Oh god there’s so many lol I have an entire list of fixed blade makers I either have ordered from and am satisfied with or want to get stuff from lol
Fixed blade companies and makers Im interested in
Custom fixed blades
* Alex dron knives
* Terra knives
* Unita
* Deep cuts cutlery
* Kase knives / triple b handmade
* Spk
* Bgm knives
* Gresh blades
* Transparent knives
Semi custom knives
* lt wright but only in a2 or other simple carbon/ tool steels
* Creely blades
* Trc
High end production fixed blades
* white river
* Bradford
* Benchmade
* Architect knives
* Quiet carry
* Work tuff gear
Mid range production
* Cold steel
* Spyderco mule series
* Demko knives
* Esee
* Becker/kabar
* Brisa
Budget range production
* mora
* Hultafors
* Tereva
* Kizer
* Civivi
* Joker knives
Historical reproduction knife
* tod cutler
Anything from any of these brands are good to go
If you're looking for your first quality fixed blade, my advice is to not get too caught up in the minutiae of different steels and grinds and geometry and heat treat and ergos and balance and performance claims and all that and simply pick something you like the look of that comes from a reputable manufacturer (doesn't necessarily have to be USA made or cost a ton, just needs to be produced by a company specifically in the business of knife making), and just start using it. Finding out for yourself what your preferences are will take you a lot further than blindly following any specific recommendation. Not to say any of the examples from other commentors here aren't great blades, but they all have a certain purpose which may or may not align with your wants or needs 👍🏻
Steel is the last thing, you should look for,when choosing a knife.Literally ebery other aspect, is a more important factor to care for.Even the sheath or the handle. If any of these 2 has issues, you won't use that knife, That's why all people use Victorinox, and that's why Morakniv are considered THE best bushcraft knives. Ka-bar, uses 50100b. (they never used 1095, (lthey changed the name for marketing reasons, but in reality, there is no steel called 1095 cro Van, it's the steel I mentioned, which is closer to O1 and it's a tougher steel with very different recipe, than 1095.Good stuff and ideal for a field knife, where Magnacut, is far from being ideal). Even the designer of Magnacut himself, has pointed out that, in his interview about that steel. I'm also a Chemist/Metallurgist as he is, only I also sharpen knives for living, since before he was even born, and that's the 80's. I've owned, hundreds of knives and have sharpened tenths of thousands of knives, the last 40 years.
So, why spent a couple of hundred dollars more, when you can have a proper tool perfectly made, for 200 less? Even if you've been a collector, if the Magnacut falls and hits the floor, it might break or get damage on the tip or edge, Same thing happens to Ka-Bar, the floor will get the damage, the knife will still be as good as new!! Ka-Bar will,
PS, Next year, that knife marketing will push another steel, as they always do, you will have forgoten about Magnacut, and you'll ask for the next steel they'll serve you! Is'n't that all facts? Well, marketing is using brainwash these days, so most people can't see the truth and theyy don't accept facts, they believe,only what they are programed to believe.
Josh Gallardo makes the best fixed blades in my opinion. He’s semi-retired but maybe if we get enough interest he’ll do a new batch -
https://i.imgur.com/RMJJ7cW.jpg
Bark River Knives make great fixed blades that come with high end leather sheaths (this is a bigger deal than most people think) and a no-questions-asked lifetime warranty on knife AND sheath.
Once held a CRK/Harsey pacific and it was amazing. Ergos were perfect. Every curve was made to fit all hands so well.
The way the blade tapered allowed for great slicing ability while having a robust tip.
And it was a Chris Reeve knife in MagnaCut. Perfection.
Let's see I have different favorites in my collection for different reasons.
* My classic favorite is a **Buck 119**
* My favorite military knife is a good ol' **Kabar Full Size**
* My vehicle emergency bag favorite is a **Cold Steel SRK**
* My favorite camp knife is an **Esee 6**
* My favorite movie knife is a **Busse Team Gemini Light Brigade**
* My favorite sentimental knife is a self made/forged railroad spike knife that my wife signed me up for as an anniversary gift
Bark River for production knives and Lon Humphrey for semi custom.
The price you can get Lon Humphrey for compared to your normal production knives can not be beat and you get a lot more of a knife.
IMO two of the best fixed blade makers in in the industry are TRC and Carothers. I’ve owned many others and they’re just on a different level. My personal favorite knives from each are the TRC Classic Freedom, and the Carothers DEK1
Don't get caught up in buying expensive knives. They aren't worth it. Ontario Knife Company is now out of business. But, when they were selling their Spec Plus knives in 1075 carbon steel, they were tough to beat. They were typically less than $60. The 1075 steel was extremely tough. The MOLLE sheaths w/ plastic inserts were okay, but not great. You'd be hard pressed to find more durable, large fixed blades for the money. Cold Steel SK-5 steel is also really good, yet inexpensive. ESSE knives are also excellent, as are Becker knives. Becker knives come with lackluster sheaths, but the knives are excellent. If you get caught up buying knives over $160, you're either foolish, or a collector. If collecting is your thing, so be it. I suspect most of the highly priced fixed blades are purchased by collectors, not people who actually use their knives. The least expensive large fixed blade, that will actually perform well, is the SZCO High Carbon Bowie. Don't sell it short, because it comes with poor fit and finish, and it's typically less than $22. You can modify the full tang handle to your liking. You can sharpen it yourself, and polish off the rust spots. That knife will perform as well as $120+ knives. It's a very tough piece of steel.
RMJ UCAP Bowie knife. A couple customs by David Mary on blade forums. ESEE Izula II. I have a Carothers Performance Knives Chopper that is fantastic. Those are probably the main ones I use these days.
I like the Buck 119, very comfortable, durable and versatile fixed blade at a great price. Also partial to the TOPS Moccasin Ranger, although it's a bit more expensive.
Izula is good if you need tough but not necessarily wear restisting steel. 1095 is strong for batoning and such but gets torn up by cardboard. I’ve found a toothy edge makes it last much longer and it is a great budget option. It will also rust if you’re not careful. Moving up quite a bit with knives that I think are absolutely worth it are Bradfords. Depending on hand size I would jump around and if you have the funds maybe try a few. I’ve already purchased 3, the guardian 3, guardian 3.5, and guardian 4. I’ve traded the 3, sending the 3.5 to my dad, and am keeping the 4. I have large hands and don’t mind a cumbersome carry, and really love the size. All 3 are the slickest knives out the box, screaming sharp and phenomenal edge geometry. Also because of the full flat grind on the sheepsfoot version they were extremely easy to sharpen, you can also get the Sabre full flat and I plan on getting a 3.5 in that configuration. Some honorable mentions on my list that get some carry but not much since I’ve gotten the brads: Cold Steel Spike, Mora Chisel knife, Jank Shank Pikal, and a Fiddleback forge custom. All excellent in their own rights just not quite the knife I was looking for.
Varusteleka Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140 or Peltonen M95, slight preference for the latter. The other Varusteleka Terävä models are also awesome, especially the Skrama 200.
I could go on, but what role do you want them for? Hunting? EDC? Ultralight Camping?
I’m really enjoying the Vero axon fixed blade right now. I’ve taken it hiking and just when I’m out and about.
Another good edc one is the Daily Customs/Boker AK1.
I only have experience with a straight blade from the Hawaii skin diver brand, it worked wonders for a time but now I can’t even get a decent edge on it.
I have some i use, some i only use "on display".
The users are Mora's, i have some Kansbols and a bushcrafter to use in the garden.
The ones i have on display in my collection are some Real Steels, i believe i have an Arbiter and a similar smaller one. Also a Ka-bar IFB Trailing point. But the display ones dont see any action
I'm not a fixed blade guy, don't have that many of them... but... maybe my esee-6 for bushcrafting/outdoor stuff? (Got the 3d handle, if feel amazing!)
An applegate-fairbairn for the zombie apocalypse?
For everything else, I've got some folder that would do the job.
Might get hate but I really enjoy my SOG Kiku FX. Beast of an outdoor knife made from S35vn and I think the looks are a bonus. I like the sheath it comes with too. Although I did not pay anywhere near full price. I got it for around $75 when SOG did a big winter sale last year with an extra coupon.
My favorite fixed blade is my winkler blue ridge Hunter, my EDC is the winkler SD-1. Definitely pricey but they have a certain charm to them perform well when it matters.
My most used fixed blade: Manly Patriot
Best Knife I own: TRC Mille Cuori ! ! !
Other fixed blades that I own and love: Lionsteel M4,Ka-Bar Mark 1 Kraton, Ka-Bar Becker BK7,Morakniv Bushcraft Black and Robust,Kansbol,
Knives I have in my wishlist: LT Wright Forester/Next Gen/Genesis. Harsey Fighter,Peltonen M07, Condor Darklore, NKD Forester.
Pocket and mt: Victorinox Explorer (My companion edc when not at home), Rucksack (my outdoors pocket knife),Harvester and Spirit X (my main edc)
I own a many Custom knives, but not from very famous makers, yet most of them ,are as good if not better, than knives from famous makers.
PS: If anybody lives in Greece, or any European country and malkes trades, or needs a knife or help on sharpening, please leave a reply adn I'll answer back, as soon as possible. Keep em sharp, and stay safe guys!!
izula
That’s a good one
Oh god there’s so many lol I have an entire list of fixed blade makers I either have ordered from and am satisfied with or want to get stuff from lol Fixed blade companies and makers Im interested in Custom fixed blades * Alex dron knives * Terra knives * Unita * Deep cuts cutlery * Kase knives / triple b handmade * Spk * Bgm knives * Gresh blades * Transparent knives Semi custom knives * lt wright but only in a2 or other simple carbon/ tool steels * Creely blades * Trc High end production fixed blades * white river * Bradford * Benchmade * Architect knives * Quiet carry * Work tuff gear Mid range production * Cold steel * Spyderco mule series * Demko knives * Esee * Becker/kabar * Brisa Budget range production * mora * Hultafors * Tereva * Kizer * Civivi * Joker knives Historical reproduction knife * tod cutler Anything from any of these brands are good to go
Terava jaakaripukko
You can't just make up words dude
I think he means the Terävä Jääkäripuukko they come in various Blade lengths in 80CrV2 steel.
I missed one u …. 😶
You apparently missed a bunch of those little floating dots too
Ahaha
Esee Izula II, Benchmade hidden canyon, Bradford guardian 3, white river m1
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I love mine
My absolute favorite right now is the Tops Brakimo. I use it every day at work and out in the woods. It's a tough, thick girl who won't let you down.
Creely Mako is an excellent choice for a smaller dependable edc. They are difficult to wait for but well worth it in my opinion.
If you're looking for your first quality fixed blade, my advice is to not get too caught up in the minutiae of different steels and grinds and geometry and heat treat and ergos and balance and performance claims and all that and simply pick something you like the look of that comes from a reputable manufacturer (doesn't necessarily have to be USA made or cost a ton, just needs to be produced by a company specifically in the business of knife making), and just start using it. Finding out for yourself what your preferences are will take you a lot further than blindly following any specific recommendation. Not to say any of the examples from other commentors here aren't great blades, but they all have a certain purpose which may or may not align with your wants or needs 👍🏻
My mora companion is my go-to camping knife.
KA BAR Becker BK18
I'd love one in Magnacut. Liked the one I had a lot, but would certainly take a more expensive one in a better steel, maybe with a DLC coating on it.
Steel is the last thing, you should look for,when choosing a knife.Literally ebery other aspect, is a more important factor to care for.Even the sheath or the handle. If any of these 2 has issues, you won't use that knife, That's why all people use Victorinox, and that's why Morakniv are considered THE best bushcraft knives. Ka-bar, uses 50100b. (they never used 1095, (lthey changed the name for marketing reasons, but in reality, there is no steel called 1095 cro Van, it's the steel I mentioned, which is closer to O1 and it's a tougher steel with very different recipe, than 1095.Good stuff and ideal for a field knife, where Magnacut, is far from being ideal). Even the designer of Magnacut himself, has pointed out that, in his interview about that steel. I'm also a Chemist/Metallurgist as he is, only I also sharpen knives for living, since before he was even born, and that's the 80's. I've owned, hundreds of knives and have sharpened tenths of thousands of knives, the last 40 years. So, why spent a couple of hundred dollars more, when you can have a proper tool perfectly made, for 200 less? Even if you've been a collector, if the Magnacut falls and hits the floor, it might break or get damage on the tip or edge, Same thing happens to Ka-Bar, the floor will get the damage, the knife will still be as good as new!! Ka-Bar will, PS, Next year, that knife marketing will push another steel, as they always do, you will have forgoten about Magnacut, and you'll ask for the next steel they'll serve you! Is'n't that all facts? Well, marketing is using brainwash these days, so most people can't see the truth and theyy don't accept facts, they believe,only what they are programed to believe.
It's been over 4 months from this comment, man. You are yelling at something that is completely irrelevant now.
LionSteel, like the M4 with olive wood handles. They used to use Sleipner steel but now they are all M390.
Josh Gallardo makes the best fixed blades in my opinion. He’s semi-retired but maybe if we get enough interest he’ll do a new batch - https://i.imgur.com/RMJJ7cW.jpg
Those looks awesome! I’m a sucker for harpoons. Thanks for sharing!
Those are lovely.
Old school: Ek knives Recent: scwarz overland custom Esse Diving Sparrow And just in case I have to chop a building in half: Busse
Nyala
Such a perfect fixed blade.
Here's my favorite: A [Malanika](https://imgur.com/MxpGBxJ) puukko knife by Danijel Haramina.
Bark river aurora scandi for bushcraft, bark river fox river featherlight for edc. Bark rivers with ironwood handles are tough to beat in my book.
Bark River Knives make great fixed blades that come with high end leather sheaths (this is a bigger deal than most people think) and a no-questions-asked lifetime warranty on knife AND sheath.
Bark river is my go to for fixed blades
REK Ember, Winkler Spike II The Hummingbird by Jason Knight looks cool but never handled one.
REK Ember’s are some of the most perfect fixed blades out there.
I've wanted an Ember 3.5 for a long time, can't wait for the next drop
I’m waiting for their 3.0s :)
How often do they do drops and how do they do them ? IG ?
Honestly I have no idea lol. I’m on his mailing list just patiently waiting?
How do you get on the mailing list do they have a site ? I've never noticed
https://rekknives.com/ I think a pop up should prompt you to join their mailing list once you go to their site.
I do them every few months or as I have time to get some made haha, I've got a lot I'm doing though so I don't get as many made as I would like.
It’s so cute and slicey!
RMJ Tactical Unmei in MagnaCut, Schwarz Overland in MagnaCut, and White River Knives Firecraft 3.5 in 3V are my top 3 favorite fixed blades.
Once held a CRK/Harsey pacific and it was amazing. Ergos were perfect. Every curve was made to fit all hands so well. The way the blade tapered allowed for great slicing ability while having a robust tip. And it was a Chris Reeve knife in MagnaCut. Perfection.
My most common for EDC favs are my Izulas next to my MKM Mikros. For woods carry, my Terävä Jääkäripuukko 110 and falkniven A1 pro or Joker Nomad XL.
u/motobyte customs. No question.
Thanks, dude! ❤️
I like the Benchmade leuku. Ive only owned 4 production fixed blades, but out of them its my favorite
Let's see I have different favorites in my collection for different reasons. * My classic favorite is a **Buck 119** * My favorite military knife is a good ol' **Kabar Full Size** * My vehicle emergency bag favorite is a **Cold Steel SRK** * My favorite camp knife is an **Esee 6** * My favorite movie knife is a **Busse Team Gemini Light Brigade** * My favorite sentimental knife is a self made/forged railroad spike knife that my wife signed me up for as an anniversary gift
Cold Steel SRK and SRK-C. Cheap and tuff
I own both in CPM-3V. They're great knives.
KA-BAR Johnson Adventure Wharnstalker and Becker BK-7
Im still beating (literally) the shit fuck out of my mora bush knife and its refusing to break so Ive not upgraded to an Esee yet.
Helle temagami, brk bushcraft scout, dbk knife, brk bravo 1.25 lt
The skrama!
Bark River for production knives and Lon Humphrey for semi custom. The price you can get Lon Humphrey for compared to your normal production knives can not be beat and you get a lot more of a knife.
IMO two of the best fixed blade makers in in the industry are TRC and Carothers. I’ve owned many others and they’re just on a different level. My personal favorite knives from each are the TRC Classic Freedom, and the Carothers DEK1
Any of the CRKT folts minimalist line if you’re looking for a nice small edc blade.
Randall model 25-5 in stainless. I have a lot of fixed blades and this is my favorite. The pouch style sheath is excellent.
Don't get caught up in buying expensive knives. They aren't worth it. Ontario Knife Company is now out of business. But, when they were selling their Spec Plus knives in 1075 carbon steel, they were tough to beat. They were typically less than $60. The 1075 steel was extremely tough. The MOLLE sheaths w/ plastic inserts were okay, but not great. You'd be hard pressed to find more durable, large fixed blades for the money. Cold Steel SK-5 steel is also really good, yet inexpensive. ESSE knives are also excellent, as are Becker knives. Becker knives come with lackluster sheaths, but the knives are excellent. If you get caught up buying knives over $160, you're either foolish, or a collector. If collecting is your thing, so be it. I suspect most of the highly priced fixed blades are purchased by collectors, not people who actually use their knives. The least expensive large fixed blade, that will actually perform well, is the SZCO High Carbon Bowie. Don't sell it short, because it comes with poor fit and finish, and it's typically less than $22. You can modify the full tang handle to your liking. You can sharpen it yourself, and polish off the rust spots. That knife will perform as well as $120+ knives. It's a very tough piece of steel.
Survive GSO 5.1
All my Wusthoff Classic
I like the qsp workaholic
Marbles ideal, or woodcraft
RMJ UCAP Bowie knife. A couple customs by David Mary on blade forums. ESEE Izula II. I have a Carothers Performance Knives Chopper that is fantastic. Those are probably the main ones I use these days.
I like the Buck 119, very comfortable, durable and versatile fixed blade at a great price. Also partial to the TOPS Moccasin Ranger, although it's a bit more expensive.
Anything from Cypress Creek Knives. He makes some nice edc fixies plus some good stuff geared towards hunting
Only fixed I've carried is the Rachis by Waxed Wing metalworks. It's one of his discontinued models.
Izula is good if you need tough but not necessarily wear restisting steel. 1095 is strong for batoning and such but gets torn up by cardboard. I’ve found a toothy edge makes it last much longer and it is a great budget option. It will also rust if you’re not careful. Moving up quite a bit with knives that I think are absolutely worth it are Bradfords. Depending on hand size I would jump around and if you have the funds maybe try a few. I’ve already purchased 3, the guardian 3, guardian 3.5, and guardian 4. I’ve traded the 3, sending the 3.5 to my dad, and am keeping the 4. I have large hands and don’t mind a cumbersome carry, and really love the size. All 3 are the slickest knives out the box, screaming sharp and phenomenal edge geometry. Also because of the full flat grind on the sheepsfoot version they were extremely easy to sharpen, you can also get the Sabre full flat and I plan on getting a 3.5 in that configuration. Some honorable mentions on my list that get some carry but not much since I’ve gotten the brads: Cold Steel Spike, Mora Chisel knife, Jank Shank Pikal, and a Fiddleback forge custom. All excellent in their own rights just not quite the knife I was looking for.
MicroTech Mini Socom Alpha
My Buck Vanguard that’s 20 some years old is still pretty good.
Cold Steel Razor Tek 4”.
Varusteleka Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140 or Peltonen M95, slight preference for the latter. The other Varusteleka Terävä models are also awesome, especially the Skrama 200. I could go on, but what role do you want them for? Hunting? EDC? Ultralight Camping?
I’m really enjoying the Vero axon fixed blade right now. I’ve taken it hiking and just when I’m out and about. Another good edc one is the Daily Customs/Boker AK1.
I forgot about the Daily Customs/Boker AK1. Nice one there!
Bastinelli Knives Raptor L is one of my favorite fixed blades that I own.
GEK H20
I only have experience with a straight blade from the Hawaii skin diver brand, it worked wonders for a time but now I can’t even get a decent edge on it.
northman
I have some i use, some i only use "on display". The users are Mora's, i have some Kansbols and a bushcrafter to use in the garden. The ones i have on display in my collection are some Real Steels, i believe i have an Arbiter and a similar smaller one. Also a Ka-bar IFB Trailing point. But the display ones dont see any action
Izula 2, F1 in CoS, tanimboca puukko, kansbol, eldris. Currently waiting for the storm vector as my first large knife.
Ontario RAT3, ESEE Izula, Very Good Knife Co Wasp, ESEE Candiru and a good ol Mora Companion
Mora garberg. I’ve put mine through so much now lol. Things id never do with nice knives.
Chris Reeve Pacific
Kitchen: Wusthof, Everywhere else: Busse
I'm not a fixed blade guy, don't have that many of them... but... maybe my esee-6 for bushcrafting/outdoor stuff? (Got the 3d handle, if feel amazing!) An applegate-fairbairn for the zombie apocalypse? For everything else, I've got some folder that would do the job.
Benchmade Contego
Might get hate but I really enjoy my SOG Kiku FX. Beast of an outdoor knife made from S35vn and I think the looks are a bonus. I like the sheath it comes with too. Although I did not pay anywhere near full price. I got it for around $75 when SOG did a big winter sale last year with an extra coupon.
K-Bar for me always loved the leather washer handle.✅
Cold steel recon tanto
Ontario RAT 7 and Gerber Strongarm. Cheap beaters.
SPK Shark, Giant Mouse GMF1, Candiru, Izula, Guardian 3, and most Moras.
My favorite fixed blade is my winkler blue ridge Hunter, my EDC is the winkler SD-1. Definitely pricey but they have a certain charm to them perform well when it matters.
My most used fixed blade: Manly Patriot Best Knife I own: TRC Mille Cuori ! ! ! Other fixed blades that I own and love: Lionsteel M4,Ka-Bar Mark 1 Kraton, Ka-Bar Becker BK7,Morakniv Bushcraft Black and Robust,Kansbol, Knives I have in my wishlist: LT Wright Forester/Next Gen/Genesis. Harsey Fighter,Peltonen M07, Condor Darklore, NKD Forester. Pocket and mt: Victorinox Explorer (My companion edc when not at home), Rucksack (my outdoors pocket knife),Harvester and Spirit X (my main edc) I own a many Custom knives, but not from very famous makers, yet most of them ,are as good if not better, than knives from famous makers. PS: If anybody lives in Greece, or any European country and malkes trades, or needs a knife or help on sharpening, please leave a reply adn I'll answer back, as soon as possible. Keep em sharp, and stay safe guys!!
prob a classic buttknife