10 High Value EDC Fixed Blades You Can Actually Afford

[@thumperthumper5322]

I've carried the CRKT S.P.E.W. as a neck knife for a year 24/7 365 and love it . its super sharp and cuts like A dream . then my main knife is a Gerber Principal scary sharp out of the box. The S.P.E.W. is a perfect pocket carry or.belt even in a boot. I love mine..

[@mr.painfultruth2771]

Agreed. Those suckers are RAZOR sharp.

[@chefboiarby304]

Does the sheath on it cause it to dull over time?

[@sampullen989]

I had one but the steel bent white I was trying to pry apart to pieces of cardboard glued together. Made me sad :(

[@EDC_Tommy]

It looks like your Kazhan isn't fully seated in the sheath. The sheath is pretty tight from the factory and getting mine all the way in there was a bit difficult at first. The ricasso of the knife actually scraped a bit of the kydex away on the inside of the sheath. It has broken in nicely since then and it's not scraping anymore. All in all, im super happy with it.

[@knifenerd1776]

Definitely want to see the camp fixies. Those were all cool knives but I’ve learned what works best for me is any knife under 4 inch blade, I’d rather carry a folder. I use to love small fixed blades but I feel the materials, lock strength and overall design has improved so much in the last few years that it’s just more convenient.

[@kylec3869]

Cold steel folding knife are almost like carrying a fix blade

[@Krusher_Knave]

I carry neck knives regularly. Mainly the BladeHQ Lionsteel M1 in M4 steel with an Armatus Carry Sheath, & the ferrum forge powered Damascus lackey, both of which I feel are an appropriate weight for neck carry. I used to neck carry my Bradford G3 but it starts to get to me really bad after I get home from work, so I switched it to waistband carry with the Spyderco g-clip. I would say the first knife is too heavy for neck carry. I would recommend waistband carry (which the Spyderco g-clip works without a belt) for that first knife. The g-clip & pull-the-dot straps with a belt are my two favorite methods for waist carry.

[@Stassa23]

I usually carry scout carry or clipped to my pocket now days because I can’t really handle anything around my neck ever since my accident. I’m thinking about picking up the M1 how do you like it compared to the Bradford G3?

[@Krusher_Knave]

@@Stassa23 So I have short & stubby fingers. Think medium-small glove size. The M1 comfortably fits my hand. So does the G3. I think it's the perfect blade thickness for an EDC fixed blade. Has a beautiful sharpening choil/edge termination. Has a phenomenal edge profile. You can properly get work done with the back edge, the belly, & easily use the tip. The blade has a very subtle finger guard that's a little stubby but not sharp in any way. It's very functional & I love how efficient it is. The blade spine is rounded but has sharp flats for Ferro rod shenanigans. The M4 is not hard to sharpen at all. It feels like shaving ice away, but with a smoother material than ice. Weird analogy, I know. I think it will be slightly smaller than comfortable for your hands. Also worth mentioning - if you get an Armatus Sheath, the blade HQ exclusive micarta variants have the thickness of the regular G-10 M1s. There's an option on the Armatus site for micarta/G-10. I know this because I got the micarta sheath (which was way too tight) & they had to send me the G-10 sheath, which they did excellently. Also, the micarta may be a little aggressive towards your hands. I have sensitive hands too & these are not abrasive or harsh, persay, but they are not a soft texture. Not that I think micarta was meant to be. I usually prefer, carbon fiber, G-10, & metals. The G3 is a comfortable, casual size. But for someone who has to conceal carry at work because people cry about it, the M1 is compact while not sacrificing any of the versatility of a quality drop point & being coated (because I work out in the weather) & not having any flaws (other than not having handle scale options) in it's design. I would absolutely tell you to buy it & see how you like the fit in your hands. If this knife had twill carbon fiber handles, I would carry no other surface cutting knife around as my neck carry. I hate micarta & I carry this anyways. I think it's the best EDC primary carry fixed blade. And I say that as a Bradford fan. They are my favorite company, if I was to have one.

[@Stassa23]

@@Krusher_Knave thanks for the info I appreciate it 👌

[@Krusher_Knave]

@@Stassa23 Of course, man. It's one of very few knives I would recommend.

[@moleb6341]

Can wholeheartedly recommend the Joker Avispa as a budget EDC fixed blade: Small full tang of 14c28n steel with a very compfortable 3 1/2 finger handle. Like the first knife you show it shouldn't be marketed as a neck knife (bit heavy for that), but it's great as a pocket fixed blade. Micarta version comes with kydex so you can attach an Ulticlip. And the best things: Made in Spain and here in Europe they go on sale for under 50 bucks.

[@Stassa23]

It’s definitely to heavy to be a neck knife it would beat you to death lol I will go check out that Joker, I think I have it in my eBay cart so I will probably pick it up thanks for the recommendation 👌🍻🍻

[@stevenreardon9625]

Love fixed blades! Keep the videos coming. Thank you!

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

I have several of the Folt's minimalists, as well as the Esee Izula II, and I can confirm they are very handy to have around. I did a video on my neck knife collection, and realized part way through that most of them were Minimalists.

[@WilliamWallis]

Love the blade shape on that Kizer Baby.

[@brianfreland9065]

I own 2 of the crkt minimalist knives. The mini cleaver and the utility knife. Best ergonomics I've ever had. 2 of my favorite knives

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

Nice list. Cold Steel treats their 3V well. I picked up the Harpoon Mini in 10V, super sweet, but haven't held the full sized one. The Harpoon Mini now lives in my lunch box, rarely more than a few steps away from when I am at work.

[@charlesjohnson9035]

I'm not sure if someone mentioned this down in the comments but I think I know what the coarse strip is used for on the first knife review. I believe its for shaving the ferro rod into a tinder starter to help ignite when you push sparks.

[@CapFlipGaming]

Bradford G Necker is the best fixed blade I own! I've other 3 or 4 but it's the only one I use almost daily. Works amazing in the front pocket. Elmax steel too. That's hard to beat.

[@Stassa23]

My G Necker use to be my most carried but now it’s been my Rainer Knives Fastpak in Elmax because it’s a lot more hand filling and more comfortable you should check it out , I think you would love it if you like the g necker 👌

[@CapFlipGaming]

@@Stassa23 will absolutely look into that! Thanks

[@diverdave2179]

Speaking of neck knives: I have the Mimalist Bowie and a Boker Sygin , which is a great small blade in D2, very sharp! Also got a TwoSun TS247 coming in, not too many long reviews about it though. Love that Off-Grid and the Gorilla. Thanks Nick!

[@amandatwospirits8028]

I really enjoyed your content. I am known locally as the queen of cheap (inexpensive) knives. I have several of the knives you showed, which made me feel good about my choices. Also you have prompted me to try a few of the other knives you recommended. Thanks again for your great content. My friends think I'm crazy, but, I think you can never have too many knives.

[@happykt]

Its nice to see another female commenting on knives on these websites. I am also a knife nut have have collected over 175 knives (fixed and folding) since the pandemic. I have about half these knives too, including the Mora Companion, the Mora Craftline, the Mora Kansbol, the Mora Eldris, the Esee Izula 2, one of those CRKT Minimalist, the Boker Nessmi Pro,

[@barearms7598]

Well, I'm trying to become King in my area. Love value knives

[@JustBonesAndDust]

It’s so true!

[@meesterdinglefritz2064]

Great comment!

[@danofiremano]

@@happykt On the daily I carry a minimum of 3 knives. a left & right front pocket & a belt knife & usually a neck knife too, as well as my multi-tool that has a blade. They all have different uses too!

[@enriquescott2983]

Again thanks for the review on the small fixed blades I'm starting to get into it myself

[@voraciousblackstn]

I'm usually not a huge fan of neck knives unless they are very small and very light. The CRKT Minimalists work very well for that role. I have a couple and my favorite is the drop point in black, black scales and black stone wash finish. Is it the best knife? No, but a neck knife isn't a primary knife, it is a utility blade.

[@wgkincheloe2458]

Very cool list. 2 fixed blades I carry every day are my Civivi Hel D'Art around my neck and my fixed blade Elementum on the front of my belt horizontally orientated so my left hand can pull it out. Both are insanely comfortable

[@chrisfish9405]

i have been carrying the holtzman for about 3 weeks now in my pocket and I really like it. used it to make a fire yesterday can't beat it for $30 but wished they either did a better job with sharpener or done away with it because it juts out from the sheath.

[@razorbackss]

Kizers been killing it lately, I hope they keep up with the exotic steel options like on their folders. Good way to sell multiples of the same model. Some M4 from them would be lovely.

[@KravaCut.]

Thanks for reviewing Kazhan!

[@askewg]

Great video... and really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Happen to be in the market for a "starter" fix blade to add to my EDC and this video here was perfect !!!

[@mikejurnak0324]

I don't own a neck knife yet I do like a few of them especially the CKRT ones. Thanks for the look and info some nice ones 👍🏻✌🏻

[@idontatalya242]

Holy sh*t thanks for the heads-up on the Böker Kazhan! I've been eyeballing Alexander's custom knives on his KravaCut store Etsy for a couple years, but could never decide which one to go with. Glad to see he's working with a production knife manufacturer to get his work out there. Gonna have to snag one!!

[@mr.painfultruth2771]

Those CRKT mini's are RAZOR sharp, and useful. I have 2 of the 4 featured on this vid

[@nitrorc4life1]

I edc a CS mini pendleton and full size pendleton hunter in vg1 often. One of my favorites is a bk24 with custom wood handle.

[@chrisjosekuehl]

I just picked up the Gerber Stowe, micarta scales and has a nice sheath for pocket carry. Hopefully the 440A does ok, it seems to be nice for $40, you should check it out.

[@DullPoints]

Woah! Didn't know there were so many good fixes blades in this price bracket. Honestly very surprised by this.

[@willb7713]

Great video Nick! Have you thought about doing a fixed blade video over this price range, but not outrageously high?

[@Stassa23]

Yeah I plan on it 👌

[@57HEMIviken]

@@Stassa23 cant wait for that one!

[@EDCandLace]

Hey will you sexy beast!!! 😘 lol

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Been carrying the ESEE Izula and just ordered an Izula II

[@57HEMIviken]

The izula 2 is my American express I "don't leave home without it" carry it horizontal on the left side of my belt buckle it just disappears. And esee literally has the best warranty in the business.

[@rustyknifelover4463]

@@57HEMIviken I am a fan of the Izula looking forward to carrying the Izula II.

[@daveyjones5702]

i recently got a cold steel min leatherneck and kyoto2 and loved em so much i'm ordering all the other variants. definitely great value for $30.

[@sheltermonkey6065]

I like the Kershaw Deschutes Caper that I have, though I don't know how good the heat treat on the D2 is. It's compact and light. On sale this weekend from BHQ for $30.

[@willblake72]

That Sea Snake has been in my cart for ages, one of these days I'll get around to it. The Boker is neat, I'll be looking forward to your review. I've got a Fairly backpacker with the same kind of iffy sheath retention, so I usually just keep it in a bag which is kind of a shame.

[@Krusher_Knave]

I just got a Sea Snake! The sheath started with a little rattle, & I would have you ask yourself if it's enough cutting edge for what you do. These are things I noticed. Also, get some 325 Paracord to replace the rope string material they give you, if you decide on one. It's horrible.

[@willblake72]

@@Krusher_Knave LOL that Sea Snake is a little bit larger than what I typically carry as an EDC fixed blade, that's the main reason I haven't already bought it. Cheers!

[@sheltermonkey6065]

I rate it pretty low. On the one I bought, the sheath rattled, plus the blade grind was poor. Also I thought the ergonomics were not very good.

[@Krusher_Knave]

@@sheltermonkey6065 What knife would you recommend with good ergonomics, or just overall? 🤔

[@sheltermonkey6065]

@@Krusher_Knave It totally depends on your intended use, etc. A Mora Kansbol has really excellent ergonomics, but it's too big for a neck knife. Also a lot of the time, a knife is let down by a poorly thought out sheath, like for example with the Kizer Harpoon.

[@Thomk121]

I have both the CRKT knives. I love the SPEW but it is a super thin blade. I have already bent mine by being dumb and using it to pry at a staple in a 2x4. The minimalist is definitely the better option at the same price point. Plus the minimalist comes in like 5 different variants.

[@LAG3]

You sold me on that Sea Snake. I still own 3 custom fixed blades with 6"-7.5" blades. But for a smaller fixed blade EDC I can't justify $150+. I am a big fan of the Wharncliffe blade. I carry a Spyderco Delica Wharncliffe or a Yojimbo 2 daily. But sometimes I need pocket space for other things or need easier access since I drive a lot for work.

[@charlescollier7217]

This is a fun video for me. I'm a long-time fan of small fixed blades and you've got some good ones here. If you haven't already, you should check out the Ruike Hornet.

[@franciskowalsky7574]

Real nice video! Informative and appreciated! Take Care!

[@WarGrrl3]

Excellent vid. More please. Affordable camp knives sounds great. Love your channel bigtime. ✌

[@davidcisneros4400]

Very nice list! The knife I liked the most that you showed is the Baby. I think I will buy one for my new edc. Thanks for the video.

[@fredcourtney03]

Great video! I have been wanting to check out the Kizer Baby and the Cold Steel. Both are amazing value for the price. I am onE of the few without dragging the body

[@ungabunga6735]

Great informative video. Love seeing others’ edc. Saw a couple things I’m picking up this week

[@meesterdinglefritz2064]

Great video! Those hands look like they’ve got a ton of experience in the real world. Thanks for the suggestions, on the hunt for my first edc fixed blade. Very helpful.

[@Stassa23]

Awesome glad it helped, I have a few edc fixed blade videos up on the channel if you want to see more 👌

[@bubba92473]

Thanks so much for great 👍 options and recommendations Mr Stassa. Always appreciate you kind Sir

[@doodysdaggers]

How do you stonewash your coated blades? Just throw it in the tumbler or do you strip the store bought coating off first, then acid etch it?

[@chrisoliver1327]

Sweet video. Luv them small fixed blades. Thanks!

[@briansmith6411]

What kind of clip did you use on the holtzman for horizontal carry?

[@nickmartino2839]

Fantastic line up!!!!!!!

[@aaronberrios3953]

? I'm between omesio neck knife and gorilla survival/Bushcraft both similar specs... Which one to buy? You have reviewed both, opinion? Thanks Aaron

[@eriktaylor5704]

I’m a big fan of Foults’ Biwa. Small and sliced for pocket or neck carry.

[@rustysmith540]

Yes! Affordable camp fixed blades next! Was an esee candiroo skeptic but also a nice one in my collection.

[@patricknichols3187]

I prefer the cold steel Pendleton hunter over the mini. Mini handle is too small for my preference and the hollow ground Pendleton is a superb slicer for its thick beefy blade.

[@jamesmcnitt6860]

Hey Stassa, I am curious about neck caring the Spyderco Subway. Is this something that you’ve looked at or thinking about looking at it? I would appreciate your thoughts. It’s in LC200N and I know you like that steel.

[@Stassa23]

I’ll see if my local shop has any in yet and I’ll let you know

[@jimdandy8603]

One of the best edc fixed blades(imo) at ANY price is the cold steel mini tac bowie-its a budget steel,but its got a good heat treat,and is dirt cheap.I actually prefer it to my essee xancudo and bradford guardian 3(both excellent small edc fixed blades)

[@Sauriyaa]

Böker: The sharpest knifes around. Made in Solingen Germany, my home town which is famous for its sissors and knifes ! There are plenty of other Brands around in Solingen.

[@killjoy8914]

What size glove's do you wear ? I'm a 2xl and i like knives like that "artisan sea snake" . Small knive i like a 3 finger grip.

[@brianfreland9065]

I really like that harpoon Deadpool edition. Cool knife

[@shannonreeder1237]

I have the krava production knife like that. And the drop point. And got a custom drop point made by krava. They're great Lil knives.y production knife of his like the krava u showed was in n690. The other production krava(drop point) was in D2. The custom was in A1 or some other nice tool steel. Love all them and carry 1 of the 3 all time. Hanging from my belt tip up. On a pull dot snap connected to last hole in seath. I glue the pull snap hardware so it won't back off cause I need the seath to be free swinging. I can get to my Lil fixed blade faster than my edc folder

[@liquiddw2]

Great video. I enjoyed it

[@Thizlamic]

Becker BK 11-14/ ESEE Izula/ OERLA fixies BUY AND USE WITH CONFIDENCE.

[@groundfog]

Great video!

[@richardhenry1969]

The best 2 pocket fixed blades in my opinion. The schrade sch55 not made anymore. The utica utk-n2 is hands down the best knife I've ever owned. It's like the esee uzula with a better grind a g10 handle in kydex yet it was only $40. My other knife the pendleton mini in Aus10 is a great fishing knife and survival. Anyone of those 3 knives I would bet my life on. My training is very extensive in survival and knife fighting. I was a boyscout then army ranger I've trained over 10 years in Filipino martial arts. So I don't take my knives for granted. Survival knives are the knives you have when you need them. Most knives sold as survival stay home. Situations happen when you least expect. So learn how to use your pocket knife. It could save your life or more importantly the people you care most about. Very good selection but your videos are always good. I don't like expensive knives. Also I don't like extremely cheap either. I like $30-150 is my play field.

[@jayroybrown6122]

I'm new to fixed blades. I really like the first knife you highlighted (Holtzman Gorilla Survival). But looking at it, I can't figure out for the life of me, how to carry it horizontally. How do you carry it horizontally? Am I missing something? Do I need additionally stuff (a clip or a different sheath or something else?) And I'm interested in carrying horizontally on the left side, does that matter (i.e. does the equipment I need prohibit me from carrying on the left side?) Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@MrRUSSWILL]

Awesome review Sir… I have discovered more must have blades!

[@variable1397]

Great content!!

[@gravy4212]

Those crkt knives do they make those with the horizontal belt sheath

[@IrishBombSquad]

Nice line up

[@4coopdawg]

The cold steel knife where did you order new sheath and model please ? Thank you !! Great job!!

[@robertobarossi7745]

Adoro as izulas, pois o cabo aceita várias pegas diferentes, por isso podemos trabalhar por longos períodos, apesar do seu diminuto tamanho! Muito bom o teu vídeo! Grato!

[@exotikshadowz2477]

For the first knife use the diamond plate for striking the rod to start a fire

[@Orlosthedruid]

Buck Knives, BUCKLITE Large. great fixed blade knife with hi quality steel, proven by million upon millions of blades sold. Really good knife for the money...like $40

[@butcrack6786]

Man I've run my finger up the Kizer Harpoon twice. That heel is dangerous as hell.

[@sheltermonkey6065]

How did you do that?

[@ravenfox7752]

I like that re grind on your izula thanks for the video 😃

[@brianbender8752]

For pocket carry I'm torn between a bk 14 a crkt katana the kizer harpoon or the baby

[@whitefreeman5798]

i have worked and lived on farms and ranches nearly my entire life.. i have always camped fished hiked hunted and used knives for many things other then just as a knife and i have never owned a knife i payed over $30 for.. you do not need a fancy knife you never use that will probably get lost along the way.. you need a knife that will cut and wont hurt your bank account if you lost it every couple years and had to replace

[@keithsterner4410]

Hi,what pocket clip Sheath do you have for the boker plus nessmi pro? I'd like to get one for mine. Thanks.

[@drygulch1000]

I would enjoy a video of your camp fixed blades. Thanks.

[@Whipacharm127]

What watch are you wearing. Looks nice

[@9thchamber499]

Stassa I know it doesn't really fit this vid bc it's a little over the $100 mark, but have you ever checked out the Tops Bull Trout? Would be interested in hearing your thoughts/opinion on that little fixed blade.

[@killjoy8914]

That Boker would be (is) a great skinner , out of all those knives . We all have needs in our steel hunt, self defense or utility and all the above in one .

[@jamesaigler285]

Thanks for the info

[@franklinhayes5398]

In the state of WV, it’s legal to carry any edged weapon, even swords but it can’t be concealed if it has a blade length of 3” or longer. Sword canes are illegal because of this.

[@vanquestgear]

I really like that holtzman. Wouldn’t neck carry but keep it as a small backup in my pack.

[@maxlvledc]

Are they actually making 3V Mini hunters again??

[@kerrykitterman4602]

Great Little Video, 👍 enjoyed it Alot ,I've carried several of them 😀

[@shaggy071]

Was that Izula II originally a coated blade that you stripped the coating off of? Could you please do a vid of how you did that? Only have 2 EDC fixed blades, a Alex Kremer, Boker, Daily Customs collaboration, reverse tanto RWL34 blade & micarata scales. You should check it out if you can get it in the States. I have the coated Nessmi as well but don't really EDC it. Great ergos but a bit small.

[@FiciousCritik]

I don't like folders. I like my Spyderco Street Beat (micarta handle, sweet knife!). A fighting knife, very sharp out of box; not a hard-use knife like my BK2 (a beast). Removed the clip from sheath for front pocket carry; sheath pops off with thumb press, leaving sheath in pocket. I got it just before it was discontinued.

[@flipflat4814]

I would definitely make that Boker into a Drop Point that would be badass 👍👍👍.

[@TheDieselbutterfly]

What watch are you wearing

[@julianpetkov8320]

Nice selection bro. I like the first 3 in particular. The Cold Steel, Loveless drop point is a classic. I am not sure about the rubber handle tho. Thanks for the reviews. Cheers. 😀

[@sheltermonkey6065]

The Boker Plus Nessmi Pro is on sale this weekend for $42 from BHQ.

[@mikereese15]

I knew I shouldn't have watched this one. 😆 I'm not really a fixed blade guy but I really like two or three of these. Definitely going to buy the Boker nessmi and the Kizer baby. thanks!

[@verdellverdell]

Here are some ideas: 1. Which edc works best for dismembering a pedofile. 2. Which edc is best to sneak past TSA. 3. Which brand and style is best to carry while running naked in a thunder storm. 4. Are there any edc tools along with knives that work best when using a pogo stick in a mine field. 5. Which edc works best when playing hop scotch on the freeway in the fast lane at night. If you don’t like any of those then maybe you can do content of knife sharpening and the different types of metals and what grit works best with which metals.

[@erikramaekers63]

Great list but i would ad the Civivi Circulus(just my opinion)

[@ryanblystone5153]

Thank you

[@daven.7685]

Don’t mess with the Ness! That bump makes for a good spoon or scoop!

[@chrisjosekuehl]

Have you tried the mora eldris? It’s a perfect neck/pocket knife

[@notmillionaires]

Great reviews I always appreciate them. Always fun to see like minds. My list is about the same. Bet I have 80% listed. Love them all. Don't have the baby Holtzman but have the full Bloodline and it just blew me away. They threw me a nice discount code so about to grab the baby Bloodline or Silverback. Excited for it.

[@ibpositivemostly7437]

Cool video thanks.

[@danin6542]

How do I find selection like this in Canada?

[@jessem18769]

Is the cold steel Pendleton isn’t full tang?

[@ruzainiaziz9673]

Smart and cute knife 😍👍