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sorridsky

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Hello,
I'm looking for a little advice,
I need a couple of fixed blade knifes,
A general purpose hunting, do everyhting knife around the 4" mark,
and a camping / survival / fighting knife,
I dont mind if i get 2 or 3 knives to cover the tasks.
But i dont want to spend alot, for the survival fighter i was looking at either the Cold Steel SRK or Becker BK-7, and for the hunting/do everyhting knife the Spyderco moran, but being a knife novice I'm sure theres maybe a more cost effective or better knife on the market,
thanks heaps :)
 
Welcome to Bladeforums! :D

The Cold Steel and Becker knives are good choices, but I'd suggest you look at the Swamp Rat Howling Rat or maybe the Benchmade Nimravus. (closer to a fighting knife, but will still do the job.)
 
Consider the handles on them also. The SRK has a relatively small Kraton handle. The Becker has a decidedly large and hard handle better shaped for retention, with the tang protruding at the pommel as a striker. I find both of them pretty comfortable but opinions differ since they are so unlike each other.

The Spyderco Moran probably has the most comfortable grip for the widest range of hands possible.
 
thanks :)
problem living so far in the sticks, Is that I cant get to handle any of the knives! But I have very regular hands, so whats best for most will work for me :)
Its proboly a good idea to get 3 knives maybe?
two larger blades, one thats used for cutting purposes, and one that could be used for hammering, prying open stuff etc?..
or are both the SRK and BK-7 able to retain a good blade after severe misuse?
 
Just a thought...but a good belt axe/hammer, a LM Wave, and a Nimravus - you're good to go!
 
Originally posted by sorridsky
or are both the SRK and BK-7 able to retain a good blade after severe misuse?
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If you consider chopping a concrete block in half, and then slicing paper with ease as meeting the above criteria, then the answer is yes to the SRK. They have pictures on their site of this being done. Very little damage to the edge, and it is still very functional.

Mike
 
By all means, get these two:

Camillus/Becker BK-2 Campanion (or the new BK-10 Crewman)
Camillus/Becker BK-9 Combat Bowie (or the BK-1 Brute)
 
well, thanks for all the info guys!
to cover everyhting for all needs, and seeing as locking folders aren't an option here in england. I am getting a leatherman juice for EDC.
I think The becker BK7 and spyderco moran look like the knives that can do everyhting. is the spyderco tough enough to take into the woods alone and handle whatever arises?
Seems odd thinking 2 knives can handle every situation, but cant see why they wont.
Im going to get an Arclite to, just becuase I want to do a paracord wrap for a handle and use it as round the house/garden knife.
Lastly what is the best sharper to get, alot of people have told me just to get a dual japaneze waterstone, but what grade?
or should i get an expesive lansky or spyderco thing?
cheers!
:D
 
The best thing about a Spyderco Sharpmaker or the Lansky equivalent is that it guides you through the process. You don't have to know much to get started. But sharpening is worth learning because knowing the technical details of what happens at the edge will make the job faster and more effctive. Check out the Bladeforums FAQ on sharpening.

For example, I was at a knife show today and the only thing I bought (besides lunch :)) was the Spyderco Double Stuff Pocket Stone. It's a 1" x 5" medium grit ceramic stone bonded to a fine grit, in a leather pouch. I wouldn't have known how to use this effectively even a year ago, but now I really need it to cover what the Sharpmaker isn't as good at, like the tip of the blade or quick touchups or field use.

I do recommend the Sharpmaker for a beginner, though, and for maintenance of a good edge. I haven't gotten myself to buy the diamond rods yet because they're expensive and I have no use for them given the good condition of my collection.
 
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