Best survival knife around $100? Considering Becker BK7 and ESEE6.

[FixedBladesPlus]

Gerber Strongarm gets my vote, because thats the one I have that meets your requirements, I've been beating mine for close to two years and it's stuedy as a rock. Not that good of a slicer, but it's doable in my opinion.

I have it. Here's mine!

 

[Albin]

Cold Steel SRK in 3V would be my first choice.

 

[FixedBladesPlus]

Cold Steel SRK in 3V would be my first choice.

Have it!

 

[FixedBladesPlus]

I have a feeling I'm chasing the "perfect" knife, and will never be satisfied because it's a want, not a need! My Rat7, Ka-Bar Turok, Sp2, BK2, and SRK are probably more than sufficient!

 

[FixedBladesPlus]

I have a feeling I'm chasing the "perfect" knife, and will never be satisfied because it's a want, not a need! My Rat7, Ka-Bar Turok, Sp2, BK2, and SRK are probably more than sufficient!

But the ESEE6 and BK7 are so shiny......

 

[SharpBits]

You won't get it what you want retail. If you are willing to spend more, there knife makers on here that will make a knife just for you. But if you suffer from the same disease many of us do, you'll be looking for the next one even after getting the perfect for you knife.

 

[Arathol]

Condor has some good budget blades. The Lore series is really good at a lot of things-
This one is the Cave Lore, with the companion piece Oetzi knife

Kydex is available for it

The Terrasaur also has excellent reviews for good reason

 

[FixedBladesPlus]

You won't get it what you want retail. If you are willing to spend more, there knife makers on here that will make a knife just for you. But if you suffer from the same disease many of us do, you'll be looking for the next one even after getting the perfect for you knife.

That's my fear!

 

[FixedBladesPlus]

I'm still having trouble deciding between the ESEE6 and the Becker BK7. Option paralysis!!!

 

[RocketFoot]

I like the Gerber Strong Arm or the Cold Steel SRK...both under $100 and both tough as nails!

 

[FixedBladesPlus]

I like the Gerber Strong Arm or the Cold Steel SRK...both under $100 and both tough as nails!

Got 'em! Still looking for more...

 

[RocketFoot]

Got 'em! Still looking for more...
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Roger that...how about Fallkniven A1? I don't own one yet but it is on my list! Might be a little over your suggested budget though.

 

[Arathol]

Roger that...how about Fallkniven A1? I don't own one yet but it is on my list! Might be a little over your suggested budget though.

More than a little.....how about double at least.......

 

[FixedBladesPlus]

RESTATED (also in the original post):
So I'm still chasing that "perfect" mid-weight, mid-length survival knife in the $100+/- range, and can't decide between a Becker BK7 and ESEE 6 (3D), especially given my list of existing tools. I suppose it would help to know what I already have and to get an opinion if it makes sense to buy the ESEE6 or BK7 (in other words, are these two knives overlapping my other "survival" knives). If not, any other suggestions in the $100+/- range (I can't afford too much more than that price range)?

Ontario RAT-7 (1095)
Ka-Bar Turok (1095 CroVan)
Gerber Strongarm (420HC)
CS SRK (CPM-3V)
CS Recon Tanto (SK5)
Ka-Bar Becker BK2 (1095 CroVan)
CS Master Hunter (CPM-3V)
2 ea. CS SRK-C's (one in CPM-3V, one in SK5)
CS Republic (CPM-S35VN)
Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140 (80CrV2)
Demko Armiger ((80CrV2)
Buck 119 (420HC)
SwissTech Stahlern (AUS-8)
Ontario SP-2 (1095)
SOG Pillar (CPM-3V)
Ka-Bar Short Fighter (1095 CroVan)
Ka-Bar Short Tanto (1095 CroVan)
Glock Feldmesser 81 (1095)
BPS Adventurer (1066)
Morakniv Garberg (14C28N)
Morkniv Robust (carbon steel)
Craftsman Deerslayer (440C)

 

[FixedBladesPlus]

Roger that...how about Fallkniven A1? I don't own one yet but it is on my list! Might be a little over your suggested budget though.

Not sure about the laminated VG10 steel. I've seen videos of blades made of that steel splitting due to lateral force.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

I forgot about the Ontario SP-53
I have too many knives, it slipped my mind.

Nothing in your price range will come close.
It still should be available/hopefully

 

[GB940Rookie]

After getting the 6, fourteen years ago, I stopped looking.

 

[FixedBladesPlus]

After getting the 6, fourteen years ago, I stopped looking.

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Who is the manufacturer of this?

Looking for a survival knife around $100+/-. Considering Ka-Bar Becker and ESEE, but would consider others. Would love to see pics, too.
(Need to find knife #35)

 

[FixedBladesPlus]

I forgot about the Ontario SP-53
I have too many knives, it slipped my mind.

Nothing in your price range will come close.
It still should be available/hopefully

Sounds like you should send it to me!!!

 

[GB940Rookie]

RAT Cutlery, now known as ESEE. Same as the ESEE 6.