Recommendation? 2" fixed blade horizontal carry?

[moabblade]

Looking for recommendations for a 2" fixed blade with a horizontal carry sheath. For self defense.

1) No tantos. As I'm terrible at sharpening them.
2) Nothing to expensive. Less than $75.
3) With a horizontal carry sheath. Or a recommendation for an aftermarket one.
4) Fairly substantial handle. Something to grab onto.

The Clinch Pick is a nice knife in this category. I just don't have $200 to drop in it.

Thank you in advance. Really appreciate the help.

 

[Grosse318]

You can try a Esee Izula 2 its just a little over 2 and is in that price range at some online retailers.

 

[GTN]

Original Reverse-edge Shivworks Clinch Pick by Craig Douglas

OG reverse-edge knife, design that started it all. For EDC, opening boxes or work in confined space. Everything else is an imitation.

shivworkspg.com

And comes with a good horizontal sheath.
I just bought a Esee Izula for $68. I don’t like the sheath so I spent another $50 for a Armatus sheath. I should have just bought the clinch pick like I wanted in the first place

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[DocJD]

For self defense

IMO : length matters and every little bit more would add a lot of potential .

 

[moabblade]

IMO : length matters and every little bit more would add a lot of potential .

I don't have that option kegally. Or I gladly would.

 

[moabblade]

You can try a Esee Izula 2 its just a little over 2 and is in that price range at some online retailers.View attachment 2070471

Know of any horizontal sheath options? Does it come with kydex? I guess I could find an attachement. I've considered those. I have an esee5 and an esee4hm.

 

[SomebodySomewhere]

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[moabblade]

Original Reverse-edge Shivworks Clinch Pick by Craig Douglas

OG reverse-edge knife, design that started it all. For EDC, opening boxes or work in confined space. Everything else is an imitation.

shivworkspg.com

And comes with a good horizontal sheath.
I just bought a Esee Izula for $68. I don’t like the sheath so I spent another $50 for a Armatus sheath. I should have just bought the clinch pick like I wanted in the first place

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I know. If I had $200 I'd buy it. Just more oressing things on the agenda.

I did find this cheap version. But really hate the flat edge. And its CHEAP. lol.

TRUE MYCRO Utility Knife, Fixed Blade Every Day Carry Razor Knife, Compact Boxcutter Neck Knife with Sheath - Black https://a.co/d/8rx3xKw

 

[Dergyll]

Try the civivi minimis, CRKT Minialist, spyderco ark, they all have sheaths I think you can mod easily into horizontal carry.

Here is a link to a search for fixed blades under 2in

https://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?a=fixed&min_blade=0&max_blade=2&page=1

 

[moabblade]

There’s always the Minimalist. SMKW has one in D2. It’s a fun little knife.

Edit: Uh-oh … that one’s out of stock. But for self defense, who cares what the steel is?

Thats one of my top choices. But just a tad over legal for me. Considering the huge market in California. I dont know why they added that last .16 of an inch?

 

[SomebodySomewhere]

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[SomebodySomewhere]

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[DocJD]

Probably over 2" but just to show how a fob can improve grip on a short handle .

 

[GTN]

Know of any horizontal sheath options? Does it come with kydex? I guess I could find an attachement. I've considered those. I have an esee5 and an esee4hm.

The izula comes with a glass infused plastic sheath that can go vertical or horizontal but I don’t care for it. I ordered a Armatus horizontal sheath that lots of people talk about

Kydex Sheath - ESEE Izula / Izula II

Custom Kydex Sheath for the ESEE Izula / Izula II

www.armatuscarry.com

 

[moabblade]

Try the civivi minimis, CRKT Minialist, spyderco ark, they all have sheaths I think you can mod easily into horizontal carry.

Here is a link to a search for fixed blades under 2in

https://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?a=fixed&min_blade=0&max_blade=2&page=1

Thank you so much for that link. Very helpful. I remember searching there before. But not finding that search option. Thanks!

 

[moabblade]

Didnt realize that … good point. You might look at different blade shapes … IIRC, they’re not all quite the same.

EDIT: Wharncliffe is listed as 2” on the dot.

I just remembered the MKM Mikro, too … I think they sell a separate Kydex sheath, though that would put it over budget.

Ya. I saw the Wharncliffe. Just not my most favorite edge. But its in the list.

 

[SomebodySomewhere]

Probably over 2" but just to show how a fob can improve grip on a short handle .

Is that self-sealing tape you’re using? Hadn’t thought of that!

 

[SomebodySomewhere]

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[moabblade]

The izula comes with a glass infused plastic sheath that can go vertical or horizontal but I don’t care for it. I ordered a Armatus horizontal sheath that lots of people talk about

Kydex Sheath - ESEE Izula / Izula II

Custom Kydex Sheath for the ESEE Izula / Izula II

www.armatuscarry.com

How big of a difference is there between horizontal and vertical carry with a candiru? Considering its small size?

 

[DocJD]

Is that self-sealing tape you’re using? Hadn’t thought of that!

Exactly , self-fusing silicone tape . Rubbery and flexible / elastic .

Chemically bonds only to itself , so no sticky adhesive residue .