1st post to say Hi Guys. Need advice too

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InoJack

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Greetings Gentlemen,
As one of the newest members, but I think the oldest at 70, I need your help. Only had a computer a short while and my typing sucks. I don't have time for a lot of research, so with your help, here goes. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Two knives, I'm considering are, a SOG agency or a Cold Steel r1 mil classic. It isn't about money, I want value. Either one needs some modifications, Like cut off about half of the top guard and sharpen about 2" of the false (top) edge. to start. I do like a leather sheath. I could write a book on poor knife choices, for what I hunt and why most fail, In my opinion. Not many 'store bought', are worth taking home.
My 1st choice would be, if one of you fellow's would consider making me a working knife, with some of my ideas, in a reasonable time, I'll pay you a fair price, and maybe sell a couple.
I hunt hogs with dogs, we don't carry guns for good reason. The knife has to work!
If I offended anyone, I apologize, but I'm old school. They don't go to waste, for sure.
Thanks for your time, consideration, and hopefully, a quick response.
Best Regards, Jack
 
Hey there, and welcome to the forums.

While I can't offer you any advice between the two knives you've listed, in terms of value, there ain't nothing like a knife that's been passed down from generation-to-generation. As for finding a knife that would fit your description, I would look around the Custom & Handmade Knives page and speak to some of the makers around here.

As a slipjoint fan, I'm rather partial to some of the knives that Ken Erikson and Todd Davison make. Either way, we're a friendly bunch and conversation is the key to making friends. Have a look around and once again, welcome.
 
Welcome to BF!

Pig sticking sounds fun and if you do a search you will find some thread's discussing just that. While not bad choices I wouldn't use either of those, there are better knives that have more value and that would probably work better. My personal choice would be this one.

http://www.knivesshipfree.com/Bark-River-Knife-and-Tool-Bravo-2/c465_616/index.html?page=2

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WELCOME of BF!

between those choices both brands are well respected, though SOG from my experience has a bit better quality for your dollar. But as others have said for that price I would rather get a custom or see what else is out there. Beyond pig killing, what else would you use this knife for? Skinning? Camping? Tactical? all of those require a different design. It seems to me that you have found a starting place but since you are already talking modification (and we haven't even had the chance to corrupt you with our addiction yet) then I would look else where for your ideal knife.
 
Greetings Jack and welcome to BF:)

You have made good choices with the 2 knives you mentioned but as other forumites have mentioned you should look at some of the other options that are available to you.

I would give good consideration to a RAT Cutlery RC6
http://www.ratcutlery.com/rc-6.htm
Value for money I don't think there is alot out there that can beat it.

I am a big Busse fan and the current HG55 available direct from Busse may also interest you.
Although it is a lot more money the steel, build quality and warranty is unmatched.
http://www.bussecombat.com/knives/index.shtml

Good luck with your search:thumbup:
Steven
 
Welcome to BF sir! I just wanted to be part of the welcoming committee. I have no experience with either knife, so I cannot help. There are thousands of years of knife experience on this website. You came to the right place.
 
Welcome to Bladeforums! You've only got a few years on me. :D

You could have a very good knife made to your specifications by one of our many new knifemakers. We even have a special section of forums here for them, Knife Maker Specific Forums. Another good bet is to look over our Wilderness & Survival Skills forum, where many of them post pictures of what they're working on.

That said, I think you could choose between the SOG and Cold Steel blindfolded and get a good knife. They both do big knives reliably and those two are obviously modeled after the same original.
 
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