Good brand for a pocket knife, large size or XL

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I do not know very much about pocket knives but I looking something by a good quality brand that I want to present it in a TV show about travels in the wild from Europe. The pocket knife must have to satisfy these needs: help me to cut branches for firewood, to cut well the meat for steak and easily cut the fishing tippet. Also I want to have a resistant blade and the blade locking mechanism to be sure and large or XL size.
My budget is a maximum of $ 100. I am willing to buy even a used one if it is good quality. I hope to help me with good advice to give accurate information to viewers series of that show.
I have to be honest with the information that I will my viewers and I want tell them just the truth about the knife that I use.
I wait your advice.
Sorry for my bad English!

Thanks.
 
Sounds like you might actually want a fixed blade (Fallkniven F1?). But if it must be a folder, maybe the Spyderco Manix2 or Manix2 XL?
 
For the kind of light branch sawing then food cutting with high resistance to the elements, I highly recommend the Spyderco Endura fully serrated stainless folder https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP10S4/spyderco-c10s-endura-4-folding-knife-satin-serrated-blade-stainless-steel-handles

Within your budget too + S&H to Romania.

Otherwise find a folding saw (like a Silky) and then buy a regular edge Endura or Spyderco PM. Actually there are many good size and affordable folding knives - it's the sawing aspect that adds to the discussion. I use My stainless Spyderco serrated Endura as you describe so I am OK making the recommendation.

Good luck with your search.

Ray

Maybe for a TV program exposure some company will give you a knife that will serve your purposes.
 
Cold Steel
 
For under $100, I agree a Cold Steel with Triad lock for a folding knife. Though a Benchmade Griptilian and Spyderco Manix 2 would work.
 
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Another vote for cold steel. Seems like an obvious good option if you need a folder. A fixed might be a better option if you can swing it. There are a fair amount of good ways to carry a fixed blade that makes it practical and comfortable to carry often.
 
Cold Steel for sure. I wouldn't consider the Endura tonbe a large folder. Doesnhe mean saw branches ornchop branches? Either way a cold steel is just the ticket. Make sure to get a cold steelnwith a triad lock, it is better for heavy use.

The only other possibility in that proce range might be a used Tatanka.

I also agree these tasks sound way more suited to a fixed blade.
 
Cold Steel seems like what you're looking for, if it has to be a folder and not a fixed blade.
 
I'll suggest looking at the Victorinox Trekker, either the one hand or the nail nick version. The blade isn't as stout/strong as many of those mentioned, but it's a great slicer and since it also has a saw to help with wood processing duties, that may not matter as much. You understand what you're expected use will be better than I, so it might not be a good fit for your needs. I just thought it might be worth a look.

If you do need something stouter, then absolutely something from cold steel unless a good fixed blade is an option.
 
I would think you want to show what is legal to carry? I confess I do not know the knife laws in Romania.
In that line of thinking, what about the Victorinox Soldier/ or One Handed Trekker (OHT) as recommended above.
It will be instantly recognizable, ubiquitous in Europe as well as cover all your needs and more.
One handed opening is not legal all over Europe, but it has the distinction of being "tactical" (used by genuine military personnel) without looking it.

Sawing wood, cutting steaks and trimming tippets are exactly what it excels at.
 
hexenjager said:
I'll suggest looking at the Victorinox Trekker, either the one hand or the nail nick version. The blade isn't as stout/strong as many of those mentioned, but it's a great slicer and since it also has a saw to help with wood processing duties, that may not matter as much. You understand what you're expected use will be better than I, so it might not be a good fit for your needs. I just thought it might be worth a look.

If you do need something stouter, then absolutely something from cold steel unless a good fixed blade is an option.
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He's wanting something that can chop firewood. Definitely can't do that with a Victorinox...
 
DShiflet said:
He's wanting something that can chop firewood. Definitely can't do that with a Victorinox...
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Actually, he said he wanted something to "cut branches for firewood". That may or may not need to include chopping. The saw on a Vic may serve his purpose well, depending on the size of branches he needs to cut and if they need split. I absolutely agree that a Vic isn't what you want if chopping or splitting with your knife is on the agenda. Personally, I don't think any folder is unless there's absolutely no option to carry a fixed blade for whatever reason.
 
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