Fixed blade for edc under $150

[theJanitor]

I'd ensure that the knife has enough protection to keep your hand from slipping forward. maybe out of the range, but i'm looking at this for myself:

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/RMJ...s-kydex-sheath

[LittleLebowski]

For that budget, I'd suggest you take a look at TOPS Knives. They are a bargain. 1095 steel.

For the money, there's the Lioness Rockies Edition. It's on sale $100. https://www.topsknives.com/knives/ed...ockies-edition
This one is my second favorite, the Scandi Trekker $145: https://www.topsknives.com/knives/edc/scandi-trekker
All around favorite $150: https://www.topsknives.com/skinatq
All of the above have a sheath that can be rotated to carry blade up, sideways or downwards.

I really like those.

[vaspence]

The stainless Izula with orange g10 grips in a Dark Star horizontal sheath does well for me as a fixed blade work knife. I also have the Izula II, BK&T 11, BR Woodsman and a Candiru amongst others. I only prefer the Izula over the II as I have it
in stainless and am in the water a lot from May to October. If someone would make either in H1 I'd be a happy guy.

[BobLoblaw]

Have you thought about getting a waved folder with a lock that is less likely to be opened unintentionally?

[orionz06]

The Bradford Guardians have been on my radar for some time... Haven't pulled the trigger but have threatened.

[backtrail540]

The Bradford Guardians have been on my radar for some time... Haven't pulled the trigger but have threatened.

Same here. They hit all the right buttons for me but i always ebbs up with other things. I'm going to have to change that shortly and try one.

[Duelist]

Framelock or liner lock won't do that to you. Neither will the fixed. Maintain your gear, though. If you like Spyderco, they have fixed blades in your budget. For that matter, I know some custom makers who will make you an awesome knife for $150.

[martin_j001]

I don't think Esee has been mentioned yet. The Izula and Izula II are great knives. I can keep an Izula II with G10 handles in a DSG sheath worn at 11:30 just barely concealed, my overhanging gut helping to hold the shirt off it just enough...so for some the additional handle length may be in issue using that carry method. The Candiru may also be worth considering. While it's smaller, I could see it serving utilitarian tasks that don't require a full size grip to be useful.

I've been tempted to try the new Esee 2.5 that @delkancott mentioned, as well as the Bradford that @orionz06 mentioned, but I have seen reviews from some that they don't like the handle length. I'd love to get my hands on a CPK EDC to try out, as most seem to really like it...but its well out of the price range you mention, and still seem like they're hard to come across.

[orionz06]

I have seen reviews from some that they don't like the handle length.

The slightly shorter handle is what makes it appealing to me. By all accounts it appears to be enough for what my use would be.

[BillSWPA]

Framelock or liner lock won't do that to you. Neither will the fixed. Maintain your gear, though. If you like Spyderco, they have fixed blades in your budget. For that matter, I know some custom makers who will make you an awesome knife for $150.

I have had liner locks fail on expensive knives. Frame locks are difficult for me to open one-handed because I end up putting pressure on the lock bar. Rocker bar locks work well for me, and while I understand that the OP had an issue with one, I would have to consider it very unlikely. A Benchmade Axis lock or Spyderco ball bearing lock also works well.



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