Good but affordable fixed blades

PBJ said:
I bought a KBar (Marine Corps style) knife because of its reputation for holding an edge and for being strong. When I used it for a throwing knife, the knife bent at the guard. It straightened out but now I'm looking for something stouter or stronger.
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There are plenty of knives that fit the bill, but that really needs its own thread.
 
i recently got a BM NRA fixed blade designed by mike snody, has a recurve blade and a really ergonomic handle, for $55 at NGK not a bad one by any means.
 
Thanks for all the feedback. There is something I don't understand, though. Some of you recommend the Cold Steel SRK, and others say the Cold Steel True Flight Thrower would not make a good utility knife. But according to a 2005 Cold Steel catalog I have, both are made from the same steel, Carbon V.
So if the SRK cuts well and holds a good edge, then wouldn't the True Flight Thrower (for alot less money)?
And how about the Benchmade Gamer? It's got 440C steel, a stought looking full tang handle, and a multi-carry option sheath - all for around 25 bucks. Sounds good to me, but do any of you own one? What do you think about it?
 
The True flight is a thrower but it is very heavily built. It will take some work on your part to turn it into a camp/fighter/utility whatever knife.
 
Rat Finklestein, sorry I didnt express myself better.

Since our friend was interested in a throwing knife as a possible camp/utility knife and some had suggested a KBar, based on my experience I do not recommend a KBar for a thrower/utility knife because mine bent after being thrown and hitting the wooden target.
 
PBJ said:
Rat Finklestein, sorry I didnt express myself better.

Since our friend was interested in a throwing knife as a possible camp/utility knife and some had suggested a KBar, based on my experience I do not recommend a KBar for a thrower/utility knife because mine bent after being thrown and hitting the wooden target.
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Ah, sorry I thought you were asking for knife suggestions :o

I agree with you about the KaBar not being a good thrower. they have a pretty weak stick tang.
 
take a look at the mora carbon steel phukko. $9.97
great knife for gutting and cutting
buzz
 
if you want a really cheap knife that is decent quality, you can get a rapala bait knife for about $5 US at the local sporting goods or fishing store. mine has a serrated back for scaling, and it is good for cutting notches into sticks and things. i picked one up near the end of summer, and have since turned the blade into a flatgrind profile from the shallow hollow grind. i also wrapped the bright white handle (good for woods finding) with some black electric tape. i have also considered dipping the handle into some plastic tool handle dip, which would better the grip.

this is a great knife if you want a real beater for messing around with, and it is pretty sturdy for all sorts of stuff.

just shy of 4 inch blade, by the way.


a note: i have no affiliation with this company in any way, i am just impressed with the quality of the knife for the money

otherwise, from what i have read, all of the before suggested are good knives for the money also, if you want better quality than the bait knife.

i know that if you are on the cold steel mailing list, you should have a holiday flyer advertising good sales prices on a few of their knives.
 
My break point currently is about $100 between the knives that I use and the knives that I would love to use, but don't. Most customs fit into the $100+ range although I have a couple that are less.

My current knives that I use are SOG Seal Pup Elite (plain edge), sypderco Moran, a SOG Hunter Revolver, and a number of pocket knives that run generally under $50 (Remington, Case, SOG, Gerber, SAK, Schrade, Sypderco). One of my favorites continues to a SAK Soldier as I have used them for years. Take a look at the Seal Pup Elite and Spyderco Moran. Nice blades.
 
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