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OK everyone, I'm looking for a Survival/outdoor knife. 6- 12 inch blade, full tang, made in USA, and under $200. Not a becker, I like 'em but I just got 2 :D. Thanks everyone.
 
Boker Vox Rold-awesome knife built like a tank and created by Jesper Voxnaes. D2 blade and g10 handle but not made in the USA, but its a great knife. Lowest price anywhere-http://kennesawcutlery.com/Fixed-Blade-Knives/Boker-Plus-Voxknives-Rold
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Other than that check TOPS, they have several good candidates and definatly check out B.R.T bladeworks(Ben R.T. on this forum) This is one he makes with a 6-1/2" blade I believe and its only like $215 which ain't bad for a hand made custom. Here's a pic of it
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ESSE 6 (6" blade) or Junglas (10" blade)
full tang, 1095, 3/16" thick, micarta scales and good sheath.

Ontario Ranger knives RD6 or RD9 -- 1/4" thick 5160, scales are incredibly blocky but that can be fixed with a belt sander. Even after adding an aftermarket sheath, you'll be under the $200 mark.

Ritter Perseverance Mk II (BK12) -- not really a Becker, but uses Becker scales -- made in USA, fits in a spec ops combat master short. 6" drop point blade 3/16" thick 1095 steel -- made by the same shop that produces the ESEE blades.
 
1066vik said:
Ritter Perseverance Mk II (BK12) -- not really a Becker, but uses Becker scales -- made in USA, fits in a spec ops combat master short. 6" drop point blade 3/16" thick 1095 steel -- made by the same shop that produces the ESEE blades.
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DAMN! Thats one of the nicest knives I've seen in a while! My Favorite knife anyone's suggested so far. Thanks man!... But what are the little brass things under the handle for?
 
weights so you can customize the balance point.
here's a comparison shot between an ESEE 6 & ESEE 5:
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Swamp Rat RatManDu - blade is a little under 6", great tool. Available in the Swamp.
Swamp Rat Rodent 9 - just out, $200 9" SR-101 blade, I do not own one, though. Available in the Swamp.
Scrapyard 711 - out TODAY, $120 7" SR-101 blade, available in the Yard.

And there are a LOT of custom makers out there....
 
Cold steel recon scout or trail master. I'd skip both and go with fallkniven but you said USA only. 0.o
 
+1 on the Swamp Rat Ratmandu
The steel will have better edge holding and be tougher than 1095. The handle is very comfortable, for me at least.
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Hmm, that picture makes we want to buy a second one.
 
I recently got this one. It is a Tops Alaskan Harpoon. Cost just south of 140. I like it a lot. 1/4" 1095. Black linen micarta handle material. But really, there are SOOOOO many good choices out there, good luck. :D


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