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Help me choose a knife.
1/19/2012 5:48:07 PM
I don't know much at all about blades and what is on the market but I have an idea as to what I would like. I am looking for an all around fixed blade knife that won't break the budget. I would like the blade to be somewhere between 7" to 10" Most importantly it can't cost an arm and a leg. Preferably under $100.00 dollars. Ideas that come to mind are the Ka-Bar USMC knife or a western bowie pattern knife. What are my options for something like this in this price range? Would a M9 bayonet be a possible candidate maybe? Any help is appreciated.
ETA - I found this one here by KaBar that seems to fit my needs. Anyone know anything about it?
ETA - I found this one here by KaBar that seems to fit my needs. Anyone know anything about it?
1/19/2012 7:52:14 PM
Look at the Esee 6. It is right around 100 and it is a good blade and good steel.
1/19/2012 8:12:58 PM
1/19/2012 8:21:23 PM
The Esee 6 is a good choice like said above, don't have one but it's 2nd on my list of fixed blades to get.
Have a look at the OKC Ranger Assault Knife as well. I do have one of those and I love it. Fits in your needs pretty well.
Have a look at the OKC Ranger Assault Knife as well. I do have one of those and I love it. Fits in your needs pretty well.
1/19/2012 9:06:25 PM
1/19/2012 9:26:24 PM
Second the vote for the 6. It would be money well spent!
1/21/2012 2:27:22 PM
Maybe either the ESEE - 6 or the Junglas.
Here is my ESEE - 5
Nothing fancy. Nothing expensive. It is not my everyday carry. Just a good all purpose adventure knife.
Here are some of my EDC assets. I have a lot more, but these are what I usually grab.
Ka-Bar shown for size.
Here is my ESEE - 5
Nothing fancy. Nothing expensive. It is not my everyday carry. Just a good all purpose adventure knife.
Here are some of my EDC assets. I have a lot more, but these are what I usually grab.
Ka-Bar shown for size.
1/21/2012 2:29:28 PM
Originally Posted By Reorx:
RAT Cutlery Junglas? (10" / $120)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31WXxFGfooL._SS500_.jpg
RAT Cutlery Junglas? (10" / $120)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31WXxFGfooL._SS500_.jpg
Hard to beat for $120.
My RAT 7 is my go-to field knife.
1/21/2012 3:34:44 PM
1/21/2012 4:21:15 PM
Originally Posted By Dieselman:
I am looking for an all around fixed blade knife that won't break the budget.
I would like the blade to be somewhere between 7" to 10"
I am looking for an all around fixed blade knife that won't break the budget.
I would like the blade to be somewhere between 7" to 10"
1 + 1 = 3.14 ?????????????
Doesn't quite add up.
1/21/2012 6:21:26 PM
"Blade between 7-10 inches..."
You would need a couple of those Benchmades....
Jericoh Blade Works
You might find something there you like....
1/21/2012 6:49:28 PM
http://www.scrapyardknives.com/intro.htm
Scrapyard has better steel than the knives you are looking at but you have to order a separate sheath, not a big deal.
Esee would be my next choice in that price range
1/21/2012 8:43:30 PM
Get an ESEE. you will not be dissappointed. Then again once you get one,you will just HAVE to have another, its addictive
1/22/2012 8:42:02 PM
Originally Posted By Aimless:
http://www.scrapyardknives.com/intro.htm
http://www.scrapyardknives.com/intro.htm
Scrapyard has better steel than the knives you are looking at but you have to order a separate sheath, not a big deal.
Esee would be my next choice in that price range
I keep forgetting about Scrapyard, Nice knives for the price....
1/23/2012 1:30:51 AM
It sounds like you want to take a look at the Condor Hudson Bay
It is patterned after the blade carried by the pioneers, a couple centuries ago who did use their knives to survive. The Hudson Bay looks a bit like a 9 inch butcher knife with a very thick blade, great all around.
- 1075 carbon steel
- 8.75 inch blade
- 3/16" thick
- thick leather sheath
- Around $30. You can abuse it and not feel bad about it.
It has flair. Unlike a bayonet it won't raise eyebrows around the campsite.
No-nonsense review here:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFMyThNjvBk[/youtube]
You asked for a good all around knife and that's the best that comes to mind. But you also mentioned Kabar's fighting knife and the M9 bayonet. If what you're really looking for is a tactical military blade, you won't like the Hudson.
At all.
It is patterned after the blade carried by the pioneers, a couple centuries ago who did use their knives to survive. The Hudson Bay looks a bit like a 9 inch butcher knife with a very thick blade, great all around.
- 1075 carbon steel
- 8.75 inch blade
- 3/16" thick
- thick leather sheath
- Around $30. You can abuse it and not feel bad about it.
It has flair. Unlike a bayonet it won't raise eyebrows around the campsite.
No-nonsense review here:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFMyThNjvBk[/youtube]
You asked for a good all around knife and that's the best that comes to mind. But you also mentioned Kabar's fighting knife and the M9 bayonet. If what you're really looking for is a tactical military blade, you won't like the Hudson.
At all.
2/3/2012 1:45:07 AM
Scrapyard would be my pick. Right now they have the 7-11 and 5-11 in the shop. I just got in the 7-11 and have been able to use it a bit. Its a nice blade. I made the sheath.
