Help Me Buy a $100 Fixed Blade Gift

[sirfisher]

Coldsteel SRK

 

[Steve6387]

I've been researching for an all around do everything knife as well. I am really enjoying the suggestions, but in terms of the bang-for-the-buck factor, the Becker BK16 gets my vote... and my $$. I am buying one next week. Mine will also be used for camping and day hiking (to big and heavy for multi-day trips).

 

[inlaidknives]

+1 for the BK16!

 

[mley1]

I love my Esee 4. It's a great outdoors knife. Highly recommend it.

 

[Twank69]

Esee 4/5 or Bk-16/17:thumbup:

 

[buckman110]

Look into a buck 124 full tang not to big not to small. Traditional look and feel.

 

[Tmack]

I have to put another vote in for esee.
Izula 2
Esee 3
Esee 4
Esee 5
are all tough as nails.
And no questions, lifetime warranty.

 

[dwong]

Mora black.

 

[AntDog]

 

[matjbrown]

I'd go with either the Izula 2 or an Lt Wright Skeleton Key (strikes a firesteel). I have both and carry the skeleton key backpacking.

 

[NJBillK]

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1233293-Show-your-Element-O1!

Pics of the JK element 01. The one with the wood scales is sick! It just needs a leather sheath.

 

[ColdDeadHand]

This looks pretty good for the price. It's S30V

Benchmade Steep Country Hunter - Black Santoprene
http://www.knivesshipfree.com/benchmade-knives-15008-blk-hunt-steep-country-hunter-black-santoprene/

Also S30V
http://www.knivesshipfree.com/benchmade-knives-15016-1-hunt-hidden-canyon-hunter-g-10/

And if you're prone to these kind of gifts, PM me for my address, please.

:-D

 

[FTR-14c]

The Coldsteel Master Hunter is an option for easy maintenance and decent steel.

 

[Sulaco]

BK-16 is looking like the knife right now. Lots of good suggestions though!

ColdDeadHand, I'll keep that in mind.

 

[Highhawk1948]

Get a good Buck Knife. They make several different size blades. Good knife.

 

[Oakengroves]

I suggest the Benchmade 162 Bushcrafter. Unlike many fixed blades, the BM 162 comes in a stainless steel (S30V), which will prevent corrosion and prove beneficial to a novice outdoorsman who is new to blade care. It will also hold an edge a lot longer than most carbon/tool steels, appears less intimidating and "tactical" due to the handle color, and is a solid size.

 

[buckman110]

Get a good Buck Knife. They make several different size blades. Good knife.

There u go

 

[JDX]

Kabar Becker BK7 or BK10.
ESEE 3-5
CRKT 2060 Elishewitz FTWS
Cold Steel SRK (San mai III)

 

[TheSailingDude]

I just picked up a DPX HEST Original fixed blade. Great hiking knife, small with good sheath. Neat Pry bar.

 

[OnionsAndDragons]

If I were giving a gift, it would be a custom if I could. Like the JK O1 Element, or possibly an Anza. Two very different styles, but the meaning of giving a gift that was made by human hands just seems greater to me.

If you are set on a production, I think it is very hard to beat the Cold Steel SRK in the category. BK models are also very functional. I hate the Becker handles though.