I'm getting a new outdoor knife

first question - which one feels better in hand?
second - what are you planning to do with the knife?
the TAK1 has the shortest blade of the 3, but a full tang. The other 2 are hidden tang.
all 3 are coated high carbon steel.
mark 3 probably has the "grippiest" handle, due to being a rubber-like material.
I used to own an actual Ka-Bar USMC knife, but never used it, so gave it to a buddy who carried one in the service and wanted another.
I don't particularly like the way the Spec Plus handles fit my hand.
I really like the way the TAK1 fits -- but I have big paws.

Another one you might consider would be the Ontario Freedom Fighter 17 - a modern remake of the WWII quartermaster knife with steel butt cap for hammering and a rubber grip shaped like the stacked leather washers of the Ka-Bar. (Google Ontario FF17 if curious)
 
The full tang TAK-1 then. Before you buy, take a look at the Ontario Ranger RD series of knives. These are constructed of 1/4" carbon steel, and should stand up better to a lot of chopping.

Found the TAK-1 in 1095 carbon steel for ~$80.00, and the closest Ranger RD is the RD-4 and it is ~$85.00, and it also has the 4.5" blade of 5160 carbon steel.

Here is a link to a picture of it, courstey of Knifecenter.

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=ON9415BM
 
Hi Jernej.
Between those I would chose Tak-1 but....

I would reccoment you go and look here or on their website ...a bit more money perhaps but well worth it if you are looking in that direction

Or contact me ..it looks you might live just around the corner :)

Se slišmo :cool:
Domen
 
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