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nash531

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Hi everybody. This is my first post and I wanted to get more experienced people opinions. I am going on over night backpacking trips this summer, and i am looking for a fixed blade knife that can do around camp activities as well as has a survival knife capability to it. I want a drop tip blade that wont rust with a little water and for it to be around 6" (or smaller/bigger if there is a good case for why it should be). I am looking for something under $100 and without a partially serrated blade.

I really like the idea behind the Schrade SCHF3N but the handle seems very thick and I don't have the biggest hands.

Thank you everybody.

P.s. Made in America is a plus too
 
If you are going to be semi gentle on it I would recommend a Mora they are stupidly good when it comes to price Vs. value. If you're going to beat it up I would suggest the Ontario Blackbird SK-5 its a little above your listed price but it is 154CM stainless steel, full tang, micarta handles, and non serrated. I would personally regrind it by hand to a scandi grind as they are much easier to keep sharp out in the wild. I know that is a pretty large price difference but I would go for baby steps in buying until you know what you like, why you like it, and what your priorities are for a knife. I would recommend a scandi ground blade under six inches with micarta scales. As I said scandi's are easy to care for, micarta is almost indestructible and anything longer than six inches and you're just showing off.:eek:
 
I agree w/ STAINLESS, and would add looking at Condor Tool and Knife's selections.
Decent knives frugally priced.
 
Only reason I didn't mention Condor is the carbon steel. If you don't take care of the knife in regards to cleaning and water it will rust pretty quickly. Other than that I agree 100% they are awesome for the money.
 
You can get a Stainless Mora fairly cheap, although the blade won't be 6".
A 440C ESEE-4 would be just fine, unless you really want the 6" blade length.

The problems you will encounter are: 6" blade length, Stainless Steel, & <$100.
 
Welcome. Honestly, I'd get a Vic Farmer and the skill set/preparation to ensure an overnight backpacking trip doesn't turn into a survival scenario.

As for a fixed blade 2 about a c-note, I am really liking the A. G. Russell Classic American-Style Hunters right now. Woodsy goodness. The kinda knife an old timer who doesn't get into survival situations would carry.
 
nash531 said:
... for it to be around 6" (or smaller/bigger if there is a good case for why it should be).
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The case against that size, in my opinion, is that it excels at nothing. Neither a slicer nor a chopper/basher/smasher.

Guess which size I would get would depend on if I wanted a knife to do the slicing work that you need to actually do when you are in the outdoors, or a knife to do the bashing the bejeebus outta innocent trees that is so fun to do when you are in the outdoors.
 
+1 on the Cold Steel SRK I've wanted one for a little while now but just can't justify it for the amount I actually get outdoors and am able to use a fixed blade.
 
If you get a decent carbon steel knife, I doubt you will too much trouble with rust. I would recommend something from the Becker line. The 16, 2, and 10 are popular. I've had my 16 for a few years and haven't had any trouble with rust. I just wipe it off after a trip. General use will keep rust away. Just don't store it wet or dirty when you get back from your trip.
 
I have a mora companion hd in carbon steel and I adore the thing. But that doesn't mean I don't abuse the jeepers out it. I've cut wire, tarred rope, canvas, burlap, hard wood and soft wood. The knife is like a light saber. And the Scandi grind is very easy to sharpen and gets wicked sharp. I +1 the mora. Plus you can use the 80 dollars you save and get a plethora of options for a chopper or folder if you don't mind being cheap. I also have the schrades schf9 and its a monster. 1/4 inch thick and almost a pound, that's my chopper of choice. Or you can get a good folder like the kershaw cryo to help with the mora. And so on and so forth. Just my $.02
 
I personally would split your budget, allowing for one small slicer and one bigger "survival" knife, or a mid-sized knife with a flat grind for slicing that would still handle tougher tasks in a pinch. I bought an Ontario SP41 for that purpose, although honestly I've never had to baton or pry with it. But before that, I bought a Mora Companion and Condor Rodan for all-around outdoor uses. The Mora got used for all sorts of things, and the Condor never left its sheath.
 
I have been doing a little soul searching and I found the ka-bar bk16. Thoughts, gripes, praises?
 
Bk16 is a great knife! Probably my favorite fixed blade. If your really worried about wood processing (the bk16 is better than you would think. It will stand up to moderate batoning) just get a cheap folding saw. Anyways, great choice!
 
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