Looking for good 5"-7" fixed blade please help

[rrg991981]

I am looking to make my first forray into fixed blades, I want a tough knife that is in the $100 or so range that has a 5-7" blade and would be good for fieldcraft etc. I like the Scrapyard yard guard (http://www.scrapyardknives.com/knives.htm) anyone own one? Never heard of SR-77 steel though. Any other recomendations?

Ryan

 

[Dan Lequin]

for a fixed blade knife try a BUCK 119!

 

[Dan Lequin]

if you wanna somekind of prybar you can try a cold steel recon tanto or SRK

 

[cybrok]

Ranger knives

RD6 or RD7. In your price range, available now, sheath included

 

[bcornelis]

In the 5 to 7 inch range I would recommend a Fallkniven S1 or A1. You should be able to pick these up for around $100.00 or slightly more. The Ranger RD 7 is on my "wanted" list for this year.

 

[Lycosa]

A friend just sold his RD for a Barkie Canadian SPL. Something to think about.

 

[sodak]

In addition to the others, a CS Recon Scout is a very nice knife in this range, especially if you can find one in Carbon V.

 

[zignal_zero]

if you wanna somekind of prybar you can try a cold steel recon tanto or SRK

+1
i've got the RT and it has served me well. i don't know if i'd call it a pry bar, cause it's one hell of a cutter/stabber too, but it's one of the only knives i've owned that i won't hesitate to pry with

a true work horse, but light and quick handling enough to double as a fighter, should it need to.

 

[coaldigger]

ColdSteel - Recon Scout http://www.coldsteel.com/39lrs.html
Ontario RAT 7 is an awsome blade but a this current time I'm not an Ontario knife supporter :grumpy: http://www.ontarioknife.com/adventure.html
KA-BAR https://www.kabar.com/product_detai...goryId=1,2,3,7&categoryName=Military/Tactical
Look around & youll find what you want !

 

[rrg991981]

I am really leaning toward the Ranger RD7 but I do like the looks of the Scrapyard Yard Guard, what is the difference in steels, anyone know? (5160, SR-77)

 

[cybrok]

Steel, I don't know, never tried a Scrapyard.

What I know it that you can have a Ranger by the end of the week. I don't think you can say this about Scrapyard.

From what I heard, both knives are great. What kind of handle do you want? That's the biggest difference between those two IMHO.

 

[chewbacca]

I would go with the RAT Cutlery RC-6, although it falls a little above your $100 number.

 

[cybrok]

I would go with the RAT Cutlery RC-6

Good point, similar to a Ranger, but thinner.

 

[jbombelli]

As far as the Scrapyard Yard Guard goes you'll probably end up paying more than the $120 they go for on Scrapyard's site. Scrapyard doesn't have stock very often, and when they do it sells out right away. I have one on its way right now that I paid $140.00 for from a guy on another forum, and I saw one go for $228 the other day on Ebay. SR-77 is a slightly modified version of S-7 Shock Steel, which is what they make jackhammer bits out of. Scrapyard heat treats it for 40+ hours, hardens it up some, and there you have it.

 

[smitty0331]

How about a Bark RIVER?

 

[sharp-k]

How about a Bark RIVER?

+1 :thumbup:

 

[rrg991981]

I dont know, Bark river has never done anything for me, they are made about 1.5 hours or so north of me but I guess I like more of a tactical look

 

[Foilist]

I dont know, Bark river has never done anything for me, they are made about 1.5 hours or so north of me but I guess I like more of a tactical look

Bark River's Bravo and the new Gunny are of the tactical style.

 

[Gargs]

I'd take a look at the Fallkniven line...

 

[Unsub]

That Scrapper is a great choice. It is also one of the only Scrapyard that is priced at retail on the secondary market. Most are quite a bit over the retail price. I had a Hookguard and loved it but now I have the awesome DFLE.

Fallkniven and bark River are the 2 other companies I usually recommend.

I am getting interested in Rosarms knives but don't have one yet.

Blackjack have a couple really good deals. Their Grunt is a heck of a buy.