Knife needed....

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13-10-2016, 05:13 PM
223nut

Knife needed....

Sure there are other threads but hey I'm lazy!

Needing a fixed blade ideally win a leather sheath that looks good enough to wear all day so small, have a 3inch Esee and it's to big and obtrusive. Hoped they did a 2inch but they don't :( anyone got some good ideas? Like the look of https://touch.trademe.co.nz/listing/view/1179260953 but it's a bit big, anyone had one and got an opinion?

Tried a variety of folders and whilst I like them they just aren't as study and have broken a few using them for things I shouldn't.... Could use the bahco but want something that looks just a little nicer, wear a shirt untucked at work so it's semi hidden
13-10-2016, 05:27 PM
MSL

Got something at home but would need to check. 2" is pretty tiny for a fixed blade
13-10-2016, 05:55 PM
kiwijames

Knife needed....

@223nut. I have this CRKT Bridger. Quite like the shape and it's a good sheath. Blade needs a little bit of work but nothing major. $30 TYD
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...b2d61a5701.jpg
Also a Bark River Fox River in 3V
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...34b2e61a38.jpg
BRK will be a bit more. [emoji51]
Message me if you're interested in either.
Al Brown steel not included.

Oops. Didn't see the 2" limit. Both knives are larger, by a fair bit.
13-10-2016, 05:59 PM
HNTMAD

shit that BR is doing the rounds LOL
13-10-2016, 06:05 PM
kiwijames

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Originally Posted by HNTMAD

shit that BR is doing the rounds LOL

[emoji53] I've had it for 3+ years
13-10-2016, 06:19 PM
223nut

Have a good range of big knives, using a eicker boning knife in leather sheath with steel at the moment for hunting. This one would get used mainly for opening boxes, get sick of putting a nice edge on a little folder and then ruin it cutting cardboard! Realise 2inch is tiny, think the problem with my Esee is mainly the sheath, as it's got a massive fabric backing with loops and buttons... Looks all tactikool
13-10-2016, 06:26 PM
john worthington

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what about one of these 2 inch bladeAttachment 57225
13-10-2016, 06:38 PM
Tahr

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Originally Posted by HNTMAD

shit that BR is doing the rounds LOL

Only me and James. They are a top draw knife but I suspect not suited to Jame's xlarge hands.

I got it off the Japanese UTube chap Virtuovice who had profiled the edge. So it has got a good pedigree. Anyone who doesn't have really big hands would love it.
I sold it to James because I had 2 other Fox Rivers :)
13-10-2016, 07:12 PM
223nut

Quote:

Originally Posted by john worthington

what about one of these 2 inch bladeAttachment 57225

Looks good if it has a nice leather sheath
13-10-2016, 08:09 PM
john worthington

Has a pocket sheath or around the neck in kydex could maybe do a pancake belt sheath
13-10-2016, 08:27 PM
HNTMAD

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwijames

[emoji53] I've had it for 3+ years

Just Teasing Boys
13-10-2016, 08:28 PM
HNTMAD

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tahr

Only me and James. They are a top draw knife but I suspect not suited to Jame's xlarge hands.

I got it off the Japanese UTube chap Virtuovice who had profiled the edge. So it has got a good pedigree. Anyone who doesn't have really big hands would love it.
I sold it to James because I had 2 other Fox Rivers :)

Teasing
13-10-2016, 10:20 PM
john worthington

fuck your a tease
13-10-2016, 10:34 PM
MSL

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...f1d3e819f4.jpg
13-10-2016, 10:34 PM
223nut

Just to throw more problems the mix I'm a southpaw so a reversible sheath would be nice instead of tangling myself in knots trying to get to the damn thing!
13-10-2016, 10:47 PM
MSL

You would love the one above then
14-10-2016, 05:53 AM
HNTMAD

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Originally Posted by 223nut

Just to throw more problems the mix I'm a southpaw so a reversible sheath would be nice instead of tangling myself in knots trying to get to the damn thing!

Or send it to me for a custom left knife sheath [emoji6]

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14-10-2016, 06:57 AM
hotbarrels

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For an every day carry that punches well above its weight, I would recommend the Bark River Woodland Special in S35VN steel. I have one with sambar horn handle and it is an absolute honey of a knife. Blade is 3" long and 4.25mm thick, convex ground. Holds an edge really well and I have used for everything including skinning deer to good effect. Its a bit small to bone with but gets the job done if needed, fine on goat size animals. Its small but fits the hand really well. Stout blade thickness makes it extremely strong, at the sacrifice of 'thin slicing' capability [ie there are better options if you want to slice a tomato or peel an apple]
Just did a search on the net, and they are actually hard to find in S35VN so they are popular as most seem to have sold out.

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Bark River Woodland Special Knife - S35VN Steel - 01-134M-BC
Bark River Woodland Special Fixed Blade Knife - Bocote Wood Wholesale For Sale - Bark River Knives
14-10-2016, 07:54 AM
scottrods

get one of these

Schrade Old Timer Knife - Fixed Blade Full Tang | Trade Me
14-10-2016, 08:06 AM
223nut

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Originally Posted by scottrods

get one of these

Schrade Old Timer Knife - Fixed Blade Full Tang | Trade Me

Saw that but would be a prick being left handed
14-10-2016, 08:08 AM
223nut

Quote:

Originally Posted by HNTMAD

Or send it to me for a custom left knife sheath [emoji6]

Sent from my E5823 using Tapatalk

Could be an option but for a edc knife I don't want to spend (too) much.... Have too many knives as is 'apparantly'
14-10-2016, 01:16 PM
kiwijames

You will break a fixed blade just as easily I would say. I carry a Spiderco Delica as an EDC and it hasn't failed yet. Esse do a great little liner lock folder in the Zanduco that is cheap as chips and strong.
14-10-2016, 01:23 PM
223nut

I do like the Esee knives, how fiddly is the liner lock? Missus has problems with some folders
14-10-2016, 01:28 PM
kiwijames

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Originally Posted by 223nut

I do like the Esee knives, how fiddly is the liner lock? Missus has problems with some folders

No big deal. Liner locks are much the same. I think you may find one on Trademe. I got mine from the US with another order. They were so cheap I should have bought a dozen. Lost it now. Disappointed as it was a good knife.
14-10-2016, 03:29 PM
223nut

Went for the Esee zancudo have their 4inch and have thrashed it, firewood splitting to cutting cheese and butchering. Got a very 'blunt' edge on it and haven't had to touch it too uch. Thanks for all the ideas and offers guys
14-10-2016, 05:22 PM
Shelley

I assume you looked at the esee candiru ? I think it has a two inch blade. Problem with small fixed blades is that they can look a little weird if you try and put a decent handle on them.
If you put a tiny handle on to match the blade then it just gets hard to hold and do hard work, in which case a folder becomes a better option.
14-10-2016, 06:59 PM
scottrods

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My EDC is always a folder.
Most days its a Swiss Army cadet. Sometimes its the pioneer X.
Sometimes its one of a bunch of others.

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15-10-2016, 09:02 AM
223nut

I see you have a decent collection there Scott!

Shelly I have a crkt folts minimalist, that is an awesome little fixed blade, problem with it is you need two hands to get it out of its sheath andmi'm not a fan of kydex
25-10-2016, 10:24 AM
Shelley

Hey 223nut, I a, just finishing off a little drop point fixed blade knife at the moment, the blade is a whisper over two inches, overall it's the same whisper over six inches, 3mm thick O1 tool steel tempered and double heat treated to 59 C Rockwell, micarta handles with brass and stainless loveless bolt and a wrist thong, can do a leather left hand sheath.
Just a test piece for me as I am trying out a self built 2 x 72 inch belt sander I have just made, it's not the most beautiful knife in the world and probably won't be finished until next week, I can send you some pics if you are interested, it's definitely stout and strong.
25-10-2016, 11:18 AM
223nut

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Originally Posted by Shelley

Hey 223nut, I a, just finishing off a little drop point fixed blade knife at the moment, the blade is a whisper over two inches, overall it's the same whisper over six inches, 3mm thick O1 tool steel tempered and double heat treated to 59 C Rockwell, micarta handles with brass and stainless loveless bolt and a wrist thong, can do a leather left hand sheath.
Just a test piece for me as I am trying out a self built 2 x 72 inch belt sander I have just made, it's not the most beautiful knife in the world and probably won't be finished until next week, I can send you some pics if you are interested, it's definitely stout and strong.

I got impatient and brought a solid folder.... Always seems to be the way!
25-10-2016, 05:06 PM
Shelley

No problems, I am having fun with my new knife making equipment, if you change your mind let me know. Have not made a knife quite this small before.
25-10-2016, 10:16 PM
ROKTOY

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Originally Posted by Shelley

No problems, I am having fun with my new knife making equipment, if you change your mind let me know. Have not made a knife quite this small before.

I would be interested in seeing this knife @Shelley

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