De facto standard for fixed blade?

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The Sebenzas are the folding knifes standard against which others are compared to, but how about fixed blades? Which knifes are considered to be the standard of high quality and exclusiveness to whom others are compared with?
 
Probably the Ginsu because:
"The Ginsu Knife Edge Never Needs Sharpening. Ginsu knives feature permanently bonded blades made of surgical stainless steel, enclosed within heat resistant handles that provide a durable, long-lasting knife. Ginsu Knives are Dishwasher safe."
Either that or perhaps a Busse Natural Outlaw.
 
Randall would be a useful standard -- pretty consistent quality over a long period of time.

Where does your favorite rank vs. Randall? Let the games begin. :D
 
Dollar for dollar (like pound for pound) I'd go for one of the Dozier semi-productions for around $200, like the Professional Guide.
 
I agree that Randall is probably the closest you'll find to a fixed blade standard.
 
For extreme hard use, Busse and Swamp Rat pretty much sets the bar these days. I also have a Randall, but would not even think of stressing it like I would a Busse blade. Beautiful knives though, without a doubt.

Rob
 
wetdog1911 said:
For extreme hard use, Busse and Swamp Rat pretty much sets the bar these days. I also have a Randall, but would not even think of stressing it like I would a Busse blade. Beautiful knives though, without a doubt.

Rob
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Is "extreme hard use" the same as "quality and exclusiveness"?
 
I agree completely. But those were the criteria for this thread - not brute strength. (And I own Busse products - and a "Fierce Blade" as well.)

So how about Bob Loveless?
 
I have 3 Chris Reeve Knives : Mountaineer II, Project II and 7" Green Beret
and I must say that I haven't found anything yet to complain about. :)
 
I just returned from the Denver Custom Knife Show. Those Randalls are truely beautiful knives.
 
I'd say Randall model 1. It is my deep shame that I don't own one. They are the paragon of modern knives. Their influence is vast. Not saying they are "the best" but the quality is comparable if not beyond Sebenza (hand made), and the influence on modern knifemaking is huge. Of course Scagel and Moran are also huge influences, but Randalls are a little more attainable.
 
I think Randall makes a good benchmark. Dozier would be a good second. In few years, the way things are going, we might want to consider Bark River as well.
 
Thomas Linton said:
Is "extreme hard use" the same as "quality and exclusiveness"?
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I think the extreme hard use would fall into the 'quality' catagory somewhere depending on your criteria. You cannot doubt the 'exclusiveness' of Randall blades by any stretch of the imagination. I just have a hard time bringing myself to use mine. I admire it quite a bit though.

Rob
 
Blue Sky said:
I think Randall makes a good benchmark. Dozier would be a good second. In few years, the way things are going, we might want to consider Bark River as well.
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Couldn't agree more.
-Kevin
 
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