Looking for flat ground, ~3 in, fixed blade.

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I'm looking for a reasonably priced, flat ground fixed blade around 3 inches. I'm going on a 70 day trip that includes backpacking and canoeing. I want fixed blade cuz I don't want to worry about cleaning a folder. I'm mainly a folder guy so I don't know fixed blades that well. Any help would be appreciated.

~runger
 
Unless you need a fixed blade for hard use and all around toughness, I think one of the spyderco salt folders would be better for your situation. They are the closest thing to maintenance free you can find in a knife. Even fixed blades require cleaning and care. There are also a couple of fixed blades in the salt line if you have your heart set on that. Either way the H1 steel is the way to go if you plan on being in and out of water and high humidity without cleaning/drying your knife often. you can check out all of spyderco's H1 knives here.
 
<$200. I like really simple designs, drop point preferably. I prefer Micarta or g10 over wood handles.
 
Runger, you need a RAT RC-3. NOT the Ontario RAT-3. There's a difference and D2 sucks. Real men use 1095 high carbon. Flat ground, drop point, and the design doesn't get any more simple than that. Great looking and comfortable micarta handles and a life time no questions asked warranty. And all you folder guys need to shut up, there's not a folder in this world that is of high enough quality to do the job of a good fixed blade knife. The man knows what he wants. 1095 is very low maintenance, easy to sharpen, holds a great edge and stands up to rough use like no other steel. The best part is the knife will cost you less than half than your budget.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=816
these are the RAT Cutlery specific forums, you can find as many pictures, testimonials, maintenance tips etc as your heart desires. I got my RC5 last night and would trust my life to it.
 
Benchmade 100SH2O: Blade's a little bigger than what you've requested and it's not a full flat, but it's rust proof- rather than just rust resistant.

Spyderco Salt knives: These are also rust proof. The folders seem to be able to handle what you're planning for. They also have a fixed blade, but the design is unorthodox.

Benchmade 211: 2.13" blade, high flat grind (almost full flat)

Fallkniven: Not full flat, but great knives.
 
PayetteRucker said:
. Real men use 1095 high carbon.
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Real manly men use O1...:D

Just a couple of mine.

( these knives actually get used outdoors so please excuse any scratches or patina you might see on them)

JK Handmade Knives Hiker, mine has a 3 7/8" blade, 8 1/8" OAL ,black Micarta.

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JK Handmade Knives Anniversary EDC model. Mine has a 3" blade,6 1/2 OAL

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John's knives have a combination flat/convex edge, easy to sharpen and hold a great edge.

In our "Makers" sub-forum you can find many guys who can build you a knife fitting your needs, as well as in your price range.


With so many talented Makers on this forum why go production?
 
I have no beefs with O1 either and in the maker's forum you will find alot of really nice knives for great deals.
 
runger, since your budget is $ 200 or less, take a look at the maker's sub forum. The custom makers here have some good stuff!
 
What about an Izula? Little shorter than 3" but built like a tank and super light weight with para cord wrap job.
 
Another vote for the Rat Cutlery RC3.

I find D2 to be a more riskier steel in the bush. It may have better edge retention, but the edge chipping instead of rolling is a bog concern. 1095 holds a great edge and hardly ever chips. It rolls, and is easier to sharpen quickly. I also am not a fan of ontarios heat treat of D2 or their 1095. I've heard its very hit or miss. Whereas Rat Cutlery has it down every time. Plus you cant beat RCs warranty.
 
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