Recommend a tactical fixed blade knife - sub $100

3Guardsmen · Jul 31, 2007

94 ZJ Limited said:
"Taiwan"....... SOG Gov-Tac.

Here's a link for you, 94 ZJ Limited.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=460574&highlight=taiwan

Regards,
3G

94 ZJ Limited · Jul 31, 2007

Yeah, everyone else I've whined to about this has thought I was acting a little crazy. The Bull Dozier is a very well balanced knife and feels really good in the hand. It actually looks and feels better and more rugged than any of the other KaBArs I own. It's more that I wasn't expecting to see "Made in Taiwan" stamped on it. I've been in the military for 10 years now and get a new KaBar each time I deploy (This makes 6). It's more a source of hometown pride to see Olean, NY stamped on the blade. It caught me a lot off guard to see something other than that on it...

ashtxsniper · Jul 31, 2007

What is the thickness of your new Kabar?

94 ZJ Limited · Jul 31, 2007

I think I had seen somewhere that it is .200" at its thickest point. Which seems right, since it is one beefy blade.

adg44 · Jul 31, 2007

I'm not so worried about being made overseas. The Fallkniven F1 is made in Japan. I doubt there is any quality difference between the two...

Are all SOG knives made in Taiwan?

ashtxsniper · Jul 31, 2007

No a good amout of them are made in Seki Japan which include the Sog Seal 2000, Tigershark, Seal Pup, and many more.

adg44 · Jul 31, 2007

ashtxsniper said:
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

Let's see here...

Sog Seal Pup Elite - $79.95

SOG SEAL Mini Pup - $64.95

SOG Gov-Tac - $82.95

KaBar Combat 1271 - $59.95

This one has an 8" blade which I think is a bit too long...

KaBar USMC Next Generation - $69.95

Fallkniven F1 - $95.95

The blade is a little short on this one...

adg44 · Jul 31, 2007

Ontario Spec Plus Ranger - $30.95

I like the price of the Ontario knives...

Ontario Spec Plus Navy Mark I - $35.95

I also found these Benchmades:
Benchmade Fixed CSK Combat Survival Knife - $89.95

Benchmade Fixed Blade Griptilian - $71.95

And as suggested earlier:
Benchmade Rant DPT - $46.95

That KaBar "Bull Dozier" still looks mighty nice...

ashtxsniper · Jul 31, 2007

All the knives I listed can be had for less than $100.00 on the bay.

3Guardsmen · Aug 1, 2007

94 ZJ Limited said:
Yeah, everyone else I've whined to about this has thought I was acting a little crazy. The Bull Dozier is a very well balanced knife and feels really good in the hand. It actually looks and feels better and more rugged than any of the other KaBArs I own. It's more that I wasn't expecting to see "Made in Taiwan" stamped on it. I've been in the military for 10 years now and get a new KaBar each time I deploy (This makes 6). It's more a source of hometown pride to see Olean, NY stamped on the blade. It caught me a lot off guard to see something other than that on it...

I'm not saying you're acting a little crazy. I, too, take great pride in supporting American companies that make great products right here in the USA. Nothing wrong with that at all! More and more knife companies are going to Taiwan (and China) for the manufature of their wares. It's saddens me, but it is a fact of life now. KaBar, however, still does make some really good knives right here. Those are the ones I'll buy.

Regards,
3G

P.S. Thank you for your faithful service to this great Country!:thumbup:

adg44 · Aug 1, 2007

OK - I'm going to go with the SOG Seal Pup Elite. It can be found for $57 here: http://www.thebladeshop.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=4015

For the record, these are made in Taiwan, not Japan.

marcinek · Aug 1, 2007

Great choice adg44! Enjoy it, and let us know all about it when you get it!

Couple of pictures might be nice, too!

Again, enjoy it!

Ludwig · Aug 1, 2007

Have fun with the knife.

Do post some pics when you get a chance. Maybe even write up a quick review :thumbup:

adg44 · Aug 1, 2007

Is this a brand new knife? I haven't heard many people talk about it, only the Seal 2000. I think a 7" blade is overkill for my use, however.

Ben Dover · Aug 1, 2007

silenthunterstudios said:
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.

Very good advice! You can use a gun from a lot farther away.

And, even a LITTLE gun is much more intimidating to most people than a BIG knife. So there's less chance that you'll actually have to use it.

samhain73 · Aug 1, 2007

Ranger Rd series! http://www.rangerknives.com/Knives/index.html

bladeprince · Aug 1, 2007

adg44 said:

Nice, but it looks like the first few inches of the spine are sharpened. That makes it illegal to carry where I live (Colorado). Others may want to check that out before buying.

Regards

adg44 · Aug 2, 2007

bladeprince said:
Nice, but it looks like the first few inches of the spine are sharpened. That makes it illegal to carry where I live (Colorado). Others may want to check that out before buying.

Regards

True... can anyone who has that knife confirm this?

I forgot to order my Seal Pup Elite today... I'll do it tomorrow.

94 ZJ Limited · Aug 2, 2007

bladeprince said:
it looks like the first few inches of the spine are sharpened.

I thought that it was when I saw that picture too, but it must just be a lighting effect, because only one side of it is sharp.
Hope that helps,
Rob

adg44 · Aug 6, 2007

I placed my order on Friday from www.thebladeshop.com - they seem to have great prices, and they responded to my e-mail almost immediately.

I also ordered a pink Kershaw Chive for the lady, and a SOG Fusion Micron to put on my key chain. It was only $11 so I'm just curious to see how it is. I expect to be getting the knives sometime this week and I'll report back once I do.