Good fixed blade for around $50-$60?

[BJE]

I am in the market for a small fixed blade with around a four inch blade. I like the looks of the TAK I, but not so much the price tag. I also like the looks of Bark Rivers offering, but once again a litte out of my price range. Any suggestions? I plan on getting a Mora #S-1, but I want something a little more durable/sturdy (but will still cut well) for a camp knife. Thanks.

 

[dave mastrianna]

I think that you can not beat the TAK 1. The knife came with a very good edge,I have had mine for three years with no problems. I would say that my hands are large and it is more comfortable than my freinds B.R.

 

[coaldigger]

Try the Cold Steel SRK (survival rescue knife).

 

[straitshot]

Bucks have been proven for generations. The USA models are absolutely a superior value in this price range. Treat them like a knife and you cannot be disappointed. They will still last for generations. :thumbup: Regards, ss.

 

[Hogwash]

You may want to look at the Scrapyard Yard Keeper.

They were selling an LE model at the blade show but should have a regular coated version available soon.

It should be nearly indestructable and if past pricing holds up it should retail in the $60's.

 

[StretchNM]

Bucks have been proven for generations. The USA models are absolutely a superior value in this price range. Treat them like a knife and you cannot be disappointed. They will still last for generations. :thumbup: Regards, ss.

:thumbup: for Buck knives. You can go to their site and find one to your liking, then find an online dealer at 60% of the retail cost.

 

[raindog101]

check out the Mora 2000. More sturdy than most of the other Moras, and priced cheap (for what you get) at around $30. If you don't plan on severely abusing your knife, this will do fine.

 

[raindog101]

Also, consider the Fallkniven F1. It's $83 at Knifeworks, and that's for the laminated 420J/VG10 steel. A little out of your price range, but it is A LOT of knife for the $. You will not be sorry you spent extra, if you get one.

 

[Joshua J.]

If cutting performance is a high priority the Spyderco Bill Moran Featherweight is one of the best fixed blades you can get.
As long as you don’t try to hammer it into a tree or anything it should be plenty tough.
http://newgraham.com/detail.aspx?ID=3768

 

[sodak]

In this category, the Buck Vanguard is a great buy!

 

[pitdog]

What about this...

http://www.newgraham.com/detail.aspx?ID=5147

 

[lotoblades]

Queen premium hunter in d2 or sog fieldpup! Both good knives for the money,But I really like the queen!

 

[benyaM95 Ranger Knif]

RANT BOWIE or GAMER from benchmade
http://www.soonerstateknives.com/redboxbenchmades.htm

 

[krazichinaman]

I haven't seen any mention of the Cold Steel bushman. It cost under $20 and if you watch knifetest.com you can tell that the bushman is one tough SOB. If you ever get around to breaking it, well $20 well spent!

 

[4Dsteel]

I would save a little more and look at ScrapYard or Swamp Rat

 

[jvan]

The Orion K2 Caper, hard to beat and a lot of knife in a comfortable design.

http://www.orionknives.com/page/page/2993651.htm

 

[eswartz]

A.G. Russell Deer Hunter?

http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_maker/a_through_d/a_g_russell_knives/straight_knives/a_g_russell_deer_hunter_with_d2_blade.html

 

[Stubai]

Buck 119 or 110.

 

[barny]

What about this...

http://www.newgraham.com/detail.aspx?ID=5147

I will agree with pitdog's idea, the buck ideas, and the mora ideas.

 

[carrot]

Ontario Rat-3? The 1095 steel one is $63 at KnifeCenter. I love my Rat-3 in D2...