Recently started a small fixed blade EDC, I chose the cold steel Pendleton mini hunter in 3V. This knife is outstanding, I really appreciated the hanging kydex it comes with, as the belt clip type stand too proud on your side.
Thanks for the review, Aaron. Given how much you've been enjoying smaller EDC fixed blades, I wonder if you're open to revisiting some blades that are listed as neck knives, but using them as pocket fixed blades instead.
I really like the mostly neutral grip shape. No finger grooves, no swell at the butt end, relatively even height/width all along. Wish more small knives followed this pattern.
Ive been edc'ing the civivi circulus. Its small enough to fit in my 5th pocket and has a nice pocket clip. Admittedly not the fanciest blade ever but gets the job done
I like how you cover this knife. It reminds me of the Little River Bowie by Kizer which was made out of 1095HC steel. I think I paid $75 for it but I don't remember. That knife had a Bowie style clip point. It would be interesting to compare the two. Thanks.
The bradford guardian3 in magnacut is my current fixed blade edc, i alternate between that, the civivi tamashii and the izula 2, i just got a snody boss that ill try to add into rotation
I prefer these aspects in a fixed blade edc: Compact (IWB & pocket carry), durability/toughness, and convenience. I don't need a big blade, I usually pair a nice sized folder (usually a slipjoint like a SAK) with it. I want the fixed blade for tough/abusive jobs or super quick and convenient deployment. IMO this one is too weak in the tip and a bit too large. I like the petrified fish bison & CRKT Biwa in 12c27 the most right now. They're quick, tough, and convenient!
G'day Aaron, yep I'm carrying smaller fixies for EDC too, especially around the property where there's no weight, concealment or legal issues. For L or bigger size hands, the question then becomes; whether one is cool with a proportionally smaller handle, or a beefier job with a smaller blade. Can look a bit odd but I'm very much of the latter school in use ....... and in that respect, still hard to beat the Gators for the dough IMO. Cheers Duke.
I carry edc fixies all the time, no matter where I go. I will take larger ones when I’m in the woods and also have a folder on me most of the time, but ALWAYS have an edc fixie on me. I just find them easier to deal with. Less fiddly and don’t have to worry about a failing lock.
With folders having bearings and complicated locks,, small fixed blades make more sense for messy jobs about the property. Sometimes the knife is just covered with so much literal crap I throw it into a soapy bucket and hose it down.
I always carry a fixed EDC knife but not for utility or any use other than in defense of my handgun. I call it “ my handgun retention tool “ I’m a retired cop ( 32 ) years, cops getting in a fight and people trying to take your gun is a huge problem and concern. I always carried a fixed blade on my weak side, so if I ever thought I was losing a fight and my gun was in danger of someone taking it away from my, they were going to be wearing a knife in their neck. Now as a civilian, I still carry a fixed blade on my weak side, I carry the medium sized dagger ( forgot the name ) from cold steel but I’m looking to change up. I’m looking for a knife that I can grab from the sheath in a reverse grip, a knife that will slash upward and stab. Can you showcase something like that ? BTW I’m cheap, nothing over 100.00 bucks
Man you HAVE to check out TKell knives out of Ringgold GA. Tim KILLS it on all his blades! His blades are cutting edge in the industry( see what I did there 😂... the quality is amazing! Thay are nickle boron coated and flat out awesom!
I'd agree that the Mink is not a bushcraft knife (I'd prefer scandi grind for that as a personal preference) ... however... these are awesome as daily carry knives. I actually like the forward jimping as you don't see it as often and I appreciate the extra point my finger is less likely to slip off of when doing controlled detail cuts. Anyone with slick sweaty/oily hands will appreciate how much traction these scales provide as well. I've been using them as work knives and the various cases/bags/containers that I handle at work can sometimes leave my hands slick between sweat and whatever oils are left over from the production/filling process. Haven't felt any loss of traction holding the Minks. Love love these little fixies. Wanted a blacked out set-up so I ended up getting both versions and doing a scale swap. The blacked out knife I horizontal/cross-draw carry against a black belt and pants which makes it relatively discreet. The OD green and stonewash I took the tec-lock style clip off and added a small loop of paracord to loop around the belt and pocket carry on days I feel like I need my back brace. Both carry options have worked well so far.
I love your videos I try to watch them all my question doesn't apply to this video but I'm curious have you ever done a full video on your trip with the RV and family not just the videos but have you done like just a movie type record of the 13 months where you traveled I think that would be extremely interesting and something a lot of people would be thrilled to watch thanks again for the excellent videos
It looks like Vosteed is coming out with some really nice budget friendly EDC options. Personally I would've liked to see a bit more of a drop point profile and less jimping on the blade but it still looks like a good EDC fixed blade.
Thanks for the video ,that Vosteed looks interesting and for $70, it's a good price Sencillo is pronounced as " SEN-SEE-YO " Which means Simple in Spanish Thanks again
NitroV has a little more carbon and a touch of vanadium when compared to 14c28n. A little less chromium. A good budget steel. It should perform better than Aus8, sharpen well and be fairly tough.
Very interesting. Currently my EDC is a Tops Rapid Strike. Very comfortable scout or cross draw carry. I like the lioks of this as an alternative. Thanks for the great reviews.
Honestly Vosteed makes some really quality stuff for relatively cheap. I've got their Valkyrie button lock folder and it's great. Sure I'd rather it was made domestically; but these days it's hard to have everything.
I thought this was the Spartan Blades Alala. Bit more expensive but it’s the same size and similar shape, with a way better locking sheath. Plus American made.
I guess I’m just cheap , I pack the Small Bucklight , takes a razor edge and holds it pretty well , 420 HC stainless so I’ve got no rust issues , great for smaller food prep jobs , skinning , cleaning fish , general EDC , and light woods craft . Weighs near nothing , even with the sheath , the sheath is really my only complaint about the little knife , I’m a lefty , and the sheath is a cheap little ballistic nylon right handed sheath , but it works . I think I paid less than 30 bucks for the knife several years ago , one of the few knives I use enough to want three more of em , lol kinda like a Mora why own just one? 😜
I have the Nitro -V steel on my Civivi Baby Banter. It's a great little knife and it's my small EDC pocket folder, but I wouldn't say the edge retention is on par with other stainless steels, so I find myself re-sharpening it often. Not that that is a deal-breaker. But just a performance characteristic to be aware of.
I always laugh at fixed blades smaller than my folders. I am also not a fan of three finger grips. That being said, you can't argue with the strength of a fixed blade. For EDC I'll stick with a pocket knife as it is easier to carry with out scaring the sheep. If I can carry a fixed blade, I can carry a full size one. That knife looks like a decent design; however the sheath and mount destroys the compactness of the blade. They didn't think that through.
To heck with all this tactical-cool overpriced nonsense That will most likely end up as a fidget toy anyway. In other news my wife is away this evening so I will snuggle with my Buck 117.
Just bought one of the new ones with the Semi-sheepsfoot style blade and I canna wait for it to get here. I really love Vosteed and I'm super into the kitchen knife shaped/sheepsfoot blades these days.
I'm carrying an Esee Izula in S35VN in my pocket this very minute. My only additions: paracord wrapped handle and micro light added to my sheath. Love it!
Just bought a Nieto Chaman EDC Bohler Stainless and Cocobolo hardwood. Versatile leather sheath. Small EDC fixed blade made in Spain. Great value for money, especially Cocobolo!
I have been carrying a fixed blade necker in the sub 3" range for about 15 years, but I also do carry a 3+ inch fixed blade on my belt some days, depending where I am going. the three that I tend to carry most are the Tops Scandi trekker, the Rainier Basecamp, and the Esee Izula II. the Tops sheath works well with the home made dangler I made for it, which is a lot more comfortable and acce4sable while I am in my power chair. this Mink does look like a very handy blade, I would need to fashion some sort of leather backing for the sheath, to allow for a dangler addition.
It needs a taco sheath for edc for me... my preferences though otherwise it looks nice... I also don't like trailing points prefer traditional drop points...I think many people will like it..
Nitro V seems very "chippy" to me unfortunately. Maybe it was just that one knife, but I won't be too quick to try it again. I really like the shape of this lil blade though!
Okay for 70 bucks I might have to think about it or like many people maybe wait till after I've paid some bills but for that quality I think it's reasonable plus the fact that as long as you take reasonable care of it any knife 10 or 20 years easily
Wild to me that this video was just uploaded. I was just browsing through tiny fixed blades earlier after looking around various waist and leg holsters. What you need to also really focus on for small fixed blade knives are the sheaths, if you're wanting something concealable or discrete. I was looking for something cheap instead and saw a few possible options.
@@gideonstactical too bad that after all those reviews you don’t wear only one of the awesome blades that you advertise … maybe they are not that awesome after all…
I Carry A Tops Scandi Trekker in an Armatus Carry Pocket Sheath , Gotta get something else soon thats a full flat grind i tend to do better with that grind for edc , obviously lol
Nice cutting board. Never thought I'd be one to EDC a fixed, but I've found myself doing it more with the MKC Blackfoot 2.0, magnacut obviously. My wallet stays in my front pocket, so with keys, cell phone, and the wallet....there were times when getting my folder out was a pain (I'd scrape my phone on the folder or squeeze my hand past the knife to get down in the pocket). I didn't think anything about it despite carrying a folder since I was a kid, but now it's much more noticeable after EDCing the MKC.
I'm actively looking at several smaller fixed blades for EDC. So far nothing has registered. Have a Rat 3 from years ago, but want something more robust. Would like to check out a LT Wright Next-gen, but nobody has them in stock. Meanwhile I'm making an experimental 7" long knife from an old file in an effort to nail down a general design in case I have to go the custom knife route. Thankfully I know a custom knife maker who's work is excellent.
I like the idea especially for the budget side. However how about just spending a little more & purchase an ESEE 3 S35VN? You also made a review years ago on a S30V Gerber gator fix blade… I know these are not available anymore however that is a great knife for these type of tasks…
I occasionally edc a nice compact TOPS Baja 3.0 with a custom kydex sheath I like to mix it up every once in a while with a fixed blade.that said that minx is a good looking blade and the price point is fair
Recently started a small fixed blade EDC, I chose the cold steel Pendleton mini hunter in 3V. This knife is outstanding, I really appreciated the hanging kydex it comes with, as the belt clip type stand too proud on your side.
The mini hunter is awesome. I love mine.
Thanks for the review, Aaron. Given how much you've been enjoying smaller EDC fixed blades, I wonder if you're open to revisiting some blades that are listed as neck knives, but using them as pocket fixed blades instead.
I really like the mostly neutral grip shape. No finger grooves, no swell at the butt end, relatively even height/width all along. Wish more small knives followed this pattern.
Agree I get tired of choils and finger grooves.
I have been rolling an Asher Knives Fixie in S90V with an Ulti-clip. I like it.... I like it a lot.
man i love that design. if i wasn’t eyeing a bradford 3/3.5 rn i would def grab one
Definitely looks like a good blade for edc. I do agree that for edc tasks I don't want something with too aggressive of a texture or jimping
Ive been edc'ing the civivi circulus. Its small enough to fit in my 5th pocket and has a nice pocket clip. Admittedly not the fanciest blade ever but gets the job done
I like how you cover this knife. It reminds me of the Little River Bowie by Kizer which was made out of 1095HC steel. I think I paid $75 for it but I don't remember. That knife had a Bowie style clip point. It would be interesting to compare the two. Thanks.
The bradford guardian3 in magnacut is my current fixed blade edc, i alternate between that, the civivi tamashii and the izula 2, i just got a snody boss that ill try to add into rotation
“Fashion a pipe for Gandalf for Christmas……” Lol!!😂😂
I prefer these aspects in a fixed blade edc: Compact (IWB & pocket carry), durability/toughness, and convenience. I don't need a big blade, I usually pair a nice sized folder (usually a slipjoint like a SAK) with it. I want the fixed blade for tough/abusive jobs or super quick and convenient deployment. IMO this one is too weak in the tip and a bit too large. I like the petrified fish bison & CRKT Biwa in 12c27 the most right now. They're quick, tough, and convenient!
G'day Aaron, yep I'm carrying smaller fixies for EDC too, especially around the property where there's no weight, concealment or legal issues. For L or bigger size hands, the question then becomes; whether one is cool with a proportionally smaller handle, or a beefier job with a smaller blade. Can look a bit odd but I'm very much of the latter school in use ....... and in that respect, still hard to beat the Gators for the dough IMO.
Cheers Duke.
I carry edc fixies all the time, no matter where I go. I will take larger ones when I’m in the woods and also have a folder on me most of the time, but ALWAYS have an edc fixie on me. I just find them easier to deal with. Less fiddly and don’t have to worry about a failing lock.
With folders having bearings and complicated locks,, small fixed blades make more sense for messy jobs about the property. Sometimes the knife is just covered with so much literal crap I throw it into a soapy bucket and hose it down.
Thanks Aaron. I bought the satin blade version and I love it. I’d love to see a 3.75” version too.
I always carry a fixed EDC knife but not for utility or any use other than in defense of my handgun. I call it “ my handgun retention tool “ I’m a retired cop ( 32 ) years, cops getting in a fight and people trying to take your gun is a huge problem and concern. I always carried a fixed blade on my weak side, so if I ever thought I was losing a fight and my gun was in danger of someone taking it away from my, they were going to be wearing a knife in their neck.
Now as a civilian, I still carry a fixed blade on my weak side, I carry the medium sized dagger ( forgot the name ) from cold steel but I’m looking to change up.
I’m looking for a knife that I can grab from the sheath in a reverse grip, a knife that will slash upward and stab.
Can you showcase something like that ? BTW I’m cheap, nothing over 100.00 bucks
I got the Mink 3 months ago, since then it never left my belt! I just got a second one... it’s for me later!😁
Man you HAVE to check out TKell knives out of Ringgold GA. Tim KILLS it on all his blades! His blades are cutting edge in the industry( see what I did there 😂... the quality is amazing! Thay are nickle boron coated and flat out awesom!
Just started carrying my old Izula after making a leather belt sheath for it last weekend.
Good review. Every item has pros and cons. I like that you cover both.
Thanks for watching!
How about Very Good knife co knives
Just wanted to say thanks for all the hard work,great channel my man...
I really appreciate that! It means a ton 👍
For the best small knife I started to carry like 2 years ago is Norden knives Mini Ascent blade. It's beautiful and straight up useful.
I still carry my spyderco stok. I love it. Heck i love all my spyderco's
I find it harder and harder for an excuse to replace my White River Backpacker, albeit a little extra cost.
I'd agree that the Mink is not a bushcraft knife (I'd prefer scandi grind for that as a personal preference) ... however... these are awesome as daily carry knives.
I actually like the forward jimping as you don't see it as often and I appreciate the extra point my finger is less likely to slip off of when doing controlled detail cuts. Anyone with slick sweaty/oily hands will appreciate how much traction these scales provide as well. I've been using them as work knives and the various cases/bags/containers that I handle at work can sometimes leave my hands slick between sweat and whatever oils are left over from the production/filling process. Haven't felt any loss of traction holding the Minks.
Love love these little fixies. Wanted a blacked out set-up so I ended up getting both versions and doing a scale swap. The blacked out knife I horizontal/cross-draw carry against a black belt and pants which makes it relatively discreet. The OD green and stonewash I took the tec-lock style clip off and added a small loop of paracord to loop around the belt and pocket carry on days I feel like I need my back brace. Both carry options have worked well so far.
How about a review on the Asher knives fixie it about the same size and it’s cpm s90v
I love it comfortable no hot spots on my extra large hands😊
I love your videos I try to watch them all my question doesn't apply to this video but I'm curious have you ever done a full video on your trip with the RV and family not just the videos but have you done like just a movie type record of the 13 months where you traveled I think that would be extremely interesting and something a lot of people would be thrilled to watch thanks again for the excellent videos
That’s a great idea o
When I need to worry about legal issues I carry a TOPS Ute (under 3" blade); otherwise, usually a Lionsteel B35.
Kinda like this knife.. gives me Bradford vibes…may have to get one
It looks like Vosteed is coming out with some really nice budget friendly EDC options. Personally I would've liked to see a bit more of a drop point profile and less jimping on the blade but it still looks like a good EDC fixed blade.
As always, good video! Keep up the great work Sir
Much appreciated!
Liked the video - keep making the compact fixed blade content!
Thanks for the video ,that Vosteed looks interesting and for $70, it's a good price
Sencillo is pronounced as " SEN-SEE-YO " Which means Simple in Spanish
Thanks again
NitroV has a little more carbon and a touch of vanadium when compared to 14c28n. A little less chromium. A good budget steel. It should perform better than Aus8, sharpen well and be fairly tough.
Very interesting. Currently my EDC is a Tops Rapid Strike. Very comfortable scout or cross draw carry. I like the lioks of this as an alternative. Thanks for the great reviews.
Esee 3 all day everyday. Have a 13deg edge on it and she slices like hell!! 👊
Nice
Honestly Vosteed makes some really quality stuff for relatively cheap. I've got their Valkyrie button lock folder and it's great. Sure I'd rather it was made domestically; but these days it's hard to have everything.
Totally 👍
Good looking blade.
Been digging my Ferrum Lackey I recently got. 3.3 ulticlip makes it an awesome pocket carry. Still getting use to it though.
with your experience and the American knife makers who know you well now, you should create your own knife. I'm sure the result would be interesting!
I am working on it 👍😉
I carry a Bradford guardian 3 in aeb-l steel. Seems like they were possibly trying to compete with that.
Can you make a review of the Holtzman Gorilla Survival products ?
looks like a pretty nice blade.
It is!
I thought this was the Spartan Blades Alala. Bit more expensive but it’s the same size and similar shape, with a way better locking sheath. Plus American made.
I guess I’m just cheap , I pack the Small Bucklight , takes a razor edge and holds it pretty well , 420 HC stainless so I’ve got no rust issues , great for smaller food prep jobs , skinning , cleaning fish , general EDC , and light woods craft .
Weighs near nothing , even with the sheath , the sheath is really my only complaint about the little knife , I’m a lefty , and the sheath is a cheap little ballistic nylon right handed sheath , but it works . I think I paid less than 30 bucks for the knife several years ago , one of the few knives I use enough to want three more of em , lol kinda like a Mora why own just one? 😜
I got the new civivi storm ridge and that knife is awesome
Heck yeah it is i have it aswell and it is perfect for edc imo
I need to pick up some more 4-inch and under fixed blades.
For skinning deer , turkey and other birds would you recommand this knife or morak buschcraft black ??? Thx
My tops iraq jac has been a perfect edc ,but an esse 3 is unbeatable.
I have the Nitro -V steel on my Civivi Baby Banter. It's a great little knife and it's my small EDC pocket folder, but I wouldn't say the edge retention is on par with other stainless steels, so I find myself re-sharpening it often. Not that that is a deal-breaker. But just a performance characteristic to be aware of.
Thanks for sharing that info. I have seen similar performance to Sanvik
This & the new white river ursus mini.
Ill take the Boker Bronco Mini. When is that review coming out?
Pretty cool. Great size for EDC.
Looks a lot like the Olight spurdog
From China.
I always laugh at fixed blades smaller than my folders. I am also not a fan of three finger grips. That being said, you can't argue with the strength of a fixed blade. For EDC I'll stick with a pocket knife as it is easier to carry with out scaring the sheep. If I can carry a fixed blade, I can carry a full size one. That knife looks like a decent design; however the sheath and mount destroys the compactness of the blade. They didn't think that through.
Good point
Dude… DLTTrading is awesome! They’ve become my go-to for blades… almost monthly…
Wish it was more drop pointy
I like it !
Cool. The Izula 5
I've been running one with a ulticlip 3.3 slim IWB and I love it. Super slim and tucks well. Hope they do a Wharny with there new carbon scales
A "pocket fixed blade"?
To heck with all this tactical-cool overpriced nonsense That will most likely end up as a fidget toy anyway. In other news my wife is away this evening so I will snuggle with my Buck 117.
Lol what?! That knife is lame. Brittle 420 steel, tapered tang, slippery smooth handles.. Talk about nonsense.
Get yourself the boker dvilian you will thank me
Nice
Nice, but still not buying from a country that has nukes pointed at me.
Hahhahhhahahha for real
BACON !!!!!!
Nice EDC, not a BC work horse..
gg
#SaveJoeX
A pipe for Gandalf? 😂😂 Get outa here
China 👎
Just bought one of the new ones with the Semi-sheepsfoot style blade and I canna wait for it to get here. I really love Vosteed and I'm super into the kitchen knife shaped/sheepsfoot blades these days.
I'm carrying an Esee Izula in S35VN in my pocket this very minute. My only additions: paracord wrapped handle and micro light added to my sheath. Love it!
Hell yeah brother!
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Just bought a Nieto Chaman EDC Bohler Stainless and Cocobolo hardwood. Versatile leather sheath. Small EDC fixed blade made in Spain. Great value for money, especially Cocobolo!
Carrying Amtac Northman... love it... not a utility blade
Just bought this knife 🔪 to pair with my Springfield armory emissary 4.25 black as a set. 💪🏽
the bots are back what the hell
Reporting bots daily. 🤦♂️
@@thaknobodi they are already out, well done!
Awesome knife highlight 👍
The fixed blade Knife that I carry is the. Spyderco Bow River. With a 4.36 inch 8CR13MOV stainless steel blade.
I have been carrying a fixed blade necker in the sub 3" range for about 15 years, but I also do carry a 3+ inch fixed blade on my belt some days, depending where I am going. the three that I tend to carry most are the Tops Scandi trekker, the Rainier Basecamp, and the Esee Izula II. the Tops sheath works well with the home made dangler I made for it, which is a lot more comfortable and acce4sable while I am in my power chair. this Mink does look like a very handy blade, I would need to fashion some sort of leather backing for the sheath, to allow for a dangler addition.
It needs a taco sheath for edc for me... my preferences though otherwise it looks nice... I also don't like trailing points prefer traditional drop points...I think many people will like it..
Nitro V seems very "chippy" to me unfortunately. Maybe it was just that one knife, but I won't be too quick to try it again. I really like the shape of this lil blade though!
Okay for 70 bucks I might have to think about it or like many people maybe wait till after I've paid some bills but for that quality I think it's reasonable plus the fact that as long as you take reasonable care of it any knife 10 or 20 years easily
Wild to me that this video was just uploaded. I was just browsing through tiny fixed blades earlier after looking around various waist and leg holsters. What you need to also really focus on for small fixed blade knives are the sheaths, if you're wanting something concealable or discrete. I was looking for something cheap instead and saw a few possible options.
Great looking knife, wish Michigan would allow fixed blade carry.
Haha, I have one hanging around my neck right now, been there for a couple of months. Hands down THE BEST neck knife I have ever owned.
I like it. My edc compact fixed blade of choice is the Tkell nightstalker cqc. Made in America goodness.
Looks awesome , imposible to get 😂ive been trying since it came out
Try the white river pko it’s great little edc fixed blade
How many blades you carry with you daily and why?
One at a time
@@gideonstactical too bad that after all those reviews you don’t wear only one of the awesome blades that you advertise … maybe they are not that awesome after all…
Great video buddy
I Carry A Tops Scandi Trekker in an Armatus Carry Pocket Sheath , Gotta get something else soon thats a full flat grind i tend to do better with that grind for edc , obviously lol
I've had this one on my wishlist for a minute. Glad to see it get the GT treatment. Just started the video so hope it delivers.
What do you think?
It's amusing that no one at the Chinese factories that produce these knives can actually carry them.
Nice cutting board. Never thought I'd be one to EDC a fixed, but I've found myself doing it more with the MKC Blackfoot 2.0, magnacut obviously. My wallet stays in my front pocket, so with keys, cell phone, and the wallet....there were times when getting my folder out was a pain (I'd scrape my phone on the folder or squeeze my hand past the knife to get down in the pocket). I didn't think anything about it despite carrying a folder since I was a kid, but now it's much more noticeable after EDCing the MKC.
I'm actively looking at several smaller fixed blades for EDC. So far nothing has registered. Have a Rat 3 from years ago, but want something more robust. Would like to check out a LT Wright Next-gen, but nobody has them in stock. Meanwhile I'm making an experimental 7" long knife from an old file in an effort to nail down a general design in case I have to go the custom knife route. Thankfully I know a custom knife maker who's work is excellent.
I like the idea especially for the budget side. However how about just spending a little more & purchase an ESEE 3 S35VN? You also made a review years ago on a S30V Gerber gator fix blade… I know these are not available anymore however that is a great knife for these type of tasks…
I occasionally edc a nice compact TOPS Baja 3.0 with a custom kydex sheath I like to mix it up every once in a while with a fixed blade.that said that minx is a good looking blade and the price point is fair