Recommend a tough knife

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bernard

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HI

I am quite new to the knife hobby. I was wondering if u folks can recommend a knife thats can withstand saltwater as it will be used for fishin/divin maybe. I hope to find a fixed blade and not a folder. bout 3.5-5.5 inch long.

It should hopfully be able to withstand neglect like not cleaning immediately after a fishing trip.

Also is teak, cocobolo suitable in a wet environment? I stay in Singapore where it is really humid and 10xx really rust very fast out at sea. Finally something not too expensive

Thanks in advance for yr replies.

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[This message has been edited by bernard (edited 07-07-2000).]
 
Dennis is right. A Talonite knife made by someone like Allen Blade would be perfect for you since it will not rust. You may want to check out the thread in this section entitled: Talonite, the good, bad and ugly.

Relatively speaking Allen's talonite knives are very affordable and he does some outstanding work.

Allen has a MEUK talonite knife 4 inch drop point for about $180. It is made with a micarta handle which is very durable and comes with a nice kydex sheath which is form fitted and nearly industructable with proper care.

Welcome to the forums. Feel free to ask more questions.

Another thought for a rust free knife is a David Boye dendritic cobalt knife. Check David's knives out Here

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~Greg Mete~
Kodiak Alaska
 
I would recommend Neil Blackwood for a Talonite fixed blade. Reasonable prices and stylish looks on real using knives. I finally had a chance this week to do some testing on the Talonite Hunter I received from him last month and have been very impressed with both the properties of the material and with Neil’s work. More to follow soon…

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James Segura
San Francisco, CA
 
Thanks James!!
Talonite inquries are making up a good percentage of my Email lately. I had basically the same knife as yours and realy enjoyed using it. About a week ago, one of my fishing buddies talked me out of it, wouldn't EVEN let me take it back to the shop and spiff it up for him!! Once again I find myself Taloniteless
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I realy appreciate the positive feedback!!
Neil

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Talonite, new pics, knives in stock!

blackwoodknives.com
 
I have a Blackwood small hunter in D-2. Oh how I owuld love to have one in talonite. Neil does some of the best work I have ever seen. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

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Dennis Bible
 
If you want a Talonite knife real FAST --> buy the Camillus Talon fixed blade ( - 3.5" Talonite blade, 7.5" OAL with Concealex sheath, with G-10 scales). Buy it off the shelf with NO WAITING!
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Check here for more specs: http://www.camillusknives.com/pr-talon.htm

1SKS.com has some in stock at a great price!



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Ray 'md2020'

ATKI member #A001042
 
If you don't want to spend the $ for Talonite take a look at L6steel's [Mike Cooper] knives. His basic drop point in 440c should fit your needs very well at a good price.
 
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