ultimate hard use / abuse knife

Raphael.caluwe

Raphael.caluwe

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So I am mostly into folders, and am a couple of knives away from having all I want (for the moment ;)). I am going to buy a spyderco military, a microtech utx-70(yes I found a dealer who still has some in stock!=D) and a spyderco dragonfly tattoo for my girlfriend. After that I will be looking for a really tough fixed blade, preferably quite large, approx 10inch+ overall. Not to edc, but really for hard use!

post suggestions please!
 
First thing everyone's going to ask you, how much do you want to spend and what type of abuse are you planning on putting it through. ;)
 
I didn't ask him any of that
I am just giving him a direct answer
UNLESS YOU WANT A FIXED BLADE FOLDER PLEASE IGNORE THE TITLE
 
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raphael.caluwe said:
so i am mostly into folders, and am a couple of knives away from having all i want (for the moment ;)). I am going to buy a spyderco military, a microtech utx-70(yes i found a dealer who still has some in stock!=d) and a spyderco dragonfly tattoo for my girlfriend. After that i will be looking for a really tough fixed blade, preferably quite large, approx 10inch+ overall. Not to edc, but really for hard use!

Post suggestions please!
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Microtech Crosshairs are good
Sorry I didn't realize it said FIXED
 
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Well...I'm confused.

Here's the fixed blade answers....Ontario Ranger, Kabar Becker, Bussekin, ....
 
Raphael.caluwe said:
ps, i dont want busse, cause i think they are ugly :p sorry for busse fans!
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you fail at life :grumpy: ;)

On a more serious note, WHICH busses do you think are ugly? They have essentially every single knife shape you could want in the 10" OAL department


INFI really is the "ultimate hard use knife" steel

If you don't want that, you're going to be looking at the 1095 CroVan from Becker, or a custom as a decent alternative.


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Microtech Crosshairs are good
Sorry I didn't realize it said FIXED
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I had one of them... not a great knife for the price IMO. Edge holding was adequate, but the edge tended to chip rather than roll under abuse.
 
Ontario Rtak 2, in 5160 if you can find it is you best bet. Questions: 1. What does looks have to do with it working great? 2. Do you think all Busses look the same?
 
BK-2!!!

The blade after batonning through a POS China Folder:
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Stripped the paint and some sanding and brand new again:
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As a bonus it is made in the USA and is very affordable, plus it is made out of 1095CV which is an awesome working steel, at least IMO.
 
well, experience has learned me that when I like a knife the price really isnt really important, but to stay serious, I wont pay more than 500usd.
Well, on the busse website they only show 2 models. the team gemini and the argone assault, wich I dont like.
also, im quite confused mt knives buyer...
 
Just get a Junglas.
$200 or less, and it has a sheath.;)

Go out there and beat the hell out of it!
 
el0147 said:
I would get a custom then, but that's just me:)
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For $500, then yes, that's what I'd do.

Big Chris on the forums here has been making huge choppers out of 3V that look good, will handle anything, and cost less than $500.:)
 
Basic 7

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Badger Attack

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SAR 6

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Satin Jack

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Ash 1 LE

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Euro 4

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TGLB ( This is MY go to survival knife)

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Do you think those are ALL ugly?
 
no, looks dont have anything to do with performance, but I want a knife that I like to handle, and looks play a part in the pleasure of handling for me
the scrapyards seem really nice
anyone got experience with esee ?
 
Check out strider's fixed blades. I don't own any strider fixed blades but I would imagine that they are very strong based on the materials and blade thickness. Having held one before.
 
Busse, whether you think it's ugly or not. And there is plenty of variety on the Busse FS subforum.
Scrapyard (Busse kin) also has great offerings at the moment. Numerous blade lengths at good prices and they take a beating.
 
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