Hey guys. So I've been having trouble finding a knife that is right for me. I'm looking for a blade that is between 4-6 inches, made of quality steel, for under $100, and similar in looks to the gerber/bear grylls ultimate pro survival knife (without all the orange aha). Any suggestions you could offer would be great!
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look at the ESEE 3 or 4.
I wanted to get that in quickly, before the thread turned into a paen for a Mora.
I wanted to get that in quickly, before the thread turned into a paen for a Mora.
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Get a Mora
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look at the ESEE 3 or 4.
I wanted to get that in quickly, before the thread turned into a paen for a Mora.
Lmao !
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Get a ESEE 3 or 4 and then for the stow-a-way a 'Mora'.! Problem solved.**
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I have used a cold steel master hunter in san mai... it has been a great beater to bring with me on many a trip into the Boundary Waters. It cleans up easy, maintains an edge, and despite being put away wet many times, not a speck of rust. (I don't condone putting knives away wet but sometimes it happens when in a rush...
) I am not a big fan of cold steel but this is one knife of theirs I have always been able to get behind. Cold steel haters, flame away...
) I am not a big fan of cold steel but this is one knife of theirs I have always been able to get behind. Cold steel haters, flame away...- Joined
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Several makers offer knives in that price range that I would prefer over the BG/Gerber.
-Cold Steel has the SRK, Recon Scout and Ultimate Hunter. All three are very good knives, with practical sheaths. My favourite is withiut any doubts the Ultimate Hunter, it's plenty strong, has a nice full flat grind and good versatile blade design. There are also some cheaper CS knives worth considering, loke the Bushman.
- Becker Knife & Tool. Any model you choose will be a great tool at a decent price. The only one I don't really like it the BK2, since I find it to thick for my particular needs. A BK 16 would be my choice for a good all around outdoors knife, since I prefer a 4"-5" blade. I wish they came with kydex sheaths, but that would probably drive the price up, and the stock sheaths are just fine.
-ESEE might be a bit over your 100 dollars limit, but it's certainly worth the money. An ESEE 3, 4 or 6 (I don't like the 5, too thick) would make an excellent woods knife. I like the handles on Beckers a bit more, but that's just personal preference. ESEE sheaths are nice and compact, their warranty is top notch, and a well made 1095 blade is a good performer.
-Scandi knives. Mora of Sweden is probably the most popular brand, they are inexpensive and well made. However there are lotsmof other cool brands that are a bit nicer looking (in my opinion, at least), have different blade shapes (and thicknesses), etc. Just to name a couple: Helle, Brusletto, Strömeng, Roselli, Wood Jewel, Enzo.
-Spyderco has a couple of fixed blade under $100, like the Moran and the Street Bowie. The Moran is a nice light weight belt knife. I use mine for hunting, hiking, and sometimes just general EDC at the ranch.
-Cold Steel has the SRK, Recon Scout and Ultimate Hunter. All three are very good knives, with practical sheaths. My favourite is withiut any doubts the Ultimate Hunter, it's plenty strong, has a nice full flat grind and good versatile blade design. There are also some cheaper CS knives worth considering, loke the Bushman.
- Becker Knife & Tool. Any model you choose will be a great tool at a decent price. The only one I don't really like it the BK2, since I find it to thick for my particular needs. A BK 16 would be my choice for a good all around outdoors knife, since I prefer a 4"-5" blade. I wish they came with kydex sheaths, but that would probably drive the price up, and the stock sheaths are just fine.
-ESEE might be a bit over your 100 dollars limit, but it's certainly worth the money. An ESEE 3, 4 or 6 (I don't like the 5, too thick) would make an excellent woods knife. I like the handles on Beckers a bit more, but that's just personal preference. ESEE sheaths are nice and compact, their warranty is top notch, and a well made 1095 blade is a good performer.
-Scandi knives. Mora of Sweden is probably the most popular brand, they are inexpensive and well made. However there are lotsmof other cool brands that are a bit nicer looking (in my opinion, at least), have different blade shapes (and thicknesses), etc. Just to name a couple: Helle, Brusletto, Strömeng, Roselli, Wood Jewel, Enzo.
-Spyderco has a couple of fixed blade under $100, like the Moran and the Street Bowie. The Moran is a nice light weight belt knife. I use mine for hunting, hiking, and sometimes just general EDC at the ranch.