Custom Fixed Blade Knives For Around $200

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So have at it. What are some great custom knives for around 200 bucks? Please give me some recommendations. Remember fixed blades in this thread, thanks! :D
 
I was just browsing the Knifemaker's For Sale subforum & seen a bunch for $200 & under.

Check it out :thumbup:
 
You really left it open to what you wanted the knife for.

Bark Rivers for around or less than 200, and Dozier for a little more than 200.
Or as already stated, there are some makers here doing nice work at very good prices
 
I would contact Justin Gingrich of Ranger Knives. What a great guy, an artist and a craftsman. He made me a hybrid Wakizashi out of 5160 and it's a beast. Kyley Harris also has great experience with him.
Highly recommended. :thumbup:
 
I would check out Ecos knives. Knife makers name is Jason Aube. He makes some Asian inspired knives out of 1095. None of the cost any where near $200, they are lower, but still really cool. I have one of his Kirdashi's and I am very happy with it.
 
Any specific size your looking for?

I'm just saying "Fixed Blade Knives" covers A LOT of varieties.:)
 
Horan Sub-Q tanto ($225). One of the best deals in this price range:

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Koster has some pretty damn good deals too, especially considering some of his CPM3V Bushcraft knives can go for <$150:

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Look at Bryan Breeden here on the forum. Great guy to deal with and makes a great knife! he can bring any desighn you have to life!

good luck,
Mike
 
Kaizen1 said:
Koster has some pretty damn good deals too, especially considering some of his CPM3V Bushcraft knives can go for <$150:

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This is the absolute best bang for your buck. For just around $150 (depending on handle material) + $40 for a JRE sheath your looking at an extremely well made piece of gear made out of outstanding materials. I love CPM-3V in a fixed blade and Dan's scandi grind is awesome.
 
Shawn of SDS Knifeworks made me a beautiful Nessmuk in 154CM with curly maple scales for under $200 last year. He's in the makers' forum.
 
Yeah, it really is about what you want this custom fixed blade to do.

Or, as a collectible, what you want it to evoke in you....

Marion
 
Wow guys! Thanks for all the excellent recommendations! They all look super sweet. That should def keep me busy for awhile! :D :thumbup:
 
Fiddleback has some excellent knives for $200 or less.

Dan Crotts, Bob Dozier and Matt Bailey make great knives for just a bit more.
 
I'm a big fan of Nick of NWA knives myself, picked up my favorite fixed blade (NWA Sierra Scout) for around $200:

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Tough blades, good practical steel, excellent design, SUPER handles, spectacular sheaths, great communication...and Nick's knives are aesthetically pleasing to boot! :thumbup:

Also check out these makers right here on the forums, most offer great knives for well under $200:
Stomper (JK Knives) -- I am about to get my first from him soon :)
Ray Laconico
Fiddleback
Bryan Breeden
Koster
Koyote

ETA: The Scout pictured above runs at $250 now. But I'm sure Nick can make you something for around closer to $200.
 
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