Fixed blade...

[Binalith]

looking for suggestions on a production fixed blade under 100 dollars with a pommel plate, preferably in the 3.5 to 4 inch range but up to 7 is certainly welcome. I have the ontario air force survival knife already. thanks!

 

[spikebot587]

Many great options, but I recommend the kabar 1217. Also look at the kabar becker line the bk10, bk16 and bk17 are some of the best production knives for the money

 

[ocnLogan]

Kabar mk1.

 

[GIRLYmann]

The ka-bar navy mk 1 is sweet

It is ideal for what it is.
Try the secondary market for
The discontinued Ontario knives spec plus navy mark 1

That's a great affordable choice too.
Good luck in your search!

 

[Binalith]

Appreciate the responses so far. Anyone know of anything beyond popular kabar and Ontario lines? Thanks.

 

[TheJeepster]

Why do you need one?

 

[ocnLogan]

The Blackjack line of knives all have pomel caps. Not sure how good they are for hammering or anything like that (I've never hammered with a knife anyway), but they seem to be your style. They are a bit more pricey though (more in the $100-$200 range).

 

[TravisH]

If you're looking for something with a pommel cap that is "better", there's not much to choose from.

If you're looking for a <$100, 4"~7", with a pommel but no cap, that is "better", here ya go ...

Left-Right - Becker BK2 5.25", BK10 5.5", BK7 7"

and probably the BK17 4.4"

 

[chiral.grolim]

Cattaraugus 225Q

Blade is 6.1". It was military issue during WW2, only available on the secondary market. Check the bay. Best pommel-plate I've ever handled.

 

[Bob W]

The USMC from Case or KaBar.

Those Becker knives are excellent too.

 

[monstrum]

Buck woodsman has a pommels and is three inches'ish , kabar mk1

 

[chiral.grolim]

Buck woodsman has a pommels and is three inches'ish , kabar mk1

FYI the Buck's pommel is not a "plate" and is aluminum, NOT recommended for pounding/hammering.

 

[Binalith]

Thanks. Yeah im specifically looking for knives with a usable and durable 'hammer' pommel