Allround fixed blade?

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Hi guys, my last good fixed blade knife was kia yesterday and i'm looking for a replacement. I've used knifes for as long as i can remember, but never really cared about the manufacturer or the steel it was made of. The one i broke yesterday was a rapala made out of "Normark Stainless Steel". This time i want to get a real knife from a reputable maufacturer. I'm looking to spend ~ $100 And the blade length can not exceed 4,72" (danish law)

I prefer a clip point or spear point style blade, since a tanto is a little threatening to a lot of people.

I was thinking about the BM Nimravus with a half serated blade, but i'm not sure which steel is the best for me, 154cm or D2? and what handles to go for G10 or machined aluminum. I like the aluminum ones but would the G10's offer a significant increase in grip?

What would you pick and why? I'm also taking sugestions for other knifes if there's one you'd like to reccomend.

Thanks guys!

Edit: Aparently there is also an M2 steel variant, maybe this is the way to go?
Also, how about corrosion is it a big problem with these steels?
 
Do you want stainless?
You can consider some Bark River (e.g. Fox river) and Fallkniven (F1, S1), Spyderco Moran,

If you would be OK with carbon steel, you can look at Ranger knives (RD4), Ontario RAT3, TOPS, Becker Bk10

D2 will be bit tougher than 154CM but on the other hand D2 isn't really stainless (although it has fairly good stain resistance). M2 is high speed tool steel with great edge retention but also high hardness. If you want primarily cutter you can go for it, but it won't be extremly tough.

As for handles: I would go for G10 - alluminium isn't best material for long lasting contact with human skin. G10 is plastic, very resistant to chemicals and also more gripping.
 
The BM Nimravus has a great balance, steel, and feel. I own one. My other pick would be the RAT 3.
 
Bark River makes great knives; for a general use knife I would suggest a Northstar or Fox River. Most of their knives are A2, which is not stainless, but they do make some with 12C27 stainless. I like the A2, and the convex grind is great for cutting and easy for edge maintenance.

The Benchmade fixed blade Griptilian is also a good design, as is the Spyderco Moran fixed blade (available in both drop point and swept point).

If you can get it shipped to you, the Cabelas Alaskan Guide version of the Buck Vanguard is also an outstanding knife.
 
Benchmade fixed Griptillian is an excellent knife, as is the fallkniven F1. Bark River makes good stuff, but it may put you over the 100 dollar mark.
 
Thank you so much guys, great knives. Really like the bark rivers!

I don't necisarely need stainless but at the same time i don't want something thats gonna turn into rust the minute i look away. I think something like D2 would be a good compromise.

again, thanks!
 
Still another vote for Bark River. brutally sharp, effective, but still fairly traditional and not too scary to people. I've owned seven of them now and have been incredibly pleased with every one of them. The excellent price is just a bonus as far as I'm concererned.

The ones I've owned (do own) two Highlands, one Northstar, one Micro Slither, one Mountain Man, one Teddy, and a Golok. North Star is my favorite all 'rounder, although the Highlands have never done me wrong either. Steel is fantastic, My wife's left the Highlands in dishwater for days with no ill effects. (They've both been kitchen knives for a year and a half or so now)

Only knives I have now that I like better than my Bark Rivers were made with my own ten thumbs, so they don't really count.:D
 
I own the BM Nimravus in 154cm plain edge and think it's an awesome knife. I would highly recomend it with G10 scales. It offers a better grip IMO but more importantly it is noticeably more comfortable with g10 after extended use. As for blades steels that is a bit more complicated and can be discussed in further detail if you actually decide to buy the knife. BTW what is the knife going to be used for? As for the 154cm it definately does not rust because it is stainless and also has a coat, besides corrosion resistance it is a very good steel, easy to sharpen, and holds a good razor sharp edge.
 
The Foster Fears Survival Knife is one that I would recommend.

www.fosterknives.com/fears.php


The FSK has a 4 ½” clip point 440C blade, G10 scales (in a choice of 3 colors) over a full tang and comes in an excellent Kydex sheath from Normark at On Scene Tactical.



- Frank
 
Take a look at the Ritter RSK Mk3 FB (S30V). Been playing with mine for quite a while now and it's great, quite the cutter! :D
 
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