Fixed Blade for Big Sandbox

[YDNAR88030]

I have a friend who's son is going to Irag. She's looking for my advice on a fix blade to buy him. I'm looking for your advice on what to get him. Especially from our members who have been there. He's Army Airborne. My guess would be a 5 - 6 inch blade, as light as possible, and tough. She's not rich so I would guess 50 - 75 dollar range. If she can't afford it, I'll help out with the cost. I was thinking something like a BK & T knife or something in a tanto blade. I gave her a CRKT M1 (partially serrated) and he loves it, matter of fact I had to give three other guys in his unit the different websites were they might get them. I have over 60 knives and donating a few to our brave men and women just seems like the right thing to do. God Bless the Troops and may they return safely and quickly.

Thanks

Randy

 

[sammyboy]

how about a cold steel kobun

 

[BuckyKatt]

Becker Crewman would be my choice for your needs and budget.

 

[Native Justice]

Benchmade CSK in D2 steel, without question, about 70-80 bucks and worth every dime. Check it out on New Graham's site. Wish him luck for us.

 

[Normark]

Hey Guys..
YDNAR..

Look into a Ranger RD6 or RD4..
Awesome knife for the price, No Doubt...


ttyle

Eric...

 

[shark tooth]

How about a Cold Steel SRK, or the RAT-7 from ontario.

 

[Halfneck]

Fallkniven F1 or S1

Benchmade Nimravus

Spyderco Temperance

 

[Slatts]

Here's a second on the Becker. The Crewman would be a nice sturdy knife and is a great value.

 

[razorsdescent]

I love the ranger knives.


Also check this out

http://truenorthknives.com/tnk_1mainframe.htm?tnk_gallery-p-STR8094.htm~main

id stake my life on it.

 

[lotus1972]

Ontario RAT's or Ranger knives

 

[Madmanamus]

Becker is a safe bet. Great knife.

Here's a review of the BK7, check out the bottom photos.

http://www.physics.mun.ca/~sstamp/knives/becker_cu_7.html

My best wishes of good luck to your friend's son, and all his Airborne buddies.

Take care.

 

[Andrew Taylor]

Have a read of this thread and particularly Message #5

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=406927

 

[beefangusbeef]

Ranger Ranger Ranger!!!! Just curious is he up in alaska? RD6 or brigade quartermasters has the RAK for like 60-70 bucks!!!

 

[YDNAR88030]

Thanks for the replies. Read the thread that Andrew Taylor recommended and it sounds like fixed blades and large folders are frowned on. He's got the CRKT M1 at 3.25" and his First Sergeant is looking to get one. He might be able to take that. I'll recommend to his mom, to get a good multi-tool.

Thanks guys