Help me find a good fixed blade

If you want something to show off, how about a Ratweiler or Jackmandu?

Or, saving you some $$, an Esee 6 or Ritter Mk2 Perseverence (aka BK12)
 
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Ok, thought of a Fallkniven S1, or larger A1. I have always liked the look of the ESEE 6 also. Let us know what you go for, and pics of it in action are always welcome. :D
 
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barmettlerjosh said:
The camping we are going to do is find a spot and make our own camp ground so, hardcore camping!
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Do include a folding saw as part of your camping tools. They are very useful.

I like the Hess knives too. They are fairly inexpensive but pretty classic and useful. Probably not good for serious batonning on a regular basis.

What do I use now? Blackjack 125, Kabar Becker BK-15 (discontinued), or Dozier Pro Guides knife (over budget). I want to pick up a Hess to try out. The steel is 1095 and made by Great Eastern Cutlery. So I know it's good. I will be buying a LionSTEEL M5 or M7 in a month at the Blade Show at the Lionsteel booth. I like the Condor Village Parang or Pack Golok for chopping, but I try to minimize the necessary chopping with a folding saw. The big choppers usually don't go with me unless I'm car camping or camping from a boat (where I can carry more stuff). The Condor Moonshiner will turn some heads. It is an extremely cool knife. Yeah. I have one.
 
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As stated by others already , a saw is really more efficient a cutter than any knife or ax . Maybe not as sexy , but much more useful and less fatiguing . Silky makes very expensive but top notch saws .
 
I use the Boy Scout system "Be Prepared". When camping my cutting equipment consists of a hatchet, a small bow saw and a knife with about a 4-5" relatively thin blade. I use the hatchet and saw for most chores related to wood cutting and tent peg driving. The knife is mainly for food prep. I like a Buck Vanguard or a Condor Bushlore.
 
Camp knives are a popular category and there are a huge variety of great choices available. I would suggest you find something that seems comfortable in your hands. For me that is often one of the knives made by Bill Siegle. His knives simply perform well, fit my hands and usually come with very solid kydex sheaths. But, there are many other makers and production knives that should fit your needs.

Note: For me saws are good and light weight, but knives are far more versatile. Your mileage may vary; you may want try them both.

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Camp knives are a popular category and there are a huge variety of great choices available. I would suggest you find something that seems comfortable in your hands. For me that is often one of the knives made by Bill Siegle. His knives simply perform well, fit my hands and usually come with very solid kydex sheaths. But, there are many other makers and production knives that should fit your needs.

Note: For me saws are good and light weight, but knives are far more versatile. Your mileage may vary; you may want try them both.

n2s
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Yes , definitely BOTH ! It's really hard to do food prep , whittling and such with a saw .
 
I just got a mora companion as my light work/ food prep knife. Also I've got a really good axe and saw and my friend is bringing a chain saw.

But I can't decide what to get for my larger knife it's between the Bradford guardian 6 or the fallkniven A1. Please help me decide!
 
I suggest a pair of ESEEs. Izula as a neck knife, possibly an ESEE 3, 4, or 5 as a primary. The ESEE 5 is touted as a solid knife for a downed pilot or something of that sort, has a glass breaker built into the pommel. You can get it in OD green or black with a plain or partially serrated edge.

The 3 and 4 models (I own a 3 myself) are VERY solid EDC and bushcraft blades. There are many options for customizing them as far as aftermarket scales, sheaths, etc. ESEE offers them in multiple configurations. Mine is a black blade with a sharpened top swedge (clip point) and a partially serrated edge. I purchased a set of TKC G10 scales in Earth Camo and was not disappointed.
 
In your price range you should look at a CPM3v LT Wright. I recently bought a Jessmuk and an Outback and I love them. They're definitely show-off worthy and very functional.
 
Flip a coin, both solid knives.

Personally in that range i'd go with a bark river, but again, all solid choices!
 
barmettlerjosh said:
I just got a mora companion as my light work/ food prep knife. Also I've got a really good axe and saw and my friend is bringing a chain saw.

But I can't decide what to get for my larger knife it's between the Bradford guardian 6 or the fallkniven A1. Please help me decide!
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That's a tough one I would say whatever you feel comfortable sharpening ! ?
 
If I were to spend $250 on a fixed blade, I'd go for broke and hit up our custom makers. I second the suggestion to look at Austin Goldman. I've eyeballed a few of his pieces and he does nice work!

Other than that Beckers, Essees, Ontario all offer cool blades way under that so you can get 3 instead!
 
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