Recommendation? Someone help point me in the right direction?

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Hethrus

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Hey all! Knew to the forum and hoping someone can help me out here.

Recently been getting into a lot of camping and out in the woods sorta stuffs. I've always just been using trashy sub $30 dollar knives from walmart or Canadian tire (yes I'm Canadian) and they go to shit pretty quick.

I'm looking a knife survivalist style knife with good corrosion resistance as its wet and salty where I am. Something that can handle some abuse.

Preferably with a 5-7 inch blade

And under $200 Cad if possible.

Any general advice I can get to point me in the right direction would be very much appreciated!
 
Look at Steel Will's knives. I am sure there will be one to fit your needs and pocket. I have 5 but they are folders and most of mine come in fixed blade too. Most of the blades come in different steels. It's a relatively new company but they make great stuff.
 
How about doing some google type research on major online knife store sites and coming up with some suggestions for us on knives you like. :rolleyes:
 
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The exchange here. If no one is selling anything you're interested in, slide over to the knifemakers fixed blades for sale. If you still can't find one, contact the maker that you liked most while browsing and have him make you one. :thumbsup:
 
Try reading the Becker subforum here. Beckers are tough and budget friendly, and they come in a variety of sizes. A BK2 would be on the heavier side and can take a huge beating, while a BK16 is still plenty tough yet light enough to ride your belt all day without dragging you down.
 
I don't know which coast you are on but Buck fixed blades work well out here on the west coast.And you can pick up a 119 special at a very reasonable price at the big tire store.
 
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Look at Manly Patriot - fixed blade with CPM154 also CPM S90V Manly Peak locking folder. Both offer great edge retention and rust resistance. Both way under your max budget. ;)
Cheers mate!
 
A Becker or Buck would have some great options for you. I was actually going to suggest Ontario myself. They'd come in well below your budget($65-100 USD for most of their knives).

Esee is another great fixed blade company. They're a little more expensive than other brands, but they offer a rock solid warranty. If I had to choose I'd probably go with an Esse 5 myself.
 
McFeeli said:
A Becker or Buck would have some great options for you. I was actually going to suggest Ontario myself. They'd come in well below your budget($65-100 USD for most of their knives).

Esee is another great fixed blade company. They're a little more expensive than other brands, but they offer a rock solid warranty. If I had to choose I'd probably go with an Esse 5 myself.
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I was looking at an Ontario rat 7. But I was worried about 1095 rusting out on me.
 
Cold Steel SRK in AUS8A should be up to the task. I also hear their Rajah 2 is a heck of a chopper, wink, wink.
Seriously, try using a stainless Mora for a while and see where it lacks for you. Then find a knife that fills in those gaps. Dont forget to have a SAK for all those little jobs that they do great.
 
Hethrus said:
I was looking at an Ontario rat 7. But I was worried about 1095 rusting out on me.
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1095'll definitely rust if you don't keep up with it. As long as you take proper care of it, like wipe it down after it gets wet or after you use it for cleaning game/chopping live plants it'll hold up perfectly well.

I love stainless in folders, but tend to prefer fixed blades in carbon steel. Elmax would make for a great fixed blade stainless steel.
 
McFeeli said:
1095'll definitely rust if you don't keep up with it. As long as you take proper care of it, like wipe it down after it gets wet or after you use it for cleaning game/chopping live plants it'll hold up perfectly well.

I love stainless in folders, but tend to prefer fixed blades in carbon steel. Elmax would make for a great fixed blade stainless steel.
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Now how much maintenance does it really need? Like a simple wipe down with a dry cloth when I'm done?
 
Hethrus said:
Now how much maintenance does it really need? Like a simple wipe down with a dry cloth when I'm done?
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Essentially. It's not something you would want to forget about. It does require some thought and care, but it really doesn't pit/rust as easily as some people seem to believe.

Now if you'd prefer to keep your steel nice and shiny, 1095 may not be the answer as it'll develop patina rather quickly.

As long as you try to keep it clean and oiled you shouldn't end up with a ruined blade. Just don't leave corrosive gunk on your blades, haha.
 
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