Looking for the ultimate fixed blade

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DreamHawk

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Hi guys,

My first post here, I was wondering if you could give me a hand. I'm a long time enthusiast of bladed weapons, and as long as I can remember I've been looking for a fixed blade knife that was practically indestructible. One I could beat the living crap out of sharpen it up and take it back out. One that I'm not affraid to bring on the trail with me, and if it comes down to it feel comfortable in dealing some major punishment to it without snapping a blade or breaking a tip.
Now I know every knife has its breaking point, but Im looking for the toughest knife I can find. A few that I've seen MIGHT meet the bill, and also appeal to my taste are:

#1. Timberline Specwar
#2. Strider EB-LT....Or buck strider eb (Is there a difference?)
#3. Sog Seal 2000 (Kinda big though)
#4. Would've been the benchmade Nimravus, but I read the blade is too thin for any real cutting.

So what's your take? I'd love to hear about the TOUGHEST knife you know of price is not an issue! I would Also like to hear your opinions on these listed.

Thanks!
 
Honestly, a Busse or a Ranger knife.
I have recently discovered the joys of custom knives, they arent that expensive, especially if you are looking for utility rather than embelishment.

Having a knife built JUST for you and talking to the maker is a thrilling thing. Especially when he gives insight on materials used, finishes, updates on whats going on with your knife...

There are other knives but this one is your own. Cant beat that.
 
Busse, Swamp Rat, Fehrman, Razorback. Toughest SOB award consistently goes to Busse though.
 
Busse, Swamp Rat, Scrapyard, Ranger RD-series, Ontario RAT-series and the Camillus Becker line.

From expansive till cheap but all tough knifes for outdoor use. But don’t let the price foul you, a $50 Becker can really take a beating.

(edit: Forgot to put Scrapyard in it;) )
 
how about scrapyard knives.. no nonsense performance based knives.. extremely reasonable prices to boot as well!!
 
Another vote for BUSSE! :thumbup:

And if you do manage to damage a BUSSE, their warranty will cover it forever.
 
Busse rocks - no better knife on the planet - get a Battle Mistress while they are still available. :thumbup: You may not get a chance to get one of these babies for a few years. Time is of the essence!
 
Toughest? Busse. Period.

Ultimate? Best? Dozier. Period. Dozier's full-tang user grade knives are, IMO, the best knives anywhere, folder or fixed, at any price. I have owned two Busses. They were sold. Doziers are simply far better for my uses (but for other people I am sure Busse is better). I do miss my Meaner Street, but all of my Doziers are superior to it.

I know the topic posted mentioned "toughest" (which is a silly criteria anyways- tough is good, toughest is pointless), but I am surprised no one has mentioned Bob Dozier, Charles May, David Winston, or Tom Krein. He did say "ultimate" and after a certain point, any additional toughness can actually be a downside at the cost of cutting ability. These guys don't make a lot of 1/4 inch thick choppers, but they make very tough workhorses, and you can have them make you a tough chopper since they are custom makers. Their knives are definitly in the league of "ultimate" fixed blades along with Strider, Busse, Ferhman, etc... and which is preferred is a matter of opinion and intended use.

For the "tough" knives, I'd add Trident to the list.

DreamHawk said:
#4. Would've been the benchmade Nimravus, but I read the blade is too thin for any real cutting.
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Not sure what you mean. A blade is poor for real cutting if it is too thick. Being thin is a good thing for cutting. Do you mean prying, or that the edge is too thin to withstand heavy chopping?
 
Yeah, thin blade stock and "cutting" in the literal sense of the word go hand in hand. If you want a durable inexpensive knife that will actually cut without being reprofiled get a Becker. On the more expensive end with the same features get a Fehrman. That being said I carry a tan Swamp Rat Camp Tramp in my woods bumming bag with a reprofiled edge. Of the knives that have been listed consistently I wouldn't put any you listed in the same category of toughness. Still good knives though ;) .
 
I've done things (and had things done!) to my Busse Badger Attack that should have broken any knife, and I've broken a couple :) I have to vote for Busse, Scrapyard, and Swamprat knives for toughness.
 
Thanks for all of your replies!! In reply to whether I want cutting or prying I guess I really want both, Cutting obviously is more important. When I say "toughness" I don't mean the hardness of the steel, that does matter to a certain degree, however, I mean a knife that can be jammed into wood, taken into the river, and put to the test through a variety of harsh conditions, not the hardness of the steel.

I think I want Busse to make me a custom knife that looks something like what strider has to offer with the EB-LT, I like the warranty on Busse's knives, Im just unsure if they would make a custom blade? I emailed them with no response.
 
Best value for money BRK&T (Bark River), my favourite.
These convex knives are real users and you have a zillion handle choices.
If you try one of these you're hoocked, its very addictive.
They don't have that agressive tactical look, they just perform.

http://brkca.com/

I also favour the kronor line of Fallkniven.
They don't loose their edge in the 3G steel

But these are no sharpened prybars
 
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