hard use knife

[Cliff Stamp]

If you want to chop and pry, why not simply buy a small axe and a pry bar?

A knife is actually better in a lot of cases. You can easily buy a 7-10" knife that will cut light vegetation, small woods, ropes and synthetics, cardboard, plastics, foods and fabrics much better than an axe and still handle body weight prying.

A knife also has three points of prying focus, point, edge and spine, which makes it very versatile. Most of the arguements like "a knife is the most expensive and least effective prybar you will ever own" are based on using really inappropiate knives as prybars.

....what *type* of prying, and what his definition is of 'hard use'.

There is this, there was a big blow up recently about this exact term, for some people it means very different things.

-Cliff

 

[STR]

Yes that was a blow out.

I remind: the original post was

HI I'm looking for a hard use knife that cost less then $100. I want the blade length to be at least 7 inches. I will be using it for chopping, prying, and all sorts of extreme use. I want carbon steel and a good synthetic handle material. I also want a kydex or a nylon/codura sheath. NO leather. I will be looking forward to receiving your suggestions.

I would suggest spending just a few dollars more and get you a Camp Tramp and never look back. Sure it is a 1/2" longer than you want but I guess that could be looked at as what you get for the extra $ spent. If not the CT I'd look at some other Swamp Rats.

http://www.handgunsmag.com/accessories/swamp_rat_camp_tramp/

 

[fulloflead]

SOG Tigershark.

 

[glockman99]

SOG Tigershark.

I was also going to suggest a Tigershark (I have a pair of 'em), but I'm sure that Cliff could find a way to destroy one of those too..

 

[steve4765630]

I use a Cold Steel Oyabun. It's made of Carbon V steel which is flexible enough for prying and really holds a nice edge. It's a very thick blade with a tanto point which will hold up much better than a clip point. The handle is synthectic; i think Kryton (sp?). It chops, pries and even shaves if you forget your Mach 3 on your next outing. It also comes with an adjustable sheath. I paid $55 for mine online. Can't remember the store though. For $55 I can't think of a better deal, plus it's made in the USA! I know there are some Cold Steel bashers out there, but my Oyabun's performance and durability speak for themselves. I really like this model and would strongly recommend it. There are other opinions that are well founded in previous posts, so go with what you feel is best. Just my two cents.

Steve

 

[backwoodsman]

you might look at the cold steel srk, it can really chop for it's size and is all around one good blade.

 

[Markh]

I'll 3rd the Ranger Knives RD7 or RD9. I have an RD6 that is one tough blade. Also have another RD6 with flat grind and Orange handle slabs on its way to me now

I love my RD6, but don't like the sheath. It is a nice sheath, but the strap that secures the knife in the sheath leaves a lot to be desired and isn't secure.

I will likely have another sheath made for it and then I am sure it will get carried a lot more.

 

[Chett]

A becker bk7, bk9 or a Kabar USMC with kraton handle and kydex sheath.

 

[Cobalt]

A becker bk7, bk9 or a Kabar USMC with kraton handle and kydex sheath.

No, I have these, and I agree with Cliff, they are not sturdy enough. If you want tough and Becker, you have to go Brute. That is a solid piece of 1/4 inch steel saber ground.

 

[kryptonite]

I`d say rd6 or 7, or a swamp rat. The swamp rat would be the toughest, but ranger knives are close to being as tough as rats with a lower price. Like everyone has said before and knows there is nothing unbreakable but rangers and rats are darn tough cuz I`ve seen both chop through cinder blocks and pry like nothing else(well except for busses and crow bars).

 

[trailrider]

For hard use I have a Gerber Bowie with a 9.5 inch blade I had this knife for 15 years chopped wood with it ,split logs all kind of stuff.

 

[3Guardsmen]

SOG Tigershark.

I was also going to suggest a Tigershark (I have a pair of 'em), but I'm sure that Cliff could find a way to destroy one of those too..

He said "carbon steel" was one of his requirements, guys.


Best wishes,
3Guardsmen

 

[DISCO]

how about spec plus sp8 survival machette? i use one it's solid thick and would be regarded as a sharpened pry bar.the sheath is cordura and leather but you could get something else made up and the spec plus isn't very expensive.

 

[thebladeguy]

Did y'all notice how old this thread is? I ended up getting a RD7 which I really like. So thanks fof all the sugestions but I don't need them anymore.

TBG