Recommendation? Best $100-ish fixed blade for bug out bag- GO!

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I have a drawer full of nice folders. My only fixed blade is an Ontario SP1 (Ka-bar type) in my camping gear bucket. I want a decent fixed blade for my bug out bag/survival kit. I'm not a knife snob and don't need to research for hours either. Give me some good suggestions.

If you could only take one blade with you and it was about $100 (150 max), what would it be?
 
Are they any good? My steak knifes cost more than $10 each.

Edit Update, after some googling, you may be right. I could get a couple of those and throw them in the BOB. They'll probably never get used, but it's nice to know they're there.
 
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I don't have many fixed blades, but if I had $100 burning a hole in my pocket for one I might beat on I'd get some sort of Esee. I've got the Izula 2 but you can get a lot bigger one for around $100. I don't think the average person could break one doing what they do, but if you do they'll replace it.
 
LT Wright has some good stuff in that price range, as does ESEE. You say bug out bag, so are you in an area where a carbon steel knife is going to be a problem for long term storage? If so then a Benchmade hunt, or Bradford Guardian would be decent choices.

If you don't already have a small saw, then a silky pocket-boy will do a lot of stuff that is typically damaging to smaller knives, and is easier to use. Use the rest of the 100$ for a Mora of your choice. They are great for a set-and-forget bag, and often the factory edge is good enough to leave as is.
 
ESEE Laser Strike. I don't have one, but I see one in my future.
 
If you do get a Mora I'd recommend the Mora Kansbol, a nice light bag knife for $30. Another good one is the Gerber big rock camp knife for around the same price as the Mora Kansbol. Definitely a lot of good choices out there.
 
Another vote for the Kansbol:
1. It’s a Mora.
2. It satisfies your urge to spend money unnecessarily, while still leaving you most of it.
3. Some of the extra features over a Companion might actually prove useful.
4. For a hundred bucks, you could have a Skrama, too.
 
OP - you already have all you need. No need to spend any money at all.

My SP-1 did everything my family needed a knife to do for many years. In fact, it was basically the only knife we had for a while. I think it would be fine for a bug out bag.

Here’s some pics of my beloved old war horse:

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I have a ton of other knives, but not many that are as time tested and dependable. :thumbsup:
 
gazz98 said:
You really can't go wrong with a Mora. Don't let the price fool you. Amazing bang for the buck.

There is a Mora with built in firesteel too. It works well, I have one.
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/FT...-steel-blade-black-rubber-handle-fire-starter

If you want something bigger ... :D try the Cold Steel SRK with SK5 blade ~$45. Sheath is decent and weight isn't bad for the size of the knife.
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Another vote for the SRK, but for around $100 you can get the San Mai version
 
Fallkniven F1 Laminated VG10 stainless with Thermorun handle weather proof pretty much. Just don't get the leather sheath not as weather/water proof as the plastic one.
 
I'm not a bug out bag guy, but one could hardly go wrong with a Mora inside. But another case well within the budget might be made for the Terävä Skrama. I picked one up a couple of weeks ago and I can say I would grab it on my way out the door in a bug out situation. It is a remarkably versatile tool due to its balance and well thought out handle. It can manage chopping, battoning, whittling, can be used with a ferro rod for fire starting, and I imagine it could make a decent self defense weapon in a pinch.
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For just under one hundred dollars you could get a Becker BK16 and a set of micarta scales. They come with two sets of grivory scales as well (black and brown).

It’s a great design, has a comfortable handle, easy to sharpen, and the sheath is decent. They cut great and have very good customer service. Good for woods work, food prep, hunting, and general utility.

Good luck it your search.
 
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