Recommendation Needed

Brigadier

Brigadier

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I am in need of a fixed blade combat knife. I want the blade to be approx. 6-7 inches in length and I was wondering what the suspects use/recommend. I can't afford to pay big $$. $200 would probably be close to my limit. I am thinking you guys would like Striders, but any advice will do.

Thanks.

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Brigadier
Beretta 92 FS nut and Wave-aholic
"And for this cause God shall send them stong delusion,that they should believe a lie;" 2 Thessalonians 2:11
"And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove[expose] them." Ephesians 5:11
 
For a fixed blade, I can only recommend the Strider range. You may find they are at the top end of your price range, but worth every cent !

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I don't have one, but like the looks of the terzuola/camillus CQB1
cheers,
Derek
If I were to get a custom, it would probably be a lightfoot, but they are $300.
 
Scott,
I posted it here because I wanted the opinion of the Usual Suspects.

Thanks.

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Brigadier
Beretta 92 FS nut and Wave-aholic
"And for this cause God shall send them stong delusion,that they should believe a lie;" 2 Thessalonians 2:11
"And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove[expose] them." Ephesians 5:11
 
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Once you feel a diamond cord wrap, it will speak for itself.

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If you like Japanese style knives, then Don is right. Mike Snody is the best value for the money period. If you want more a field type knife then I would say save up the extra money to by a Strider. You willnot regret it. I have 2 of their fixed blades and will own more. Another maker to consider is Chris Hatin. I have 2 of his knives and recommend them without reservation also. www.hatintec.com I have an AT6 and it is one heck of a knife.
 
One of the 5.5 inch Chris Reeve knives should serve you just fine and can be had for about $200 used, but NIB. In that size, I have the Shadow IV and find it to be a tough, well designed, comfortable knife to use. You can beat the daylights out of them and for a modest fee, CRK can freshen the edge up and return it to you with new Kalguard.

Busse is also one tough knife. The Basic #7 is good value and should suit your purposes.

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You also might look into Newt Livsey's knives. He makes a very good custom knife at a very affordable prices

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I used to be disgusted .Now I am just amused....I feel much better now that I have given up all hope
 
I had a CQB-1, over all, great knife. The sheath system was really well thought out. The only problem with it was that it was a little large for everyday IWB carry.

I also own several of Newt Livesay's knives. Great working knives, escecially for the price. However, one of the worst Kydex sheaths I've ever gotten was with a Livesay "Bu-Shi".

If it came down to a "you could only have one large fixed blade" (other then one of Ernie's of course
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John

(P.S. I'd reeeeeally like a production "Mirage"
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[This message has been edited by John Hollister (edited 05-12-2001).]
 
Brigadier -
It looks like a Strider Model GS is available on E-bay. Item #588128322 currently listed at $150.00. Just in case you're interested.
Bob
 
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