First fixed blade knife help?

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Hello, I have been looking to get a fixed blade knife for general survival. I have had a few small cheap pocket knives and multi- tools, and I want to experience a bigger blade. I want a sturdy, full tang, non serrated knife with a sheath that can mount to a wider sized belt. My budget is around 50 bucks. I found some knives I liked such as the Gerber BG Ultimate knife, but it doesn't have a big belt loop. Any ideas? Thanks!
 
I would highly suggest ignoring Gerber and taking a look instead at Becker and Mora (not full tang, but sturdy outdoors knives in your price range)
 
If you like Gerber, go for the Big Rock Camp Knife, or, even better, the Prodigy. The buck 119 can't be beat either.
 
You wont get a lot of knife for 50$. The only knife under 50$ I would put $ on is 3 moras.

As another poster said, ESEE and Becker are probably the best value in survival knives. 100$ will get you a lot.
 
Becker BK2 for $60 is your best bet.

you culd also look at a condor varan or hudson bay, but the BK2 is a better knife IMO.
 
The Mora HighQ Robust is one of my favorite fixed blades and it was less than $20. So much value in Moras. I like my Companion too. I'd also suggest the Schrade SCHF9. It is one tough knife. Can handle just about anything you throw at it and it's only $40 I think. Weighs about a pound and has a 6 and a half inch 1095 blade that's 1/4 inch thick.
 
Forget the BG knife, it's mostly marketing hype. Get a Mora (I have the Robust as well and it's great), a firesteel and Fallkniven DC3 sharpener (both of which you secure to the sheath by a short length of bicycle inner tube) and you will have the same kit but much higher quality for about the same price.
 
I also say skip the Big Knife at $50. If you need something for chopping or splitting wood, get a small Collins or Estwing hatchet for $20-$30. Or Condor gets you a lot of steel for the money. Or perhaps a Tromentina machete for clearing brush?

If you want a woodswalking-style knife, something useful to wear hunting or doing chores around the ranch, check out Buck; the Pathfinder, Woodsman, and Special are solid durable tools for the money. Several Scandinavian brands get you an excellent blade for under $50 as well: Marttiini, Mora, Ahti, etc.

For hiking and backpacking I really trim the weight down. AG Russell Hunters Scalpel, $20.
 
Ok so here are my suggestions:
Bark River Knife & Tool Bravo 1 or Gunny
Fallkniven F1 or TK2

here are pics of same

Bravo 1
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Gunny
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Fallkniven F1 and TK2
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Take a look at Mora knives for some of the best value fixed blades. They are somewhat unassuming knives but get the job done time and time again. These can be had for well under $50.

Another brand with some fantastic value fixed blades is Condor Tool and Knife. They have several models like the Bushlore and Rodan that I find to be highly underrated.

I subscribe to the belief that a Mora or three and good axe will take you through the wild and back. Saving up for a Gransfors Bruks or maybe a Council axe currently amongst other things.
 
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