Looking for some suggstions..

ElectrikHellfire

ElectrikHellfire

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I am looking to buy a new fixed blade for carry and SD. I have been searching and reading and I would like to hear what you have to say. Perhaps you might suggest something out there that I am missing.

The critera:

1. Blade must be under 5.5 inches. Tanto's are ok.

2. No rubbery handles. It catches on my shirt and makes it ride up thus defeating the concealment. I would prefer something slick like stacked leather, micarta etc.

3. Nothing super expensive.

To give you an idea, I am looking at the "short" Kabar 1250.

Thanks for any input.
 
I would check out The Benchmade Nimravus 140, I have one and its def worth taking a look at, the blade material on mine is a 154 CM and has G10 handles and a Kydex Sheath that rides tite to the side if you have it on your belt... Here are the specs I believe overall length is around 9 inches.. Also if your are looking for a smaller version on the Nimravus check out the CUB its also a excellent little knife.. I found my Nimravus lightly used for around 85.00 they normally sale for no more than 100 bucks... Good luck with your choice...

Blade Length: 4.50"
Blade Thickness: 0.115"
Blade Material: 154CM, D2 Tool Steel, or Trainer
Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC for 154CM, 59-61HRC for D2
Blade Style: Modified Tanto
Weight: 6.20oz.
 
Take a look at Entrek. These are simple, sturdy, and great priced knives that have micarta handles and 440C blade steel. I said elsewhere that Entrek probably does 440C steel the best of anyone today. These are tough everyday users that will stand up to use. They have a few in the range of 4.0" to 5.0", tanto and other shapes. Custom makrer Ray Ennis is the designer behind these knives. Here are a couple of links to look at;

This is the home site

http://www.ennis-entrekusa.com/

The below link shows the different models a bit better


http://www.knifesupply.com/entrek_knives.html
 
Cutter17,

Thanks, great link. The Falcons and Rangers are exactly what I am interested in if they were just under the 5.5 blade length. Here in Texas we cannot carry over that length. I know, its stupid.
 
KaBar, Case, and I think Ontario all make a series of Hunters with stacked leather handles and none of them are that much.
 
ElectrikHellfire said:
Cutter17,

Thanks, great link. The Falcons and Rangers are exactly what I am interested in if they were just under the 5.5 blade length. Here in Texas we cannot carry over that length. I know, its stupid.
Click to expand...

Click on the first link, Entrek's home page, and then click on new models, as they are coming out, and may already be out, with a nice 4.75" bladed knife called the Bravo 11.

also go here and read about the quality of the 440C steel used on these knives. Btw, I AM NOT affiliated in any way with anyone selling these knives. I'm just as amazed as the next person of the quality of these knives. And I do not intend this to be Deal Spotting at all!

http://www.entrekusastore.com/
 
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What is top money you are willing to pay?

If you put out some cash:

Rat RC-3 would be awesome:

O.A Length: 8 5/16" (Standard Model)
O.A. Length: 8 3/16" (Modified Pommel)
Cutting Edge length: 3 3/8"
O.A. Blade Length: 3 7/8"
Maximum thickness: 1/8"
Weight: 5.2 ounces (knife only)
Weight: 9.3 ounces (knife and sheath)

But that might little bit over your budget but you would get no BS warranty that is one of the best in industry. Check the RC-3 you might like it.
 
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