Need a good fixed blade!

[Joshuas21]

I was wondering about a good large fixed blade knife to chop with that is conferrable in your hand after chopping for long periods. I want a knife that is durable and long lasting. It doesn't have to be sharp I can sharpen it my self.

 

[Joshuas21]

Forgot to mention my budget is at 45$ max.

 

[22-rimfire]

I would suggest a short heavy machete. Condor has a wide selection of these with the Pack Golok and Village Parang being my favorites. They run about $50 with the excellent leather sheath. Like them because they are easy on the hands!

 

[AddictedToGear]

For chopping how about a Kukri such as a Cold Steel. They have a budget model that fits your budget, you just need to put a better edge on it.

 

[Heathen619]

The CS Kukri would be thebest choice. Why are you aginst getting a small axe?

 

[Joshuas21]

I would prefer a knife over a ax because I could also use it for cutting if I need to.

 

[vba]

Agree, you need an axe. I've chopped with large knives and machetes but now with carpal tunnel it's painful an axe is much better.

edit: Just saw your last reply. Still an axe and a smaller fixed blade would be more practical.

 

[spydercobenchmadekai]

Just save up and get a BK9.



Because the 9 is KING! And you can't not have a 9. And you need a 9. Like right now. I mean, RIGHT NOW!

 

[Rhinoknives1]

Have a Axe for chopping and a knife for cutting. I have made"More that $50.00" and used many different big choppers of different brands and none of them work as well as a axe for wood chopping and get yourself a 4-5" bladed knife for your cutting and whittling and shaving wood. A Mora is a great low cost companion to an axe.

 

[Joshuas21]

Thanks I think I will get the cold steel Kukri machete

 

[Foilist]

My big chopper-type knife is a Condor Hudson Bay. Pair it with a small inexpensive knife like a Mora, and you will still be within your budget and have greater versatility.