Help looking for a fixed blade survival/Camping knife
- coltsfan8116
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Help looking for a fixed blade survival/Camping knife
I am looking for a decent fixed blade knife with a 3 1/2-5 inch blade, Looking to spend around $65-$70....Something for camping,Hunting,SHTF ect...Suggestions?
If you don't have one already, and you don't have restrictions on blade length over 3 1/2inches where you live, I think you'd find one of the Spyderco Bill Morans would be exactly what you're looking for. The blade is 3 7/8", the knife is nice and light, decent sheath (although I'd love to get my hands on one of the original leather sheaths), choice of drop-point or upswept tip, and you can pick one up for around $70~$75. At first, I found the handle a little small (I wear L~XL gloves) but after a few hours, it just sort of melded with my palm and fit so right. In reverse grip, it's the most comfortable, intuitive knife I've ever held. Try a Moran, you won't regret it. :)coltsfan8116 wrote:I am looking for a decent fixed blade knife with a 3 1/2-5 inch blade, Looking to spend around $65-$70....Something for camping,Hunting,SHTF ect...Suggestions?
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I have recently become a big fan of Frosts of Sweden's Moras. For about $10 you get a great blade. It may not be the prettiest knife in the world, but man are they the best knife for the dollar out there. I have a Clipper, a Triflex Craftsman, and another that I can't recall the name of. I also picked up a big KJ Erikkson Leuku-style blade as a yard chopper and an old Broderna Jonsson Mora. All are carbon steel, but most are also available in Sandvik stainless. The Scandi edge grind is very easy to maintain.
I like the Clipper the best. For $75 you could buy a pile of them. :D
I like the Clipper the best. For $75 you could buy a pile of them. :D
So many knives, so few pockets... :)
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The "Spirit" of the design does not come through unless used. -Sal
You really should grab a Mule in S90V. The blade is 3 5/16. It's a tough little fixed blade. S90V is an incredible steel (and the Mule is a steal at $70). It's tough, holds a great edge forever, and is about as rust resistant as you can get (short of H1). Cord wrap, plasti-dip, or make your own scales.
... and then get a cheap machete.
hickster
... and then get a cheap machete.
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- vampyrewolf
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I've got a couple Eriksson 556's in my gear. At ~$10 they can be loaned out without worrying if they come back (and oddly enough they've always come back).
The spydie FB01 moran will do everything but pry and baton through wood, have been carrying mine for quite some time.
Just waiting to get handles and a sheath on my s90v mule still.
The spydie FB01 moran will do everything but pry and baton through wood, have been carrying mine for quite some time.
Just waiting to get handles and a sheath on my s90v mule still.
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Why do people worry more if you argue with your voices than if you just talk with them? What about if you lose those arguements?
Slowly going crazy at work... they found a way to make the voices work too.
Why do people worry more if you argue with your voices than if you just talk with them? What about if you lose those arguements?
Slowly going crazy at work... they found a way to make the voices work too.
...and if you're looking to pry & baton through wood, the ka-bar BK2 Companion is an excellent option:
http://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Knife-BK2- ... 506&sr=8-2
not unweildly-long & relatively cheap
http://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Knife-BK2- ... 506&sr=8-2
not unweildly-long & relatively cheap
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Ontario TAK. 4 inches of 1095 steel, canvas micarta handle. Excellent, simple knife.
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I've heard good things about the RAT-3. Let us know how it performs.coltsfan8116 wrote:Well i went ahead and picked up a Rat RC3.....No offense to spyderco fixed blades but if i were to get one i know i would be afraid to use it and ding it up.....I know stupid but that's my OCD :D
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