Good $10-70 unusual knife to scratch the itch?

I'll second (or third) the Okapi. I picked up a set of 3 or 4 for about $20. You can put a good edge on them, and the ring lock is interesting. It is a modification of the navaja-style lock found on many Spanish and Mediteranian knifes from the late 17th century and on. I don't know if they swell up like the Opinels when they get wet, making opening difficult. And truthfully, I like the Okapi knives more than the Cold Steel version. How many knives out there are from Africa like the Okapi, anyway?

-Mb
 
scotchleaf said:
Don't care if it's fixed or a folder. Anyone got a good suggestion? (by "Good" I mean sharp, decent steel, looks OK, functional)

examples I can cite are:
openels (not crazy about them, but they are popular around here)
byrd knives in general
mora, especially the laminated
David farmer (ok, it was $65)
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Thanks
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David farmer site says for EDC:

These knives have a leather pouch sheath included in the price.

Blades can be blued at no addiitonal fee.

Price includes shipping in the US

WOW!
 
I am just back from a holiday so a late reply. Anyway, one of the knives I took on the trip is in my opinion a wonderful, and pretty special folder. It is within your budget range, so you may want to check it out:

Here is the Eka Masur 88:

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This is a wonderful scandinavian product. The handle is made of compressed birch, it is very light yet sturdy, warm to the touch, and you won't accidentally touch the blade. The blade is decent Sandvik, the lockback works pretty well, there is no play on the blade. I really love this knife, I had a few knives with me, and I took this one most often on my walks. I also like that it doesn't look aggressive.

What do you think of it?
 
I been wanting one of those railroad spike knives for a while. Anyone know the type of steel used in those spikes?
 
scotchleaf said:
I been wanting one of those railroad spike knives for a while. Anyone know the type of steel used in those spikes?
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If I'm not mistaken, there are several different knifemakers that make these, so the reference below may not necessarily be applicable to all of them, but according to the reference the steel used on these spikes is 1030 "or better", whatever that means. 1030 is a low carbon steel.

http://bronksknifeworks.com/railroad-spike.htm
 
chuckschilling said:
If I'm not mistaken, there are several different knifemakers that make these, so the reference below may not necessarily be applicable to all of them, but according to the reference the steel used on these spikes is 1030 "or better", whatever that means. 1030 is a low carbon steel.

http://bronksknifeworks.com/railroad-spike.htm
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From what I've been able to find out, different railroad spikes are made out of different steels. The ones marked HC on the head are the ones you want. They're higher carbon than the others.

But personally, my RR spike knife is not a hard-use knife, it's more of a novelty. It's sharp as hell, and easy enough to keep sharp, but I don't do anything abusive with it, like I do my Scrapyards.

I just really like it, and it's my most-used knife for common, every day cutting tasks (string, packages, tape, etc.).
 
Kanetsune Yama of Hi
I have the Hi. Sharpest knife I have ever owned. Folded 15 times and backed by over 800 years of traditional Japanese knife making. Have to cord wrap it yourself though, but definatly worth $45.
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I have another really nice and very special recommendation: a Nontron knife. These are in essence the oldest French knives (like, more than 300 years old) that are still being produced. They look weird, and they feature mysterious woodburn engravings. Really unusual. Much cooler than boring industrial tanto folders and the like.
Eventually I will buy one.
Here's one:
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You know you want one...
 
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