Recommendation? Looking for several knives to keep in packs, bags, vehicles, etc.

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Hey everyone, new to Blade Forum and new to knife collecting as well. I'm looking for several knives to keep in various work bags, packs, vehicles, etc. I think I would like to stick with fixed blades, something smallish because I have larger blades for dedicated purposes. These knives would just be for backup or general use. It has to be something made in the USA. I don't want something ridiculously expensive, but I also don't want something cheap either. I don't mind to spend good money on a quality item, just something not outrageous. Let's hear and see what everyone recommends!
 
Esee as mentioned,Kabar/ Becker, Buck, Tops, white River all have great choices and reasonable prices. You might look at Architect knives at TKC- you can pick steel/handle/sheath. Good luck with your search.

Edited to add that personally I think the Becker BK7 is a perfect truck or bugout knife and what I keep in my truck.
 
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I have a Buck 684, and it's a very nice little knife. It's got a rubber handle, and is about $30. Very capable and useful little knife.
 
Morakniv 511 can be had for under $10. Eldris around $25. Made in Sweden, not USA sorry

You dont want something expensive left in a vehicle over night. My community had several cars broke into a couple weeks ago.

Some of the items stolen were hand guns. Who leaves a gun in the car over night?

2 cars were moved around the block because the owner left the keys in the ignition!
 
Not to derail the thread but i have 3 guns in my truck and 2 chainsaws worth about $1500 (just the saws) right now. And my wife has my .38spcl in her car. We dont lock our vehicles at night either.
I have a gec h20 in my console at all times also. Its a great knife for trck carry, small and useful.
 
For inexpensive (because multiples and leaving in vehicle) and American-made, I'm voting for something from Ontario's Old Hickory line.
 
Hit up a flea market and see if you can score a few old fixed blade knives for cheap. Buck, Marbles, Western, Case, etc.,They don’t have to look good, they’re just going to sit in a pack or some random place until they’re called on, and when you need to cut something they’ll do magnificently, provided you give them a good cleanup and sharpening before laying them in their appointed places.
 
Is the gerber strong arm American made?

Cheap ish, super sturdy stainless for the leaving in the car bit.

 
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Anza Knives

Schrade USA Old Timer - vintage, i.e. old and probably used. See the auction sites.
 
Frank Morris said:
Morakniv 511 can be had for under $10. Eldris around $25. Made in Sweden, not USA sorry

You dont want something expensive left in a vehicle over night. My community had several cars broke into a couple weeks ago.

Some of the items stolen were hand guns. Who leaves a gun in the car over night?

2 cars were moved around the block because the owner left the keys in the ignition!
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Depends on where you live. I keep AR and a Glock in my truck and my wife keeps another AR in her vehicle. But we live in a rural area and we park our vehicles in a garage overnight. Definitely not something you’d want to do in a big city, but that’s why we won’t ever live in a big city.
 
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I need to find a place that has an Esee Izula to check out. That looks a lot like what I’m looking for size wise.
 
I keep a SS Mora companion in my truck at all times, in case I need a fixed blade while out and about. I have always managed to get by with my pocket knife so far. The Mora is a good choice to leave in a vehicle, depending on where you live corrosion resistance may be important
 
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I need to find a place that has an Esee Izula to check out. That looks a lot like what I’m looking for size wise.
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I didn’t realize you were looking for a small knife. The Izula is a great knife. I have one in S35 with extended G10 scales. Really a lot of knife in a small package. BTW the S35 necker is on sale right now.
 
I find USA Oldtimers everywhere garage sales and flea marketsfixed and slipjoints for my truck.
I keep Victranox in my cars and cycle
 
I was going to recommend the Buck 684 small Bucklite max, but they seem to be discontinued now.
It's a shame too, because they're a great knife I've gifted a few of.
 
^^I see the 684 and 685 available at one of the popular CS vendors, and better yet the Buck web page. So still around I’d have to say.
 
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