Looking for small fixed blade with decent sheath

[jasonhgross]

I want to play around with support side aiwb carry of a fixed blade. I am not a big guy so thinking something the size of a mini pentagon. Problem is I am looking for something that has a decent sheath and is easily obtainable and not over the top in cost (under $150, under $75 optimal). Also looking for something that can easily be clipped aiwb without much rigging or fuss. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!

[sierra 223]

ESEE Izula or Izula II which has slightly longer scales.

I carry mine in my back pocket behind my wallet, some carry in front pocket.

It can be attatched to belt with tec lock or para cord.

Handle can be para cord wrapped but I really prefer he scales, I dyed mine black for uniform wear.

There are some other after market scales/handles available also but they are more expensive.

[Moose-Knuckle]

I love my ESEE 3; there are MANY sheath options.

http://www.the-knife-connection.com/ratcushcaac.html

[Rockhopper]

for relatively the same cost you can get an awesome custom from many different knife makers. check out bladeforums knifemakers fixed blades for sale. many very cool knives put up there everyday.

edit: perfect example

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1184315-Bradshaw-blades-***-sere-charlie-***

[lunchbox]

Another vote for izula, candiru might be another option. Either way guys from ESEE are as top notch as they come. http://www.knifeworks.com/eseecutleryizulaneckknife.aspx

[SeriousStudent]

The blades suggested all seem to fit your described needs.

On the sheath, you may wish to take a look at Dark Star Gear. He's done several sheaths and a holster for me, and all have worked very well for their desired role.

[luvmy40]

Take a look at Shadow Tech Knives.

http://www.stknives.com/SHADOW_SERIES.html

I have a couple one offs from them. Nice knives at nice prices with solid usable sheaths. I usually make my own sheaths, not for the Shadow Tech blades.

[TXBK]

I carry an Izula horizontally @ 11:00 everyday. It is a great knife for $50, and another $30 will get you some factory scales and a large Tek-Lok. I currently have more money in scales and a sheath than the knife cost, but I carry it everyday with enjoyment.

[Treehopr]

Try Bladerigs, contact Nick and let him know what you're looking for and he should be able to help you out.

[jpgm]

jasonhgross,
I have been carrying a Spyderco Street Beat everyday for two years. I love this knife. The sheath well made and configurable. Good luck on your find.

jpgm

[Pilot1]

Another vote for the ESEE-3, which I own, and use a lot. I also have a Bark River Gunny, which I prefer, but it is a little pricey. They also recently came out with a smaller version called the EDC.


http://www.knifeworks.com/barkrivergunnygreencanvasmicarta.aspx#.U4ChpqbD9Ms

http://www.knifeworks.com/barkriverbravoedcfixedbladea2blackcanvasmicarta.aspx#.U4ChJabD9Ms

[Spiffums]

The Ka-bar TDI small model that comes with ankle sheath is pretty small. I got one and the belt attachment. It would be a cheap way to see if you like the idea and placement.

[Shawn.L]

The next shipment of value priced clinch picks, complete with sheaths and trainer in your price range should hit the market again soon.

[CCK]

jasonhgross,
I have been carrying a Spyderco Street Beat everyday for two years. I love this knife. The sheath well made and configurable. Good luck on your find.

jpgm


My edc as we'll have custom stealth for it. Taco instead of suppled pancake.

Chris

[Wake27]

It's right at the top of your budget but I have been very happy with my Spartan Blades Enyo for the past several weeks. OPTactical had them on sale last time I checked.


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[readyme]

Any updates?
I too am interested in a small fixed blade for IWB carry.

[Voodoo_Man]

This is such a huge field and this has so many ways of approach.

I have a buddy who is putting together some custom blades w/ sheaths for a few different ways of carry. Once he gets them production ready (after I T&E the shit out of them) I'll post it up.

For now, you can look at bladerigs - and if that's too expensive for you, find a boker coye, comes with a pretty decent kydex sheath and there are aftermarket sheaths out there that may work for you.

http://i.imgur.com/kEiipN2.jpg

A buddy of mine custom wrapped a few, they come with a pretty hefty handle out of the box.

[oilspill]

This is such a huge field and this has so many ways of approach.

I have a buddy who is putting together some custom blades w/ sheaths for a few different ways of carry. Once he gets them production ready (after I T&E the shit out of them) I'll post it up.

For now, you can look at bladerigs - and if that's too expensive for you, find a boker coye, comes with a pretty decent kydex sheath and there are aftermarket sheaths out there that may work for you.

http://i.imgur.com/kEiipN2.jpg

A buddy of mine custom wrapped a few, they come with a pretty hefty handle out of the box.

I second the recommendation of the Boker Ridgeback. Armordillo Concealment makes a great sheath for it:

http://www.armordilloconcealment.com/product_p/boker-sh.htm

[Boeydafunk]

I have a custom blade made my J. Watson. Its awsome aiwb in basketball shorts or on my duty gear. Check them out here. I have no affiliation with him, just learned about him on lightfighter and bought a sweet knife.

http://jwknives.tictail.com

[SeriousStudent]

I have a custom blade made my J. Watson. Its awsome aiwb in basketball shorts or on my duty gear. Check them out here. I have no affiliation with him, just learned about him on lightfighter and bought a sweet knife.

http://jwknives.tictail.com

I'm also a fan/owner of Joe's work. He's a member here as well.

[readyme]

He has some great looking designs...thanks guys.

[BigJoe]

Rustick knives

[HighDesert]

I love my ESEE 3; there are MANY sheath options.

http://www.the-knife-connection.com/ratcushcaac.html

Yup. Esee3 +100000

Just close the thread now.

[Up1911fan]

I like the Clinch Pick, ESEE Izula and JW HiTS Compact for a small fixed blade.

[SeriousStudent]

Rustick knives

BigJoe, if you do not mind me asking, which ones of his do you use? That 4" utility looks nice.

I met those folks at a knife show last year, and liked what they had to show. Very pleasant people to chat with as well.

[BigJoe]

I have the 4" utility, actually wrote a review on it for MSW. Also I have his EDC which I pretty much always have with me

[SeriousStudent]

Cool, I'll sneak off to MSW and read up.

Thanks and stay safe.

[stalker3]

Jack (Rustick knives) is a hell of an American and very solid knifemaker as well. Hard to go wrong with him.

[popo22]

Just get a BK 14/ESEE (KaBar) and order scales to put on yourself. You will save yourself a lot of money and have all the knife you can use for a fraction of the price.

[El Cid]

The Gryphon is my favorite for that role.

http://www.cutleryshoppe.com/search.aspx?find=gryphon

[SpeedRacer]

The next shipment of value priced clinch picks, complete with sheaths and trainer in your price range should hit the market again soon.

This. Hard to beat a ClinchPick for a small fighting/EDC fixed blade.

[wwdkd]

Another vote for the ESEE 3. Love mine, carry it weak side all the time.

[brushy bill]

Like my ESEEs, but not the sheaths.

[jpmuscle]

Good info in this. Not the OP but thanks to those who have shared thus far as well.

I'm digging much of the shadow tech offerings.

[JackFanToM]

Lionsteel M3 and a Grizzly Outdoors custom sheath, amazing knife and then a sheath built to your exact specifications is unbeatable

[Zim]

Check out Bark River Knives. Their smaller knives should fit into your price range, and most of them are available in a variety of different steels.

[mbpike22]

I have a Kabar Eskabar that I had a custom sheath made for it (Armiger Solutions, bunch of great guys who can do ANYTHING). I can say I'm in love with it. Reasonable price is great quality
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/Pimpyodapimp/12413BAF-D0F8-4DA2-B258-AA4123C4C4B8.png_zps0a40sijq.jpeg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/Pimpyodapimp/media/12413BAF-D0F8-4DA2-B258-AA4123C4C4B8.png_zps0a40sijq.jpeg.html)

[South]

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[lunchbox]

I have the Izula for an EDC knife, but will agree that the handle can be a drawback. Micarta scales can be an option for some, but as mentioned above, not for some others. I will be adding a Esee 3 Alumni knife to EDC backpack after their protective operations class next month. EDIT: Izula still is my favorite EDC knife it's hard to find a better knife that's as capable and as lightweight.

[mbpike22]

That's a great knife mb. I edc an izula 2 and love the blade, but not the handle. I have tried paracord, the factory handle, TKC scales, nothing works for me with that knife. If I move up a size to a knife like the ESEE 3, it's too big to carry, for me at least. I am not a fan of folders, so for me it has to be fixed. I am still looking for my *almost* perfect knife!

I've really enjoyed the knife, before I got this knife I carried (and still do) a CRKT M16-14ZSF and it's been a hell of a knife. Locks up very solid, and has the double lock feature.

[Voodoo_Man]

Cold steel brave heart, modified

http://i.imgur.com/ePzx73Sl.jpg

Buddy makes them...I carry one everyday

[Tequila45]

Boker ridge back, designed by coye. Then contact armordilloconcealment for one of their sheaths.

Should run you about $90

[ewetstone]

I believe you would really enjoy the Bear Grylls knives from Gerber. I have Gerber 31-001901 Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro Fixed Blade, Survival Knife with Sheath. It is extremely well made and incredibly tough. It comes with a nice solid lockable sheath. Full tang 3/16" blade.

http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-31-001901-Grylls-Ultimate-Survival/dp/B00AU6H3UY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1412399115&sr=8-7&keywords=survival+gear+bear+grylls

You might also like this one Counter-tac from Cold Steel.

[teutonicpolymer]

The Izula is a great little knife- I love mine. I have used it to baton wood (not ideal but I was improvising and it worked) and prepare kindling. It held up great except for the blade coating coming off a bit which is not really an issue.

[PKendall317]

I carry a K-Bar TDI. It's a good knife but I'm not a huge fan of the sheath it comes with.

[maximus83]

jasonhgross,
I have been carrying a Spyderco Street Beat everyday for two years. I love this knife. The sheath well made and configurable. Good luck on your find.

jpgm

I carry a Street Beat as well, incredible small fixed blade and love the balance.

[HighSpeedDreams]

Anybody got a line on in stock Clinch Picks?

[SeriousStudent]

Anybody got a line on in stock Clinch Picks?

I don't know of any currently in stock, but remember reading a recent post from Mr. Douglas that there are another 400 inbound. TPI is a good place to check for updates on their status.

Hope that helps.

[mattieb]

I carry a K-Bar TDI. It's a good knife but I'm not a huge fan of the sheath it comes with.

+1 I carry the same but so far the sheath isn't that bad the belt clip is what bothers me

[teutonicpolymer]

I think I am going to have to buy one of those clinch picks when they come in stock... Was not aware of them

[PKendall317]

+1 I carry the same but so far the sheath isn't that bad the belt clip is what bothers me

I'd like the sheath a lot better if I could alter the angle of it. I'd like to have the the blade parallel with my waistline. I carry the TDI at about 12 o'clock and at that angle I have to rotate my wrist a bit and I think if it were at a different angle my draw stroke would be a bit smoother.

[SouthNarc]

Anybody got a line on in stock Clinch Picks?


TAD Gear should have them on the site next week.

[SeriousStudent]

TAD Gear should have them on the site next week.

Very cool, thank you for the information, Mr. Douglas.

Stay safe.

[Curly]

Anyone know if the Clinch Picks came in and sold out already? Been watching TAD's site and haven't been lucky enough yet.

[SouthNarc]

We're having some logistics issues unfortunately. Hopefully by next week. Keep watching though...

[teutonicpolymer]

Will there be a quantity limit? I am looking to pick one up for myself and one as a Christmas gift for my father

[Linea_de_Fuego]

I have a Kabar Eskabar that I had a custom sheath made for it (Armiger Solutions, bunch of great guys who can do ANYTHING). I can say I'm in love with it. Reasonable price is great quality
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/Pimpyodapimp/12413BAF-D0F8-4DA2-B258-AA4123C4C4B8.png_zps0a40sijq.jpeg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/Pimpyodapimp/media/12413BAF-D0F8-4DA2-B258-AA4123C4C4B8.png_zps0a40sijq.jpeg.html)

I like the Becker Eskabar too, but bought the D'eskabar which is D2 steel. It comes without scales, so I modified scales from a BK16 to fit the BK24.

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[SeriousStudent]

Nice work - I'm a fan of D2 steel as well.

[SouthNarc]

Will there be a quantity limit? I am looking to pick one up for myself and one as a Christmas gift for my father

Nope!

[y0ukn0wwh0]

IMHO you can't go wrong with ESEE, BECKER, Bark River EDC or the smaller Busse Stuff.. I suppose it depends on what the knifew would be used for.

[TacMedic556]

ESEE 3 or 4

[Kline11B]

Izula 2 is perfect for iwb carry at around 0130 for me, with the clip plate attached the sheath stays put when you draw as well

[y0ukn0wwh0]

I'd have to agree that one would be unlikely
To beat the total package offered by the Izula
line.. I know the Busse Family of knives has a few
Smaller EDC types. Southern Grind has a smaller
Fixed Blade as well. Just my 2 cents

[Rockhopper]

one of these would be tits

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1240481-Cyber-Monday-Sale-5-Urge-Knives!!-(last-one-is-SPF-)

[tmanker]

Old thread, but simple question. I want to carry ESEE 3 in vertical configuration on 1x3 pals webbing, preferably kydex sheath. Any ideas? Thank you.