Need a new cheap fixed blade for hiking season

The roach belly makes a great tacklebox knife and the pendelton light is a comfortable user

I have most of the cheap krupp series cold steel knives.....the longhunter makes a great camp chefs knife.
 
The small Bucklite is around the same size as my Izula. I think I'd like the larger one better for camping, but I wanted something smaller for hikes. The Pendleton is nice as well. So far I'm liking these cheap knives and would like to get one or two more.
 
Can't beat Buck's warranty. But Mora/Marttiini are the only cheapos I'd get at that price.
$10 more you can get the condor bushlore and kephart
 
Is the grip on the Marttiini Condor as nice as it looks? If so you sold one!

I'm actually really happy with the Buck and Cold steel knives I bought. They aren't the best, but for hikes they are light and I won't be upset if something happens to them. They'd also be nice for car kits and give me something different to throw in my pack from time to time. I'm a big Mora guy, but it's nice to have something different.
 
The cow said:
Can't beat Buck's warranty. But Mora/Marttiini are the only cheapos I'd get at that price.
$10 more you can get the condor bushlore and kephart
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I just got a Condor Kephart blade blank from BladeHQ.com for the same money as a Mora, less money than some models. Wrap the handle in para-cord or put on some stag or wood; put together a sheath out of leather or Kydex and you are in business.
 
My next purchase is going to be a Cold Steel Outdoorsman Lite or the large Bucklitemax. Just between those two are there any advantages or just personal preference? They both are about 5.5 ounces.
 
Fuori said:
My next purchase is going to be a Cold Steel Outdoorsman Lite or the large Bucklitemax. Just between those two are there any advantages or just personal preference? They both are about 5.5 ounces.
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Got them both. The outdoorsman lite makes a great food prep/steak knife , and the Bucklite Max is a good general purpose bush knife with a comfortable handle, decent length and shape of blade and an affordable price. Actually , I think it's the best fixed blade for the price I've found. No issues with the rubber handle either and is a good grip wet or dry.
 
hiwa said:
Got them both. The outdoorsman lite makes a great food prep/steak knife , and the Bucklite Max is a good general purpose bush knife with a comfortable handle, decent length and shape of blade and an affordable price. Actually , I think it's the best fixed blade for the price I've found. No issues with the rubber handle either and is a good grip wet or dry.
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Fuori — With prices are as low as these, this is really the best approach. And all the discussion in the world isn't going resolve the matter because it'll come down to hand-fit and ease of use for you.

Buy both, try each out, keep the better, sell or give away the other to someone deserving.
 
Fuori said:
How is the Outdoorsman for other tasks? How is the grip?
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The grip is knurled for good grip but I find the handle pretty thin overall.. I wouldn't use it for a user bush knife myself ( too light and possibly weak for harder tasks like battoning) but it makes a good food prep knife. Get the Buckilite max if your deciding between the two is my rec. It's a much more capable knife and you can buy it almost anywhere.
 
Brad "the butcher";14785294 said:
The roach belly makes a great tacklebox knife and the pendelton light is a comfortable user

I have most of the cheap krupp series cold steel knives.....the longhunter makes a great camp chefs knife.
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Out of curiosity Brad, what is your opinion of the Krupp steel knives ? I have no problem buying a cheap knife if it is half decent and does the job.
 
hiwa said:
The grip is knurled for good grip but I find the handle pretty thin overall.. I wouldn't use it for a user bush knife myself ( too light and possibly weak for harder tasks like battoning) but it makes a good food prep knife. Get the Buckilite max if your deciding between the two is my rec. It's a much more capable knife and you can buy it almost anywhere.
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I was deciding between them, but thanks to your help I moved towards the Buck.
 
upnorth said:
Out of curiosity Brad, what is your opinion of the Krupp steel knives ? I have no problem buying a cheap knife if it is half decent and does the job.
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The reason I bought so many of the line is they are cheap and they work.
Not the hardest steel but has to be as good or better as 420. Easy to touch up the edge.
Great for loaners, beaters and having extra's in kits/vehicles/tacklebox.....

Grab one and see for yourself
 
I know Mora is sort of out, but there is an outdoor "club" you can join (all you do is register and give your email). They will email you at least once a day, but last week they had a deal where if you spent $100 or more, you could have grabbed a Mora Bushcraft Orange for about $17. I almost grabbed a few, even though I picked up two at Christmas from them for around $20 IIRC. That's one helluva orange knife for the price.
 
Brad "the butcher";14825618 said:
The reason I bought so many of the line is they are cheap and they work.
Not the hardest steel but has to be as good or better as 420. Easy to touch up the edge.
Great for loaners, beaters and having extra's in kits/vehicles/tacklebox.....

Grab one and see for yourself
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Fair enough, thanks. You steered me well in regard to Husqvarna axes so I'm listening. :thumbup:
 
As I mentioned to Upnorth they are pretty close IMOP

A regular contributor to Backwoodsman a few years ago picked up the krupp canadian/grohmann CS knockoff and raved about it......good knife too.
 
Brad "the butcher";14835394 said:
the krupp canadian/grohmann CS knockoff and raved about it......good knife too.
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I have that one. It's gets kitchen duty. Nice knife.
 
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