Fixed blade $100

There really isn't a "best" fixed blade. BUT, some companies you should definitely check out are Esee, Fallkniven (my favorite), and Becker/Kabar. All are very great knives.
 
A few American and Taiwanese Ka-bars, older Ontario Spec Plus models, a few Cold Steel models like the Recon Scout in SK5.

Short 12" - 14" blade machete will probably do better whatever it is you are wanting to do, and for a really good price.

A $25 - $40 tomahawk or hatchet is a lot of fun also and will do better chopping, splitting, and banging away at stuff than a large knife.

With the machete or tomahawk/hatchet you can use the money saved for a good new pocket knife for small/fine work, sharpening supplies, food, gas, etc.
 
The Becker BK7 is a well balanced knife, I would recommend it. The BK9 is a great chopper, But the 7 is more versatile.
 
Ooh ooh! In that length range - BK9 all the way.

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Beckerhead #42
 
How is the Becker warranty? How is the included sheath? Is it kydex?

I've read ESEE has a awesome warranty.
 
muskyhunter said:
How is the Becker warranty? How is the included sheath? Is it kydex?

I've read ESEE has a awesome warranty.
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The warranty is great, as long as there aren't vice marks or evidence of using a cheater bar. basically unless you break it on purpose it gets replaced.

cordura sheath w/ insert...they rattle.
 
muskyhunter said:
How is the Becker warranty? How is the included sheath? Is it kydex?

I've read ESEE has a awesome warranty.
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Esse is probably your best bet. Great warranty, and it has all the bells and whistles. With Becker, there is some modifications to do.
 
Ok, generally a little over your $100 limit but the CS Recon Scout has been my beater for quite a while and I have never had an issue with it. I will tell you that it is a good idea to find someone to eventually remove the top guard as I have hit it a few times and made it a bit loose. It doesn't bother me though and the 5/16" blade is a monster to baton with!
 
With the 100 dollar limit I would say the best blades that I own in that range are

Becker BK 7 or 9
Khukri House Special Hunter Sirupate
10 inch Tramontina machete and a
Valiantco golok potong (just get the nylon sheath) in addition to the wood it comes with.
 
Vanguard41xx said:
Esse is probably your best bet. Great warranty, and it has all the bells and whistles. With Becker, there is some modifications to do.
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You can mod easily if you wish - but there's no real need to do so. Up to the owner.

ESEE was suggested and those are great but good luck finding one in your size range for under $100.

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Beckerhead #42
 
What about the Kabar Potbelly ? the blade does only have a 6.5 " cutting edge.
Also the Condor Varan. 30 bux and getting good reviews.
 
Lots of custom makers will make a knife like that for that price. You may want to check out some of the guys over on the makers for sale section. :thumbup:
 
+1 to the custom suggestion,
Or a Condor Hudson Bay+ a Mora, and that is still under half of your budget. Or if you don't want a big knife, I would still recommend a Mora, they make so many different patterns.
 
BK7 is a good option in this price range.

A bit of bike inner tube over the handle for added grip and you are done!
 
GaryXD said:
What is the difference between the older and newer models?
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Older ones were 1095 with cordura/leather sheaths and plenty tough while often being available for $40-60. Gen II is 5160 with ridiculous sheaths priced higher than previous Spec Plus line, price is really just too much more than necessary for some common, cheap spring steel and a $1 generic sheath which is not even sized for the individual models.
 
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