In the past several months I have been on the hunt for the perfect EDC fixed blade. I’ve tried out several brands/models including; Esee Izula 2, LT Wright Frontier First, and a couple other lower quality brands like Civvi and Schrade. All of them are fantastic, but none of them are perfect in my eyes. I saw the Bonds Creek Badger in an ad and thought it was a great looking knife. Then I saw it was a small, West Virginia based business, rather than a large corporation pumping out mass produced knives. That is a huge deal for me. Being an east coast brand is also a plus. And also being set up through “ID me” was a pleasant surprise as well. I decided to go ahead and order one and I’m so glad I did. As soon as I received my badger I knew it was the knife I had been looking for. The weight, the balance, the fit and finish all exceeded my expectations. The knife just feels solid in your hands. Some of the small edc fixed blades out there have a tendency to feel weak and flimsy due to its size. Not the case with the badger. It’s feels just as robust and durable as any large bushcraft knife I own. The blade size and shape make it perfect for any edc or work task I need it for. And I’m betting it will also make for a great little skinning knife. This is the first knife I’ve owned in AEBL steel, but from everything Ive read on it, I don’t expect to have any issues! The Richlite scales not only look awesome but also provide a very comfortable and sturdy grip. Lastly, the Kydex sheath that comes with the knife is top notch. The shape of the sheath is perfect and the slim profile make it perfect for pocket carry. The ulti clip is also a huge bonus! All in all, for $140 ($120 with ID me discount) this is worth every penny. Only time will tell how the knife holds up, but I do not expect to have any issues. Thank you Bonds Creek for making a quality product that I feel I can rely on. I look forward to seeing what your company come out with in the future!
