Recommendation? ~5" fixed & pointy

not so dull said:
I'm looking for a fixed-blade knife. It should have a blade around 5 inches, give or take, and be pointy. Preferably not tanto. Ideally, there should be hand guards, but if the handle is grippy enough that's fine.
Budget? Let's say, $100 or slightly more.

It can be something like Cold Steel's Mini Tac but bigger and thicker; or like the OSS, but smaller — but I don't know if such knives exist.

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What are you trying to use it for by the way?
 
Drop bear said:
What are you trying to use it for by the way?
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Ha, that's a very interesting question I wish I had an equally interesting answer! But I don't. It's like my wife asking me, why do you need those knives, what are you going to use them for? I wish I knew! Most of the time, it will be dangling aimlessly by my side when I go to the woods, I have bigger blades as choppers; it will be for occasional small cutting tasks. Basically, this is just... just so. Just to have it!

Did I answer your question? No, I didn't! 😆

P. S. I just hope that the knife I'm looking for exists :D
 
Compact SRK with orange sheath and handle . Exclusive at one place , $24 on sale .

Just SK-5 steel , but probably good enough for most use . :cool:

Got one for the wife's car . So she can find it , if needed in an emergency .

Also , looks more tool than weapon ...hopefully .

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As a basic cutting tool, just to have it with me knife...with a 5" blade, I'll second the Buck 105.
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The top is a Heritage edition in D2, and right at your budget. Middle is the regular version (current steel is 420HC) and a bit under budget.

That said, the obvious answer to What ~5"fixed blade? is SRKW Ratmandu. It's over budget; which simply means your budget is incorrect. Set aside a little extra each paycheck and you'll get there in no time - buy once, cry once.
 
Gary W. Graley said:
This one looks like a pretty good candidate for you.

See more detail here at Knife Center

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Great knife, but I want something more pointy

navman said:
I find that a sub 4" blade is best for regular belt carry.
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Fair enough! I just love bigger blades :) I sacrifice comfort for esthetics

jmh33 said:
After spending a total of 30 days on the trail during my 286 mile hike last year. I found that I didn’t like anything on my belt. I did have a Mora Companion in my backpack.
John 😁
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Impressive! My hikes are shorter in time and therefore in distance, so I'll be ok if it dangles by my side :)

jlauffer said:
Definitely look at the CS SRK (6") and SRK-C (5")
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DocJD said:
Compact SRK with orange sheath and handle . Exclusive at one place , $24 on sale .

Just SK-5 steel , but probably good enough for most use . :cool:
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SRK(-C) was one of the first things that came to my mind. I was looking elsewhere because I think the SRK is kind of bland. I need something sexier. But if I don't find anything then probably the SRK(-C) (not sure which one) will be my choice.

hhmoore said:
As a basic cutting tool, just to have it with me knife...with a 5" blade, I'll second the Buck 105.
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The top is a Heritage edition in D2, and right at your budget. Middle is the regular version (current steel is 420HC) and a bit under budget.

That said, the obvious answer to What ~5"fixed blade? is SRKW Ratmandu. It's over budget; which simply means your budget is incorrect. Set aside a little extra each paycheck and you'll get there in no time - buy once, cry once.
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Buck 119/105 was also on my radar. That's a classic knife. I wish it had a lanyard hole though (not a deal breaker, but still...)

coolbreezy37 said:
For $100? This fits the bill quite well.
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Great, but not pointy enough!

It's my fault: I want a pointy knife but I didn't specify that in the subject line. CHanged the line accordingly.
 
not so dull said:
Great knife, but I want something more pointy


Fair enough! I just love bigger blades :) I sacrifice comfort for esthetics


Impressive! My hikes are shorter in time and therefore in distance, so I'll be ok if it dangles by my side :)



SRK(-C) was one of the first things that came to my mind. I was looking elsewhere because I think the SRK is kind of bland. I need something sexier. But if I don't find anything then probably the SRK(-C) (not sure which one) will be my choice.


Buck 119/105 was also on my radar. That's a classic knife. I wish it had a lanyard hole though (not a deal breaker, but still...)


Great, but not pointy enough!

It's my fault: I want a pointy knife but I didn't specify that in the subject line. CHanged the line accordingly.
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Cold Steel SRK-C is your ticket then.
 
How about the Boker Plus Masada? (Discontinued, probably hard to find.)
4.625-inch blade
really pointy
D2 steel
~$111.00

Or a Becker BK18?
4.5-inch blade
really pointy
1095 steel
$104.95

Off-Grid Knives Backcountry
4.5-inch blade
pointy
D2 steel
$79.00

Willumsen Copehagen Despot
4.5-inch blade
pointy
AUS-8 steel
$72.30

Ruike Jager
4.5-inch blade
pointy
Sandvik 14C28N steel
$79.00

Schrade Steel Driver
4.75-inch blade
pointy
AUS-8 steel
$27.49

Schrade I-Beam
5-inch blade
pointy
AUS-8 steel
$29.95
 
I own many of the knives mentioned here. For that price point, Tereva 140 is the way to go. Get the leather sheath for it as well. If I could only have one knife, this might be it. I like the Buck 119 also and own a few versions but this is just more robust

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