Please help me decide...

[mattz357]

I have narrowed my choices for a new knife to just a few, and I need some help determining which is the "best." I know that there will be many opinions, and that is what I want, but I also want to know which is made of the best materials or considered to be the best quality.

Here are the choices:
Bark River SOCOM
Blackjack 1-7
Cold Steel R1 (Military Classic)

I am looking at current production models, so that is what I would like to focus on. Please share your info and opinions and thanks in advance!

PS, before anyone says "just buy the Randall," I'm ordering a Randall too. Thanks!

 

[T.K.C.]

I would get the Bark River SOCOM!! I am a Barkie fan, yes, this is true. But, Bark River Knives are incredible, back buy a fantastic warantee, and Mike Stewart is a great guy to deal with. I HIGHLY recommend a Barkie. I own 5 Barkies myself now.