r/FixedBladeEdc

Where can I buy quality EDC-type fixed blades that come without scales?

Not knives that are meant to be carried without scales, and not generic blanks. I’m looking for a something with a respectable name brand and high tier steel that I can make my own scales for.

The AK1 in Magnacut is a perfect example; you’re meant to also order scales from them to customize a complete knife, but they don’t mind selling you just the blade. Spiderco Mule Team is another great example. What else is out there?

Sunday morning Hamons!

BHK Ronin Proto on the left & Michael Lyons Fighter Proto on the right. Both are W2 with Hamon differential Heat Treats.

Hello. Just asking for some opinions if these look like rust spots or dotting from the black stone wash finish. I've had this knife for 4 days. I'm on the side rust spots that weren't caught in QA. It's a Maratac R4A compact. D2 steel.

Thanks all.

Tkell Nautilus

I had originally ordered it with the top edge sharp. They had sent one without. Wasn’t tripping I knew they would make it right. Happy 4th blade Gents!

I'm a relative newcomer to the hobby, but I've quickly become very passionate about it. That being said, I want my collection to be purpose-driven. In today's economy, every knife purchase needs to make sense. Even though I've only started collecting back in March, I have seen knife prices balloon into the realm of absurdity.

This is the best time as any to support small businesses. Enter Knifeaholic13. I never thought I would be able to afford a custom knife, but here I am. He worked with me to get a knife within my budget and shipped it amazingly quickly. It feels INCREDIBLE in the hand, and it's gorgeous! That neon yellow really pops. It's already the most meaningful knife in my collection.

I got my knife a week ago, and as of last night I have already tabbed him to make me a matching set of a custom chef's knife and a semi-tactical paring knife. To say I'm excited is an understatement! He uses cryo treated steel.

Please check him out! I am not affiliated with him in any way besides as a customer, but I am so beyond pleased with my experience that I feel it is my responsibility to recognize him in any way I can to get the word out there.

Website: https://knifeaholic13.com/knives/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/knifeaholic13/

Nautilus V3

Tkell Adversary

Enjoying Wednesday with a daily carry ak1 in magnacut, and noticed the stonewash on the blade standing out in the light!

*Tkell Agent 004*

For anybody interested, the auction tonight at ThePreppersBunkerOutdoors on YouTube at 8pm central is going to be a wild one! From the Wenger to the V44C, this might be the best opportunity to pick up a grail… ever!

Boker BRLW w/Zero Feud bead;Atwood large Mikro Spike; Microtech Paring Knife, sheath from Etsy, a Ti keychain dangler, swivel, and shackle.m; Burnley Polly Popless, with a Nightize locking ‘biner.

Spent my morning drawing this up and thought it would be a good carry

Absolutely sick little pocket fixed blade custom made by u/hughdron in 1095 and a matching kydex sheath. This dude is right here on Reddit and does fantastic work!!

Nightstalker CQC
MR-1

Jack Wolf Gateway FixEDC, saw cut bone.