Recommendation? Large SS knives

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So, I'm looking to make a small collection of knife (4 to 6). I intend to use and share them for survival/camping/hunting task.


Here are my spec:

Mandatory spec;
-Stainless steel
-Fixed blade
-Guard/"present" bolster
-No second hand knife

Flexible spec;
-5 to 6 inch blade
-3/16+ thickness
-350$ budget each
-Full tang

Plus, but not needed
-Pomel
-One finger ring
-Choil
-Landyard hole

So far I've found;
-Spartan Horkos
-Chris Reeves Pacific
-Cold steel SRK (vg10 san mai)
-SOG Pillar
-Buck 119 special

While I said survival/camping/hunting task, I don't mind a knife more "task specific".

Ps: What do you think of my choice so far, is there something I should beware?
 
I presume by "Mandatory Spec -Guard/"present" bolster" you mean one that is part of the handle is ok. Because neither the CS SRK nor SOG Pillar have separate metal guards. If so various full tang Fallkniven models, including the F1x,S1x and A1x would fit the bill as well. And the standard hidden tang models too.
 
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Type of stainless (S30V, Elmax, S35VN, etc.) would be in the mandatory list for me. That will refine your search more than most other choices.
 
KenHash said:
I presume by "Mandatory Spec -Guard/"present" bolster" you mean one that is part of the handle is ok. Because neither the CS SRK nor SOG Pillar have separate metal guards. If so various full tang Fallkniven models, including the F1x,S1x and A1x would fit the bill as well. And the standard hidden tang models too.
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Would you consider it safe for stabbing something "soft", aka an animal? I was already unsure with the CS SRK
 
irsh said:
Type of stainless (S30V, Elmax, S35VN, etc.) would be in the mandatory list for me. That will refine your search more than most other choices.
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Since I plan on sharing them I want variety. I may lend it to someone I don't know quite well and some of my friend are careless while I know other will use it wisely, so really any kind will do, I mostly want it to be rustproof.
 
WeekSecret said:
Would you consider it safe for stabbing something "soft", aka an animal? I was already unsure with the CS SRK
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Yes I would.
Reason: After 1980 many US makers started using the rubber/kraton handle with integral bolster design. Cold Steel and SOG I think were at the forefront and both makers had their knives with no metal bolster see action as either issue or personal purchases in the Mideast and Afghanistan. To my knowledge the lack of a "metal guard" has never been an issue.
That said, if "stabbing" is a clearly defined intended use, such as a pig sticker for hunting or military use, a double edged dagger with a guard may be a better way to go.
 
KenHash said:
Yes I would.
Reason: After 1980 many US makers started using the rubber/kraton handle with integral bolster design. Cold Steel and SOG I think were at the forefront and both makers had their knives with no metal bolster see action as either issue or personal purchases in the Mideast and Afghanistan. To my knowledge the lack of a "metal guard" has never been an issue.
That said, if "stabbing" is a clearly defined intended use, such as a pig sticker for hunting or military use, a double edged dagger with a guard may be a better way to go.
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It's more of a back-up option. Self defense against animal should be with a gun in the first place and I don't see myselft buying a dagger specificaly for that purpose. I would reach the knife I'm used to use anyway. Since it's used in military, I seem it would do the job for me.

If you don't think that's the case, feel free to tell me.

But for now, thank you, I've added the Fallkniven S1x to my list.
 
As others have said, I'd go with the S1 Pro or other Fallkniven. The F1 Pro is what got me and it is a phenomenal knife that makes you feel like you can do absolutely anything with it and will hold up. Personally I prefer the NL5 as it feels incredible in hand but since you want something in the 5-6" range blade there is the NL3 and NL4. Both good knives too if you prefer the leather handles though slightly different contours than the amazing NL5. The F1 Pro and S1 Pro have great pommels too.
 
I would like to amend my post on steel type with the addition of warranty. There are lifetime warranties and there there are "no-questions asked" lifetime warranties (ESEE for one). I like the second version myself, especially if you are willing to pay $300+ (each) for several knives.

Fallkniven for instance has a 10 year warranty for the original purchaser, plus some fine print like "make sure you save the receipt". That sucks to put it bluntly.
 
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irsh said:
I would like to amend my post on steel type with the addition of warranty. There are lifetime warranties and there there are "no-questions asked" lifetime warranties (ESEE for one). I like the second version myself, especially if you are willing to pay $300+ (each) for several knives.

Fallkniven for instance has a 10 year warranty for the original purchaser, plus some fine print like "make sure you save the receipt". That sucks to put it bluntly.
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Great advise, but as a knife newbie it's seem kinda hard to check. How do I tell them apart? And is it different for a thick knive (fallkniven S1x)?
 
I would suggest the The Boker Plus Bushcraft Kormoran.
It has a 4.75" 14C28N blade with with 3/16+ thickness (0.20 =3 /15), a functional guard and full tang.
The milled G10 handles are very comfortable. Very clean design and great ergonomics allowing for multiple comfortable grips.
 
littleknife said:
I would suggest the The Boker Plus Bushcraft Kormoran.
It has a 4.75" 14C28N blade with with 3/16+ thickness (0.20 =3 /15), a functional guard and full tang.
The milled G10 handles are very comfortable. Very clean design and great ergonomics allowing for multiple comfortable grips.
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Do you own this knife? Because if yes I would have a couple question;

1. Is a straight handle comfortable?

2. When and where did you buy it? because I see both 0,14 in and 4,8mm thickness

3. Do you mean a bolster instead of a guard?
 
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