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own_will

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Hi there, i am looking for a knife for my father and was wonder what are the best fixed blades for multipurpose uses.
 
Well, can you narrow it down to how much you are looking to spend? That's a huge question with no maximum price limit established.
 
Check out the Ontario RAT knives http://www.ontariorat.com/ Any of them are great, for something you carry on your belt for EDC (every day carry), I'd recommend the RAT-3. Depending what steel you get it can cost anywhere from 65-80 dollars. If you want something in the 150-200 dollar range, I'd recommenced the Bark River Bravo-1. It has almost an endless choice of handles, so I'm sure you'll find one that your dad would love. Here the link for the barkie http://www.barkriverknifetool.com/sar/bravo1/index.html#

Do a search with the search button on top and I'm sure you'll find more great knives, but the ones I've mentioned have all had great reviews. Check it out, use the search button.
 
In the $90 range (picking that number at random), I'd say the RAT-5 (a little more useful than the RAT-3, IMO), or the Buck Vanguard from Cabela's with the S30v blade are good choices. Hell, there's so many "good general purpose" knives out there.

Can you narrow it down with a price cap, and maybe the things he does most often?
 
Nice budget :thumbup:. For that kind of money get a custom from Scott Gossman, Dan Koster, or Nick Allen....all three are great guys.
 
will, go to the top of the page and click on Makers, then scroll down to fixed blades for sale. There are a couple of customs that just came up for sale and may be just what you are looking for.
Dave
 
For that price range you will get a lot of knife. Now you may also want to decide what size knife you are looking for and how long you are willing to wait.

You can place an order with a custom maker that may take a couple of weeks while some makers are taking orders that will take a few months, take this into consideration.

There are many nice knives that are posted for sale, but keep in mind that most of the knife makers will take an order for something similar to what they have already sold, you will just have to wait a little while for them to make it.

You may also consider getting a production knife, the only company that comes to mind in that category is Busse, go over to the for sale boards and see what there is, lots of stuff gets sold in mint condition, you will just have to fend for yourself as far as a sheath is concerned.

You really need to clarify the size range and intended use for this knife, that is just as important as the price.

Then we can argue about who's knife is best for this and who's knife is the benchmark for that.
 
As well as the Bark River knives, I'd recommend you have a look at Bob Dozier Knives.
Dozier knives are cutters and slicers and don't do prying or batoning very well.
When you say your Dad wants it for multi-purpose, can you be more explicit? It would sure help with recommendations.
Hope you enjoy the search, and I'm glad to see you spending up on your Dad.
Greg
 
I believe my father wanted a 7" blade and a 10" blade, i looked at the busse website and i could not find the catalog. i believe my father does not mind the wait, i am thinking of getting it for his birthday next year. which makers are the best makers for these kinds of knives?
 
7" and 10" are waaayy beyond the length of blades with which I'm familiar, so I'll have to leave more recommendations to others. Bark River does do some that size.
Greg
 
For $300 to $500, you can spend alot of money! ((( :D )))

I'd say go to dlttradingcompany.com or knivesshipfree.com and take a look at the Bark Rivers. I'll second the Bravo-1 recommendation..... it's a hunter and a tree cutter.
 
Get him a custom, a one of a kind, lots of great knife makers here. read some reviews, take a look at their pictures, talk to them, give him art and function!
 
do you all believe 7" to 10" is too long? i wanted to get him a knife that has a good handle, good weight for cutting trees, yet is good for slicing meat, and very sharp :-)
 
Any body mention J. Neilson yet?

There are many knifemakers that would make a vary nice knife for your dad, heck for that kind of money you could get Koster to make you two knives and then the two of you could share a matched set.
 
own_will said:
do you all believe 7" to 10" is too long? i wanted to get him a knife that has a good handle, good weight for cutting trees, yet is good for slicing meat, and very sharp :-)
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Chopping and slicing are two different animals, many big blades can do it but not as good as a more dedicated blade for each one, IMO.

For the money your gonna spend, you could get custom chopper and a separate smaller slicer, talk to the makers (in their forum), their cool guys with lots of good tips and advice :)
 
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