Looking for a big knife

[maverick786us]

I am lookin for big a knife that has

1. Big blade 9 inch or above
2. A steel as good as 420J thats used in Buck knives
3. The look of that knife is should be good like Buck 120
4. It should be a single peace knife with a classic wooden handle

Any recommendation

 

[jfk1110]

Price is gonna make a big difference in quality.......

Cold Steel 1917 bowies is one that always catches my eye and seem to be well made from reviews.....=$120.00

CPK makes gorgeous tools that work well but you can add another zero before the decimal point in the above price!!!!

 

[maverick786us]

Good things comes at a cost. I will keep that knife for live. Just like my pair of Buck 110, Few Kabar I have this knife with amazing handle

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wCF4GI1HQ8ufRLCJ7mMfJK2crrAKeSEQ/view?usp=share_link

But I seriously doubt about the quality of steel, that's why I haven't sharpened it. I am looking for something similar to this but with really steel thats as good as 420J
I can spend unto $300

 

[rlewpolar]

I really like my Cudeman bowie (106M model). Has a micarta handle but don’t let that stop you. Very well made and well priced. The Spanish make great knives

 

[Drop bear]

Sword Von tempskie bowie.

 

[rlewpolar]

Another one I really like (and probably one of my favorite knives of all time) is the Cold Steel Trail Master (San Mai version). Again, no wooden handle but the Kraton handle is very grippy and comfortable and that blade is something else

 

[maverick786us]

Another one I really like (and probably one of my favorite knives of all time) is the Cold Steel Trail Master (San Mai version). Again, no wooden handle but the Kraton handle is very grippy and comfortable and that blade is something else

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Thank you. I own Cold Steel Recon 1. I know they make amazing knives I was going through their products

 

[jfk1110]

For $300 you can most likely have one of our knife making members make you what you want....
Look around the link below at the fixed blade thread and see whose work tickles you and reach out....
Worst case you'll get other recommendations.

For Sale: Fixed Blades

www.bladeforums.com

 

[maverick786us]

I really like my Cudeman bowie (106M model). Has a micarta handle but don’t let that stop you. Very well made and well priced. The Spanish make great knives

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These knives are amazing, why do they use handles that gives look and feel of a kitchen knife handle?

 

[ferider]

Pick your poison:

(that's what I would get for $300, but you might have to look a little bit)

 

[VorpelSword]

I am lookin for big a knife that has

1. Big blade 9 inch or above
2. A steel as good as 420J thats used in Buck knives
3. The look of that knife is should be good like Buck 120
4. It should be a single peace knife with a classic wooden handle

Any recommendation

You should be able to find something you like in the Randall catalog. . ..one of their Bowe styles perhaps. Another possibility might be a #1 Fighter if they will make one as long in the blade as you would like. Time tested designs, good steel, heavy construction, great fit and finish, modest customizing options . . .the only miss is the handle materiel. Your choices there seem to be stacked leather, stag or Micarta.

Whichever you get from them, it will become a family heirloom, even if you buy a pre-owned knife.

 

[maverick786us]

Pick your poison:

(that's what I would get for $300, but you might have to look a little bit)

These knives are beautiful, I am looking for something that more looks like a combat knife with clip point blade

 

[Blue Sky]

Becker BK9 with a set of aftermarket rosewood scales would be pretty nice, just not stainless if that matters a lot.

 

[VorpelSword]

Something like this, but longer?

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[ferider]

These knives are beautiful, I am looking for something that more looks like a combat knife with clip point blade

Company is called Work Tuff Gear. They use several designers and different steels, great quality, manufactured in Taiwan (not mainland China) and should fit your budget. They do have more aggressive looking blades, for example:

the 9" Puzon:

the 10.6" Blackout HD:

the 12.4" Puzon Predator Hunter

They use different steel, depending on knife and version, some more, some less stainless, but all well heat treated, etc.

Best bang for the buck that I know off.

Roland.

 

[rlewpolar]

These knives are amazing, why do they use handles that gives look and feel of a kitchen knife handle?

The handle feels and looks very good in person. Well proportioned for the style and size of blade. If the micarta is not your thing, I bet you could find someone (even on this forum) to make you some beautiful wood scales for the handle if you wanted to go down that road.

 

[rlewpolar]

Company is called Work Tuff Gear. They use several designers and different steels, great quality, manufactured in Taiwan (not mainland China) and should fit your budget. They do have more aggressive looking blades, for example:

the 9" Puzon:

the 10.6" Blackout HD:

the 12.4" Puzon Predator Hunter

They use different steel, depending on knife and version, but all well heat treated, etc.

Best bang for the buck that I know off.

Roland.

I was blown away at the quality of my Ares when I received it. The thing is, scoring any of their knives requires a super computer on a hair trigger to score one when they drop

 

[ferider]

I was blown away at the quality of my Ares when I received it. The thing is, scoring any of their knives requires a super computer on a hair trigger to score one when they drop

True. I got mine on the Exchange here, and sometimes ACK has some for a reasonable price, too.

Then again, the hunt is part of the fun, right ?

 

[Cobalt]

What's your price range?

One of your criteria is wood handle. That drastically reduces choices. I only saw one knife posted here that qualifies, but all the listed ones would work if wood handles aren't necessary

 

[Bob Denman]

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