Looking for Fixed Blade knife for long term....any suggestions?

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Hi!

I am looking for a fixed blade knife that will last me a long time and of course withstand alot of abuse. I would like it to have a serrated top edge and plain edge on the bottom. I prefer a tactical style but I am open to all suggestions.

Thanks!
 
Your choices would be virtually unlimted. :cool: Besides overall length, how long the blade would u like the best? That helps better for the selection process.

Ben
 
Skip that serrated top edge (they tend to be rather useless) and get a Busse, Swamp Rat or Strider.

If you are absolutely determined to get a knife with spine serrations, check out Chris Reeve's hollow handle knife offerings.
 
I have had a K-BAR since 1989. It has held up to years of abuse and still holds a decent edge. I am also fond of the sog recondo. Both are stout and if your use of the blade includes abuses such as box slashing digging out nail heads in 4x6 fencing and so forth you mayb want to consider it. These are good solid use knives and if you do happed to break one you are not out a weeks pay.
Good luck
 
If a custom or rather hand made knife is what you want I'd for sure look at Bob Dozier's selections. His tactical sheaths are also worth looking into as they are the best in the business in my opinion.

If mass produced is what you are looking for there is no way to really go over them all. Striders are great. But for that matter so is the Cold Steel Recon Scout. It doesn't have the serrations but it is one tough knife. Sogs Navy Seal knife would be equally tough also.

I like a false edge on the tip but no serrations in the back on my fixed blades. I tend to want to put my hand where the serrations would be or hit it with a hammer like for splitting wood when it doesn't go all the way through.
 
I am honestly not familiar with the types of steel but would like a knife of low maintenance.

Can you refer me to some specific model numbers and brand name?
 
I'd suggest a Buck Nighthawk to start with. Use it and you can form ideas as to what you like and where improvements can be made.It is well made and easy to maintain.Good start in a heavier knife.
 
You might want to look at the Randalls.

Here's a model 15 in your size range.

I like the larger model 18.
 
Tom Krein TK7 would be great.He could sharpen the top of the blade along the swedge and add serations.
 
Here's three options for you to consider -

Ontario USMC Bayonet - Rating: Superb / more than reasonably priced / excellent scabbard

Gerber Silver Trident - Rating: Excellent / overpriced unless you shop the web then reasonable / poor sheath - replace as soon as possible with Eagle or Tactical Tailor or BladeTech

USMC "KaBar" - Rating: Excellent / better than reasonable price / satisfactory sheath

Any of the three will serve you well for years if properly cared for. They won't beat your wallet up. Are easy to replace if lost or stolen or busted up. And they are seeing service in this theatre and are well considered by the shooters carrying them.

Kasik sends -
Baghdad, Iraq
 
I have recently picked up the Chris Reeve Green Beret (5.5" blade) and absolutely LOVE this thing! Great knife, reasonably priced (relative, I know) and very usable. Few knives (brands) have the reputation that CRK has. My suggestion and good luck.

David
 
LIGHTFOOT said:
Any of Bob Dozier's fixed blade are the toughest in the business
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With all due respect to Bob Dozier, his knives are not made for serious abuse. D2 steel, relatively thin blades and High RC ratings does not make for good choppers or beaters. Dozer's site quotes the maker in saying that, "With few exceptions, I grind blades to have thin edges and thin points."

If you want to abuse, look at something with a thick blade, shallow edge and slightly softer temper.
 
Quiet Storm said:
Skip that serrated top edge (they tend to be rather useless) and get a Busse, Swamp Rat or Strider.

If you are absolutely determined to get a knife with spine serrations, check out Chris Reeve's hollow handle knife offerings.
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I use the serrations/sawback on the back of my Ontario Survival Machete all the time, not for cutting wood,(the saw on a Leatherman or SAK would be much better,(and they work great up to 3" to 4" trees)), but for making notches for deadfall and snares.

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MelancholyMutt,
I agree with you that Bob's knives are not the toughest and I think that Bob would also agree with you. While not the toughest they are certainly tough enough and then you have to consider cutting ability. Bob's knives defininely cut really, really well.

Tom
 
For stout and beefy users there are so many out there.
Some affordable knives are the
Krein TK7. He'll make whatever size you need without breakin the bank. Krein Knives

Anza blades
Give Charlie a call :)

Matt Roberts makes fine blades in the sizes you want. Do a search for forum member LongRifle

Ontario knives are great
CRK knives
Don't know about the serrations :)
These are knives that I've used and know do not fail in hard tasks.

There are a gazillion others that probably can fill your need. Avoid flash and go with quality.
Tom
 
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