Help finding 5"-7" stainless fixed blade under $130

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ddran

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Ok what im looking for is a 5 to 7 inch stainless steel fixed blade with a solid handle(not kraton or rubber like material. So no fallkniven or cold steel) with a plan edge under $130
Also preferably a kydex or similar sheath.
Thank you
 
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if your ok with grivory, then I would say BK2. If not, start looking at bark river.

edit: ah. just saw the stainless requirement. bark river it is, then.
 
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When you say straight edge, you don't want a knife with belly? So something like a sheepsfoot? Or do you mean a plain edge, i.e no serrations.

Myerchin Offshore System Fixed Blade Wood Handle Knife. 70 bucks, 440C. blade length is just shy of 4 inches.
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I like my Mora triflex bushcraft, a nice solid knife, good length on the blade. Mora does offer some nice stainless options at reasonable prices.
 
The first maker I think of when someone mentions stainless is Ray Ennis from Entrek. In this case, have a look at the Javalina.
 
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Also Ontario's SK-5 Blackbird. SOG and Kabar both have some models in stainless that you might like.
 
Ontario Rat-7 in D2. Technically not stainless, but pretty close and has a decent coating on it. Mine has served me well as a light chopper and for various bushcraft duties while hunting. I think chestnut ridge might be the only one who has any of these left or maybe ebay. The kydex sheath is stout, too.
 
Arakiel said:
The first maker I think of when someone mentions stainless is Ray Ennis from Entrek. In this case, have a look at the Javalina.
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I should have mentioned Entrek. He makes super quality knives. The Javelina is just a bit shy of 5" but is an incredibly versatile knife.
 
Hadji Flip Me Over said:
A BM Nimravus meets all of your requirements, but I'm not sure if it's exactly what you're looking for.

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Benchmade-140BK-Nimravus--1490
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This was the first thing that popped into my mind, as well. However, it does fall 1/2" short of his minimum length. The Nimravus has the second worst coating I've ever seen, but is otherwise an excellent knife. Its actually a big knife squeezed down into a compact package. Meaning - you'll use it for things you don't expect a knife it's size to be capable of :-)
 
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