Looking for a Fixed Blade

[simple6]

I'm looking for a fixed blade(7-9") for general camp chores, $160 limit. What direction should I look? The Esee 6 looks good, but want to see if there's something in the 7-9 inch range worth considering before I pull the trigger.

 

[sambo.]

7"-9" is a big blade for general camp duties. 4"-6" is a much more versatile size.

but since you ask:

teh Ka-Bar USMC is a revered blade for many, very good reasons. the Ka-Bar bowie knives are a very nice blade at a pretty reasonable price point.

 

[defaultuser]

The Becker line, maybe?

 

[simple6]

I've got the 4" blade covered.

 

[goat37]

May run a couple bucks over budget, but if you are considering the ESEE 6, why don't you look at the Junglas? It gets rave reviews from everyone that has one.

 

[Fallbrook Forge]

Becker BK7, BK9, BK5
Browning Crowell Barker competition knife(AG Russell)

USMC KaBAR

 

[elkpro1]

Buy a used fehrmann or koster in 3v then turn your friends 1095 knife over and cut the blade off of it with a hammer . These can easily be bought here or on ebay within your budget.

 

[chiral.grolim]

Check out offerings from Scrapyard and Swamp Rat (in the manufacturers forums even), especially Swamp Rat's RatManDu - still available in the company store, <$140 (not including s&h + sheath).
Also, Fallkniven A1.

Here's a couple of threads I dug up that might be of interest...

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=776409
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=774016

 

[GingivitisKahn]

If you are set on 7-9" then I'd go with a Becker BK9 but if you are open to something a little shorter (but no less mighty) have a look at the Becker BK2. Great stuff!

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[foxx]

Ontario/Ranger RD series may be an option.

 

[simple6]

Thanks guys