06-24-2009 at 08:44 AM.
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06-24-2009, 01:41 PM #4
Gotta love those Harner knives. They're certainly unique.
Also, you might want to add a few criteria. Such as price and what you're going to be using it for. That might help narrow it down to a few good suggestions.
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06-24-2009, 02:20 PM #5
My recommendation Knife Center Knives and Discount Knife Site, Buy Knives, Pocket Knives, Kitchen Cutlery
Specializes in knives of all shapes and sizes, they even have the batlath
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06-24-2009, 03:33 PM #6
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Thanked: 234heh, I've been thinking about a small fixed blade since starting out with straights and doing a bit of digging.
Good luck, plenty of choice.
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06-24-2009, 04:23 PM #7
Under 200 bucks for either one.
The larger one, would be something I'd take camping, hunting, fishing (not for cleaning fish), (I don't want a fillet knive) I've actually have a "rambo" style bowie knife with a hollow handle that I can stick stuff in. I like it, except it is 440 stainless, so it doesn't hold an edge at all (it was a 10 dollar gag gift). It would be ideal if it was good steel. If it floats that would be awesome.
I'm kind of open to whatever on the smaller one. 2 or 3 inch blade. It just seems like anything I ever see is an ornamental knife. I want something I can abuse, not feel bad about breaking, but is quality made...
I use my edc kershaw for everything.
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06-24-2009, 05:28 PM #8
Just a small correction. Since it says 440 stainless it's probably 440a stainless. And yes, that's a cheap steel.
440b and c however are pretty decent. 440c being the best edge holder.
For $200 I'd say contact a custom maker. Butch Harner is on this forum and might be able to do something for you. Otherwise head on over to bladeforums.com and have a look over there.