Anyone know about these guys?

[memphismed15]

Looking for some information on the company halfbreed blades based out of Australia. They seem to make a good product from their website but can't find much about them. I'm guessing their fairly new. Looking at getting their LBK-01 model. Anybody with experience about these guys would be helpful.

 

[craytab]

Looking for some information on the company halfbreed blades based out of Australia. They seem to make a good product from their website but can't find much about them. I'm guessing their fairly new. Looking at getting their LBK-01 model. Anybody with experience about these guys would be helpful.

That is a huge chunk of change for a Taiwanese made D2 fixed blade.

 

[flatblackcapo]

If that price is in USD, I think you could do a lot better for your money.

 

[strategy9]

Never heard of 'em...
When they're in the same price neighborhood as some very well established, proven and respected, even hall of fame knife maker's out there; like Reeve and Winkler just to name 2 off the top: I'd be real hesitant to that spend that kind of money on an unestablished company with little to no info out there...

But it's your money.

 

[gazz98]

I'm guessing it's 385 Au is about $258 USD.

The micarta is a nice touch (compared to the usual G10), but I would agree with the others, I wouldn't pay that for D2 steel.

I also don't know how many options you have in Australia.

 

[tavor556]

Looks like hardcore hardware knives with different branding

 

[DB_Cruiser]

And if they're shipping from Australia, be prepared to pay dearly for that shipping.

 

[snapshot2017]

Can anyone even carry a knife in Australia?

 

[memphismed15]

The price, after shipping comes to about 335 USD. I had these same concerns about the company. I think I'll go with one of the A2 knives from hogue. Thanks for all the feedback gents.

 

[gazz98]

M memphismed15 are you in the US and looking for something different? I assumed you were in Australia.

If you are in the US and looking for a hiking/bushcraft/survival knife ... let us know what size range you are looking for and rough budget, so we can give some specific recommendations.

 

[memphismed15]

M memphismed15 are you in the US and looking for something different? I assumed you were in Australia.

If you are in the US and looking for a hiking/bushcraft/survival knife ... let us know what size range you are looking for and rough budget, so we can give some specific recommendations.

I am in the US, sorry, I should've mentioned that. I actually like the MSK1 that's always sold out here in the states. I just happened to come across this company and noticed that their knife was basically the exact same design. I'm basically looking for something tough, I have always liked D2 and A2 steel, and reliable that can handle a multitude of tasks. I don't mind going into the $400 range if I know the knife will be worth it.

 

[Shorttime]

The LBK-01 looks an awful lot like Freeman Outdoor Gear's 5.0" Model Field Knife.

He's using CPM 3V, though.

Bark River has a couple in A2, that might be worth a look. I think. It's been a while since I checked BRK's website, for all I know, they may have gone to all "V"-flavored steels.

 

[craytab]

I am in the US, sorry, I should've mentioned that. I actually like the MSK1 that's always sold out here in the states. I just happened to come across this company and noticed that their knife was basically the exact same design. I'm basically looking for something tough, I have always liked D2 and A2 steel, and reliable that can handle a multitude of tasks. I don't mind going into the $400 range if I know the knife will be worth it.

Look at Carothers Performance Knives. They are a bit hard to get new but come up on the exchange quite often. Here is their subforum:

https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/carothers-performance-knives.929/

Imo, they are the best thing going right now.

 

[craytab]

Looks like hardcore hardware knives with different branding

It does sort of have that smell.

 

[craytab]

Look at Carothers Performance Knives. They are a bit hard to get new but come up on the exchange quite often. Here is their subforum:

https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/carothers-performance-knives.929/

Imo, they are the best thing going right now.

I take back my "a bit hard to get new" comment. The last sale had knives available for quite some time.

So for about the same price you can get a knife that is better in nearly every way, just my opinion of course. And you're not on the hook if it gets lost in the mail!

 

[Velitrius]

Myself, I'd get the 5" Model 451 from Freeman Outdoor Gear in Oregon. But that's me.

Halfbreed certainly shows a pile of guns in their photos. Didn't think they had those in Australia any more.

 

[memphismed15]

Myself, I'd get the 5" Model 451 from Freeman Outdoor Gear in Oregon. But that's me.

Halfbreed certainly shows a pile of guns in their photos. Didn't think they had those in Australia any more.

The Freeman Outdoor looks very nice. I like it. Am I losing anything by it being made from CPM 3V rather than A2? I understood A2 as being pretty indestructible. Am I wrong in that interpretation?

 

[craytab]

The Freeman Outdoor looks very nice. I like it. Am I losing anything by it being made from CPM 3V rather than A2? I understood A2 as being pretty indestructible. Am I wrong in that interpretation?

Most will consider 3v an upgrade over A2. I consider it a big upgrade.

It sounds to me like you might want to do some more research and reading before dropping that kind of money on a knife.

 

[gazz98]

Welcome to the forums BTW.

Wow, that does look a lot like the Freeman. That is certainly a possibility.

Nothing wrong with A2 steel but I agree with craytab . Most people would consider 3V a good size upgrade over A2.

Also look at the Bradford Guardian 5.5 . There is a choil and no choil version.

 

[slyraven]

I see the same exact knife..or near it, with the same exact type of marketing, I just can't place it. If I figure it out, ill post it here.