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andrew7978

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I am looking to get my dad a knife for the holidays. He is not big into survival like all of us so only has 1 or 2 fixed blades out of a set of 30 or so knives. I would most likely want to get him a folder or possibly a small fixed blade. He mainly uses them for general purposes and daily carrying. He knows a lot about knives so I don't want to get him something that is junk however I am on a limited budget. (I was interested in getting him a spyderco manix but that is a little out of my price range). I am looking to spend around $50.

Here are somethings I am looking for:

Folder or fixed blade (no more than 3.5 inch blade)
non-serrated edge
preferrably drop point

While these are not necessary criteria, it is just general stuff that I know he likes.
 
check out: bark river knife and tool... they only make fixed blades, but they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.... as well as many different handle scales....:thumbup::thumbup:

bark rivers are hard working knives and are priced fairly well....

www.dlttradingcompany.com is the dealer i mainly use...
 
What style does he like? What does he do for work and outdoor activities.

My old man has an old Schrade Bearcat 30T for an EDC. For Xmas I got him a Camillus made little Remington folder. He deer hunts so it's a perfect pocket knife for him.

If you want to get him something rare, beautiful and well made get him a Great Eastern folder. Production is under 250 per knife and they have blades of 1095.

http://www.jreindustries.com/Great_Eastern.htm
 
Whenever someone mentions a folding survival knife the first one I think of is the Spyderco D’Allara Drop Point - super heavy duty construction, hand filling 3 D grip (with a wire clip!) with a very practical VG10 drop point blade that really cuts.


The D’Allara Drop Point is sadly being discontinued; if you want one get it while you still can.




Frank
 
ilbruche said:
What style does he like? What does he do for work and outdoor activities.
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I myself am still an ametur in knowing many styles of knives and therefore am not entirely sure what he likes. My first post mentions some of the things he likes in a knife. He doesn't do that much outdoors in the way of camping. He does hike and ski. His main reason for a knife is because he likes them and its a hobby and because he carrys them around for everyday uses.
 
A good SAK with the tools he will use. Farmer in ALOX is nice!
 
I bought a Buck Alpha Dorado awhile ago, and I liked it so much, I bought another, and they're made in the U.S.! The first one is in 420HC and the second is 154CM (recommended). Has a 2-1/2" blade and it is one sturdy little knife.

The reason I bought it in the first place is I wanted something sturdy to EDC that I could carve trap parts and fire boards with and yet be small enough that if I took it out in a customer's house, they wouldn't call SWAT. Up to that point I always EDC'd a Vic Ranger (beautiful little SAK) and a Benchmade AFCK, neither of which I found good with wood (the saw on the Ranger excepted).

I haven't lost my affection for the Vic Ranger, but I also recently bought (thanks for nothing, BladeForums :mad:) a Vic Swiss Spirit which replaces it, at least for now.

Take a look at the Dorado. Probably down in the US, the price would fall within your range.

Doc
 
These are available for around your $50 budget - great EDU knife - utility blade shape -handle is big enough to get a grip on and blade steel is outstanding in terms of what it is - the heat treat and edge .
probably as big as a folder can get to be a decent clip to pocket carry - and not small enough to be a gent's knife.
 
The Buck 112 is a real classic and my favorite small folder. It's a clip, not drop (the excellent 500 is discontinued), but a great all around "user". About $35 at Amazon and elsewhere.
 
He doesn't do that much outdoors in the way of camping. He does hike and ski. His main reason for a knife is because he likes them and its a hobby and because he carrys them around for everyday uses.
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Sounds like a Swiss Army knife would be just the thing, and well within your price range. You could even get him a basic SAK and a simple Mora, and still be under $50.

If your more interested in traditional pocketknives, there are lots of good Case knives at your price range too. Like a medium stockman, barlow, or trapper. You can browse and shop by pattern here:
http://www.casexx.com/PatternPageFH.asp

Good Luck deciding!
-Bob
 
Kabar folding drop point hunter is a quality knife and meets your criteria
folder
non-serrated
drop point
under $50...priced around $20
This knife also has a thumb stud for one handed opening. They are well made, sharp, solid lock back and light weight! I would also look at the buck knives line up they are quality knives as well.
 
You can get a Buck/Stryder 889 sbmf for $50 ~ $60
Kershaw LEEK
Spyderco Delica or Endura are awsome knives for the money ($50.00)
Coldsteel Bushman
Buck 110
Case Sod Buster
SAK w/ alox handles
 
Who would not like a SAK? Go to www.eknifeworks.com and order a Victorinox. They also sell Opinel and Case knives.

Cold Steel has their Christmas sale on, but you have to hurry or they'll be all sold out.
 
Queen Mountain Man. Should be able to get one close to your budget.
 
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