Fixed Blade Combat Style Knife

Check out the custom fixed blade "For Sale" threads on this forum. Some great deals by some great makers.

In factory knives, I'm partial to the H&R ram's horn handled models in German SS (under $75):



Or for a little more money, the Blackjack model 125 in stag and A2 tool steel (around $175):

 

I would say something from Cold Steel, ESEE, Becker, Kabar...
They have many models to choose from in this style, I prefer the ColdSteel Recon Scout Bowie, for you...you could get a custom sheath made, so you can Scout carry.
I like Scout carry as well. It works for me, since I am somewhat wide.., I could imagine a slender person not liking this style of carry..but it works for me.

EDIT, you know what..thinking about skinning game..I would go smaller than the Recon Scout (Although I am sure it would work fine) ...I really want to try a Benchmade Rant bowie, I have never had one, but Benchmade's quality is top notch, and the Rant looks really good.

 

What is your budget for a knife?

 

While you'd have to hunt the second hand market for some models... Swamp Rat and Scrapyard knives both make some really awesome knives that can cross the lines of combat and hunting knives. The Swamp rat RatManDu is available on their site right now without a preorder with lots of color options. The LE is available with no coating, but a bit higher than your range.

http://www.shop.ratknives.com/produ...9E269.qscstrfrnt06?productId=208&categoryId=1

ESEE is great, too. Bark River has a few models that could do good stuff for you as well (they made the Blackjack that was shown earlier in the thread).

 

Becker BK7

 

Sounds to me like you really need a hunting knife more then a "combat/fighter style knife".







Big Mike

 

If you're going to carry it in the small of your back, I'd keep the blade 6" or less. Most combat style knives aren't going to be the best for skinning and gutting game. The Al Mar SERE might fit your needs best, but it's going to run around $200. They have another model called the Talon that runs around $130.

 

+1 ... but may be a little big for field dressing big game, in that case you'll want the Becker BK2 which is still a robust bombproof survival blade:



Drop point is good for hunting tasks...:thumbup:

 

the knife shown is a nessmuk, fairly standard knife. if that is the style you like, i guarantee that at least 80% of the makers here have, or can make that knife, so you have some options there.

 

Does small of the back carry get in the way of a pack?

 

Only if you use a pack that utilizes a waist belt, which many, if not most backpacking and newer tactical packs use.

 

This is my every dirty job knife, that I take when I’m out hunting rabbits.
Winkler Belt Knife
By Winkler Knives II

 

I believe thats the Sami puukko...that is a great idea..I want one bad!!!

 

its the sissi puukko or better known as the,m95 ranger knife by J-P Peltonen,mine was made by fiskars ,its one of the best knives i own an use,love it..get one you will be hooked,they also have a smaller version,but im waiting for a larger one to come out..hopefully.