What's your favorite fixed blade under 5.5"?

[wendyZXZ]

My favorites that fall within that range are my Randall number 8 and Randall number 11 knives.

 

[murfdog]

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?

They will normaly give blade length and overall length.The blade is measured from tip of the blade to start of handle.I have a benchmade nimravus 4.5 blade 9.45 overall.


Murfdog

 

[31BBear]

Here is mine. I do a little blacksmithing and bladesmithing and this is one of the ones I kept.

 

[Texan2]

Anyone familiar with the knifemaker, Bill Ruple?

 

[texas skeeter]

Anyone familiar with the knifemaker, Bill Ruple?

didnt he make those lil gold coins for Russia??

 

[Clockwork]

My vote is for the 3.375" "Professional Soldier" knife by Chris Reeve and Bill Harsey.

 

[San Antone RR]

Boker Nealy Escort.

 

[Wolfwood]

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[Wolfwood]

oh wait... under 5.5 inches... damn.

 

[matefrio]

Benchmade Nimravus

Blade Length: 4.50"
Blade Thickness: 0.115"
Blade Material: 154CM BT2 Coated
Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC
Blade Style: Modified Tanto
Weight: 6.20oz.
Overall Length: 9.45"
Closed Length: 9.45"
Sheath Material: Nylon w/Belt Loop
Benchmade Class: Black

 

[Mic]

I kinda like the seal pup. Handled one at Dick's the other day and it sure felt nice. Was disappointed to see that it wasn't made here in the states though. If I remember correctly, it was made in Vietnam.

 

[MR Redneck]

I dont own a fixed blade under 5.5".
Some very nice one's in this thread though.

 

[Bithabus]

Good knives are hard to find. Something under 5.5 made with decent steel and with a guard is very difficult to find.
I just bought this knife(good value I think):

Sabaki Kanetsune KB126 - KB126 - Katerno.com

 

[jake75]

I like my Becker Campanion. It's nice and heavy and I can use it to cut up food or for a pry bar.

 

[BG1960]

I just picked up a Campanion the other day,
got to be the best feeling blade I have ever held.

Since I don't normally need to cut a Kenworth in half,
I have a Ka-bar #1255 for EDC.

 

[Mic]

So....would it be legal to carry these around if the blades are less that 5.5 inches?

In reading the legislation, it refers to bowie knives, but doesn't define that. Some of the definitions I've come across on the net could be used to describe many of these fixed blade knives. I have been planning on buying a SOG seal pup, but if I cannot carry it, that would kind of defeat the purpose.

Thoughts?

 

[Buckles]

So....would it be legal to carry these around if the blades are less that 5.5 inches?

In reading the legislation, it refers to bowie knives, but doesn't define that. Some of the definitions I've come across on the net could be used to describe many of these fixed blade knives. I have been planning on buying a SOG seal pup, but if I cannot carry it, that would kind of defeat the purpose.

Thoughts?

yes as long as the blade is no longer than 5.5".

as far as the seal pup goes, i could see how that could be interpreted as a bowie.

 

[dobarker]

Ka-bar skinner

 

[Jon Payne]

RAT 3 goes with me everyday.