My problem is that I have a Ka-bar Marine knife, Coldsteel SRK, and a Buck 119. As hard as it may be to get an unbiased opinion, which one would you want most in the bush. I am always swapping them out everytime I go camping, hunting or just walking in the woods. I was wondering what my fellow knife lovers think.:thumbdn::thumbup:
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Ka-bar, Coldsteel, Buck which one?
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Buck 119, I am tempted to say the SRK, but I think overall the Buck 119 will be better for more all around common cutting tasks.
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I've heard great things about the srk,but I'll say the 119,heck of a knife imo.
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I have both a ka-bar and a srk.Both will make great buch knives in dry conditions.If your going to be around a lot of water then go with the stainless 119.
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Kabar...........
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Heck, take all three... 
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I would go with the Ka-Bar to answer your question.
If you want another very nice knife to play with, consider getting the Smith & Wesson Homeland Security Tanto. No, I'm not certifiable, but I recently picked up one of these at the great price of $29.99 and was surprised to find out I liked it! I have two Marine Ka-Bars and they're very good. Also a Cold Steel Recon Tanto, which I also like. And I have a Cold Steel Peacekeeper, which is so-so. (The double blade is great, but the blade steel itself is pathetic.)
I'm also decidedly not a fan of Smith & Wesson's knife offerings, though there are a few that I like. But this H.S. Tanto is now my favorite fixed blade. I bought it on a whim with a Frost Cutlery copy for thirteen bucks. The Frost did not disappoint me in the least. It was a piece of garbage. I also expected S&W's H.S. Tanto to be just another piece of Chinese trash, but I was pleasantly surprised. It has remarkable chopping abilities due to the weight and size of the knife. It also cuts brush very well as well as kindling. It's got G-10 scales and a decent grind and finish. And if you forget a tent peg, don't worry, the knife also can be used for that. The sheath also includes a diamond stone for sharpening, and just a few strokes restores the blade's sharpness.
It's a heavy knife, but can be used as a machete
or light hatchet chopping. I was pleasantly surprised.
If you want another very nice knife to play with, consider getting the Smith & Wesson Homeland Security Tanto. No, I'm not certifiable, but I recently picked up one of these at the great price of $29.99 and was surprised to find out I liked it! I have two Marine Ka-Bars and they're very good. Also a Cold Steel Recon Tanto, which I also like. And I have a Cold Steel Peacekeeper, which is so-so. (The double blade is great, but the blade steel itself is pathetic.)
I'm also decidedly not a fan of Smith & Wesson's knife offerings, though there are a few that I like. But this H.S. Tanto is now my favorite fixed blade. I bought it on a whim with a Frost Cutlery copy for thirteen bucks. The Frost did not disappoint me in the least. It was a piece of garbage. I also expected S&W's H.S. Tanto to be just another piece of Chinese trash, but I was pleasantly surprised. It has remarkable chopping abilities due to the weight and size of the knife. It also cuts brush very well as well as kindling. It's got G-10 scales and a decent grind and finish. And if you forget a tent peg, don't worry, the knife also can be used for that. The sheath also includes a diamond stone for sharpening, and just a few strokes restores the blade's sharpness.
It's a heavy knife, but can be used as a machete
or light hatchet chopping. I was pleasantly surprised.
