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Recommendation? Fixed blade
- Thread starter mefisto
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Personally, I think too much emphasis is made on using a particular steel.
Ask the smith what he recommends and I would go with that. They know way more about it than me.
Unless you got your heart set on something in particular, that's what I would do.
Most of my stuff is 1095; I'm not picky.
Ask the smith what he recommends and I would go with that. They know way more about it than me.
Unless you got your heart set on something in particular, that's what I would do.
Most of my stuff is 1095; I'm not picky.
shortwinger
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For $200 you could buy a Buck 105, 117 & a 119 if you are a good bargain hunter. That should cover any mood you’re in and complete any task you mentioned.
The Cold Steel SRK is a fantastic knife and a real workhorse, as is the Recon Scout. The Master Hunter is also a very good field blade that doesn’t get much attention.
The Grohmann #1 Canadian Belt knife and the #3 Boat knife are my go to fixed blades and well within your budget. You could probably get both for the $200. I have never handled the #4 Survival model but it has great reviews if you want something bigger.
I also really like my Puma Hunters Pal although it is probably considered more of a gentleman’s knife than a workhorse. The Hunters Friend is the bigger version, a friend of mine has had one for decades and still loves it.
The Cold Steel SRK is a fantastic knife and a real workhorse, as is the Recon Scout. The Master Hunter is also a very good field blade that doesn’t get much attention.
The Grohmann #1 Canadian Belt knife and the #3 Boat knife are my go to fixed blades and well within your budget. You could probably get both for the $200. I have never handled the #4 Survival model but it has great reviews if you want something bigger.
I also really like my Puma Hunters Pal although it is probably considered more of a gentleman’s knife than a workhorse. The Hunters Friend is the bigger version, a friend of mine has had one for decades and still loves it.
Lee D
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Same. Unlike my folders, I tend to be heavy handed when using fixed blades, so I really like 1095.
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With a $200 limit you really have a lot of great options. There is never a shortage of great blades but for me there is always a shortage of handles that fit/are comfortable my hands. If possible I would say get an idea what type of handle shape/size/material you like local shopping. After that I would find your ideal blade based on handle first then the other criteria. Just my 2cents from a guy that has wasted way too much money on knives with too thin or slick handles......
Greetings,
thank you for all the recommendation; it is a lot of information to absorb and process, but I am slowly working through it.
Hi steelhog,
absolutely agree. That is why my folder is, what many consider large for EDC, but it fits my hand and I do not thus mind carrying it.
Kindest regards,
M
thank you for all the recommendation; it is a lot of information to absorb and process, but I am slowly working through it.
Hi steelhog,
absolutely agree. That is why my folder is, what many consider large for EDC, but it fits my hand and I do not thus mind carrying it.
Kindest regards,
M