Glock knives?

crunky

crunky

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I'm looking for a decent inexpensive fixed blade(under $60) to use for camping trips and backpacking and such.
What does everyone here think of the Glock knife lineup? I am particularly interested in the model 81. I would like it to serve as an all around survival tool. The only thing I would be worried about is its wood processing ability, it looks to be a fairly lightweight knife. Better suited as a backup maybe?
 
Beware! It's a prybar, and nothing more. The edge is extremely obtuse and it's a poor slicer overall. It's also not remotely balanced to do any chopping. The root saw is really only good for eating up your fingers.

If you search this forum for budget woods knives, I'm sure you'll find plenty of options in your price range. Off hand, I'd go straight to www.ragweedforge.com and check out the Moras. They're amazing little bushcraft/woods/utility knives that won't break the bank. The Mora 2000 model sounds like it would fit the bill for you, as would the Triflex Craftsman or Mora 510, or #1, #2.

If you're looking for something more brutish, you could also check out the Becker knives made by KaBar (BK7, BK9, Companion). They're top notch 'survival' blades for sure. http://www.knivesplus.com/BECKER-KNIVES.html
 
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crunky said:
I'm looking for a decent inexpensive fixed blade(under $60) to use for camping trips and backpacking and such.
What does everyone here think of the Glock knife lineup? I am particularly interested in the model 81. I would like it to serve as an all around survival tool. The only thing I would be worried about is its wood processing ability, it looks to be a fairly lightweight knife. Better suited as a backup maybe?
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In your price range, the Becker Bk 7 would be a much finer choice in terms of general use (and your wood processing ;-)

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I had a Glock knife and I didn't care for it at all. It was really dull and wouldn't cut very well.

+1 what Spookypistolero said about the Beckers and Moras, because they are great knives for the money
 
Check out the Schrade SCHF9 blade. MSRP around $40, it's well worth the money. Designed by Mistwalker here on the boards, it's a nicely laid out knife with a decent sheath for a great price. 1095 carbon steel and nice grippy handles. Pair it with a Mora and you've got a combo that can handle just about anything and be within your budget.
 
If you convex it, it becomes lot better knife. The steel gets dull quite fast, but should be easy to sharpen. The knife is really tough one though, and is good "abuser".
 
Forget about the Glock! As already said before, it is more a prybar than a knife!

I have one and it disappointed me a lot. The ratio between the length of the blade and the width of the blade are so bad, that it is nearly impossible to get it sharp and it´s hard to use as a knife. The only pro is, that it is stable.

By the way, If someone would pay the postage, he could have my used one for free. I will not sell it, because I would have a bad conscience later on.

I also recommend the Becker BK 7 together with a Mora Clipper. It´s an outstanding combination!

Currently I have in total four BK 7 spread around the World (one at home and one in my car in Germany, one in Milwaukee / Wisconsin and one in the Philippines in the house of my sister in Law). So I have almost one available around the world when I need it. Beside this, I have three BK 77 as well...

Have a look at Tomar´s Ka-Bar, they are great and they have served me several times very well to Germany.

Take care!
 
6shooter said:
Check out the Schrade SCHF9 blade. MSRP around $40, it's well worth the money. Designed by Mistwalker here on the boards, it's a nicely laid out knife with a decent sheath for a great price. 1095 carbon steel and nice grippy handles. Pair it with a Mora and you've got a combo that can handle just about anything and be within your budget.
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What 6shooter said, i did the same turned out to be a great bargin and a real user
 
I like the handle quite a bit, but the edge is very bad to begin with, and even sharpened up with a great deal of effort, it's still too obtuse an angle on the primary grind to be very useful. Mine has the saw back, and it's pretty much useless on anything other than punkwood. It batons pretty good though, and it's solid as a rock. I use it for prying, digging, throwing, and impressing people that don't know anything about knives. Probably makes a good tent stake, too!
 
SpookyPistolero said:
Beware! It's a prybar, and nothing more. The edge is extremely obtuse and it's a poor slicer overall. It's also not remotely balanced to do any chopping. The root saw is really only good for eating up your fingers.
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I agree with everything said here...except I did find the root saw useful for trap triggers. Which is saying something since I have a thing for "tactical" knives. I bought one of each ...saw/plain spine...didn't care for either as a field knife, and getting them out of the sheath is a pain for me with cold or gloved hands.
 
I had one, abused the crap out of it chipping ice, digging, and punching holes in stuff....As a knife though, it was worthless IMO.

An Enzo is in your price range, and the are nice. For the price range you list, id scour the exchange. You might be suprised at what you can find if your picky and patient.
 
Oh, I forgot to mention... It's not a knife, it's a bayonet. It's meant for stabbing and prying, both jobs it does pretty well.
 
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