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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #30 on: September 24, 2025, 08:36:26 AM
I think many of us have a fixed blade fixation. 

I can think of at least 3 fixies that I’d love to buy now, but don’t have funds.


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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #31 on: September 25, 2025, 12:56:56 AM
I can think of many more than three fixies that I'd like to buy...but I have the same lack of funds problem.
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #32 on: September 30, 2025, 08:43:00 PM
Might as well...

Local antique store (which typically has good prices, especially given I'm a regular) has what looks to be an actual Nepalese Kukri (NOT a cheap mall ninja replica). Been wanting to try one, and it'll probably see some use in the challenge when I'm doing clearing work. Been wanting to try one for ages.


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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #33 on: October 01, 2025, 01:11:23 AM
Day 0 Teaser

What could that mysterious knife shaped bundle be?


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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #34 on: October 01, 2025, 05:29:17 AM
Something very cool that you're going to make me want later.   :facepalm:

That's just a guess though.   :D
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #35 on: October 01, 2025, 12:07:12 PM
Be strong AztecCypher.  We're here for you.


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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #36 on: October 01, 2025, 04:52:04 PM
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #37 on: October 01, 2025, 05:56:40 PM
It is approaching noon by my clock and no day 1 knife pictures  :dunno:


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If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #38 on: October 01, 2025, 06:06:26 PM
Fireman is in! Day 1  I was about to give up, but after digging through the rubble on my desk, I found my kiridashi!  I bought it a long time ago from a knifemaker in Brazil.  This will be my primary knife for the month.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #39 on: October 01, 2025, 06:21:59 PM
Now that is cool!  Very sharp looking , too!


As I planned to follow along, just thought I would share a picture of a favorite, easy to carry ficus…
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Serving as letter opener for my bill pay online task today, first of the month🥺
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #40 on: October 01, 2025, 08:55:24 PM
Day 01

I used the Western Knives bird and trout to slice an apple.


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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #41 on: October 01, 2025, 11:46:40 PM
Fixed Blade Challenge Day One

Left the house Monday and forgot to pack my Esse 4.  ::) That's alright though as House of Blades is right around the corner from the hotel. Gave me a chance to look around.

Found a Becker BK-11 that is inconspicuous using in state government facilities. This knife feels good in the hand and has a pretty nice sheath. Good retention.







First Official use of the challenge



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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #42 on: October 01, 2025, 11:50:04 PM
Day 1:

CRKT SPIT. I wanted a small sheepsfoot fixed blade for EDC, but was dismayed that most were VERY expensive customs.

CRKT announced the SPIT a couple years back, and I was already sold at $40. I was completely sold last year when Tractor Supply had them for $15. Since then, it's become my go to pocket fixed blade.

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My main use today--unpacking a new lawnmower.

I have been moving most of the smaller stuff to cordless (predominately Hart 40V from Walmart--basically just rebranded Ryobi with non-interchangeable batteries), and honestly was a little dismayed that most cordless mowers capable of keeping up with my old Craftsman M220 were priced at upwards of $500.

This one was $150 on end-of-season clearance, down from $550. Came with two 6 amp-hour batteries and a single-bay fast charger.

One small problem--charger is defective and registers most batteries as bad (even the 4.0 amp hour battery in my trimmer that I'd just used)--refusing to charge them.  I'm waiting back on Hart to replace it under warranty (a bit of a hitch there as these are old, 2022 stock)--but if they don't, I'll splurge on the dual bay fast charger for like $90. 

That being said, the basic charger that came with my trimmer will charge them--just extremely slowly.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #43 on: October 02, 2025, 12:23:56 AM
DAY 1

10th Wedding anniversary today, wife bought me this a few years ago...I have an amazing wife



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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #44 on: October 02, 2025, 12:59:43 AM
Great first day pictures everyone.  :cheers: :cheers:

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #45 on: October 02, 2025, 01:29:48 AM
Excellent start everyone. :hatsoff:
So far, I'm wondering how big is Fireman's Kiridashi, how did I miss the CRKT SPIT being on sale for only $15, how does Pacu get in government buildings with a knife when every time I go I have to leave everything in the truck, and what is gra_farmer slipping in Mrs. farmer's drinks to keep her around for 10 years????  Just kidding that last one.  Happy anniversary to gra_farmer and Mrs. gra_farmer.  :cheers:


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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #46 on: October 02, 2025, 01:55:11 AM
Day 1

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #47 on: October 02, 2025, 02:18:11 AM
Happy anniversary, gra_farmer! :cheers:

Day 1

I'll start off with the CRKT Civet. This is a pretty small fixed blade that makes for a good neck carry. Better yet, it was pulled from the surprise box.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #48 on: October 02, 2025, 03:20:16 AM
Day 1
I thought I would start with the knife I blame my small fixie fixation on.  I had tried a couple fixie prior to this Bark River Essential, but never considered edc a fixed blade knife until this one.  Now, I almost always have a fixed blade of some sort on me


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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #49 on: October 02, 2025, 03:30:50 AM
Great first day posts, y'all!    :tu:
I can't resist, I am joining yall!
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #50 on: October 02, 2025, 03:34:27 AM
Welcome aboard TexasAKM. Show us whatcha got!

We're off to a very cool start today. I love Becker's designs. Haven't gotten any yet, but several on my want list. CRKT really carved ( :rofl: ) a niche out for themselves in the small fixie game, and I'll be showing a few of theirs as well. I've never heard of a kiridashi before, but it looks like a handle little thing to keep as a beater. A less disposable utility knife. I'm glad we're continuing our Jarritos subchallenge from last month.

Day 1

Last knight's mystery knife was from Balsam Ridge Workshop out of Wellsboro, PA (home of George "Nessmuk" Sears). I visited this summer and picked one up as I was started to dabble in small fixies a bit more. Cool little shop, get Dean to give you the tour if you're ever in the area.

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This one is a bit fancier than most of the others I'll be showing, but very much in line with what I plan to carry most days this month. Small blade, three finger handle, and a chonky lanyard for you to wrap your pinky around. Sheath is nicely hand made and sturdy. Not quite ideal for pocket carry, but it's got that great leather smell.

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It might not be much, but I really appreciate the convenience of a fixed blade for orange slicing/peeling. A quick wipe and it's good to go, no worry about getting crud inside the joint or anything like a folder.


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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #51 on: October 02, 2025, 03:38:22 AM
I picked this up recently,  for this challenge.   Cold Steel Pendleton mini hunter.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #52 on: October 02, 2025, 03:40:35 AM
Some nice CRKT knives Farmer and Cody

I like the skeleton handle choices nate and Pacu

Nice to see an Esse make an appearance.  At one time I thought Esse was synonymous with edc fixed blade.

Happy Anniversary.  A nice gift.  Gra farmer


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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #53 on: October 02, 2025, 05:11:02 AM
Happy Anniversary gra_farmer!  That's a very cool gift from a very loving wife.

Day 1

I've been wanting to test drive carrying a small fixie so this will be a good challenge for me.

First up is this $20 Amazon special.  It's a TOKNIFE Runner neck knife and it's 8Cr14MoV steel.  It's pretty sharp out of the box but the Kydex sheath needed to be reworked a bit as it was pretty tough both removing it and inserting it into the sheath.  Nothing a hair dryer couldn't fix though.  I wanted to carry it on my belt so the included paracord made a nice lanyard.  But, the clip on the sheath is pretty weak.  It's doing it's job holding onto my belt but I don't like the angle it's at.  We'll see how I like it as the week progresses.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #54 on: October 02, 2025, 07:59:26 AM
Happy Anniversary gra_farmer!  That's a very cool gift from a very loving wife.

Day 1

I've been wanting to test drive carrying a small fixie so this will be a good challenge for me.

First up is this $20 Amazon special.  It's a TOKNIFE Runner neck knife and it's 8Cr14MoV steel.  It's pretty sharp out of the box but the Kydex sheath needed to be reworked a bit as it was pretty tough both removing it and inserting it into the sheath.  Nothing a hair dryer couldn't fix though.  I wanted to carry it on my belt so the included paracord made a nice lanyard.  But, the clip on the sheath is pretty weak.  It's doing it's job holding onto my belt but I don't like the angle it's at.  We'll see how I like it as the week progresses.

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That is definitely a small fixie.  I think you will find it is easier than one would think to carry a small fixie.


I picked this up recently,  for this challenge.   Cold Steel Pendleton mini hunter.

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That looks like a nice pick up

Welcome aboard TexasAKM. Show us whatcha got!

We're off to a very cool start today. I love Becker's designs. Haven't gotten any yet, but several on my want list. CRKT really carved ( :rofl: ) a niche out for themselves in the small fixie game, and I'll be showing a few of theirs as well. I've never heard of a kiridashi before, but it looks like a handle little thing to keep as a beater. A less disposable utility knife. I'm glad we're continuing our Jarritos subchallenge from last month.

Day 1

Last knight's mystery knife was from Balsam Ridge Workshop out of Wellsboro, PA (home of George "Nessmuk" Sears). I visited this summer and picked one up as I was started to dabble in small fixies a bit more. Cool little shop, get Dean to give you the tour if you're ever in the area.

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This one is a bit fancier than most of the others I'll be showing, but very much in line with what I plan to carry most days this month. Small blade, three finger handle, and a chonky lanyard for you to wrap your pinky around. Sheath is nicely hand made and sturdy. Not quite ideal for pocket carry, but it's got that great leather smell.

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It might not be much, but I really appreciate the convenience of a fixed blade for orange slicing/peeling. A quick wipe and it's good to go, no worry about getting crud inside the joint or anything like a folder.
Looks like a beauty

Day 1+

[Even though it is technically the 2nd here, I don’t usually consider it the next day until I wake up.]

The Muella Kodiak is my favorite knife for outdoor wood processing.  Here it is pictured while I was outside make an evening snack of popcorn


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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #55 on: October 02, 2025, 12:49:24 PM
There are many good looking fixies, i definetly follow this thread. I tought first join this but most of my post would be vanity pics since i dont find many uses for it. Tho i have few fixed blades but carrying is prophited here without good reason and i could be fined and maybe loss tool too.


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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #56 on: October 02, 2025, 01:55:18 PM
DAY 2.  Cutting some twine with the kiridashi

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #57 on: October 03, 2025, 01:39:00 AM
Happy anniversary gra_farmer!

We'll see how long I go without ordering a kiridashi...

Day 2

You can't really talk about small EDC fixies without bringing up the CRKT/Alan Folts Minimalist series. Just enough knife/handle to do some work, small enough to pocket or knife carry (good implementation of the 4th finger lanyard) and a million different blade shape/color combos/handle. They're well put together and take an edge well, especially for the price. I think they're probably the best "starter" fixie for someone who wants something small to dip their toe in.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #58 on: October 03, 2025, 02:29:23 AM
Day 2

The Bradford G-Necker fits almost perfectly in the right front slit pocket of my cargo pants.  Just enough handle sticking out to grab, and there’s even a D-ring to attach to…



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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #59 on: October 03, 2025, 02:57:20 AM
Fixed Blade Challenge Day Two

Becker 11 came in handy today opening some chemical totes at the TXDOT yard this morning.


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