Thanks Ken. The knife at the top has been with me hunting for quite a few years. The second knife from the top is new and is quickly becoming a favorite. I have been using it on fishing trips.

Nice set of fixed blades, Ken.  Nothing better than a fixed blade, in my opinion.

I like yours, too, Robert.  I see that nice birthday knife got snuk in there.

Thanks Howard, it's a fine little knife but it is only up to special jobs. I really love it for those type of jobs.

Nice knives Howard.  Interesting designs of blades and handles.

Here are a couple of fixed Im finishing up....

Very nice George

Beautiful work, George.

Real pretty.

Western Bowie USA W49 K

That's a fine big Bowie, I like it a lot.

Ken, I think the Turtle Man's knife he carries is a Western Bowie. SMKW sells something else but his knife is a Western.

Its is a strong sturdy knife for sure.

I have quite a few fixed blades and will try to get time to take some photos and post.

We would love to see them Bob

Well I decided I had to join this group. After all, in the past 3+ months...I've only carried a folding knife twice and a fixed blade the rest of the time.

Ever since I started carrying one of my Little Undertakers any folding knife seems to feel inadequate. It's kind of annoying me at this point and yet it still feels wrong to put something else in my pocket or on my belt.

Hahahaha.  Proud of you Alexander.  I gave up carrying large folders some years ago for similar reasons.  I still carry a little Case Butterbean for "fine" work, but it rarely comes out of my pocket.  And, I wear a SwissTool on the opposite side from the fixed blade, but never use the two knife blades in the tool.

I still want a large tactical folder....I don't really know why. But if this keeps up I don't know if I'll ever use it much.

I have one on order with Brian Nadeau but don't know when he'll get around to it. He couldn't give me a timeframe for it.

Well, remember that fixed blade I mentioned earlier......it's still in my pocket and has only been out of my pocket a few times in the past 9 months.

It's just too nice! I'm thinking I'll carry it untill it's been a year....then I'll give it away or something and pick another one that I've made myself. There are a few in my inventory that still haven't sold to my great surprise. But this'll be a way of rewarding myself for making great blades. Maybe I'll just pick a different one evey year :-)

Alexander, which one of your knives are you putting in your pocket? i just looked at your page, nice work. 

I've been carrying one of my Little Undertakers in Niolox and with a stabilised wood handle.

I made a simple pocket sheath for it that I carry it in when I'm at the office. And the rest of the time I carry it in a horizontal belt sheath.

Lemme see, I should have a picture somewhere around here. This is the belt sheath. I just stuck that in my pocket before I made the pocket sheath for it. It worked just fine. But the pocket sheath is even thinner which makes for an even nicer carry.

nice. 

Nice pictures Alexander.  The knife was set up nice in the photo.  A back side of the belt sheath would have been helpful to complete the reader's concept of how it works.

Smaller fix blade knives, 2.5" are becoming popular so you might plan on making a few of those.  Design a finger hold, small half depression is good, towards the front of the handle to give a good hold and lessen the chance of slipping onto the blade when slippery work is at hand.

Clint, the loop goes all the way around. So it looks the exact same as this does.

This is only a 3" blade. And there's no chance of it slipping.

I love smaller fixed blades. But they don't seem to sell as well as bigger blades.

For me, a small fixed blade is the best carry....but as I am in a big city, I tend to be very careful when I use any knife, especially a fixed blade.  But 3 inches or less tends to be where I stay.  I'd love to strap on a big ole 6 inch blade though. 

Alexander,

A 3 inch carry seems like a great idea for a fixed blade.  Seems to me that like Graeme, a lot og folks live in an area where a larger knife strapped on the belt and visible is an issue

The great thing about <3 " blades is that they carry so unobtrusively. I spent the last 9 months at the main office of a big Dutch bank. Carried my Little Undertaker exclusively.

Because of it's size it goes in a sheath in the pocket. None the wiser for everyone else and even when I did take it out to cut an apple or peel an orange no one would blink twice.

Recently made (and sold) a 2.5" blade as well. This one

It's perfect for pocket carry. I've started liking small fixed blades over folders recently and I don't think it'll change any time soon.

Nice knife and sheath Alexander.  A high ride belt sheath would work as well for jeans and tee shirt with the tail out.  Keep up the good work.

I have one of Alexander's pocket carry fixed blades and I really enjoy it. I still carry a slip joint or friction folder also but that little pocket carry does most everything as well or better. I like the strength it has as a lot of friction folders tend to loosen up with tough use, I don't have to worry about it folding up and giving me a cut that I have experienced with the slip joints and frictions. Mine has proven itself with small game, rope, fruits, and other everyday tasks. I really don't run into many issues here  with the larger belt carrys but times are a changin'. Also, that little blade is as much at home in the city as in the country! Less footprint in my pocket than my other pocket carries!

That's true! You have that little thing. Glad it's working out for you Bob.

I guess the key to a good pocket fixed blade is a good blade cover that wont fall off in your pocket. 

Michael you make a good point which is near and dear to me as well.  The pocket sheath should be form fitted and would have to cover about 80% of the entire knife.  I too make my own sheaths and in the past have made my own holsters.  In the near future I am purchasing a leather sewing machine and just play around with ideas which will come upon me at the most inopportune times.

I agree Michael, a good sheath or bladecover is a MUST in a fixed blade. But that's true for all fixed blades and for folders both. So that's kind of a given.

i know, I'm just pointing out the obvious. Both you guys, Clint And Alexander, make some awesome knives. I do like the drop in sheaths, perfect for the pocket. I have a couple of older German hunting knives where only the blade is covered and they dont stay on so well. 

I'd had some good luck with a pocket sheath from knives ship free.  It holds my Krein TK4 really well.  And also has a little area for debit/credit cards.  Might try for a pic later. 

Those are quite nice indeed Graeme.

An excellent article from Knife World December 2011

Buchanan Knives

This one is a lard knife (not a larding knife - that's different). In the age of cast iron cookware, this knife is used to scoop lard from a container (think Crisco) and apply to the cookware to both season it and protect it from rust. Today, these knives are purchased from me for all other kinds of uses.

Made of Oak with Turquoise inlay.

Another style of Lard knife - Hickory with River Stone inlay

This one is a baker's pie knife - Hickory with River Stone inlay

This is a condiment knife - Walnut with Onyx inlay

And finally, my trade mark Letter Opener (stretching as a knife!) - Purple heart wood. 100% of the sales of this piece when ordered is contributed to The Wounded Warrior Project. The good news is that it is hard to keep these in stock!

That's pretty cool stuff Lars, I've never thought about that. I'll have to make me one fom my own cast iron.

Lars,

Beautiful woodwork! And very functional too! I have made a dozen or so wooden spoons and the last one that I made for my wife was made from a Calomondin tree (a citrus similar to a Kumquat with very bitter fruit). The wood was incredibly hard and pretty difficult to whittle by hand. My latest foray into woodworking/whittling has been to make wooden chains out of a single block of wood (either 1"x1"x12" or 18" pieces or 1.5"x1.5"x12" or 18" long pieces). I have done them in zebrawood, tulipwood, cherry, cocobolo, black and white ebony and black ebony. I have a piece of bocote that I may do my next chain with. I would've never thought of doing inlays as you have done, but that idea combines two beautiful materials into functional pieces of art! Well done Sir!

OK, I have to order a letter opener!  Thank you for the commitment to great wood and WWP!

Trestle Pine Knives Info

I've only acquired one fixed blade knife in the last few months; but, it's a treasure. Let me digress for a moment. A few years ago I meet a talented knife maker at the Blade show.  He had made a split guard knife that was a real eye catcher.  I talked to him a while and found out that he was a well known blacksmith and was expanding into custom knives.  Let me say that his feather Damascus was outstanding.  The whole knife was awe inspiring.  The next year he came to the show with more work that was equally notable (of particular note was a Scottish theme dagger).  All the while I was in wonder that he was just at the journeyman level; his work was better than some MS stamp holders (in my humble opinion).  I talked to other collectors about this and decided that I really wanted him to make me a Quillon dagger.  He was a bit hesitant; but, with me reminding him that should he seek a Master's stamp he would have to make one anyway, he told me that he would think about it. A few months later he told me that a take down dagger had been made and was ready for me.  In was out of town at the time, bless his soul, he was patient and when I got home we completed the transaction.  The knife is a beauty (see the photo). The maker is David Lisch.  I've only taken it apart once and had no trouble getting it back together (amazingly).

Incredible knife!

my wife heats that i have to meany fix blades but that is what i like i've got about 200

200, wow. Just tell her its your retirement investment.

David Lisch is amazing. You've got yourself a gorgeous piece right there. I'd love to see some more pictures of that.

I am with Alexander, I would love to see a few more pics of that one!  Congrats!!!!!!!!!!