No need to go big to make a large impact, as these small fixed blades more than prove.
Few knives capture the spirit of cut as well as small fixed blades. The ideal size for makers of all skill levels to recreate, they never cease to amaze in their various blade and handle shapes, materials and other differences in design features so slight as to be almost imperceptible to all but the most discerning eye.
Neal Green and Christopher Adelhardt: Kwaiken
The Kwaiken by Neal Green and Christopher Adelhardt comes in a 3.5-inch blade of CPM 154 stainless, and an ironwood handle with G-10 liners and a brown tsukamaki (handle wrap). Overall length: 7.25 inches. It comes with a leather sheath (not shown) by Adelhardt. (Jocelyn Frasier image)
Peter Cocks: Hunter
Australian Knifemakers Guild member Peter Cocks won Best Hunter at the 2025 Perth Knife Show for Slug Life in a 3.55-inch blade of a flat-ground mosaic damascus of 1084 carbon and 15N20 nickel alloy steels. Scales: ringed gidgee. (Rod Hoare image)
Tracy Jones: Cowgirl
Cowgirl by Tracy Jones earned the maker the Best General Member award at the 2025 Texas Select Custom Cutlery Event. The 4-inch blade is flat-ground damascus and the scales are by Sara. Overall length: 8 inches. (SharpByCoop image)
Daniel M. Gutierrez: Utility Fixed Blade
A 3-inch blade of a damascus of 1084 carbon and 15N20 nickel alloy steels and copper shim forged by Baker Forge & Tool, and a handle of ironwood burl help complete a utility fixed blade by Daniel M. Gutierrez. Blade grind: flat. Overall length: 7 inches. (SharpByCoop image)
Chad Jones: Panther Fixed Blade
Chad Jones captured the title of Best Ranger Member at the 2025 Texas Select Custom Cutlery Event for his Panther fixed blade. The 3.25-inch blade is feather damascus and the scales are zebra carbon fiber and curly koa. Overall length: 7.25 inches. (SharpByCoop image)
Jason Howell: EDC Fixed Blade
Jason Howell won the award for Troop 36 Scout Favorite at the 2025 Texas Select Custom Cutlery Event for his EDC fixed blade. The 3.75-inch spey blade is flat-ground 52100 carbon steel and the scales are French walnut. Overall length: 8.75 inches. The pouch sheath (not shown) is by Richard Epting. (SharpByCoop image)
Dr. Terry Schreiner: Brown Trout Bird & Trout Knife
The brown trout/bird & trout knife by Dr. Terry Schreiner has a 4 1/16-inch blade of flat-ground CPM 154 stainless. The scales are a brown trout acrylic and the bolster is O1 tool steel. Overall length: 8 7/8 inches. (SharpByCoop image)
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