Looking for EDC fixed blade

[TBAR_94]

I'm in the market for a mid sized fixed blade for EDC purposes, carried on a belt. I tend to like 4 inch blades, and I'm lucky in that I work in a place where it's not a big deal to have a knife on my belt, so I'm looking to try out carrying a fixed blade instead of a large folder. Most of my cutting tasks are pretty mundane, but I like having utility in a blade, and there's a good chance it will have to fill in as a filet or gutting/skinning knife from time to time. I have left my fishing knife at home more than once and had to use a pocket knife to cut up bait. I don't need it have dive knife corrosion resistance, but I live in Florida so I'd like something that isn't going to rust just from getting sweat on, or pick up rust if it gets exposed to salt water and it takes me a day to give it a thorough cleaning.

I am not set on any particular blade shape, but I do want a useable point. I like Bowie's, but that's not a deal breaker. I've been looking hard at the Spartan Phrike, but I'm not a fixed blade expert so I'm open to suggestions. Any thoughts?

Thanks!

[ndmiller]

What's your budget?

[hi-wayman]

Look at the Bradford guardian series. A bit hefty in the grip, but sure easy to hang on to. Available in CPM-3v, M390, and Elmax. I EDC the guardian 3 in a horizontal sheath.

[daddyusmaximus]

Look at the Bradford guardian series. A bit hefty in the grip, but sure easy to hang on to. Available in CPM-3v, M390, and Elmax. I EDC the guardian 3 in a horizontal sheath.

Whatever you go with, don't over look a good sheath when it comes to daily carry of a fixed blade. It's like getting a good holster for your sidearm. I'm a fan of the aforementioned horizontal sheath. Your work may not be bothered by you having a fixed blade, but sometimes a place you stop along the way to or from might not be so accommodating... I have a fixed blade on me every day. Sometimes just a small old long discontinued Kershaw Echo. Wonderful little blade I wish they still made.



Sometimes my ZT 0100. Belt loops on that one are from a Bravo Concealment holster.



I found a guy who makes sheathes, and he has done several for me... and one holster. With the horizontal carry they hide well under a T shirt, and you can get to them easily even sitting in your vehicle. I wear them just to the right of my belt buckle. Pull back, stab forward. I can still reach across and access them left handed in a reverse grip.

[TheJawn]

Spyderco Street Bowie, stainless bowie blade

[MontanaMarine]

Never mind....'fixed blade' went over my head.

[Adrenaline_6]

Spartan makes nice knives.

As far as corrosion resistance, how about a Syperco Waterway?

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SPF...oltaron-sheath

[ST911]

Three options at a higher, middle, and lower price points. All outstanding.

Amtac Blades - Northman - https://amtacblades.com/product/the-upgraded-northman/

Dauntless Manufacturing - Harris Knife - https://www.dauntlessmfg.com/product-page/the-harris

ESEE - Izula 2 - https://www.eseeknives.com/product/izula-ii

[ColtSeavers]

Benchmade Adamas 375?

Buck 537?

White River Knives Justin Gingrich GTI 4.5"?

Spartan Formido?

[TBAR_94]

Lots of cool suggestions, the Amtac and the White River knives look especially interesting.