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I will probably go with a custom large dagger. Possibly a leaf blade, love leaf blades but have neither a nice dagger or leaf blade.
 
it doesn't max out your budget, but you might wanna look at some of Bark River's offerings. the Smoke Jumper is a pretty sexy fixed blade with a metal gaurd (IIRC)
 
TKAZ said:
$600? - just buy the ESEE line up and your set for LIFE!
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That's what I did and even a few as spares. I do not regret getting any one of them. I do have my favorites though ; a particular fondness for the 3 ,4 , and 6.
I have been looking for my ultimate woods blades for a long time before I discovered Esee. There are a few minor things I wish were different ,but all in all they have performed flawlessly for any task I've put them through. Really a great knife for the money I can totally depend on.

If I had to start over with $600 , I'd get the 3 , 4 , 6 , and Junglas. That would cover a lot of bases and I NEVER have to worry about warranty issues. EVER.
:)
 
cziv said:
Sounds like a new Fallkniven NL1 is right for you. KnifeWorks has them for $450 which leaves enough money for a Junglas, RC-4 or one of the big Beckers. :D
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Here's your pic:

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paranoidsentry said:
I will probably go with a custom large dagger. Possibly a leaf blade, love leaf blades but have neither a nice dagger or leaf blade.
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Cold Steel Peace Keeper I - Fixed 7" VG-1 San Mai III Blade, Length: 12 1/3", Secure-Ex Sheath.

Slightly leaf shaped, badass dagger for $100. I had one for 20+ yrs and sold it for twice what I paid for it - before they re-introduced it again. Really good for nothing but "operators" on a budget...lol :D

Scary sharp and a superb grip too! :thumbup:

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Take a look at the Al Mar Shiva...
That one is on my wish list for this year.

Happy New Year !

Andre Tiba - Brazil
 
Thanks for all the suggestions so far, thought I would post the progress on this I have made.

I want a larger dagger, most likely custom, probably minimum of ten inches, with a leather or wooden handle and a metal finger guard. Dagger doesn't have to be double edged, though I really like leaf blades. To bad a Busse Gladius if above my budget, though if it had more classical handle material I would probably get it anyway, if I could find one.
 
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Maybe you can find a Boker Smatchet or a Bark River Clax on the used market, or just get a custom.
 
Randall was one of the first things I looked at, just didn't find anything that really tickled my fancy. Maybe I should start another threat looking for a custom maker.
 
Shamelessly bumping this thread one last time before I just let it die. I would really like to hear some more opinions.
 
paranoidsentry said:
Thought about the sebenza, but want a fixed blade. The Busse AK47, hadn't thought of that, don't think I will find one inside my budget though. Wish I could.
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Look at the Waki. I think its made by Swamp Rat, which is a Busse company. A LOT CHEAPER and very good!!!
 
paranoidsentry said:
Sorry that doesn't really fit my tastes, nor is it what I am looking for. I want something longer, I would really like a sword, but I doubt I will find one in my price range. So really large fighting knife is what I am looking for.
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Knives Illustrated just did a review on some not so well known custom makers in this December 2010 issue. Many of them list their knives starting in the $150 range and went up from there. All were fixed blades and some were even dagger styled. There was also a review of a couple of swords in the issue as well. You should check it out.
 
Thanks for all the advice, but I have done some thinking and have decided that instead I will get off my lazy bum and finally learn to make knives like I have always wanted to.
 
paranoidsentry said:
Thanks for all the advice, but I have done some thinking and have decided that instead I will get off my lazy bum and finally learn to make knives like I have always wanted to.
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Well that'll sure solve your dilemna. Your $600 budget can be put toward equipment that will assist you in making your fantasy knife dreams come true. :thumbup:

Personally, I'm gonna stay on my lazy bum and let the pros crank out my blades. Good luck! :)
 
second almtiba. The Al-Mar Shiva is awesome. I own one and it is nicer than a Busse AK47, which I also own. My fave fixed-blade. This is a knife I would carry in a zombie onslaught. JMO
 
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