what fixed blade to buy??

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shipyard

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i will like to get a fixed blade knives....
with pain edge, not to ex$$pensive...
D2, ATS34/154CM , A2, or VG10, BG42(if and only if they are not expensive)

so tell me ... wat to get...

and the handle...
is those rubbery handle good???
 
Well, the first question that always gets asked is this: what will it be used for? then of course there are others: what size, blade type(style), etc. all these will help for us to be able to make any kind of a recommandation to you.
 
oh... errr. size.. about 5 to 5.5 inch... i will like to have thick blade....
wat i will do with it... hmm....
i will only use it when i am call up for army... again... once a yr... for another 13 yr.... and about 2 to 3 week... per call.......
 
Hmmmmmmmm.......thick blade...........
How 'bout a TOPS Stormrider with its quarter inch thick piece of steel? One of my favourite heavy duty fixed blades.
 
Originally posted by shane45-1911
Hmmmmmmmm.......thick blade...........
How 'bout a TOPS Stormrider with its quarter inch thick piece of steel? One of my favourite heavy duty fixed blades.
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1095??!!... is this steel... errrr... rust easily....???
i think it can easily sharpen rite?? cos its a non stainless steel..
 
Originally posted by shipyard


1095??!!... is this steel... errrr... rust easily....???
i think it can easily sharpen rite?? cos its a non stainless steel..
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err.. wat are those.. tooth.... at the back... wat are they??
but.. its expensive rite....

i saw... the ka bar... D2 impact... micarta (is that the rite spelling ) handle... any one..knows it...???
 
Livesay Air Assault,I know you didnt list 1095 but Newt makes a hell of a knife,and the air assault would be something you should look at.Plus the air assaults handle is the best imho.
 
"Livesay Air Assault,I know you didnt list 1095 but Newt makes a hell of a knife,and the air assault would be something you should look at.Plus the air assaults handle is the best imho."

Newt's NEW web page at:

http://www.newtlivesay.com/newt_livesay_AA.htm

says that he is making a D2 Air Assault now.

Price is $200.


Ben
 
Originally posted by shipyard


1095??!!... is this steel... errrr... rust easily....???
i think it can easily sharpen rite?? cos its a non stainless steel..
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Shipyard,
Yes, it's 1095 steel, but with a little bit of common sense, 1095 can be very rust resistant. The key is to never put it away wet - it's that simple. A good wipe-down with a good oil after each use will prevent any problems.

You are correct - 1095 sharpens very easily and takes and holds a good edge.

The only potential downfall is its price - about $169.00 if you shop around. I think it is a knife well worth the money, however. :)
 
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err.. what are those.. tooth.... at the back... what are they??
but..
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Hi Shipyard,

The "teeth" at the back are called "Rippers" There not serrations or saw teeh. The Strom Rider is a part of TOPS combat series knives. The rippers are a designed for creating exit damage when the knife is pulled out. The blade is coated with a black traction coat.
 
I second that vote for the Livesay Air Assault. Newt is having a sale now and you can get one for $100 IIRC
 
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