Fixed blade for concealed carry - recommendations?

[oops!]

Picked this up at a Houston gunshow.
$18.00
4" blade
only sharpened on one edge
440 ss
full tang
aluminum scales

 

[Valkman]

The only problem with joining the USN is that it ends up costing ridiculous amounts of money.

LOL

It made me try knifemaking which cost me about $10k with the trip to Blade and all the equipment, and now we're building a new house and of course I have to have a new shop. I'd have to sell knives for more than I do now and until I'm 90 just to break even! But it's not about that - it's about the fun I have making them and most I trade.

 

[Anthony]

Another Texas Here!

If you don't mind the cost the best 5-inch bladed knife with a superior sheath system would be several of Bud Nealy's custom knives. Check these out at...

http://www.budnealyknifemaker.com/intro.html

John Greco makes several excellent knives in the 5-inch range, but his sheaths are simple leather belt pouches. I especially like John's MST and Whisper myself and have carried them for sometime. A separate order to Blade-Tech or Bob Dozier would deliver the sheath you were looking for though. In fact I think you'll find this to be the best option in many cases. Few production knives have truly superior sheath systems. Here are these links...

http://www.dozierknives.com/
http://www.blade-tech.com/
http://www.grecoknives.com/

My favorite pair of productions knives in this range would have to be the Spyderco Fred Perrin (recently discontinued, but still available) and Temperance models. I've handled the Benchmade Nimvarus and liked it as well.

 

[TC-TX]

QUESTION???

is there an issue with the Great Ole Buck Knife?

PATHFINDER Model 105

I cut my teeth on this baby...

Hunting, fishing, camping, CCW
4.5 oz. (127 g.)
Black leather sheath
420HC Steel Blade
5" Blade (legal)

MSRP: $60.00 or less... ($30.00 at WallyWorld...)

Am I missing something?

 

[Charles S]

The Buck is an ok knife. In a terrible sheath.

The Buck was a great knife back when it was availabe in 440C. I think 420 makes poor knife steel, very hard, very brittle, and does not retain an edge well.

If yours is an older model it is an excellent knife. I would love to find one of the older Buck 105s. Great knife. I would get Blade Tech to make me a nice sheath and never need a different knife.

Charles

 

[TC-TX]

Actually Charles, the one I keep handy is a newer model...

I have an older 102 that has been around for 20 or so years...

What is it about the sheath that you dislike? I have always like the black leather but disliked the snap, as they get worn in short order...

 

[TC-TX]

Charles - what do you think about the Kershaw Boot Knife?

 

[Dirty Bob]

Here's my latest

I've found this knife comfortable to carry (Kydex IWB) and very useful in the kitchen.

Regards,
Dirty Bob

 

[JTW Jr.]

well ya only live once ....

Strider WP NM in Damascus ( sheath by me ).

 

[RustyShackelford]

Ernest Emerson CRC-7/MOD

Ernest Emerson(a former US Navy SEAL) sells a great knife for CC use.

MOD sells good blades too.

www.blackhawk.com

Rusty

 

[orangeninja]

That Kershaw Boot will end you up in jail quick in Texas. I just ordered a First Strike (CRKT) and soon am getting an Urban Pal (Cold Steel) and Kubon (Cold Steel) if I can find the Kubon in the new AUS steel.

 

[TSH77769]

CRKT Ryan Plan B
HAK
Benchmade Nimravus

tsh77769

 

[Boom-stick]

Fosbery,

you left out

"Interceptor 911 an incredibly effective fighting tool"

thats because, when you get it out, the enemy die laughing

 

[Coop de Ville]

Spyderco Ronin.

Best -Coop

 

[Fosbery]

That's a beautiful blade JTW, but lose the paracord handle

 

[orangeninja]

Well this thread inspired me. I just bought a CRKT First Strike 4 inch blade.....it rocks, very sturdy feel.

I also bought the new Kobun from Cold Steel 5 1/2 inch tanto using AUS8 Steel......haven't recived it yet.

For a neck knife I bought a Cold Steel the Spike with tanto point, 4 inch blade.

All legal in Texas, all very hazardous to a bad guy's health.....the Spike looks especially nasty.

 

[Dirty Bob]

Congrats on some good choices. I suggest that you work with each, to make sure that you can manipulate it quickly and safely under stress, especially the Spike. I love the looks and design of the Spike, but the hilt doesn't fit my hands well.

With inexpensive knives, I think it's worthwhile to buy a 2nd one and grind/file off the edge and point to make a practice blade. This gives you something safer to practice with (you still need to be careful).

Use them in good health!
Dirty Bob