Good fixed blade under a 100 bucks?

I'd look at the Buck Mesa. Solid knife, under 50.00, not weapon-y looking and easily obtainable at WalMart. The easier (and cheaper) you make it for your mom, the more likely she will be to actually follow through, I'd think.
 
Knife devotee said:
Cany anybody tell me a good fixed blade preferably und 100 bucks? My mom asked me what I want for my birthday and I asked if I can get a fixed blade knife she said maybe. My mom didn't give me a price range so I am assuming under a 100 bucks. Any suggestions will be much appreciated.
Click to expand...
Get a Buck 119 special , its an iconic American classic at an affordable price.
The quality is great ( $50 and under ), and so is the company that stands behind their products.
 
The Buck 119 is a classic, but the OP did not want a Bowie style blade, so I think the 105 Pathfinder would be good all around Knife.
 
  • Like
Reactions: vba
If she didn’t name a price limit, why assume it’s $100? Get a Fallkniven NL1 !!!

Otherwise, if you insist on < $100, how about a BK9 at $89.30, or Ka-Bar USMC fighting Knife at $67.45.

Strike while the iron is hot! (See Forged in Fire for the origin of that phrase).
 
22-rimfire said:
This is true. I prefer a folder for EDC and yes, you could combine the "camping-survival" knife option. A lot depends on where you live in terms of a regular carry fixed blade. I would likely choose a different knife if I lived in Atlanta versus small town Alaska.
Click to expand...
I live in Oregon right on the coast.
 
bikerector said:
This to to me says esee, ontario, or becker, probably more of the latter 2. Some of the Jarosz collabs with kabar are interesting as well if a becker handle isn't your thing. Condor has a few interesting blade designs if you don't mind 1075 steel, it's off putting to me for others in the price range but they do have some of the nicest stock leather sheaths, IMO.

EDC throws a bit of a mix in there and I would think you're probably looking at a 4" blade, give or take a small range. The other two are much closer in purpose. Not sure what you're allowed to EDC and what your EDC needs are but most of us don't take to the backwoods as EDC but if you're a park ranger or something like that and do trail maintenance, maybe something bigger makes sense. LT wright coyote or similar is what I think is one of the few knives that can do those roles. One of the esee camplores too. I have a Crawford cutlery bird & trout that's pretty similar to the coyote and it does a lot of things really well as long as batoning and chopping aren't called for.
Click to expand...
Well
19-3ben said:
Ummm.... guys?
I know the OP has given the budget at $100, but is there any reason to actually assume that's real?

OP- your mother doesn't sound like she was enthusiastic about this. I'm going to make a bold assumption that she is not a "knife knut" in which case it may not even occur to her that a knife could cost as much as $100. Many people outside our community would laugh as us for spending more than $30-40 on a knife, and I'd double down on that if it's not something they are enthusiastic about, which seems to be the case here.

I guess ultimately my question is, OP, why do you imagine that your budget is $100? The folks here tend to be incredibly helpful, but the information we provide can only be useful to you if you give us the basic facts.

We don't know your intended use, what size you are looking for, or what the actual budget is.
Click to expand...
My mom isn't a knife knut. I asked her she said she willing to pay $50 and I have $50 that's why my budget is $100. For specific use it would be in my bag that I carry everywhere and took camping that's about it. The bag I carry everywhere is my get home bag and day bag.
 
  • Like
Reactions: vba
I don’t understand why op is unwilling to state what approximate length of blade, or what kind of steel(stainless or non) is interested in. This would narrow down choices from several hundred to several dozen. You don’t have a max/min length requirement?
 
the op is a teenager, who has posted in the past asking about good cheap (under $30) balisongs, and a schrade karambit for concealed carry self defense...also about making a kiridashi out of 80crv2

My guess would be anything tacti-cool would get his interest. This is in no way meant to be negative, as everyone starts somewhere. I'm sure most of us would recommend some classic & practical blades, but it takes experience to get to that point. He seems to be very much at the initial stages in his journey :)

Here is my suggestion, at under $50 it's a nice steel & good value imho, and good candidate to wrap paracord on the handle. It's also not big or rambo-like so you'll be more likely to carry it and use it often as a tool
https://www.bladehq.com/item--RUIKE-Hornet-Fixed-Blade-Knife--60846
 
Last edited:
I found the Becker BK7 online for less than $80 shipped at a couple retailers. It's a good knife for the money and should handle anything you need.
 
White River Packer (or Caper = with scales) is a great value for the money. Good reliable little EDC knife that will do everything you need. Looks very matter of fact, too. No "shriek" factor.
 
Knife devotee said:
Well

My mom isn't a knife knut. I asked her she said she willing to pay $50 and I have $50 that's why my budget is $100. For specific use it would be in my bag that I carry everywhere and took camping that's about it. The bag I carry everywhere is my get home bag and day bag.
Click to expand...
How big is the bag? I'm thinking that something like a BK-14 with TKC handles would work very well. Easy to sharpen and very functional.
 
If you like something stabby and young folks often do, one of the small Spike's from Cold Steel might tickle your fancy. (Axe this suggestion... might send the wrong signals)

SOG has a number of small fixed blades. The Field Pup is one that I have that is very useful. This is one I have given as gifts to young nephews. To me this might be one of the better choices.
 
Knife devotee said:
Well
My mom isn't a knife knut. I asked her she said she willing to pay $50 and I have $50 that's why my budget is $100. For specific use it would be in my bag that I carry everywhere and took camping that's about it. The bag I carry everywhere is my get home bag and day bag.
Click to expand...

If you live on the coast you may want to get something stainless if it is going to sit in a bag a lot. The Fallkniven F1 already mentioned can be had within your budget as well as a Cold Steel Master Hunter which is a bit less. If you want to save some of the money for other stuff, a Mora, or the Terävä Jääkäripuukko are solid choices.
 
  • Like
Reactions: vba
It's not 100% fool proof, but here:
https://www.bladehq.com/cat--Fixed-...gentina/filter:country_of_origin:Japan/page:2
Scroll down from highest price to lowrest, and pretty much everything in the $69.95 range and higher is at the very worst, still a decent knife for the price from a reputable maker. Go through and find whichever one best suits whatever it is you want... big, small, stainless or not, blacked out tactical or wood or textured g10 handle, kydex or leather sheath, etc...

*(Just don't get the Maserin air force aeronautica..... it's a pretty polished 420 blade, but you'll be sorely let down regarding actual performance...)
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: vba
The F1 would be a good choice at the upper end of the price range. It is a very useful knife size.
 
W. Anderson said:
I'd look at the Buck Mesa. Solid knife, under 50.00, not weapon-y looking and easily obtainable at WalMart. The easier (and cheaper) you make it for your mom, the more likely she will be to actually follow through, I'd think.
Click to expand...
I agree, a great all around fixed blade.
RCPaWZa.jpg
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top