Fixed blade suggestions

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I am starting to look for a fixed blade knife. I have been looking intensively at Strider knives, the DB tanto and the MFS Tanto to be specific. I like the looks, fits into what use I have in mind, and the price is right.

But I started thinking tonight that maybe I need to look at some other makers and see what they have to offer as well. So I am asking for suggestions for other makers that offer something along the knives mentioned above. Preferably the same size, heavyduty blade and tip, and price.

Not looking for a Busse. I would rahter buy something new that is readily available than to hunt down a specific model from years back.
 
Fehrman knives if you dont want Busse. There are a lot of Busse knives on the exchange board right now though, and if you give me some dimensions for what your looking for, I may be able to help you find one.
 
I am looking for something to carry horizontal on the belt. I don't have any fixed blades presently that I can take into the woods and do light duty work either, so I would like to fill that niche too.

Blade length no longer than 4 inches. Looking for something thin in the handle as well (thats why I am looking at wrapped handles). I don't see a need for a 1/4 thick piece of steel (Busse), as I would like something relatively light.
 
RAT-RC4 or BRKT bravo 1, tacticool dosen't work in the woods.
 
Rats, Barkies work well and do look in the Exchange for a Busse. Only Busse will give you the "Whoa Factor." :D
 
Here is a low-ball suggestion... the Buck 005GYS 'Gen 5'. It's a 3" 420HC blade with a simple wood handle and horizontal belt carry. Runs $50-$60 mail order - US-made knife (PRC sheath). Great woods walking accompaniement. Whittle a flute or a walking stick as you drudge through the boonies. Yeah, my 005RWS, with it's rosewood, brass, and CPM154 blade, is nicer (Except for the rosewood's checkering!) - but it's vertical carry leather sheath isn't as sheeple-friendly. I carry the cheaper one on coastal vacations, too... great rust-free behaviour.

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Stainz
 
knifenut1013 said:
tacticool dosen't work in the woods.
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+1, I think the OP would regret the Tanto Strider in the woods. As a matter of fact... Where would you use those things? In combat I guess? Stabbing brown bears?:p

Fehrmans Shadow Scout is 3/16" thick, which is plenty thick for most activities, without being overkill.
 
well......if you have the "dough" and want to go "downtown", it would be hard to beat a Dozier fixed blade for personal carry. There are a lot of good knives available...but not many better.

- regards
 
Stainz said:
Here is a low-ball suggestion... the Buck 005GYS 'Gen 5'. It's a 3" 420HC blade with a simple wood handle and horizontal belt carry. Runs $50-$60 mail order - US-made knife (PRC sheath). Great woods walking accompaniement. Whittle a flute or a walking stick as you drudge through the boonies. Yeah, my 005RWS, with it's rosewood, brass, and CPM154 blade, is nicer (Except for the rosewood's checkering!) - but it's vertical carry leather sheath isn't as sheeple-friendly. I carry the cheaper one on coastal vacations, too... great rust-free behaviour.

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Everytime you show these I want one. Damn you Stainz, Damn you!!!:p

Gibby
 
First, I'm a big Strider fan and have owned or own the models your thinking of getting. The same attributes that make them exceptional combat knives also make them fine woods knives also. My suggestion is to save up a while and get an EB-T EBL-T instead of the MFS Tanto. The EB series is a little bigger and comes with G10 scales. You will find out the G10 is worth the extra $ over the cord wrapped models. The DB models are a little small and are ment to be used as back up self defense blades. I would suggest an SA-L or DB-L with the G10 gunners grip option as they are a little longer.

My own experience is that the spear/drop point blades are better all around field knives and the tanto point models are better for splitting wood, trap making, and wood crafts.

If your military you can get a decent discount at www.bluelinegear.com on new Striders and if you look on AR15.com there are a couple of great buys on Striders on their blades for sale forum. You can also drop me an e-mail and I'll give you some leads.

I am currently deployed to Iraq and daily carry either a Strider EB-T or VB.
 
Thanks guys.

I guess I am a bit of a name whore (if that makes sense), and also I am visually stimulated by some makers, and completely turned off to others based solely on looks. I really like the way the Strider fixed blades look (and their folders as well). Unfortunately, I don't have a way to handle them before purchase, so what looks good isn't necassarily what feels right or will perform the way I need it too.

I looked at the Fehrmans. Very similar to RAT looks wise (not familiar with the steel they use-I'll have to look it up). I have looked at RAT before, and have read several reviews. The Bucks that were mentioned, well, visually they don't do anything for me.

Thinking about wrapped handles, i don't know how much fun it would be to use one for an extended period of time. What colt says makes sense, and spend the extra money to get g10 scales, if I were to go the Strider route.

I think the suggestion to get away from the Tanto is sound as well. Drop point and spear point blades are probably easier to sharpen (I am guessing, since I never tried to sharpen one).

Don't know which way I am heading now. I have even been invited to make and grind my own knife due to this post. We'll see what I wind up with.

I appreciate all the input. I need to be talked down on occasion, and thats one of the reasons I signed up.
 
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