Any recommendations for a good budget combat knife?

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Browning Arbitrator? It's stabby enough.

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Overall Length:10.625"
Blade Length:5.50"
Cutting Edge:5.125"
Blade Thickness:0.16"
Blade Material:154CM
Blade Style:Spear Point
Blade Grind:Hollow
Finish:Satin
Edge Type:Plain
Handle Length:5.125"
Handle Thickness:0.80"
Handle Material:G-10
Color:Black, Gray
Weight:9.40 oz
 
Isaac300011 said:
I would seriously consider the OSS, but the Cold Steel website says it's restricted in Canada. I'm not sure if that's outdated information or not.
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You can get them in Canada (both single and double edge); some folks swear by sub-hilts. I'd look at the Boker offerings but they're $300ish. The CS one is $100 so maybe way under budget.
 
marcinek said:
Then, maybe, you might want to get a knife built for outdoor recreation like camping. You can stab stuff with one of those too.
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I've already got a Becker BK7. I'd only bring the second knife as a backup, although I don't really see the BK7 ever breaking on me, especially since I don't put it through anything it can't handle. The BK7 is also capable of being used for combat, although I'm looking for something more geared towards combat specifically.
 
Danke42 said:
You can get them in Canada (both single and double edge); some folks swear by sub-hilts. I'd look at the Boker offerings but they're $300ish. The CS one is $100 so maybe way under budget.
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Hmm, that's good to know. I'll definitely consider one of those, then. It seems like the right weight and length for my taste.
 
I don't think price equals quality to an extent. I think price more equals materials and craftsmanship. While a $60 KaBar may not have a fancy stainless or tool steel or ironwood scales, it's still a quality knife. 1095 is a great material for a hard use knife in the field. Tough and easy to maintain. Get a coated one or force a patina with some apple cider vinegar.
 
Isaac300011 said:
Utility isn't very important to me because I already own the knife you mentioned, which is a BK7. Great knife, like you said. I wouldn't mind some utility, but being designed with combat in mind is really what I'm looking for. I'm not too picky, though. If it is a knife that leans toward combat but can be used for utility, I'm also interested in that.
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My point was that a "combat knife" is a different animal than a "fighting knife" even though both can overlap. They are not mutually exclusive terms, but they also don't mean the same thing.
A "combat knife" would be used for digging holes, survival/bushcrafting, opening wooden crates and all sorts of non-fightey type roles.

It sounds like you want more of a fighting knife.
 
Isaac300011 said:
I've already got a Becker BK7. I'd only bring the second knife as a backup, although I don't really see the BK7 ever breaking on me, especially since I don't put it through anything it can't handle. The BK7 is also capable of being used for combat, although I'm looking for something more geared towards combat specifically.
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So you are looking for a fighter/stabber to take with on camping trips? :confused:

If you just want something stabby looking...that's cool. Just say so, so we can help.
 
marcinek said:
So you are looking for a fighter/stabber to take with on camping trips? :confused:

If you just want something stabby looking...that's cool. Just say so, so we can help.
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Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife! It's as stabby as it gets, but useless for anything else. Or there's the CRKT Dragon, it's a bit smaller than the other offerings here, but quite practical.
 
MaximIsayev said:
Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife! It's as stabby as it gets, but useless for anything else. Or there's the CRKT Dragon, it's a bit smaller than the other offerings here, but quite practical.
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Nice call! Mark III trench knife too...but I dunno if it is Canada-legal. Another knife designed just for "stabby."
 
marcinek said:
So you are looking for a fighter/stabber to take with on camping trips? :confused:

If you just want something stabby looking...that's cool. Just say so, so we can help.
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Yeah, I do want something stabby, just for the sake of having it, really. Also, the main reason I'd ever bring it camping is because I mostly camp in an area that has a lot of bears, so it would be reassuring to have a stabby/fighter knife on top of some bear spray. It's not really logical, I know, but meh, why not actually use the knife for something? It would probably just collect dust otherwise. (I apologize if I've confused anyone as to what I actually want the knife for)
 
Isaac300011 said:
Yeah, I do want something stabby, just for the sake of having it, really. Also, the main reason I'd ever bring it camping is because I mostly camp in an area that has a lot of bears, so it would be reassuring to have a stabby/fighter knife on top of some bear spray. It's not really logical, I know, but meh, why not actually use the knife for something? It would probably just collect dust otherwise. (I apologize if I've confused anyone as to what I actually want the knife for)
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I'd pack bear spray and some hunter flares. And as a last ditch weapon against a bear I'd rather have a full-size axe than any sort of knife.
 
Isaac300011 said:
Yeah, I do want something stabby, just for the sake of having it, really. Also, the main reason I'd ever bring it camping is because I mostly camp in an area that has a lot of bears, so it would be reassuring to have a stabby/fighter knife on top of some bear spray. It's not really logical, I know, but meh, why not actually use the knife for something? It would probably just collect dust otherwise. (I apologize if I've confused anyone as to what I actually want the knife for)
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Yeah but bears are packing heat. Right to arm bears and all.

Ba dump tchzzzz

Thank you, good night, drive safely.
 
Isaac300011 said:
I've already got a Becker BK7. I'd only bring the second knife as a backup, although I don't really see the BK7 ever breaking on me, especially since I don't put it through anything it can't handle. The BK7 is also capable of being used for combat, although I'm looking for something more geared towards combat specifically.
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If you're already carrying a BK7 you dont need an SP6 or an OSS or any other knife.

Just sharpen a stick with your BK7 if you want to stab things.

I'd carry the SP6 over the Becker, but that's just me.
 
Well since it is a little more clear now.

Combat Knife-KA-BAR,
Stabbing Knife-Gerber Mark ll or Watson/Harsey Silver Trident,
Fighting Knife-Any Good Quality Carpet Knife.
 
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