I'm Buying a New Knife, But, Which One?

Bandit

Bandit

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I have narrowed my choices down to the following:
Pathmaker II
Ontario SP5 Bowie
Gerber Survival Bowie
Cold Steel Stainless Trailmaster
Junglee Bolo

I have decided on these primarily on price, as all but the Cold Steel is under $100, (CS being $160). Please give me the pros and cons of these or other knives. I am looking for a good long knife to be worn in a Dundee rig. So, khukris are out. Thanks all.
 
The Ontario is probably as good a tool as any listed
even if not the most atractive or desirable. It seems like
you're looking for a stainless or coated non-stainless blade.
Consider then also: RTAK (long wait), Brute, or if one shows
up on the forums or ebay - United SEALS machete. These are
probably superior performers.
 
A Cold Steel Trailmaster "2nd" should run under $100, and would be a pretty good choice, but I'm not sure if the stainless Trailmasters are available as "2nds"...
 
I would say the Trail Master. Good durable knife, and holds a good edge. Why not a Cold Steel Recon Scout?
 
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8.5 inch blade, J. Fisk design, around 70 bucks and a solid rep. I've only handled one, but that one felt good. There are some complaints about the handles being slippery in smaller hands so be warned.

BeckerBeckerBeckerBeckerBecker...Combat/Utility! Combat/Utility!
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That one's a little harder to sing, but once you get the "BeckerBeckerBecker" part stuck in your head, you can put anything at the end.

I've never handled one of these, but a search will turn up a lot praise for it as a big knife. It's about 7 in. and it's under 50 bucks! Oh praise the Lord, Holy Jesus...

Zero
 
The decision has been made. The money is being scraped together. The birds are chirping.....I have decided to buy the Himalayan Imports UBE. 18" total 2" wide, 1/2" thick, 1lb14oz, for $195. Perfect for my nefarious designs. Thanks for all the ideas everybody.

Click here to see my future knife
 
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