Recommendation needed for a fixed blade.

Shotgun

Shotgun

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Just looking for some suggestions for a new hiking blade. I know I can go custom but I would prefer a production blade for a few reasons that I'd prefer not to get into. Any input is much appreciated.

Specs:
3/32-1/8" thick carbon(1095 or better) or quality stainless(154cm or better)
3.5-4.5" long blade
flat, saber, or convex
comfy handle
full tang a plus but a well done stick tang is also acceptable
I prefer coatings on carbon steel if possible. Not a deal breaker.
Good fit and finish
Handle material G10, micarta, or wood
Blade shape I'll leave open.
Price would be $50-200
Almost forgot. No choil! The ESEE 3 would be perfect except for the choil

I'm looking for something a little more high end then say a condor or a mora. Good blades but I want something a bit fancier because...I'm a bit fancy. :D Thanks again.
 
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I love my Becker 24 Eskobar in D2 when I go hiking cuz it tends to not freak people out like a big bowie knife would. You could get plastic or micarta scales for it on Amazon cheap, I have mine raped in paracord (very comfy). I bought a Ka-Bar belt clip attachment and where it on my belt all the time but I can't wait to get a custom leather slip sheath for it.
 
Bark River:
Fox River
Bravo 1 or 1.5

Blind Horse Knives (closed but still available):
Woodsman Pro
GNS
Camp MUK
Brumby

Both of the above makers are quality. The prices will be around $150-175. The Bark Rivers are A2 Tool steel. BHK knives are O1 tool steel. None are coated.

Falkniven (VG-10 stainless):
F1
A1
S1

If you want coated knives you could look at Scrapyard knives. I understand the quality is high but I have no actual experience with them.
 
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survival-black.jpgHow about some of the Mora Bushcraft models?
#12043: The Bushcraft Black has a carbon steel blade about 4 inches long, 7/8" wide, and .126" thick. The blade has a black coating to help prevent rust and unwanted reflections. The spine of the blade is ground square with sharp corners for use with a firesteel or shaving tinder. The handle and sheath are a matching black. The sheath comes with the Bushcraft style belt loop that swivels for comfort when sitting, etc. The knife alone weighs about 4 1/4 ounces, or a bit under 6 ounces with the sheath, This is heavy for a Mora knife, but because the balance is just under your index finger it feels very quick. It also has a fero rod attached and a diamond sharpening plate. $75.00
There is an Orange model also.
Just a thought.
 
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Shotgun said:
...I know I can go custom but I would prefer a production blade...

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No choil! The ESEE 3 would be perfect except for the choil
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Wow, would a standard choil (i.e. sharpening notch) be acceptable??? Even the Fallkniven F1 and BRKT Bravo 1 feature a choil notch, indeed most offerings do. Almost all Blindhorse Knives feature no choil (like Moras), and some of the BRKTs... But some of these knives feature a rather large ricasso...

If you drop that single requirement, the options expand immensely.
 
I like your specs list.
Take a look at the KaBar 5" version of the classic WW2 USMC, 1095, Kraton or oldschool stacked leather grip, kydex sheath, 10 oz or so. $50-$60.
If you're willing to extend to 7", there's the full size KaBar and also the Ontario SP1, 7", 1095, kraton birdshead grip w/lanyard hole & curved kraton guards, $35-$40, 9-10 oz. The KaBar and the SP1 are IMHO the best all purpose hiking/camping around, & ridiculously cheap to boot.
The KaBar also comes in a D2 version for a little more but well under $100.
 
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(UGP2) Utility General Purpose 4 3/4 "

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(370BB) Drop Point 4 3/4 "

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(1990NZS) NZ Stag 4 "
http://www.svord.com/

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DFB090 Army $162.00
12cm D2 tool steel, 4.5mm thick blade, Australian timber handle

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DFB090A Army - antler handle $195.00
12cm D2 tool steel, 4.5mm thick blade, Antler handle

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DFB100W-5 Wombat - Heavy duty bush knife $176.00
12.5cm D2 tool steel, 4.5mm thick blade, brass bolster, wooden handle, 25cm overall

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DFBABK Dewey Bush Knife - ABK $279.00
14cm D2 tool steel, 4.5mm thick blade, full tang, Australian timber handles
 
I really like carrying my BK Escobar when hiking. On long hikes or into deeper backwoods I prefer the BK16. Both are reasonably priced, very well made and quite nice to carry.
 
The becker bk16/17 with micarta or wood will run you about $100. If you don't like the sheath then you can also get kydex or leather depending on your preferences.

I'm a beckerhead so recommending a becker knife is almost a requirement (not that becker's aren't Awesome!) :D but if it were me, I'd get a Falkniven F-1.

You recommended me my first quality knife and now I'm recommending you new blades :p
 
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