Favorite Pocketable Fixed Blade Shapes?

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Favorite Pocketable Fixed Blade Shapes?

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I worded this title the way I did because I am interested in any shapes that would be good for a pocketable fixed blade, even if those designs might happen to be folders. For example, I have found myself thinking that a Sage would serve well if it were a fixed blade. Of course actual fixed blades are good too.

So what would be or are your favorite pocketable fixed blade designs?
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I have a Kershaw Field Knife 1082 that I got a kydex sheath for. It is flat as a pancake and rides in my front pocket easily.
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street beats and izula 2's
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For a folder model turned into pocketable fixed blade, a Native 5 with the right Micarta handle, and definitely without a choil!
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Never been a fixed blade carry type of guy, but these days can't seem to be able to take the Benchmade Dacian out of my pocket
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Spyderco Swick 5, White River Backpacker Pro, Bark River PSK EDC, LT Wright Small Northern Hunter, Bradford Knives G-Necker, and TRC Speed Demon are some that I like.
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Street Beat, Swick, Eldris..
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Swick 6 would work well, but this is the only knife I currently have set up for pocket carry:
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It seems like small fixed blades have had a surge of popularity lately, which surprised me. I didn't think they would ever catch on, but then again, it could be a short lived trend. I have always liked them because I tend to prefer a fixed blade over a folder if at all possible. Fixed blades are just cooler to me for some reason.

There are some good suggestions here so far, I like the look of a lot of these. Right now my current pocket fixed blade is an Izula. It gets high points for being super easy to carry, and I think the sheath works very well, but I want to try something with a different handle. This is a Fiddleback Forge design I have looked at for awhile, but I'm not sure if it is a little too large for pocket carry for me at 7.25 in.
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This one is shorter (6 in.) but a similar shape that I also like the look of.
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I carry this quite often. I like wharnie blades, and the full handle on this is so comfortable.

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I will post pics later sometime.

1 Mora fixed bladea can often fit in pockets.
2 Bear and Sons have some pocktable fixed blades I like.
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I think this pocketable criteria is more determined by the sheath shape and profile, more so than the actual blade shape of the knife inside it.
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jwbnyc wrote:
Sat Jan 11, 2025 9:00 am
Street Beat, Swick, Eldris..
The Eldris is a seriously underrated knife. Wish it came in a flat ground option but the scandi works well for what it is. Super comfortable handle
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I like’em! ☝️
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