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#1
Esee
4.4
(9)
"Check out Esee 3 or 5. Great knives."
"Esee anything"
"Esee Izula II, Xancudo or Pacaya are all awesome."
"Esee is GOAT in my humble opinion..."
"Esee or Becker"
"Either the small ESEE if you like that style; or sort the Cold Steel fixed blades by price"
"Esee knives should have you covered"
"Esee knives"
"I edc an Esee 3 when I know I'm really going to need a work knife."
#2
Vosteed
4.4
(8)
"Both are quick and super smooth, but I enjoy the blade on the raccoon more."
"My girlfriend is getting me my first fixed blade for Christmas and she’s getting me the vosteed mink."
"Vosteed mink is my favorite fixed blade right now."
"My top rec is a racoon with a top liner lock."
"Drop bear."
"I prefer the Racoon since it has a stainless blade."
"My order goes drop bear, iridium, then raccoon."
"I'd get the drop bear."
#3
Bradford
4.8
(6)
"Bradford Guardian 3 is a great EDC piece."
"After 5 years, I still love my Bradford Guardian 3"
"Bradford guardian 3 for around town."
"Bradford guardian 3 in magnacut. Everything you need, nothing that you don’t."
"I like the Bradford Guardian 3"
"Bradford G cleaver for the blade shape but it's elmax."
#4
Bosch
4.5
(6)
"I always went with Bosch. They haven't ever disappointed me."
"Bosch Icons are pretty much the best."
"Bosch icons."
"Bosch is the best."
"Maganda naman hagod ng blades nila."
"I'd be really careful of buying cheap blades."
#5
Personna
4.3
(6)
"They are definitely my top sharp blade."
"Great value for money! 100 blades for just $15."
"I’d get a pack of personna comfort coated from amazon for 15$/100 or 200 if snapped in half."
"I typically use a Personna snapped in half and use it for face and body."
"The American 'Personna' blades are pretty good."
"Personna Platinums are pretty nice as well."
#6
Freud
4.6
(5)
"Freud make the worlds best blades."
"I’ve been very happy with my Freud glue line rip blade when I need a 'clean' rip cut."
"My Freud Diablo glue line rip blade does a great job."
"I’m happy with the Freud P410 for general purpose."
"There is a blade called a glue line ripping blade."
#7
Gillette
4.4
(5)
"You did a great by buying a Gillette Adjustable Slim! It's a great razor."
"Gillette Wilkinson sword and Gillette 7'o clock permasharp are my favourites."
"Gillette Wilkinson swords (7$/100) are also nice and currently my favorite."
"With Gillette Wilkinson sword Indian blades."
"A good choice to start with, cheap and readily available."
#8
ESEE
4.4
(5)
"Esee has the best warranty if you're planning to completely abuse it."
"My recommendation is ESEE 4 & 6. These are the two I own and I don't need anything else."
"Esee 4 or 6 for me. The 5 is way too thick."
"Esee PR4. I changed the handle so I can see it easier if I drop it in the woods."
"Esee 4hm"
#9
Tibhar
4.5
(4)
"I will definitely recommend Stratus."
"I recommend it to you my friend."
"I have used Tibhar Stratus powerwood and still have it."
"Get Tibhar stratus power wood if you want to feel the ball more."
#10
Mora
4.5
(4)
"Mora garberg is high end on the mora list but like the other person said moras are incredible."
"Mora companion hd stainless is indestructible and very cheap."
"I'd go with a mora companion in stainless until you decide for sure."
"For an Eagle Scout maybe a Mora Garberg or an Essee 6."
#11
Buttercut
5.0
(3)
"I use buttercut for everything but my #4 and #3."
"Gotta go with Buttercut."
"Buttercut all the way!"
#12
Diablo
5.0
(3)
"Use Diablo blades, and spray them with WD40 when they start to dull."
"They out perform the Dewalt blades considerably well."
"Buy from actual blade manufacturers. Freud, Dimar, CMT, hell, even Diablo."
#13
White River
4.7
(3)
"White river backpacker! My absolute favorite small fixed blade."
"I recently picked up a White River M1 Caper and it’s fantastic."
"I like my white river m1 caper tho I mostly belt carry it."
#14
Feather
4.3
(3)
"For me it’s the Feather."
"Feather blades are very sharp and give great shaves."
"I love Feather blades but don't find them smooth, I'd rather sacrifice some of the sharp for smooth."
#15
Celtic
4.0
(3)
"If u want something cheaper and now, yeah celtic errant works like the others suggested."
"Celtic Errant Blade, you can either make, buy one from another."
"Celtic Errant Blade, you can either make, buy one from another."
#16
Essee
5.0
(2)
"Essee izula 2. I carry with a custom sheath and a ulticlip"
"Yep the Izula is perfect for me"
#17
Shibata
5.0
(2)
"My favorite in that shape is the Shibata Koutetsu R-2."
"I have two of this makers knives and they are ridiculous sharp."
#18
Flying Dutchman
5.0
(2)
"Flying Dutchman imo. Number 5 or 7 depending on my inventory."
"If you want smooth then use Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse."
#19
Makita
5.0
(2)
"I would go with 56T efficut that comes with cordless version."
"Makita's own effi-cut blades are a great."
#20
Cold Steel
4.5
(2)
"My current favorite one is a Cold Steel SRK."
"If you’re looking for practical, get a Cold Steel SRK in 3V."
#21
Benchmade
4.5
(2)
"Benchmade has a few great quality options."
"Benchmade, spyderco and microtech all offer rescue knives."
#22
Timberwolf
4.5
(2)
"Try Timberwolf blades, they’re great!"
"Timberwolf blades does custom sizes in 1/2" increments."
#23
Bark River
4.5
(2)
"Bark river bravo 3v."
#24
Helle
4.5
(2)
"If you wanna spend a a hundred or two grab a Helle knife."
"If you are going for looks first Helle makes some really beautiful knives."
#25
Wilkinson Sword
4.0
(2)
"German-made Wilkinson Sword has worked very well for me."
"Wilkinson Sword blades are pretty good on my R41."
#26
Mora Garberg
4.0
(2)
"Mora Garberg or a SOG Tellus. Both great budget bushcraft knives"
"Mora garberg stainless is on sale at amazon right now for $50"
#27
Microtech
4.0
(2)
"Microtech, Heretic, Guardian Tactical. Those are the 3 basic US made brands."
"Benchmade, spyderco and microtech all offer rescue knives."
#28
BK2
4.0
(2)
"I love my bk2 its a chonky boi but surprisingly nimble"
"I like my BK2"
#29
Tkell
4.0
(2)
"Tkell has some nice designs."
"Tkell has a few designs I like"
#30
Smith and Sons
4.0
(2)
"So far, I haven’t been disappointed with the Rainier. I like them both a lot."
"Might even be able to option it that way on their own site. Not your particular blade shape of choice, but it carries great and I can recommend it."
#31
Hanbon Forge
4.0
(2)
"Also, with HBF even though they don't list it you can order a T10 blade."
"Hanbon Forge sells bare blades in the $100-$300 range."
#32
MK
4.0
(2)
"MK Professional or Coronation Ace for blades!"
"MK Professional is another 7' option."
#33
Buck
4.0
(2)
"I think the Buck Vanguard is a very nice looking knife."
"Buck 104 is my camp knife, and I really like it."
#34
LP
2.0
(3)
"I recommend against the LP blade unless you're willing to experiment."
"I really dislike the feel of the LP blades."
"I’ve never used them but a lot of people say LP blades feel weird."
#35
Andersson Copra Grit
5.0
(1)
"It's probably my favorite pocket fixed blade I own."
#36
Izula
5.0
(1)
"The Izula 2 is a great choice."
#37
Muhle
5.0
(1)
"I think the best would Muhle blades for the Muhle razor."
#38
Ryusen Hamono Blaen Kiritsuke 240mm
5.0
(1)
"This thing is sick af."
#39
Myojin Riki 210mm SG2 Gyuto
5.0
(1)
"Easily the choice I would make."
#40
Bondi Blades
5.0
(1)
"I’m really happy with them."
#41
Waxed Wing
5.0
(1)
"Small maker and has numerous offerings. Can also do a custom for you very reasonably."
#42
Lt Wright
5.0
(1)
"Mine is a full flat grind in 3v. One of my few forever knives."
#43
Tinkle
5.0
(1)
"I love the tinkle razors. I get them on Amazon or eBay."
#44
Kizer
5.0
(1)
"If you want something fidgety, the Kizer Cormorant is a great option."
#45
Astra
5.0
(1)
"I find that Astra blades really smooth out the shave of the R41 brilliantly."
#46
Barrister and Mann
5.0
(1)
"I recommend Barrister and Mann but other people will suggest other brands like Noble Otter and Stirling."
#47
Duantless Manufacturing
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend a Duantless Manufacturing Dogbone."
#48
Hoffritz
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is the 8” chef’s knife made by Hoffritz that I inherited from my mom."
#49
General Purpose Wood Blade
5.0
(1)
"I use a sharp carbide tipped general purpose wood blade."
#50
Artero
5.0
(1)
"I use the Artero wide 5f and love them."
#51
BKMT
5.0
(1)
"This is perfect for you."
#52
Fallkniven
4.0
(1)
"I have a F1 pro and it is a lovely knife."
#53
Treet
4.0
(1)
"I love the treet black beauties."
#54
Spartan
4.0
(1)
"I've used it for light wood processing."
#55
Japanese steel
4.0
(1)
"A bunka is nice, i recently bought my sister a set of Japanese knives, included was a Bunka forged locally."
#56
Knafs
4.0
(1)
"Knafs Lander series."
#57
Hogue
4.0
(1)
"Hogue EX F0-1"
#58
Jackson
4.0
(1)
"I would get the jackson debut and a blade with a 7 foot rocker."
#59
CMT
4.0
(1)
"I've used CMT and Freud blades on my table saws with very good results."
#60
Architect Knives
4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend checking out Architect Knives."
#61
Tops Knives
4.0
(1)
"Check out tops knives. They make a ton of different shapes and sizes."
#62
BF
4.0
(1)
"Went with BF at coach's recommendation and have been happy with it."
#63
Joker Knives
4.0
(1)
"The Nomad or Nomad 6.5 would be good choices that look nice and also perform."
#64
Work Tuff Gear
4.0
(1)
"Or work tuff gear nomad edc in k329 or n690."
#65
JRL
4.0
(1)
"JRL Onyx."
#66
Schwarz Knives
4.0
(1)
"Schwarz knives - "overland" or "lost trail 5" if you want something bigger."
#67
RK
4.0
(1)
"I like RK, Derby extra, and feather blades."
#68
FIE
4.0
(1)
"Recommend the fie fusion pro it’s top heavy very nice for flicking actions."
#69
Civivi
4.0
(1)
"Just ordered this Civivi."
#70
Misono
4.0
(1)
"Personally, I'd grab that misono santoku for 50$."
#71
Tojiro
4.0
(1)
"Tojiro has a nice gyuto for cheap."
#72
Wusthof
4.0
(1)
"If I needed to replace it I’d buy a Wusthof Classic."
#73
Global
4.0
(1)
"I got my wife a Global last Christmas. $125. NIce and light and balanced."
#74
Derby
3.0
(1)
"I second Derby Extras, at least to start."
#75
Kitsch
2.0
(1)
"I’ve tried the Kitsch ones and didn’t like them, and it turns out serrated razors are not great."
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