How to Shop For a Fixed Blade!

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Instead of just giving you a table full of knives, today we're going to teach you the thought process that goes into fixed blade shopping. You'll learn what size, grind, steel, handle, and sheath to look for to find your perfect fixed blade!
0:00 - 1:34 Intro
1:35 - 3:14 Knife Size
3:15 - 3:47 Knife Steel
3:48 - 8:01 Knife Grind/Spine
8:02 - 12:38 - Knife Handle/Materials
12:39 - 16:13 - Sheaths
16:14 - 17:49 - Wrap Up
Knives featured in this video:
ESEE Izula bit.ly/3U3zTdN
MKM TPF Defense bit.ly/3TLpDFR
TOPS C.A.T. bit.ly/3POC8it
Bradford Guardian3.2 bit.ly/3xvOoOx
ESEE 3 bit.ly/49mNEJ6
LionSteel M4 bit.ly/3TFhPoW
Buck Alpha Guide bit.ly/4cMcLIi
Condor Bushlore bit.ly/3vF9BFg
Fallkniven S1X bit.ly/3J61NQc
Buck 119 bit.ly/3xlZEwZ
LionSteel T6 bit.ly/3U4EdJJ
ESEE 6 bit.ly/4cM9FUk
Ka-Bar BK7 bit.ly/49qr4iK
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2 июн 2024

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@Digit4life Месяц назад

This has to be one of the best jobs anyone could ever have

@jonathans2281 Месяц назад

Overthinking it is the best part!

@EDCandLace Месяц назад

It's what makes it the most fun!

@guy3nder529 Месяц назад

One saying I find really annoying is that "a big knife can do whatever a small knife can", because I often find myself using my knife in cramped spaces, sometimes doing some pretty gentle work. Whoever coined that does not work the trades.

@pole_barn_builder Месяц назад

Cant go wrong with an Esee blade. 3,4,5 or 6. Good multi-purpose blade for a great price. Just firgure the size you need. Like he said, dont over think it.

@1stmate-yn7ht Месяц назад

Nice video, but sorry to see that the humble Mora Companion was omitted. I’ve got ~200 knives, most of them fixed blades, but when I need a sharp tool for working around the homestead, the Mora is the one I grab. Scandi, easy to sharpen, good grip, solid sheath, & I haven’t broken one yet.

@BladeHQ Месяц назад

You can't go wrong with the Mora. I was going to use one, but I opted for the Condor Bushlore so I could talk about wood handles. Mora knives are amazing! -George

@stolman2197 Месяц назад

My main motivation to learn leather working was wanting sheaths that worked for me as a southpaw

@nOtHiSiSpAtRiCk715 Месяц назад

"this plastic is more like gun grip, and less like fisher price toy" very well said my friend

@NG_Ark Месяц назад

Back to your roots. Love it. 🤘🏻

@presidentmerkinmuffley6769 Месяц назад

As someone who had folders fail and leave stitches, so I use fixed for everything.

@lostcat9lives322 Месяц назад

Definitely

@iamsaconley Месяц назад

another thought to consider- are you right or left handed? a left handed sheath can be hard to find with a stock knife. I realize that lefties are a fairly small group, but perhaps knife manufacturers could offer a left handed sheath at a five or ten dollar price increase to the msrp to cover the extra effort to produce one.

@timtitus2532 Месяц назад

Some good advice for Fixed-blade knives.

@JOSH-rl6iw Месяц назад

I LOVE FIXED BLADES!

@mrmorrisjh Месяц назад

And they love you back

@griffredux9966 Месяц назад

Well done video! One thing I might have touched on was full tang blades vs partial. Unless that really isn't a big deal? I have both styles but would like to hear your thoughts as well

@janitorhoseph9449 Месяц назад

I carry 2 small kershaw pocket knives. And 2 large fixed fulltang blades. Ones swisstech and the other is Ozark trail.

@Grizzly__13 Месяц назад

I have an Esee Izula. I love the knife, but I hate how hard it is to get the knife out of the sheath.

@cesarvarela5438 Месяц назад

Anybody know if these guys ship to Puerto Rico cuz I’ve been trying to buy an esee 4 from them and it says they don’t ship to international addresses but Puerto Rico is a US territory and they say in their shipping information that yes in fact they ship to us territories

@brunorojas3992 Месяц назад

They do. I sent my mom a knife.

@samslade5498 Месяц назад

I buy from you because of the sorting features.

@ppmnox Месяц назад

This is a great video. The direct, succinct information is the perfect antidote to fluff filled puff pieces. Thanks!

@jlogue751 Месяц назад

Always good stuff!

@DylanLey Месяц назад

Great guide! Really liking these new knife knowledge videos!

@Retrievinggold Месяц назад

Laughs in ka bar. Won more wars than the 1911

@Drew_The_Man 27 дней назад

World wars? 😇

@NZComfort Месяц назад

I know the saying, “Let the mission drive the gear…” but I have a problem Broski and I want them all!!!

@looseballs1966 Месяц назад

then get them all that's how I feed my addiction.

@user-ov6yd9mz8e Месяц назад

Broski?

@looseballs1966 Месяц назад

@@user-ov6yd9mz8e ????

@JulioMo Месяц назад

They aren't Pokemon, but catch'em all.

@myjourneyEDC Месяц назад

Awesome knives I love fixed blades

@masterrai5921 Месяц назад

Said it how it is 🤘🏽

@NextorNezbit-mv1jx Месяц назад

Lol! "out skinning mice, hunting with a pellet gum".

@bilbsk.2510 Месяц назад

Awesome thank you

@randysmith9636 Месяц назад

Excellent video brother, thank you.

@2thehat Месяц назад

Was kinda expecting one of these to be an LT Wright blade, they make so many good outdoors knives.

@markholder4944 Месяц назад

T.Kell makes my favorite best fixed blades.

@Railroads-can-be-dangerous Месяц назад

So now you should make a video on how we can shop for the Kizer Smolt right now.

@MrParticular-pu7qh Месяц назад

Dammmmmmmmm You just taken that to the next level❤

@WheatCitySole Месяц назад

Bradford Guardian 3.5 is the go to

@DevinAkin Месяц назад

Absolutely excellent video! Thanks!

@chrisreuther4546 Месяц назад

Excellent review! Great notes!

@unfi6798 Месяц назад

Great pitch.!

@hectorrizo Месяц назад

I loved your video. Thank you so much!!

@medic58 Месяц назад

Awesome information thank you.

@LonnieHutchinson90 Месяц назад

Nice video!

@odigs6694 Месяц назад

What is the smallest Bradford guardian fixed blade? I wanna think its the 3, but im not sure if its that or the 3.2.

@brodericki4281 Месяц назад

great chat good content

@josephvincent4629 Месяц назад

I'm waiting on my t kell raider. Check out his blades

@jdemeter4357 Месяц назад

If you are so deep in the woods and don't have cell service, the worst thing is to wait for someone to drive by. If you can see a McDonald's sign you probably could see a car or two and be ok

@calebelkins6321 Месяц назад

More content like this, Bladehq.

@danrussell9357 Месяц назад

Liked the video but would request content for Hogue Extrak and Benchmade Altitude hunting-type fixed blades.

@BladeHQ Месяц назад

It sounds like we need to do a hunting knives video! Those are both excellent blades, and that could be my perfect excuse to take them out for a spin. -George

@danrussell9357 Месяц назад

@@BladeHQ I EDC the Extrak with a Kydex sheath. Hogue has a newer larger version with Magnacut because M4 can rust.

@AshleyGiftin Месяц назад

Any opinion on the offgrid ALPHA DOG ?

@brunorojas3992 Месяц назад

Does blade hq have a filter for pivot types like i prefer washers over ball bearings. Ball bearings are nice but i want something less mainteny. Also what about a filter for tangs, like full , partial , skeletonized. Etc..

@ramonjrusa Месяц назад

Great commentary on fixed blades. I'm new to the channel. I have some questions, where would machetes fit in? Is it worth owning one? I haven't dug deep into your videos if you have one... thank you

@John5.56 Месяц назад

Machetes are excellent but it depends on the region and agriculture. If you need to clear bushes, vegetation branches etc a machete is the tool. Machetes are super popular around the world where people don’t own tractors or lawnmowers etc.

@BladeHQ Месяц назад

@John5.56 is right, it depends on where you are. This much I can tell you - machetes are more comparable to axes than knives in use. The question isn't "knife or machete," rather "knife AND either machete or axe." For that question, there's a reason machetes are so popular all over tropical climates. They don't handle logs or big felling jobs very well, but for vines, branches, or anything wrist-thickness or smaller, machetes are much easier to use. That's a lot of rainforest life, not so much tundra life. Machetes is a big topic, and maybe we'll break it down in greater detail in a video one day. Thanks for watching, hope this helps! -George

@robertm9848 Месяц назад

@BladeHQ George, I agree with you. I would also add that if you do have a need for a machete definitely go for one in $100-$200 price point. I started out with cheaper ones and they dull out extremely fast and aren't great for anything bigger than the diameter of a pencil.

@BeardsBaconTech Месяц назад

I’m looking for a small blade for every day use but has a really good sheath and pocket clip one that’s around $100 or less what would you recommend?

@BladeHQ Месяц назад

If you want a sheath right out of the box, your options are somewhat limited, but here's some recommendations: CRKT Razel Fixed Blade Petrified Fish Bison Kansept Korvid S CIVIVI Varius Cold Steel Counter TAC II But if you're willing to pick up an UltiClip or one of those fancy Discreet Carry clips, the world opens up to you. Just about anything with a Kydex or hard plastic sheath becomes pocket carry compatible. All of the following knives, combined with an UltiClip, cost less than $100. I own many of them, and love them all! ESEE Izula Cold Steel Kyoto Ferrum Forge Lackey Ruike Hornet Artisan Cutlery Sea Snake and so many more... Happy shopping! -George

@BeardsBaconTech Месяц назад

@@BladeHQ do you know the website where I can get the pocket clip and which one of these fix blades with the pocket clip work with

@jdemeter4357 Месяц назад

My thought is buy once cry once, meaning if you are confident in the purchase and not crying about how much you spent or wish it had different materials . You should up grade your thought process

@plausible.deaniability Месяц назад

you got that hoodie on raw? haha nice video ty for the breakdown

@BladeHQ Месяц назад

Thanks man, I love that hoodie. I got it at the Buck storefront in Post Falls Idaho! -George

@Say0n Месяц назад

what knife is the forth from left to right?

@davidbradshaw6787 Месяц назад

That Hogue Extract is a big omission here. Super light weight for hiking or all the other stuff. Great kydex sheath, good steel and grippy handle.

@redfoxfpe4599 Месяц назад

That's a nice hoodie! Where can we get one?😮

@BladeHQ Месяц назад

I got mine at the Buck Knives storefront in Post Falls, Idaho. While you're up there, go for a tour of the factory! It's free, and AWESOME. -George

@billvan5219 Месяц назад

Parroting meets partial awareness 😂

@shino8854 Месяц назад

Don't over think it.... Get Two Moras and call it quits.

@wrenchspinner101 Месяц назад

Bring back lay-away! Sizzle isn’t the same

@lostlune Месяц назад

i would trust my life to a seven dollar mora. anyone who tells you any different is selling something.

@pompeylad1977 Месяц назад

Great video, really enjoyed that, George is brilliant 👍🏻 🔪

@Xfaction1111 Месяц назад

I ask myself 3 Hows How; am I going to use this How; am I going to carry this How; am I going to sharpen this

@EDCandLace Месяц назад

2:40 you haven't met JoeX have you?

@iruwild 26 дней назад

I just blend my scandi and full flat grind into convex

@Landoftheignorant Месяц назад

Can someone tell me the second-largest one in the thumbnail?

@BladeHQ Месяц назад

LionSteel T6, which is, in my opinion, the best survival knife at Blade HQ! -George

@timlong3857 Месяц назад

Say persnickety again!

@MR-kl2ul Месяц назад

Take a friend and different knives

@jimbrown9885 24 дня назад

I'd buy another Bushlore without a thought.

@ronaldwade1946 Месяц назад

So what would your edc POCKET fixed blade be? Less than $100. Can be with the addition of a clip and… GO!

@PoetFisherman Месяц назад

Artisan Cutlery Sea Snake has been a great little EDC fixed blade for me.

@Greg_Koenig Месяц назад

Katana

@BladeHQ Месяц назад

I like the CRKT Razel Fixed Blade, ESEE Izula, Petrified Fish Bison, and Spyderco Stok! -George

@presidentmerkinmuffley6769 Месяц назад

With an ulticlip a Ferrum Forge Lackey XL, comes in just over $100 and has been great.

@Blades_n_Bass Месяц назад

Asher knives little buddy. S90v, g10 handle, kydex sheath with pocket clip. $115. IMO, it's the perfect edc fixie

@johannvanromburgh3971 Месяц назад

Well, you always say, 2 is 1 and 1 is none. So just get 3... small, medium and large...

@michaelidarecis Месяц назад

Looks like he watched my Fred videos...

@winstonbush7121 Месяц назад

You wanna know what my quality control technique is? I don’t! Also Bark River

@RobinYee-xc9vf 2 дня назад

I see .old, used and yesterday 's knives , are better too .( I do , had .. more than , in my memory.of great ...low cost and looks best ...always ...

@AndrewBradley-kx4bb Месяц назад

How to really shop for a knife=purchase a Chris Reeves , WINKLER, HALF FACE BLADE , TOOR, or a TRC! That is pretty much it, but there are a few exceptions.

@kyrrer Месяц назад

Mentions 2/3 Scandinavian countries and one that isn't... 😤 ;)

@andrewkeeton3627 Месяц назад

If someone is watching this video because they honestly don’t know, get a mora

@henrikaaseb-sn8qq Месяц назад

George, Finland is not in scandinavia. Its in the nordic. Norway, Sweden and Denmark is Scandinavia

@BladeHQ Месяц назад

Man, I need to study up on my geography. Thanks for keeping me honest! -George

@pliashmuldba Месяц назад

I hear you, but walk away with the big knife

@johnfuller6338 2 дня назад

Talk about over thinking, he's making my ears bleed, I can't remember him mentioning a full tang is really important.

@santiago4120 Месяц назад

Humans have only been around a few hundred thousand years, not millions.

@4NdR3_K Месяц назад

Do not play music or other noise in the background. It adds no value. The hard of hearing can’t watch the video. ☹️

@sledgehammer5123 Месяц назад

How can you even hear the music if you are hard of hearing. I have excellent hearing and could hardly hear the music.

@lurveleggoutdoors9930 Месяц назад

Finland is not a Scandinavian country. Norway on the other hand....😅

@HeadHickbilly Месяц назад

You lost me when you went for the humanist view of world age in history. The Earth is about 6000 years old. Science math probability everything points to creation as bad as people want to try to deny God. Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess soon.

@edwardfletcher7790 Месяц назад

This B /G music is Hell annoying !! 👺

@Sfhakrn Месяц назад

Our ancestors did not stay alive for “millions” of years using just rocks and sticks. Even an academic would think that’s an absurd statement.

@timlong3857 Месяц назад

Millions!

@matthewhebbert9712 Месяц назад

Aren't you super fun at parties 🎉

@Cheo.M Месяц назад

There's always one of you in the comments

@Sfhakrn Месяц назад

@@Cheo.M sorry, it’s just offense to a lot of people’s religious beliefs. I’m sure I’m not the only Christian patron of BladeHQ.

@Cheo.M Месяц назад

@@Sfhakrn you're not but it doesn't offend me. What offends you about this?

@HeavySetTactical409 Месяц назад

I just want to know why the FACE of blade hq can't even comb his hair dude looks like he rolled out of bed every time it's funny...

@BladeHQ Месяц назад

Some of us were born with strangely placed cowlicks and hair that can't make up its mind of being straight or wavy. It's a lifelong challenge, or at least a challenge until I go bald. -George

@HeavySetTactical409 Месяц назад

@BladeHQ to be honest man I didn't think you guys even took the time to read comments lol that's cool. I'm sorry I was having a bad day and took it out on a negative comment which I shouldn't have done man.

@roguesoul6760 Месяц назад

Like my mind has been read, this video appears. Nice.

@babarAli-kz6vj Месяц назад

Sir r these good for self defence r the handles hard enough

@BladeHQ Месяц назад

That's a big consideration if you're shopping self-defense. I'd look for something with agressive texturing and a guard to make sure I don't end up gripping the blade. Of the knives in the video, the MKM TPF Defense would be my recommendation, but I'd keep shopping at Blade HQ for the best option. TurnerCNC has some stuff that might suit the self-defense purpose! Thanks for watching! -George

@babarAli-kz6vj Месяц назад

@@BladeHQ I will checkout the recommendation by u thanks for the reply sir

@davidgarrett5671 Месяц назад

@@babarAli-kz6vjI would suggest you get your self defense knife training first and ask your instructor(s) what they recommend.

@joshcarter-com Месяц назад

You keep saying to buy for function over form but I’m not having any of it. I buy for shiny and pretty and I’m not apologizing for it. 😁 For camping I have an old Cold Steel recon tanto that I can beat the crap out of so all the rest of my blades remain beauty queens.

@mrj3711 Месяц назад

Get 6 mora knives for the cost of a normal schit knife. Lose 5 of them over the next 10 yrs. Still be happy with the 1 you have left.

@AJ13B Месяц назад

00:31 don’t over think it (too much) soooo, overthink it? Just not too much? 🫠

@justincastillo7576 Месяц назад

Wow the only knife in that log I was interested in wasn't even mentioned, and for being one of the top knives of 2023, I want to know why the bradford guardian was the only knife that wasn't talked about

@BladeHQ Месяц назад

That's my bad. I was going to mention it when talking about why you might want a smaller knife, but camera pressure and the bright red of the Izula made me pass it. But it's a great knife, and you should definitely get one! -George