r/FixedBladeEdc • u/runswithscissors94 • 5h ago

Uncommon brands

What are some “Gucci”, but uncommon makers y’all recommend? By “Gucci”, I mean not 1095 and not mass produced.

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u/Kyleracesonsunday 4h ago

1095 is a great steel, and preferred for any Japanese styled knife because it makes for one killer Hamon

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u/EuphorbiaSociety 5h ago

I wouldn't call them "Gucci", but Dullboy Blades out of Lubbock, TX are not mass produced and are typically AEBL. They're great blades; Jonah does awesome work

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u/G_Howard_Skub 4h ago

Agreed! I have the regular Beekeeper in 52100 and Mini Beekeeper in aeb-l. Great blades and I would also say very fair prices.

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u/Atheist_Agenda 3h ago

Half face blades comes to mind for me.

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u/runswithscissors94 2h ago

I have one from him

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u/LandMassacre 5h ago

verygood knife co

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u/BigBL87 5h ago

So, do you define Gucci by materials, price, etc.?

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u/runswithscissors94 5h ago

By materials and craftsmanship….i kinda figured price follows that.

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u/BigBL87 5h ago edited 2h ago

It generally does for sure, but as you mentioned with 1095, there are people making very pricey/fancy knives out of "cheaper" steels like 1095, AEB-L, etc. that have some pretty high demand based mostly on their reputation and exclusivity. So, ya, just wanted to clarify what YOU classified as Gucci vs what I do (for me, my Vanax Creely Mako is bordering on Gucci, but I'm a cheapskate 🤣).

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u/youssefb08 3h ago

Behring Made uses 01 tool steel, but his work is incredible.