Best full tang budget knife?

[just_the_doctor]

What is the best budget (sub-$30) full tang fixed blade and why?

 

[bronyblacksmith]

mora 511 t is very cheap $10-15 and cuts very well and has a good steel.

 

[Bob W]

Check out Condor Knives. Full tang, good reviews, and very affordable. The Tavian, Bushlore, and Bushcraft models are all around $30. :thumbup:

mora 511 t is very cheap $10-15 and cuts very well and has a good steel.

Those aren't full tang, not even full-length stick tang.

 

[BenLong1018]

CRKT Minimalist.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

For what purpose(s)?

 

[Hairlesstwinkie]

You should check out some of the Schrade fixed blades, they're quite good for the money.

 

[Charlie_K]

Give us your definition of what you consider to be a full tang, then we'll get back to you.

 

[chiral.grolim]

For what purpose(s)?

^This.

There is probably a basket-full of full-tang knives waiting at your nearest thrift-store (St.Vincent dePaul, Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc.)... mostly butter, steak, and other kitchen 'cutlery' but many will be full-tang and might serve your purpose for <$1 USD... depending on your purpose, that is...

 

[AntDog]

Condor Rodan, Cold Steel GI Tanto, Schrade SCHF series.

 

[Woodcamo Nut]

IMO, the best full tang budget fixed blade for around 20 dollars is a Tramontina machete or even a Old Hickory 14 inch butcher knife because you're getting more blade length for less money and if you break the blade in half during a survival situation you could file it down to a bushcraft knife.

 

[Inazone]

Brand new, under $30? Probably the GI Tanto. I have a Rodan and probably paid under $30, but they've gone up since I bought mine. I like the old Schrade XT2B, but I don't think they're technically full-tang and I'm not ripping off the rubber handle to find out.

 

[just_the_doctor]

Around a give and a half inch blade general camp knife.

 

[rajincagin]

Full tang for the budget!

 

[just_the_doctor]

Full tang for the budget!

What knife is that?

 

[bronyblacksmith]

Check out Condor Knives. Full tang, good reviews, and very affordable. The Tavian, Bushlore, and Bushcraft models are all around $30. :thumbup:


Those aren't full tang, not even full-length stick tang.

I know. but I dont now any fixed blade that are very good in that price range other than tramontina machetes.

 

[Angus McGunnigle]

Condor Rodan ?? Stout, not gonna hurt it, wide blade,

 

[Blackie Scantling]

Cold Steel GI Tanto

 

[chiral.grolim]

I'd recommend the Mora2000 for <$30 because, while it is not quite full-tang, it really tries to be, and it gets the job done quite well at a budget price, takes a keen edge, and has the 5" blade and <$30 price tag. your other options are mostly risky imports where you take your chances. Mtech can be quite tough, decen beater knife that won't bother your wallet if it breaks in a safe manner.

Just above $30 you'll find the Gerber Big Rock and some other offerings from them, a couple Buck knives, the Condor 5" Bushcraft knife, Svord Farm knife and Kiwi Trapper (a bit longer), and others from reputable companies with decent warranties should something go wrong.

Above $50 your options really open up.

 

[just_the_doctor]

How's the Schrade extreme survival SCHF9?

 

[chiral.grolim]

How's the Schrade extreme survival SCHF9?

It is HEAVY (~16 oz), thick (~0.25" at the spine down to ~0.080" at the edge-shoulder), fat axe-like edge, low cutting performance but very robust, 1095 steel - "sharpened pry-bar". The handle is large and well rounded to fill large hands, with good retention but lower durability than micarta. The recurve is good for rope-cutting but can be challenging to sharpen with wide, flat hones. It's made in China (iirc) for Taylor Brands but has a "lifetime warranty"... not sure about the reliability of that...
And usually it's ~$40.