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My Itch in Fixed Blade Knives Is Satisfied

Posted on 1/30/26 at 3:28 pm
Posted by jangalang
Member since Dec 2014
51746 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 3:28 pm
I currently have a good bit. too much even. My recent addition is an OD green Montana Knives Company Wargoat with a black ring and magnacut blade.. The following is a mixture of absolute tanks and sub 3 inch blades that I also own.

Toor TKOR-4.5 SERE
Hinderer Emmet Sheepsfoot
Dawson Knives Harvester
White River Apex
Benchmade Sadde Mountain Skinner Knife
Benchmade Anonimous
Gerber Kabar

I am looking into fixed blade culinary knives now, and then into EDC, less bulky knives to carry.

Secondly, I am noticing there is not much of a market for after market sheaths that fit compatibly to much of the knives that I listed. I would rather keep my knife on my person attatched to my belt horizontal carry that lies flat and tight to the belt. I have yet to find a suitable accomodation. If yall know of a company that offers great sheaths then I will look into carrying a fixed blade as long as they fit comfortably.

Next shoot me some suggestions on Culinary knives. I am leaning towards a set of MKC knives for about 1400 bucks, but they are sold out now and I am open for new alternatives.

Note:
Most of the popular blades are always sold out. With brands like Dawson Knives and MKC- there is a real adrenaline rush when you get a pushed notification that a knife you want is back into stock and that pushes me into spending too much money.

Also, what do yall have and what is your favorite fixed blade or folding knife. Fwiw, I dont care about spyderco.
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
47269 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 3:40 pm to
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Next shoot me some suggestions on Culinary knives
dexter russell sani-safe, 7-pc set for 350 bucks

LINK
Posted by jangalang
Member since Dec 2014
51746 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 3:47 pm to
proprietary dexsteel is new to me.

I'll hit the youtube
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
71447 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 3:57 pm to
quote:

dexter russell sani-safe,


The GOAT

Seriously. They are excellent knives.
Posted by DR93Berlin
Member since Jul 2020
1575 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 4:11 pm to
I’ve got the MKC culinary set plus the paring knife, breaking/boning butchers, cleaver and steak knives. Great product and company. Good story and made in the USA. Happy to support them.
Posted by Old0331
EBR
Member since Feb 2022
61 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 4:14 pm to
Try Armatus Carry Solutions for sheaths, I have them for ESEE Candirus and Izulas. They make them for a bunch of brands, and will make custom as well.
Posted by tenfoe
Member since Jun 2011
6963 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 9:18 pm to
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They are excellent knives.


I probably have 30 of them in various sizes. Every year my mother and mother in law ask me what I want for Christmas. This is what I ask for.
Posted by LSUVET82
Florida
Member since May 2011
110 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 10:47 pm to
This guy does some amazing custom knives
LINK

Also check out half face blades.
Posted by weskarl
Space City
Member since Mar 2007
5782 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 11:10 pm to
I like the MKC’s I have, but their branding, marketing, and overall corporate vibes are too polished too make me a flag waving fan. They’re alright but they aren’t small mom & pop company - they either have some PE injection or looking for it.

Tomorrow, my favorite culinary blade maker is having a huge drop. Iron Grove Tool Co:
LINK
This post was edited on 1/30/26 at 11:12 pm
Posted by Sparty3131
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2019
908 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 6:18 am to
Wustöf in the kitchen.

Hunting:
Benchmade Steep Country Hunter fixed blade. I like that the handle is rubber that grips despite blood on my hands. Holds and edge very well. It is my only Benchmade though, I’m sure most their knives are excellent.
Posted by GravelLotinCanada
Anywhere, Anytime
Member since Dec 2019
372 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 6:49 am to
I’m curious out of the 7 or so knives you listed plus the MKC you just got where does it rank. And is there a clear winner of the bunch? Thinking about getting a good knife and trying to figure out which direction to go bc I don’t plan to buy a bunch.
Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
7345 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 7:58 am to
We got Shun kitchen knives for Christmas. Impressive.
Posted by DownSouthDave
Member since Jan 2013
7503 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:17 am to
quote:

shoot me some suggestions on Culinary knives


Wantanabe Blade

This gets you directly in touch with the knife maker in Japan. He makes all kinds of styles. I have his Nakiri in carbon steel. Amazing knife for veggies.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
28352 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:00 am to
quote:

We got Shun kitchen knives for Christmas. Impressive.


We have several Shun knives as well and they are very good. Got some for my MIL last year as well.

The company that sells them in the US also sells Kershaw and Zero Tolerance. I don’t know that the same company makes them or is just a distributor.

Have a few Dexter Russell knives and they’re great for what they do and especially for the price.
Posted by jangalang
Member since Dec 2014
51746 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 10:05 am to
quote:

I’m curious out of the 7 or so knives you listed plus the MKC you just got where does it rank. And is there a clear winner of the bunch?

Many are purposely bought for hiking/ hunting/ camping. The absolute tanks of knifes are not easy to EDC. I pick up the Emmet Sheepsfoot most often because it's a smaller blade.

My suggestion is find a great company like Dawson, TOOR and MKC, review all their youtube review videos on EDC carry blades like the Harvester or the White River Emmet since you only want one or two. These companies offer free resharpening for life as long as you pay for shipping.

And most importantly get comfortable carrying in public, drawing out the knife and resheathing. The sheath should be locked into your belt or pocket when you resheath. Your pants should not rise when you draw the dagger out. Lastly hearing a mechanical click when the knife is locked in its sheath is music to the ears. Most kydex dont offer this. I am mostly pissed at the sheaths because I am paying a premium for the knives.
This post was edited on 1/31/26 at 10:10 am
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
71447 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 12:14 pm to
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Dexter Russell knives and they’re great for what they do and especially for the price.


Cut stuff?

I worked in a butcher shop as a wee lad, and I am here to share super secret knowledge from the trade -

Boutique knives are a stupid waste of money
Posted by jangalang
Member since Dec 2014
51746 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 2:07 pm to
So are alcohol, football tickets, and golf clubs. What's your point?
This post was edited on 1/31/26 at 2:08 pm
Posted by jangalang
Member since Dec 2014
51746 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 2:46 pm to
Those knives look legitimate. The prices are in Japanese currency lol
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
47269 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 4:13 pm to
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Boutique knives are a stupid waste of money

for the field get a DR skinning knife and a fish splitter and you'll throw all your other knives away
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
28352 posts
Posted on 1/31/26 at 4:14 pm to
quote:

Cut stuff?

I worked in a butcher shop as a wee lad, and I am here to share super secret knowledge from the trade -

Boutique knives are a stupid waste of money


I will sometimes work in my FIL grocery store on holiday weekends cut steaks and grind hamburger from a chuck eye roll. Have to cut it up into chunks to fit into the grinder. I use Dexter Russell when doing that.

Also have a butcher style knife at my house. I use it to cut beef fat when I’m making tallow. They’re great for that.
This post was edited on 1/31/26 at 7:40 pm
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