Anything similar to Busse for sub $100?

[Volk]

+ 1 for stknives www.stknives.com

You know, there is a reason why I'm afraid to come here...lets see how much cash I got stashed up...hmmmm, I bet mom would get suspicious if all of the sudden I will start showing at their place for dinner every day for the next two weeks.

 

[goldie]

The cold steel recon scout in sk5 is a lot of knife for the money at about 100.00 or so.....

 

[hoopster]

These have probably already been mentioned but I'd recommend Becker, ESEE and Scrap Yard.

 

[phenom880]

Ontario RTAK II. These were sold for $60 new at one point. Good deal.

Or better yet save up a bit more and get ESEE Junglas

My vote goes to the RTAK II for best bang for the buck when it comes to big choppers/survival . 1095 is good stuff

 

[Stainz]

You don't have to 'break the bank' to get a hard use fixed blade. Below, top down, are a KaBar, Gerber LMFII, ESEE RC-5, and Buck 650 Nighthawk:

The RC-5, at .25" thick, is the most stout - and - at ~$140 - also is the most expensive. All are US-made - and, unlike the Busse behomeths, come with a useful sheath. The LMFII was a gift - and my least favorite. Not shown - but a bargain at $34 from WallyWorld - the Buck 119 Special - a great user.

Stainz