Help to choose - beginner

Melissa_2006 · Jun 29, 2006

Hi all,

I'm new to knives.
I would like to get a knive for my partner but not sure which one would be good to get.

my options are:

Cold Steel SRK or Cold Steel UWK Fixed Bladed Tactical Knife

He uses mostly for hunting survival purposes.

Which one will stand more abuse?

any suggestion is very much appriciated.

regards,
melissa

redhawk44p · Jun 30, 2006

Have you looked at the RAT 5. Here is the link-
http://www.cumberlandknifeworks.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=rat5

huugh · Jun 30, 2006

Do you insist on these two only? I would choose SRK.

If Cold Steel is not a requirment then I would suggest Ranger knives (RD4, RD6, or R.A.K.) or some Bark River (Fox River maybe?)
If he would prefer stainless then you could consider Fallkniven.

GoodGuy · Jun 30, 2006

The SRK is a good knife. Solid and dependable.

RedEdge77 · Jun 30, 2006

Also check out the becker knife and tool line of knives from camillus.:thumbup:

kel_aa · Jun 30, 2006

Are you in Canada by any chance? Incidentially the SRK, UWK, Bushman, and Master Hunter are the CS fixed blades available through LeBaron's for a reasonable big-store price (all except the Master Hunter, which I think is overpriced for what it can do).

I think the SRK is more practical than the UWK. The UWK might make you feel uber-cool and give you fantacies of crawling through the jungle floor knifing Pajama-pants, but in general less suitable for real work.

Melissa_2006 · Jun 30, 2006

Thanks guys, the option is not just for those two.
$100 price range is good abit more is ok.

Thanks again

glockdad40cal · Jul 1, 2006

i agree the srk is very solid.tops knives have some good choices as well as sog knives.the recon scout is also about as heavy duty as it gets in your price range.ive used one in the woods for years doing everything from food prep to splitting a big ribcage open on a deer.good luck cause there are so many it can be overwhelming

Cobalt · Jul 1, 2006

SRK is a good starter knife. or a becker campanion as well. Good prices and good knives.

rdelliott · Jul 1, 2006

Melissa_2006 said:
Hi all,

I'm new to knives.
I would like to get a knive for my partner but not sure which one would be good to get.

my options are:

Cold Steel SRK or Cold Steel UWK Fixed Bladed Tactical Knife

He uses mostly for hunting survival purposes.

Which one will stand more abuse?

any suggestion is very much appriciated.

regards,
melissa

I'd be inclined to plunk for the SRK. Nice knife, and it doesn't have that "tactical" word in its name. When applied to knives, "tactical" seems to be more Mall Ninja attractant than actual descriptive term these days...