Good, long lasting knives?

dalefuller said:
As a matter of fact, I do. FbF's Hiking Buddy and Handyman really hit my sweet spot for an everyday general purpose user that has a lot of character. Andy Roy does some phenomenal handle designs with the different materials he uses. And the blades are both spear point designs that have proven to be very utilitarian. There are a variety of sheaths available (they don't come with the knives). My favorite FbF sheaths are from Rick Lowe. I have several of his for different knives.
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Thanks! What is really nice is that the hiking buddy is short enough for me to carry around college with no problems whatsoever (the college has a 4" blade rule). Sheath quality is always a biggy to, I don't really like hard, plastic/polymer sheaths, though thats all you get, even for a $300 blade.
precisionshootist said:
A knife to pass on as far as fixed blades without hesitation I would recommend a Randall. They cost more but in my opinion nothing else compares when you are talking about an heirloom quality piece.
Specifically I would choose a Model 1,14,15,17 or 18 as these knives have seen more history than just about any others but that said any Randall will do. For a folding knife, I would go with a Buck 110 from the custom shop. They can be had with nickel silver bolsters and custom scales for around $120-$150. Again the Buck has the history and the heirloom quality.
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Thanks for the recommendation, I just discovered Randall knives today haha.
McFeeli said:
If you want a fixed blade that'll last you a lifetime, one that I own pops into my head. An Ontario Ranger series Falcon. Quarter inch thick slab of 5160 packed into a neat little 4 inch blade(roughly 8 inches overall** might be an inch or two off). A blade with that small of stature, that thick, made with good ol' fashioned 5160 spring steel should hold up to pretty much everything, haha, plus you can never go wrong with 6160 from what I here, it makes the toughest blades!

It's a little small for some work, too heavy for EDC, but I like it. It's my woods knife for when I know I'll be truly abusing my knife. I have smallish hands, and they just fit on the handle so it's not for everyone. I guarantee that thing will stand up to just about anything I throw at it, though.

Almost all knives can and will last you a lifetime(fixed blades especially), if you take care of them. The knives I've broke were the cheapest of the cheap and I abused the everliving crap out of em'.

Folders will break when you use them like fixed blades, but if you use them the way they're meant to be used, they should last a long, long time.
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Thanks brother, that's exactly what I was hoping to here, I see a lot of blade snobbery at times, but I think once you reach a middle level, the differences get small and smaller...
 
I thought of one more that I would highly recommend if you do not want to spend the money on a Randall and that's a Buck 124. I have two of these and I can tell you they are in a whole new class compared to the 119.
The 124 is a beautiful full tang beast with a long history to boot. It's Bucks finest fixed blade by far in my opinion and can be had for $125 or so the bang for the Buck (pun intended) is off the charts with this one.
 
Rick Lowe's sheaths, at least the ones have, are leather. You can look at them on the Fiddleback Outpost web site. I have a couple of his sheaths for the Hiking Buddy and one for my bigger Bushfinger. They're set up for RH crossdraw from about 10:00. They ride at about a 45 deg angle. The leather pocket sheaths from Diomedes Industries are also very good for FbF & WAS knives.
 
palonej said:
I will definitely be leaving a bunch of great folders to my sons!
What I enjoy more though, is seeing them enjoy those knives while I'm still around!! All 3 of them are old enough that they can carry and use them, and that brings me lots of joy!!
Nothing better than seeing clips on their pockets!! They carry knives every day!
Oldest is in Bank of America Corporate, he carries a custom shop mini grip while at work. At home he carries a 940.
Middle guy is in the elevator union in Manhattan and carries a BM 530.
They will also mix it up by checking my collection and 'borrowing' what catches their eye!!
Don't mind one bit that I had to buy doubles and triples of some models! Nothing makes a hobby much more enjoyable than your kids enjoying it with you!!
Joe
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Good job on bringing the young'uns up right, Joe :D.
 
Great feeling watching them take an interest Dale!!
Next is getting their lazy butts to start sharpening!!!
Guess they got spoiled by just going in my closet and choosing a different, and sharp, knife!!
Must be nice!!!
:mad::mad:
Joe

dalefuller said:
Good job on bringing the young'uns up right, Joe :D.
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precisionshootist said:
I thought of one more that I would highly recommend if you do not want to spend the money on a Randall and that's a Buck 124. I have two of these and I can tell you they are in a whole new class compared to the 119.
The 124 is a beautiful full tang beast with a long history to boot. It's Bucks finest fixed blade by far in my opinion and can be had for $125 or so the bang for the Buck (pun intended) is off the charts with this one.
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Thanks! This is my first time hearing about it! She is a very handsome blade! How does 154 cm handle in the long run, anyone know?
 
Rip Gut 916 said:
If I was going to pass a knife down to my son it would definitely be a fixed blade and not a folding knife....119 or Ontario SP-1 would probably be the type of knives I would pass along because they are proven to last long.
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I have the Ontario SP1, I love it, but you should be aware that the sharpened clip point makes it illegal to carry in most states. For a cool knife to have/defend yourself in your own home if SHTF, its a nice piece, but the next gen KA-BAR USMC with the kraton handle uses the same steel without the sharpened clip point, making it legal and probably more functional in an outdoor situation anyway.

I highly recommend any TOPS knives. The Silent Hero might be my favorite all around knife. In my experience, best edge retention of any knives I have owned. Always hair popping sharp out of the box, and the fit and finish is always top shelf. They are pricey but not outrageous, and 100% made in the USA...I challenge you to find someone with a negative experience.
 
JohnnyBlades said:
I have the Ontario SP1, I love it, but you should be aware that the sharpened clip point makes it illegal to carry in most states. For a cool knife to have/defend yourself in your own home if SHTF, its a nice piece, but the next gen KA-BAR USMC with the kraton handle uses the same steel without the sharpened clip point, making it legal and probably more functional in an outdoor situation anyway.

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The sharpened top clip on the SP-1 isn't illegal in my state, also no length limits where I live..... The only knives illegal here are autos and balisongs.
 
For an American made tank of a knife with an iconic design, check out the Ontario SP10 Marine Raider Bowie. Based on the WWII issued V44 bowie, its a viable one tool option knife that just looks like classic American blade badassery. With a 1/4" thick 1095 steel construction, its built like a tank and made to take abuse. Hard to find any other USA made blade in this class for around 50 bucks. The only drawback with Ontario blades from my experience is that they tend to be a little dull out of the box, but this can easily be rectified with some time on a stone or a work sharp.
 
These are some awesome suggestions everyone! I want a TOPS USMC so badly, that is my style! The sp1 is perfectly legal In Oregon I believe, but should be open carried just to be on the safe side. The marine raider is a handsome knife for sure! There is one on craigslist, for 50 bucks, but dang it the poster won't reply back! Also, I might prefer the Ontario SP1 over the Ka-Bar, for it's supposedly bigger tang, does anyone have any info on that?
 
Since you've mentioned the 119, I'll throw it out there that this is the 75th year of its production. If it's of interest to you to have one of the anniversary models, they're available now. It's just a 119 with an extra emblem added into the handle, but it does make it somewhat unique. Good luck, and remember that the search is half the fun.
 
lord bueron said:
These are some awesome suggestions everyone! I want a TOPS USMC so badly, that is my style! The sp1 is perfectly legal In Oregon I believe, but should be open carried just to be on the safe side. The marine raider is a handsome knife for sure! There is one on craigslist, for 50 bucks, but dang it the poster won't reply back! Also, I might prefer the Ontario SP1 over the Ka-Bar, for it's supposedly bigger tang, does anyone have any info on that?
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Why are you going through craigslist?? The SP10 is 50 bucks on amazon right now, and its prime.

Check out the TOPS Desert Nomad if you like the USMC...full tang, fierce pommel, and high quality stainless, very similar design.
 
Hard Knocks said:
Since you've mentioned the 119, I'll throw it out there that this is the 75th year of its production. If it's of interest to you to have one of the anniversary models, they're available now. It's just a 119 with an extra emblem added into the handle, but it does make it somewhat unique. Good luck, and remember that the search is half the fun.
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Yup, the 75th 119 is a must have. I had to snatch one up before they get sold out or become hard to find in the future.
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That 75 anniversary knife is a beauty! Just so you know guys, I'm bookmarking this, and I'm going to write down all of the suggestions made here, and hopefully one day own all of them. If theres one think I love about Buck, is their sheaths. Simply fabulous, shows the profile of the blade quite nicely. I wish I had a similar one for my bk9!
 
For a folder I'd say Al Mar knives, either sere or shrike models. DPX gear folders are solid as well. For a fixed blade I'd say Fallkniven. I've had most of their models and loved them. Now I just have the volcano model and its all I need in the 6-7" fixed segment. Good luck choosing.
 
You can also customize a 119 on Buck Knives Custom Shop page. Pretty cool upgrades available there.

The 75th anniversary model would be a good one to add to the stable as well.

I like the 119 over the 124 as it's about half the weight.

My 119 and KaBar USMC are two of my favorite knives. My kids enjoy the hell out of both too. Youngest has the KaBar Shorty.
 
For my son,
Busse combat. And kin "swaprat and scrapyard", lifetime no bs warramty no matter what you do.
Randall, a classic blade since wwii
LT wright, battle horse.. a classic look
Treeman knives, built like little tanks
GSO SURVIVE.. a long wait, but a nice well made blade.
 
Another vote for a Buck 110 from the custom shop. :thumbsup: They are already a classic, will last for generations if cared for and they are all around great knives. :D I suggest you have your initials put on which will remind the recipients where it all started. :cool:
 
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