need help buying a knife

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Hey guys,

I'm new to the forum, and I just want some helping picking out a knife. I've bought a few knives over the years, but most of them are cheap and flimsy. I'm still in college so my budget is a bit tight; I'm looking to get something under $30. I plan to use the knife mainly for whittling.

I found a few knives that I'm interested in. Some feedback and suggestions would be great. I'm leaning toward the ka-bar knife

Kershaw LFK Pocket Knife
http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1700-LFK-Pocket-Knife/dp/B001EHJ3H4/ref=sr_1_1?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1286584891&sr=1-1

SOG FSA-7 Flash I Straight Edge
http://www.amazon.com/SOG-Specialty-Knives-FSA-7-Straight/dp/B000KOW8A6/ref=pd_sim_sg_12

KA-BAR Dozier Folding Hunter Knife with Thumb Notch
http://www.amazon.com/KA-BAR-Dozier-Folding-Hunter-Knife/dp/B0013AUDFS/ref=pd_sim_hi_8

Columbia River Knife and Tool 6450K Drifter G10 Handle Knife with 3-Inch Razor Sharp Blade
http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-River-Knife-Tool-6450K/dp/B001DZMBY4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_6

Thank you in advance.
 
well i havent done much whittling but i would assume that a thinner blade would be better so id go for the SOG
 
I have heard good things about the Kabar Dozier hunters. A friend of mine had a pink 'breast-cancer awareness' folding hunter w/ thumbstuds that was actually really well put together.

I don't have any experience with the rest, though.
 
Check out the budget knife thread, easily found with a quick search this thread contains a large listing of quality cheap knives and their average price. It will help expand your options.
 
check out nutnfancy on youtube he reviews a lot of high value edc knives so there should be one that suits you. As for whittling I like the buck bantam. Comes in 4 different sizes and is like 15 bucks. Hope that helps
 
Nice price on that LFK. Here's a review, although at a higher price.

I definitely recommend the Ka-Bar Dozier. That's the best of your list.
 
Ah yes... the college student on a budget. I have two of them.

The KBAR Doziers are good. 3 out of 4 of my kids have them. the 4th kid will get one in a few years, however if I tell him to get me a knife from my stash he will grab the Dozier--especially if he knows he's going to be the one using it.

Ric
 
Adding a thought to the mix - I just picked up a Benchmade Mini Paka II for about $30.00 - so not much experience with it yet -but the feel and size is about right and the price!
Peace
Revvie
 
Thanks for all the suggestions and comments. I'm going to wait a few more days and browse a bit more, before I buy. I'll probably get the Kabar and post pics when it arrives.
 
That is the best price on the Kabar Dozier folding hunter that I have ever seen. If you have free shipping it is a steal.

It is a big blade. Wide. "3.5" cutting edge. Great strong and thick blade.

It comes with thumb stud or hole. I prefer the thumb stud, but both are fine.

I like heavy thick blades and this is perfect at a great price. I have no idea what kind of a blade is required for whittling.

This dozier is great for slicing. A stunning value on Amazon.
 
For me SOG FSA-7 Flash I Straight Edge is the best option. Go for it. Is very handy and becomes a part of you gradually.
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Maybe a ffg blade like the spyderco tenacious/persistence might be best for your purposes. From my experiences the crkt drifter is not a very good cutter or slicer at all from the factory. The sog flash had some bladeplay issues on the one I bought.
 
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