looking for ideas for a different 6" fixed blade

[Wannabe Rambo Guy]

Hi peeps and almost Merry Christmas! I'm looking for ideas for something different for around 6" fixed blade, as compared to the big names of KaBar, Tops, Cold Steel, etc. I would be wanting to spend about $125 tops, and tactical looking is ok considering I don't own any knives that look like they would be. Thank you very much for your time and have a great night and tomorrow!

 

[eveled]

The KA-BAR USN MK1 is a real nice knife.

 

[Shorttime]

Look at Condor Knife & Tool. I'm going to tag @FortyTwoBlades, because he knows more about them than I do.

Oh, yeh. Look at Himalayan Imports. @Steely_Gunz should be able to help you.

Have a look at Kizlyar, maybe?

Kizer and Svord make fixed blades.

Grohmann. I'm just scrolling through the auction site, editing this post as I find names.

 

[dirc]

Hi peeps and almost Merry Christmas! I'm looking for ideas for something different for around 6" fixed blade, as compared to the big names of KaBar, Tops, Cold Steel, etc. I would be wanting to spend about $125 tops, and tactical looking is ok considering I don't own any knives that look like they would be. Thank you very much for your time and have a great night and tomorrow!

So your budget doesn't allow for really high end fixed blades, which is 100% okay. I don't like to use large amounts for users myself.

This Ontario 'hunt plus' camp knife is 420hc (the same steel buck uses) - and the overall ergos are excellent and it's a 6" blade that doesn't look like a kabar or tops knife or cold steel knife

best part is you can find it for under $35 right now

 

[Sergeua]

Falkniven a1 here for sale
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/randall-survive-falkniven-bark-river-custom.1766628/
Esse 6 I handled in store, I like the balance, is around your price. Comes with nice sheath and micarta.

 

[fishface5]

What is the purpose for the knife? Do you care about steel type or handle material? And why no big name companies, just wanting a different look?

 

[Wannabe Rambo Guy]

What is the purpose for the knife? Do you care about steel type or handle material? And why no big name companies, just wanting a different look?

exactly. Just would like to go with something different. Lots of great suggestions already. Steel and handle material isn't an issue for me. Anything goes, brother. Dude, it's Christmas in 6 minutes. Merry Christmas, brother

 

[Henry Beige]

Anza Dune Field. If you want more blade, you could try the Dune Slayer, at almost 8”. The usual street price is $170, but I found both for quite a bit less, $115 and $85 respectively. You want different, these are different.

Sorry, my pics aren’t uploading.

 

[unwisefool]

Take a look at the knifemakers section of the exchange, there are some great knives for around that price.

 

[NWPM2]

The makers here have some awesome stuff.

@David Mary in particular has some very interesting, unique, and functional pieces. He's a very nice person, too.

 

[MBG]

The KA-BAR USN MK1 is a real nice knife.

The USN MK1 was my initial thought as well. It is handy, classic, and versatile. If you want tactical you can get the kraton handle or you can go with stacked leather if you prefer the classic aesthetic.

 

[Wannabe Rambo Guy]

Thanks for the ideas, fellas. I'll check on the knife makers section and look at their knives as well. I hope you all have a great day today w/ whomever you are with, and hope everyone's fams all over this wild place right now are in great spirits.

 

[gadunz]

Svord General Purpose 6 1/4
Model 870BB
Length of Blade (inches)

6 1/4"
Over All Length (inches) 11"
Blade Shape General Purpose
Handle Material Mahogany and Brass
Steel Specifications 15N20
Blade Thickness (mm) 2.2mm
Sheath Leather

 

[eisman]

You can easily find a Blackjack 17-1 for the money your budgeting. Think Randall, but less expensive. Very good knives.

 

[Smiling]

SK5 Recon Tanto, if you can get it a custom sheath since factory one is crap.

Also, Cold Steel is now Sold Steel so they might disappear in the future...

 

[Joshua Bartosiewicz]

TOPS missile strike. It’s so amazing.

 

[stevekolt]

Buck 119...

 

[Crag the Brewer]

You can easily find a Blackjack 17-1 for the money your budgeting. Think Randall, but less expensive. Very good knives.

Where are these Easily found for 125?

 

[Crag the Brewer]

For your price range I'd recommend the Becker BK62....
It's So boring, it's Genius....once you hold it, use it, it Really grows on ya.... Super Amazing knife.

 

[The Mastiff]

Buck 119 or 120 in 5160 steel. There are also more in the 5160 steel line that you might like that are more tactical and coated for corrosion resistance. I like Buck knives and find the quality excellent with heat treat and initial edges that the knives come with. 5160 is one of my favorite fixed blade steels.

In older vintage knives still around the Schrade/Walden or just Schrade 165 model in 1095 is an all time underestimate type knife. It feels great, sharpens and performs like 1095 should . It's a great performer and can be found for $60 to 150 depending on condition on ebay. I love them.
Edit: Sorry, the model 165's are not going to make 6 inches.