fixed blade help

I'm looking for some help, I want to get a fixed blade knife for EDC/CCW. I'm not looking for anything overly big just something that fits the hand and has about a 3" blade, maybe a little longer and would prefer non rubber grips. also not looking to spend a crazy amount of money on this. thank you in advance

This one might fit your requirements pretty well. It has a 3.75" blade and good handle, but no kydex sheath if that makes a difference. Price isn't outrageous

http://www.camillusknives.com//produ...mINhoCohHw_wcB

A couple other good options that might fit your needs:

Schrade http://www.bladehq.com/item--Schrade...ed-Drop--15853

Gerber ghost strike http://www.gerbergear.com/Knives/Fix...lade_30-001005 (handle may not be the most comfortable but i like the sheath)

Crkt spew https://www.crkt.com/s-p-e-w-small-p...arncliffe.html

thanks I like the look of the crkt, thats kind of what im looking for

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thanks I like the look of the crkt, thats kind of what im looking for

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I have the SPEW and while it's a nice knife the blade is REALLY thin, especially at the tip. I'm thinking that hamming it into anything will cause it to break.

well something like that would be good, im not oppose to getting a custom made knife just don't want to break the bank and its not gonna be a show piece but a carry piece

The Esee 3 and Esee 3HM are solid choices, and under $100.

Esse makes great knives that are incredibly durable. I have the Esse 5 and it's a great bushcraft knife. That being said, they are usually on the bigger/heavier side. I haven't handled the Esse3 but if it's built like it's bigger brothers, it might be a little thick and heavy for an EDC knife. I could be wrong though. And if size/weight doesn't bother you, they are great quality knives. They also make the Izula-II that could be a good option

I have an Esse that I use when camping will have to see what kind of lighter ones they make

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I have an Esse that I use when camping will have to see what kind of lighter ones they make

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Look at the Izula if you really want to go lightweight, or the Izula-II. The Izula is a really popular fixed blade EDC knife, but doesn't have a big handle. The Izula-II is the same knife with a bigger handle. But both are popular EDC fixed blades from ESSE

Thanks I'll do some more research

My favorite 3-4" fixed blade is my gryptoillian... :)

Ok, it's a folder, and I'm sure if I tried very hard I could break it. But I'd put it up with many of the fixed blades on durability, the lock is that strong. It'd take a full tang to beat it.

The esse 3 and 4 have a thinner blade than the 5, if I recall. And are accordingly a bit lighter.

I alternate between an Izula with G10 grips and a Spyderco Lightweight Street Beat.

I like the Bark River Gunny, but they have several other knives that would be a good EDC. They are all high quality.

http://www.barkriverknives.com/index/gunny/

I've EDC'd an Izula II for a couple years. I use the OEM sheath attached to a Tek Lok and carried just behind my right hip. It hides behind and blends the butt of my EDC pistol into something neither gun nor knife shaped under my shirt. IMHO it's a great little knife. I've field dressed deer, fixed dinner, cut a really tough steak at a restaurant, carved wood items and shaved fire starter sticks with it. It's not a "tactical/combat/fighting knife" but probably would work of you needed a pointy object.

I used it for a while with the handle wrapped in 550 cord instead of the scales and that was actually pretty nice. I've gone back to the scales because I can't decide which I like better. I may just have to buy a 2nd knife to have it both ways.

Everyones already said it, an ESEE Izula. Just watch for counterfeits if buying online.

If you seek a knife for self defense, the RAT package and trainer from warriorswaytx is excellent. I've gone through numerous knives and nothing is comparable to this for me. It is not a utility/slice your sandwich knife; it is a weapon system in itself.

I carry both my Izulu and Street Beat in off side back pocket behind wallet. Works well for me.

I'd suggest that you consider the Ka Bar Becker Necker and/or the esse izula

Or their offspring, the eskabar

I like the RAT design. Thanks for all the help, some pretty good choices

Here are two that I carry alot. Both are 3" (or close!) blades & conceal easily, if need be.

Bark River Woodland
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...h/IMG_0285.jpg

Bradford Guardian 3
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/.../image_56.jpeg

https://www.crkt.com/s-p-e-w-small-p...arncliffe.html get in on Amazon for under $20

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Esse makes great knives that are incredibly durable. I have the Esse 5 and it's a great bushcraft knife. That being said, they are usually on the bigger/heavier side. I haven't handled the Esse3 but if it's built like it's bigger brothers, it might be a little thick and heavy for an EDC knife. I could be wrong though. And if size/weight doesn't bother you, they are great quality knives. They also make the Izula-II that could be a good option

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I have some ESEE knives (Well they are RAT before they rebranded). I have the 3, 4, and 5. The 3 is relatively light, and thin, and good for EDC. It isn't like the 5 at all which is basically a sharpened pry bar.

I would look at use, if I was going fixed blade as a purely defensive item I'd look into karambits and that family, but they are pretty useless as EDC. In my mind, EDC and CCW are very opposed use tools, and the sacrifices you give up from CCW to be a better EDC and vice versa are too great to make either serviceable. Just as a CCW wouldn't translate into bushcraft and vice versa. I simply carry knives as EDC tools and a firearm for CCW, and that serves my purposes.

Cold Steel mini tac is my go to "get the hell off me" knife.

CRKT Obake. ~ 3.5" blade. About $30 from Amazon.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/653/3...74092444_c.jpg