Good fixed blade knife?

[tsacain]

I would get a becker bk-11 and a mora. You did not state what you will be using the knife for but those two together are a pretty good pair.

 

[Dagon]

1. I once read pretty good feedback about the Böker Magnum Camp, which is in budget:

I now notice that it seems to be the same knife as the Becker mentioned above. Perhaps one is a rebranding of the other?

2. I always liked the look of the Gerber Profile, and it did seem sturdy when I held it. However, I have no idea how it performs at its price level:

3. However, unless you really need a black blade (and which civilian does?), I would rather buy a recent Mora 2010 model, for example the Mora Bushcraft Forest;

 

[TheUSMC2017]

KA-BAR Short Version Fighting Knife Black 5-1/4" Blade Leather Sheath[/QUOTE]

I have the Ka-Bar, it's one of my favorite knives.

 

[cramsey3006]

Boy, if that Boker isn't a knock-off of a Becker.....

 

[Krieger]

I now notice that it seems to be the same knife as the Becker mentioned above. Perhaps one is a rebranding of the other?

That is definitely a rip off of the Becker BK-2 and not the other way around. Boker should just drop their Magnum line of cheap knives.

 

[cramsey3006]

Nowadays you have to be able to cover most price points if you want to stay competitive.

I kind of like the shape of the blade on the Boker though. A little less chunky looking than the BK2.

The problem I have with the Becker's is the handles. I love each and every one of the designs, but having handled them all, I just can't get past the big handle scales. It just doesn't feel right in my hand.

 

[mdauben]

So for a while now I've wanted a good looking fixed blade knife. I really like a dark blade and earthy colored handle, like the ESEE 5. I even like bone or wood for the handle. The problem is, I can only spend like $50 max on a good knife

You could look for a Ka-Bar with "Desert Tan" handles and sheath. With a bit of searching they can be found for $50 or just a bit more.