Looking for a fixed blade

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Waldamir

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All I really need is a fixed blade that can handle batoning for fire building maybe some chopping for shelter building but I would have a folding saw with me so thats not too bigger of a concern but I would like it to handle it if the need arises. Also carving isnt an issue either as I would normally have either my izula or PM2 on me. I dont care about blade steel as long as it takes and holds a good edge and is easy to sharpen in the field. My price range is $75 but can stretch it to $100 as long as I get what I pay for
 
You can pick up a CS Recon Scout for about $100. A Becker BK 2, 16 or 17 for $50-$60; the Ka-bar Johnson Adventure Blades Potbelly for about $100. Or a good old Buck 119 for about $50. All of these are tried and true tanks and while the Potbellly is newer and a bit big it comes with a very nice small companion knife that skins and quarters well and can be used for food prep or eating.
 
Help! I'm a little confused. What do you want this fixed blade for? Primarily batonning?
 
So basically your wanting something to baton with. I have never heard of somebody carrying a baton only knife.

I suggest an Estwing hatchet with leather stacked handle. You can get them at Home Depot for about $37.

I guess the BK2 could fit what your looking for since I see no other need for the BK2 other than to baton. It runs about $70. I have one for trade in the trade section.
 
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Get a used Esee 6 for that price, or save up for a new one around $120,-
 
evildick said:
I guess the BK2 could fit what your looking for since I see no other need for the BK2 other than to baton.
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All the Becker BK2 is good for is batonning?!? :eek: I'm surprised to hear that...people really seem to like it.
 
Becker BK9

Full of awesomeness.

http://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Becker..._1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370713685&sr=8-1&keywords=bk9

This pic is BK14 (top), BK2, BK9(bottom)-

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Beckers will do the job for batoning that's for sure and in your price range. But to me it make more sense to just carry a hatchet if your main goal is to baton and chop.
 
Ive heard buck 119 arent that great for batoning but I likrthe lightweight of the buck 119. And wjen i factor in the weight of a becker it seems to make more sense just to pick up a husqvarna hatchet but I know how to baton but have zero expierence with a hatchet
 
how about a kukri?
http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Service-Kukri-Knife-Authentic/dp/B00C3Y6U78/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1370891328&sr=8-14&keywords=kukri+gk%26co

I have this one. Its really, really tough, Ive accidentally batoned through nails in the dark before and it didnt hurt it at all. Ive wedged it into a log and beat the spine with another log to split it open. Ive never damaged the edge in a way that sandpaper couldnt fix it. At its price I have no qualms beating the hell out of it.

That said my favorite general purpose outdoor knife is a simple mora for detailed work and general cutting.
 
Question. Why can't you baton with your Izzy? Contrary to what people think you don't need a large knife to baton with. A large knife makes it easier for sure but it's not necessary. This method works for me:

Pick a few sticks(one is usually enough for making kindling) and carve a wedge out of it. Take your izzy and baton it with one good whack to get the split started. Then switch to the wedge. On tough wood you can drive the knife edge through with the wedge and on easy wood you can just use the wedge next to the Izzy where the wood is seperated. Careful though because your knife will fall out when you get far enough with the wedge. No need for a specialized tool and you save a lot of weight.

And use the saw. Other than limbing, chopping is for suckers. ;)
 
Shotgun said:
Question. Why can't you baton with your Izzy? Contrary to what people think you don't need a large knife to baton with. A large knife makes it easier for sure but it's not necessary. This method works for me:

Pick a few sticks(one is usually enough for making kindling) and carve a wedge out of it. Take your izzy and baton it with one good whack to get the split started. Then switch to the wedge. On tough wood you can drive the knife edge through with the wedge and on easy wood you can just use the wedge next to the Izzy where the wood is seperated. Careful though because your knife will fall out when you get far enough with the wedge. No need for a specialized tool and you save a lot of weight.

And use the saw. Other than limbing, chopping is for suckers. ;)
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Thank you. Im going to try it but the knife nut in me still wants a new knife. I want to try out the 119 but im worried about durrabilty and tang construction. Im going to try the wedge idea and do more research into the husqvarna hatchet and the 119
 
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