Tough little fixed blade knives?

[TexasGlock23]

Glad I found this thread

 

[BRad704]

Not sure if you are looking for something other than a production knife, but check out the Bill Coye Ridgeback...

http://www.coyeknives.com/

 

[G.A.Pster]

Thanks guys for the suggestions.

 

[lemaymiami]

Two questions about the BK-14 as mentioned in this thread... Is anyone making a ready made set of scales for it like the BK-11? Lastly, is there a thread somewhere or a site where I can learn about para-cord wrapped handles (as in how to....). Thanks in advance for any info. Very interesting topic for a guy who uses a variety of blades for work purposes.

 

[bickford]

I ordered the Izula scales for my Eskabar, and about 15 minutes using the sheepsfoot blade on my Case, the scales fit very well. I am not aware of any ready to go scales out there, though. The Izula scales feel great, though.

 

[lemaymiami]

Are you talking about the scales that are advertised for the BK-11? Or is that a different maker.... Thanks

 

[bickford]

I ordered the scales that are made for the Izula I, although I believe the BK11 has it's own scales. It was honestly very easy, just trimming a little wood to make it fit inside the handle and then tighten the screws. I had it wrapped in paracord, but that wasn't comfortable at all to me. When I used it to whittle, it just dug into my hand. I took it out today and did a little carving with the scales and it felt very comfortable. I haven't used the knife for anything heavy yet, but I was able to put a good edge on it and it seems very sturdy.

 

[Tasmaniac]

I love my Bark River Bumblebee. It's the best EDC knife that I own.

 

[Dr Dave]

I'll cast my vote for the Cold Steel Lloyd Pendleton Mini Hunter. 3" blade, VG-1 steel (some are AUS-8A) and Secure-Ex sheath. I take mine to restaurants and use it as my steak knife. Beautiful little knife. $33 bucks so if you lose it you don't care. (So THAT'S what the notch in the ricasso is for!)

 

[AuthorityDenied]

How about the Boker-Solingen Nealy Paracord Tanto. I love mine



I also EDC my Muela 90002 on occasion, though its a little longer than you specified.

 

[Remo223]

Meridian Blades: that's a perfect shape but it looks heavy if the handle is solid steel

 

[RatDrall]

It doesn't get much better than an ESEE-3. The blade and handle are just big enough to use, without being too big to carry or conceal comfortably. The knife is so flat that I used to wear one under my suitcoat when I was in sales, no one ever noticed...

 

[T.R.]

These two knives cost about $115. each. Very high quality steel is used.

- Bark River model Fox River

- Fallkniven model F1

TR

 

[Spec ops Grunt]

I don't have one of Bill Coye's knives (I want one), but he is a local and a lot of people around here really like his work.

 

[Walking Dead]

Buck alpha hunter. Bucks best knife in my opinion.

 

[hso]

A.U.K.

 

[relentlessknives.com]

These are probably smaller than what is shown on the thread, but interesting
http://relentlessknives.com/yourknife.html

 

[hso]

Your Day Hiker looks like it fits the scope of the thread, but the others don't.

 

[Yo Mama]

These are probably smaller than what is shown on the thread, but interesting

That Medic sure is cute!

 

[relentlessknives.com]

Relentless M3 Medics

Thanks for the kudos.


Relentless M3 Medics

 

[RudeMood]

Relentless M3 Medics

Those are interesting. A rather ... odd shape, if I do say so. What was their original design function?

 

[relentlessknives.com]

I just hate wasting usable space.
All the edges on the blade cut.
I sell a lot to the soldiers, and the design
got popular with medic's in Iraq.
So I named it the M3 Medic.

The orange handled one went to a mountain climber in the UK
for rope work.
So just a different design that can be used for lots of different tasks.

 

[Effigy]

Is that a chisel grind on the M3?

 

[RudeMood]

Interesting, wish I could get my hands on one to check it out. My roommate, who is in the Air Force search and rescue, was telling me about the gear he and his comrades use. I was surprised to find that your average S&R guy has 2 guns ... and 5-7 different kinds of knives when they get in their choppers. The M3 Medic looks like something right up their alley as far as having something with multiple edges for a varied use.

 

[md7]

For a little fixed blade I would suggest the Becker BK11, BK 14, ESEE Izula, or ESEE 3.

Also, Check out the Buck Paklite Skinner and Caper. I have the skinner and they are definitely worth the +/- $20 that they cost at Wal Mart.