[OD Moose]

I am currently in the market for a high-quality fixed-blade knife, preferably something smaller than a full-sized KA-BAR. Price isn't really an issue.

I am considering a few different knives, among them the SOG SEAL Pup Elite, Super SOG Bowie (aware that it is KA-BAR sized), the CRKT First Strike, and the Benchmade D2 Nimravus.

For the fixed blade lovers out there, what is your favorite and why? What do you recommend?

Thanks.

 

[Vostok 7]

Can't go wrong with an old-school leather handled Ka-Bar. I still want another one.

I've been really happy with my Gerber LMF II ASEK Survival.

http://www.gerbergear.com/product.php?model=1400

Vostok 7

 

[only mortal]

personally, I'm torn between the D2 Impact combat-

and the SOG Tigershark-

after the holidays are finished bleeding me of my cash, I'll pick up one or both. top ramen 'till then.

 

[DJ 9iron]

Not at all like what you want, but its sharp as all hell, durable and relatively light.

Buck Model 119 Special.
http://www.buckknives.com/catalog/detail/228/222

 

[OD Moose]

I decided to go with the First Strike. It's a really nice piece of equipment. Almost impossible to lose your grip, and nice and sharp. I now have a thing for convex blades.

I handled the Tigershark, but it just felt too.... HUGE. That thing is a beast. I'll have to add it to my collection later.

 

[Nose Nuggets]

yeah, for the price the crkt first strike is my favorite fixed.

 

[hugh g. rection]

ive owned a few benchmade fixed blades and they dont live up to thier folders.the nimravus is a good knife but not very comfortable in the hand. i have handled a few sog kinves and they felt great. real solid.if price is no concern look at niel blackwood's fixed blades and walter brend as well.

 

[X-Factor]

Personally, I'm a HUGE fan of Coldsteel....I have a few of their fixed blades. Iffy on the folders, but that's just me.

 

[OD Moose]

A year later and I finally got the Nimravus. 154cm, drop point, serrated.

Feels like water in your hand. Light, sharp enough out of the box to shave with (as a few patches of skin on my arm can attest), and perfect size. I'm in love.

 

[Mach5]

I am currently in the market for a high-quality fixed-blade knife, preferably something smaller than a full-sized KA-BAR. Price isn't really an issue.

I am considering a few different knives, among them the SOG SEAL Pup Elite, Super SOG Bowie (aware that it is KA-BAR sized), the CRKT First Strike, and the Benchmade D2 Nimravus.

For the fixed blade lovers out there, what is your favorite and why? What do you recommend?

Thanks.

I've had a SOG SEAL Pup forever....great knife.

 

[FreeBMW]

I love my Benchmade 155BK Presidio

http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=155

 

[Nose Nuggets]

I love my Benchmade 155BK Presidio

http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=155

thats goin on my list. that thing is sweet.

 

[Lowend]

Its a classic
http://www.coldsteel.com/13rtk.html

 

[OD Moose]

Finally got the SEAL Pup a few months ago. Love it as well.

 

[kartoffel]

I'm a fan of traditional working knives of the world. Knives based on these designs have been refined and tested for generations. In terms of functionality, traditional knives usually beat the piss out of the mall ninja knives.

My top picks...
small and handy: Finnish Puukko
big and mean: Gurkha Khukuri