Fixed Blade Recommendations

[Storz]

I am in the market for a new knife, specifically a fixed blade. Here in NC we cannot legally carry in National Forests (or State Parks) and my wife and I do a lot of camping in some fairly remote places.

I currently have two smaller CRKT folding knifes and am really happy with them, thinking about getting this for a fixed blade but wanted to see what else ya'll would recommend.

http://www.crkt.com/AG-Russell-Sting-One-piece-Hot-Forged-Double-Razor-Sharp-Edge

 

[451 Detonics]

Unless you are hampered by a maximum blade length I would prefer a blade longer than 3.2 inches. As you seem to favor CRKT I would recommend something like the Elishewitz F.T.W.S., it has several nice features for a camp or hiking knife.

http://www.agrussell.com/crkt-elishewitz-ftws/p/CLhhh2060/

 

[Storz]

^^ Great looking knife, I'll have to see if I can find one locally and check it out

 

[md7]

Hello Storz,

Not sure about your local laws, but I would highly recommend the k-bar becker necker, or the ESEE Izula. Or the ESEE/K bar collaboration that produced the Eskabar. Basically a Becker necker blade with a ESEE Izula handle.

Those are smaller fixed blade neck knives. If you are looking for something a bit larger, ESEE has several belt knives with varying blade lengths. Buck makes some decent fixed blades also if you don't care about a full tang and want to save a little money.

Becker also has a lineup of large fixed blades.

Hope that helps, good luck!

 

[Storz]

Just read up and apparently anything double sided is out of the question. I'll check out ESEE

 

[J32A2]

Check out Fallkniven or Bark River!

 

[Storz]

Really liking the looks and positive reviews of the Ka-Bar BK2 especially with some of the paracord wraps I've seen while searching around

 

[Deltaboy1984]

Get a pair of those Mora's!

 

[Pilot]

How much do you want to spend?

I have and recommend the following:

Bark River Bravo-1 or Gunny (smaller version)

Fallkniven F1 or S1 (prefer the smaller F1 for all around camping chores)

ESEE-3 or ESEE 4

Becker BK2

Buck 119 (can be had at Wallmart for under $40)

Any of these knives will serve you well. The Barkies and ESEE have lifetime, no questions asked warrantees.

 

[Storz]

Looking to spend in the 50-70 range. Looks like I can get a BK2 for that

 

[JShirley]

I suggest you get a Campanion, if this will be a dedicated woods knife, and a stout hiking stick. I'm partial to 4' canvas micarta rods for this purpose.

John

 

[hso]

For camping/hiking? Poor choice.

Get a Becker Necker or similar light fixed blade.

 

[Storz]

Car camping.

 

[JTW Jr.]

Boker Krein... nice small little fixed blade...

http://www.agrussell.com/boker-plus-krein-pocket-bowie/p/BOhhhP266G10/


Boker Gents Scalpel
http://www.agrussell.com/boker-plus-gents-scalpel/p/BOhhhP240hhhG10/

 

[Storz]

I suggest you get a Campanion, if this will be a dedicated woods knife, and a stout hiking stick. I'm partial to 4' canvas micarta rods for this purpose.

John

Top of my list

Found this one with a paracord handle while searching around, very cool.

 

[md7]

The campanion is never a bad choice. Then again neither is the BK 7, Unless weight is an issue. Becker is a good value imho.

 

[InkEd]

Ka-Bar has been making great knives for over 60years. Go with one of their offerings.

 

[memphisjim]

im actually quite fond of the glock field knife

 

[nevermas]

For fixed blades, I can only recommend ESEE, as they make both affordable and ease of use knives. If you wish to go heavier/thicker blade, but also more expensive, go with the busse. But for general camping to extreme use, nothing stops an ESEE.

 

[billy b]

Where is this made? http://www.agrussell.com/crkt-elishewitz-ftws/p/CLhhh2060/

 

[Vonderek]

billy_b the link you posted says it's made in Taiwan

 

[Fred Fuller]

Hard to go wrong with a Mora or Frosts for an outdoor general use/camping knife, for just a few bucks each. Several Scandinavian countries issue similar knives to their militaries. Get your wife one too, she'll probably like it as well or better than you do. See http://www.ragweedforge.com/SwedishKnifeCatalog.html for their wide selection.

#11827: The Companion MG Stainless has a stainless blade 3 7/8" long, 13/16" wide and .098" thick, The handle is sized for average hands. The handle trim and sheath are military green. It's supplied with a good quality plastic sheath with a belt hook that can be snapped over the belt. This would make a nice all around knife for canoeing or other wet conditions. $13.

fwiw,

lpl

 

[Vermonter]

ESEE! Love my Izula.

I'd also check the language regarding not being able to carry guns. Sometimes a muzzleloader or cap and ball revolver isn't included.

 

[Storz]

Alright well I've got it narrowed down to either a Becker BK2 Campanion or a Becker/Esee BK14 Eskabar

I feel like the BK14 I'd be more likely to carry on me all the time when out in the woods, and really anything large enough that I would want the BK2 for I have a nice SOG hatchet I can use (slitting wood etc)

Then again I already have a small(ish) 3" bladed CRKT folder and the BK14 might be redundant...

 

[vynx]

I picked up a CRKT Ultima 7" a few months back because it was on sale.

The more I handle it the more I like it. Its thinner on top and at the edge to reduce weight and the handle it great - it does seem to fit the hand very well (they advertise that point for the Ultima models).

The sheath was also very well made.

I have a scrapyard knife (mil regulator) that is a tank but I think it would be to heavy for much of a hike. Still if you are car camping weight doesn't matter. Scrapyard Knifes is Busse kin and make good knifes.

Right now they have a smaller scrapivour available - keep watching and they may have something larger next.

http://www.scrapyardknives.com/intro.htmey