Recommendation? Single edged bootknives

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SinoGoy

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I'm trying to find a decent boot knife to use as a EDC in the Netherlands, and I'm having quite some trouble finding any proper ones, a lot of the ones I can find are from companies with bad reps or double edged knives which are completely illegal to EDC in the Netherlands.
Ideally it would be a small knife too because EDC knives are generally frowned upon in the Netherlands

Does anyone own any single edged boot knives they'd recommend?
 
Buck made a decent one (model 616?) if you don’t mind the blade shape. There’s not a lot to grab on to but it’s well made and I like the options the sheath gives you.
 
Welcome to blade forums

What size blade were you looking for? 3 to 4 inches? 4 to 5 inches? Also what price range (probably best if you convert to us dollar)?

We will able to list some offerings but I'm not sure on availability to the Netherlands.

Only one edge is sharpened. Listed from BF supporters for easy reference. I don't think they ship overseas. Maybe a European supplier has them?
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/KS...e-black-blade-black-gfn-handles-molded-sheath
https://www.bladehq.com/item--RUIKE-Hornet-Fixed-Blade-Knife--60846

You could always try a custom makers. Plenty of our knifemakers are based in Europe. https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/for-sale-fixed-blades.754/

Maybe duckchildress could do a skeleton blade or very thin handle in something for ya? Many of his blades are around 3 inches and 6 to 7 inches overall. I've been watching his work for quite a while. Looks like a a lot of knife for the money. Just a thought.
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/childress-rosewood-skinner-440-c.1742283/
 
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Just about any FB the right size for you and budget would do, but today's boots don't lend themselves to carry.
 
The buck ops boot knife is decent. Personally I didn't care for the blade shape as it was my first real tanto and I didn't know what to expect with the use of the blade but sheath and all of the options it comes with is fabulous and highly adaptable.

The short handle keeps it from being an EDC option for me (not really its intent I think) so I ground a choil in the blade which makes it nicer for me. I need to grind a little belly into it and I would like it more.
 
SinoGoy said:
I'm trying to find a decent boot knife to use as a EDC in the Netherlands, and I'm having quite some trouble finding any proper ones, a lot of the ones I can find are from companies with bad reps or double edged knives which are completely illegal to EDC in the Netherlands.
Ideally it would be a small knife too because EDC knives are generally frowned upon in the Netherlands

Does anyone own any single edged boot knives they'd recommend?
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What about the Vivac by Aitor(Spanish brand)?

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Those one on the left is a nice blade for boot carry, very thin and light weight, but is 4”. These are nice boot knives, but if I’m carrying a boot knife, it’s going to be the big one in the picture.image.jpg
 
Mick Boardman said:
Those one on the left is a nice blade for boot carry, very thin and light weight, but is 4”. These are nice boot knives, but if I’m carrying a boot knife, it’s going to be the big one in the picture.View attachment 1393642
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I love those old Seki Survival Explorer daggers. Top quality manufacturing for sure. Excellent sheath as well. I can find them in the 40.00 range on a few sites still. I might have to relent to the nostalgia and pick one up.
 
gazz98 said:
Welcome to blade forums

What size blade were you looking for? 3 to 4 inches? 4 to 5 inches? Also what price range (probably best if you convert to us dollar)?

We will able to list some offerings but I'm not sure on availability to the Netherlands.

Only one edge is sharpened. Listed from BF supporters for easy reference. I don't think they ship overseas. Maybe a European supplier has them?
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/KS...e-black-blade-black-gfn-handles-molded-sheath
https://www.bladehq.com/item--RUIKE-Hornet-Fixed-Blade-Knife--60846

You could always try a custom makers. Plenty of our knifemakers are based in Europe. https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/for-sale-fixed-blades.754/

Maybe duckchildress could do a skeleton blade or very thin handle in something for ya? Many of his blades are around 3 inches and 6 to 7 inches overall. I've been watching his work for quite a while. Looks like a a lot of knife for the money. Just a thought.
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/childress-rosewood-skinner-440-c.1742283/
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The blade doesn't have to be very small, I just need to be able to conceal it and use it without looking too menacing. As long as it's not like 10 inches long it should be fine
The Kershaw looks nice, but I'm afraid that it might be considered double edged which would make it illegal to carry
The Ruike's sheath doesn't look like it has a clip to attach it to a boot, might just be me though
Unfortunately, custom blades are a tad bit too expensive for me...
 
bikerector said:
The buck ops boot knife is decent. Personally I didn't care for the blade shape as it was my first real tanto and I didn't know what to expect with the use of the blade but sheath and all of the options it comes with is fabulous and highly adaptable.

The short handle keeps it from being an EDC option for me (not really its intent I think) so I ground a choil in the blade which makes it nicer for me. I need to grind a little belly into it and I would like it more.
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The Buck ops is one of the few boot knives I was able to find and it looks like a pretty solid choice, but like you mentioned, the handle is a bit short which is why I'm still in doubt.


Legendary_Jarl said:
What about the Vivac by Aitor(Spanish brand)?

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The knife looks nice, but a saw edge also counts as an edge according to Dutch laws, which makes this illegal to carry
 
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