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    Looking for EDC fixed blade

    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?

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    What's your budget?

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    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.

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    Spartan makes nice knives.

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

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

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    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
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    Benchmade Adamas 375?

    Buck 537?

    White River Knives Justin Gingrich GTI 4.5"?

    Spartan Formido?
    Last edited by ColtSeavers; 08-25-20 at 18:17.

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    Lots of cool suggestions, the Amtac and the White River knives look especially interesting.
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    SOG Pillar? (5" blade though)

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    Spartan Harsey 'tactical trout' (designed by Bill Harsey, he's one of the legendary knife designers). A little spendy but has almost perfect specs as kind of a mid-size general-purpose spear point blade. It's really thick at 3/16", heavy, and built like a tank, which is good if you're going to use it like a sharpened prybar, less good if you want it to be a general purpose slicer and a convenient lightweight carry.
    https://spartanbladesusa.com/shop-al...actical-trout/

    Bradford Guardian 4 (3d = wider handle) in M390. This guy is still a beefy blade, but a little thinner (0.165 vs 0.1875 for the Harsey), and 1 to 2oz lighter. You can also request to upgrade sheath to a kydex one vs the provided leather one, they make good sheaths; I'd strongly recommend doing that. I own this blade myself, it's outstanding steel and contour for a 4" blade that you can still EDC.
    https://bradfordknives.com/guardian-...nish-nimbus_10

    ETA also if you're checking the Phrike, check the Spartan Formido, a newer one in their lineup, it's an nearly 4" blade with a good-sized handle but a lot slimmer profile, designed for carry:
    https://spartanbladesusa.com/shop-al...ery-day-carry/
    Last edited by maximus83; 08-25-20 at 16:53.

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    I'd look at the EDC (3") or Field Knife (4.5") from Carothers Performance Knives. They are hard use knives and will serve you well.

    Another option would be Fiddleback forge midtech Kephart or Bushfinger.

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