Recommendation? new knife choice

[Henry Beige]

Thank you all for your recommendations, I love this community <3
About the Kabar, I am certainly sure they are of great quality but I find their handles so ugly! Personal taste of course, I might get one some day but will have to replace those!
I already own a mora companion which I use on a regular basis and love it. Now I want just to offer myself something fancy! Lets say less than 200€ to put a limit
Thanks again for all the messages
Edit: bk62 and condor look both nice! The more you guys help me the harder to choose it gets lmao

You may find those handles ugly, but I sure found mine to be comfortable.

 

[cbach8tw]

The BK62 has 1095 cro van steel, if are referring to the Condor Kephart it is 1075. I have an LT Wright Bushcrafter HC in 1075, tough steel and holds a decent edge, but the warranty is very good on LT Wright knives.

 

[dirc]

honestly, skrama is a great choice & it's already in europe, cheap shipping

also a great value, 80crv2 is excellent for abuse & maintains an edge remarkably

(these guys have an over the top loud sort of approach, but funny and you do get to see them used & abused)

 

[Mr opinionated]

Benchmade Fixed Adamas is also visually similar to the Ratmandu.

Not as indestructible, sure. But also not as expensive. I don't know if there are any aftermarket scales for it, that may be a deal-breaker.

Thanks for sharing this. I have never seen the non serrated fixed blade.

 

[kueller351]

honestly, skrama is a great choice & it's already in europe, cheap shipping

also a great value, 80crv2 is excellent for abuse & maintains an edge remarkably

(these guys have an over the top loud sort of approach, but funny and you do get to see them used & abused)

I was one step away to go on a esee 6 HM last week and now I'm even less decided with all those beauties you guys recommended me! Few friends also advised me the skrama and it's probably going to be the one to try next! So many more on the "to get" list now ..

 

[Crag the Brewer]

I was one step away to go on a esee 6 HM last week and now I'm even less decided with all those beauties you guys recommended me! Few friends also advised me the skrama and it's probably going to be the one to try next! So many more on the "to get" list now ..

I think that since you included the word "Big" in your opening post, you Should get the Big Skrama. I don't have one, but I love that steel, and can see the advantages to that knife design.... I Do have various Beckers and ESEE's and love them.... But getting the Skrama will be easier, and cheaper for You.....

If you go with the 6HM, or the BK62, you will love them Alot. (also L.T. Wright/if you can get them there?)
they are easy to use, and easy to carry.....but they Aren't big.

 

[kueller351]

Quick update!
So I went for the Skrama because too many people were talking about how good it is. Just received next step is trying it as soon as I can get in the woods! Thanks all for your recommendation.
Next step is a small nice bushcraft knife to upgrade my mora, but its another story!
Cheers