Recommend a tactical fixed blade knife - sub $100

Just to have around the house, self defense. Maybe also to take with when hiking, etc.

I'd like a 5" or 6" blade also.
 
I like the SOGs, but for "outdoorsy" stuff too, I'll suggest:

Buck Vanguard ($50)
Fallkniven F1 ($100)

BladeForums has gone plum crazy for both of them lately...I'm thinking of getting the Vanguard for just about the same reasons I think you are...I want a "do it all" knife.
 
For self defense, get a gun, or take a class on self defense before you buy a knife. Then you'll know exactly what you want.
 
like silenthunter said.....a dedicated tactical home self defense knife...that's one thing and a guns (or bat) is probably better.

A very, very general purpose fixed blade...today I like the Vanguard.

Tomorrow...who knows?...These people around here keep making me change my mind.

I'll throw these out for your consideration:

Grohmann Canadian Boat Knife...Bark River Gameskeeper...Marbles Plainsman...
 
For self defense purposes a knife is way down the list for me. I really don't want to get that close. He may be more skilled than I am.

For "do it all" types F1, RAT5, BRK&T Bravo 1, The Buck Vanguard in S30V out of Cabalas for around $90 is a good pick.
 
I'm not so worried about self defense, I live in a high rise and in a good part of town. I don't particularly want a gun, so a knife is better than nothing.

How different is a tactical self defense knife versus a general purpose fixed blade?

What about the Ka Bar knives? They seem reasonably priced.
 
ka-bars are great knives for the price. after reading on here for a while i cut off the top guard and like it alot.
i, also, am a big fan of my TAK1. the RAT5 as mentioned above should also be a good buy.
 
I just saw that KaBar came out with this:

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KaBar Bull Dozier 12.13" AUS8A Overall Fixed Blade with Kraton Inserts

For the other new people that may not know (I had to look):

TAK-1 and RAT-5 = Ontario Knives :)
 
Dangit its made in taiwan and they want like $70.00 bucks for it. I am torn, I think I will pass.
 
Get a Benchmade Rant DPT (Drop Point Tactical).
It has very good N690 steel, a nice grippy handle, great nylon sheath with insert, and is very strong and sharp. This knife was my first Benchmade a few years back, and I still have it (I trade most of my old knives).
Plus, It's only about $45 shipped if you buy it online!
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That Kabar Bull Dozier looks pretty tempting.

For around $70 to $80 though, I'd rather spend it getting an F1.
 
scrap yard knives by far.

ve seen people get messed up with pencils, so im not gonna say that a knife would be an ineffective sd implement. but in the comfort of your own home you should hav e apump action shotgun, when someone hears that ca-chunk of a round being chambered they know exactly what it means, they wwill more than likely go back the way they came.
 
I just received my KaBar Bull Dozier. It is a well balanced, comfortable knife. However, having grown up in Olean, NY (where KaBar knives are made) I was terribly disappointed at seeing the word "Taiwan" on my knife. I may be a little narrow minded, but I am seriously contemplating sending it back. I think I'll trade it for a SOG Gov-Tac.
 
94 ZJ Limited said:
I was terribly disappointed at seeing the word "Taiwan" on my knife. I may be a little narrow minded, but I am seriously contemplating sending it back. I think I'll trade it for a SOG Gov-Tac.
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Where exactly do you think that the SOG Gov-Tac is made?;)

Regards,
3G
 
The regular kabar combat knives are petty good for the $. Also the ontario spec plus line is worth cheaking out as they offer many different designs. The Rat-5 or 7 would also be worth a look I think. I'm not a big fan of Cold Steel personally, but they also have some good designs for the $.
 
Sog Seal 2000, Seal Team Elite, Tigershark
Buck Nighthawk 650
Cold Steel UWK, OSS, Trail Master, Recon Scout, Peace Keeper
Fallkniven F1, S1
Kabar Fighter 1271, Next Generation Fighter, Classic USMC Kabar, Impact series
Ontario Spec Plus Fighter
Boker Applegate Fairbairn knife
 
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