What's your favorite fixed blade under 5.5"?

[TheDan]

I saw a ZT at the toy store that I fell in love with today, but unfortunately it's a little over 5.5 inches. I can't see spending that kind of money on a knife that I can't even walk around with... I'm more of a pocket knife sort of guy, but have been wanting a decent fixed blade recently. Looking for something that's legal to carry and is good value (you get a lot for your money).


So... what are your favorite fixed blades?

 

[DirtyD]

I really like the ESEE (formarly RAT Cutlery) blades, affordable, field tested and have a warranty that you wouldnt believe.

 

[Buckles]

ESEE Izula

 

[Dcav]

5.11's Tanto Surge looks promising, have not seen one yet though:
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=1a6_1273798113

 

[DirtyD]

Almost ordered one of those yesterday when LAPG had their 20% off coupon....

 

[Dcav]

Ive been wanting a tanto surge for awhile myself

 

[Wolfwood]

i kinda liek the Leek.
i found one in a stairwell at Texas State. awesome.

 

[carver]

I like the Big Rock from Gerber.

 

[dublin]

+1 for the RATs, got an RC-4 and RC-5, need to pick up the ESEE-3 and IZULA still

 

[chad]

Add another for the RATs, I've got an RC-4 myself. Love it

 

[stainone]

my fav. for now very nice!

 

[cougartex]

Esee.

 

[Vellcrow]

SOG SEAL Pup

 

[TheDan]

Hmm, I didn't know RAT is now Esee. The Esee-4 or 5 looks good. A little pricey, but that's not an issue if its really nice. I'll have to find one to handle... Seeing the RAT knives reminded me of Ontario. They've got some good looking knives out now that I haven't seen. The Nightstalker 4 looks good. A friend of mine is named Richard Ramirez, so I'll have to show that one to him, lol...

Some good suggestions on the thread. Keep 'em coming

Got a couple questions about the law, tho...

(6) "Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
(B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by
being thrown;
(C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto,
and poniard;
(D) sword; or
(E) spear.

How is the blade length measured? Starting from where the handle ends or from where the sharpening begins? Is it diagonally to the point or measure to a line perpendicular to the point? On part "C" of the law... I've got some of these: http://sogknives.com/store/F04T.html. I've put handles on them and just use them as regular knives. Are they illegal to carry since their original purpose was for throwing even though they are not suitable for that purpose now?

 

[Buckles]

Hmm, I didn't know RAT is now Esee. The Esee-4 or 5 looks good. A little pricey, but that's not an issue if its really nice. I'll have to find one to handle... Seeing the RAT knives reminded me of Ontario. They've got some good looking knives out now that I haven't seen. The Nightstalker 4 looks good. A friend of mine is named Richard Ramirez, so I'll have to show that one to him, lol...

Some good suggestions on the thread. Keep 'em coming

Got a couple questions about the law, tho...

How is the blade length measured? Starting from where the handle ends or from where the sharpening begins? Is it diagonally to the point or measure to a line perpendicular to the point? On part "C" of the law... I've got some of these: SOG Throwing Knives. The Throwing Knife Form SOG Specialty Knives & Tools. I've put handles on them and just use them as regular knives. Are they illegal to carry since their original purpose was for throwing even though they are not suitable for that purpose now?

i believe the blade is measured from the end of the handle, not just the sharpened portion.

 

[jtriron]

SOG SEAL Pup

Good looking knife, I need to stop looking at this forum >>>>> going to cost me too much $$$$$$$$$$$

 

[Dcav]

Just ordered a tanto surge, i'll do a review when I get it delivered.

 

[outdare]

I have a Case hunter. It has worked out well for me.

 

[kenjs1]

Bark River Canadian. Plenty of great looking choices and heck of a good skinner Oh- first post here- hi guys.

 

[cazador1022]

seal pup and the rat 3