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i am going camping in maine for a few weeks and im looking for a knife from 100-200$ that has a blade 5-7 inches for general use like cuting twigs and rope and other things im looking for one with a nice kydex or leather sheath i like kydex better but leather is good too and recomendations are welcome bye
 
I think the RC-6 is well within that range. you could also check out Ranger, and Benchmade. If you want, go to the exchange forum and try to pick up something in there. The Busse game warden's can go for $200 but the blade is a bit smaller than you want, but it is still well worth the money!:thumbup:
 
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My recommendation is a bit old fashioned, but how about the Buck Special? Six inch blade and running at fifty bucks online.

Mine is 25 years old, I've beaten the hell out of it (batonning and all that) and it's come through just fine.

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definitely check out Ratcutlery.com

I just got my first one(RC4) the other day, and I am highly impressed. Awesome fit and finish, very very sturdy, good grip and feel in hand(I have a hard time putting mine down), great kydex sheath with alot of carry options and good retention, awesome "no questions asked" warranty(even though you'll probably never need it), and Mike and Jeff are very active in the RC forums if you ever have any questions.
 
Benchmade Nimravus, Rat Cutlery RC-6, Fallkniven S1, BRKT Bravo-1, Spyderco Rock Salt and Spyderco Dayhiker are good choices.
 
Actually, Buck uses 420HC stainless, with a propriety heat treat overseen by Paul Bos. Buck brings 420HC up to its full potential. Based on my (and many other's) experience(s) with Buck's knives, they most definitely do NOT suck. To the contrary, knives like the 102, 103, 105, 110, and 119, to mention but a few, are some of the best deals in the knife world. Give one a try and you most likely won't be dissapointed.:)

To the OP: Entrek is one company that is rarely mentioned here, but most of their knives are within your price range, and are made from 440C stainless (MUCH better than 440A or 440B). SMKW is one site with a good reputation that sells Entreks, but they can be had for less money elsewhere.

Edit: Entrek knives come with kydex sheaths.
 
I just received a Fallkniven S1 in the mail from one of the forum users, and I was immediately very impressed with the look and feel of this knife. It seems rugged and very tough, and at the same time feels comfortable and very easily usable. It's got the perfect weight, feeling heavier and more stable in the hand than what it first looks to be. It is definitely worth your attention. Let us know which knife you end up with :)
 
Gunfucius said:
Actually, Buck uses 420HC stainless, with a propriety heat treat overseen by Paul Bos. Buck brings 420HC up to its full potential. Based on my (and many other's) experience(s) with Buck's knives, they most definitely do NOT suck. To the contrary, knives like the 102, 103, 105, 110, and 119, to mention but a few, are some of the best deals in the knife world. Give one a try and you most likely won't be dissapointed.:)

To the OP: Entrek is one company that is rarely mentioned here, but most of their knives are within your price range, and are made from 440C stainless (MUCH better than 440A or 440B). SMKW is one site with a good reputation that sells Entreks, but they can be had for less money elsewhere.

Edit: Entrek knives come with kydex sheaths.
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it on made in america and they just stamp them out and heat treat them i mean compared to the s30v 154cm and other steels like that 420 or 440 dosnt come close to the knives made of higher grade steels
 
benchmadebob said:
it on made in america and they just stamp them out and heat treat them i mean compared to the s30v 154cm and other steels like that 420 or 440 dosnt come close to the knives made of higher grade steels
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Buck themselves stay with a proven basic steel to maintain their price point and their core audience.

Then for those wanted a better steel they offer the Custom Shop and Speciality Lines.
Almost every Buck model has a "better" steel variation sold through Specialty Lines.
Cabelas has Buck knives in S30V (Alaskan Guide Series), the Buck Signature Lines are S30V (I have a very nice 802SS - 102 in S30V and Walnut Grips), and Bass Pro has an alternative Steel as well.
 
The Helle Safari would be a good choice as well. Very well made knife using the Swedish laminated stainless. I am very impressed with my Helle Fire, the edge is great and holding up well. The Safari is a bigger knife with a 4 3/4 blade and available from Ragweed Forge
http://www.ragweedforge.com/HelleCatalog.html

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Though I have no experience with it, the Leatherman Klamath seems like a interesting and well made knife. Good steel, a clever built-in fish hook and even a sharpener rod inside the handle and it comes with a leather sheath. The price is ok on ebay and it looks good. Does anyone here have experience with it?

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I have the impression that it will suit you fine.
 
I'd have a hard time suggesting anything more expensive than a Ka Bar. They have a four inch and a seven inch blade, your choice, for under $50.
 
+1 on the Fallkniven S1,excellent knife.

Have you considered a "shorter" knife?I have used the Fallkniven F1 on my camping and fishing trips and I have found a 4" blade much "handier"
 
+1 on the Buck 119. The 420HC isnt bad at all in my opinion.

another option you might consider is the Regular Ka-Bar either 5" or 7" blade.

Peter
 
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