What is a good fixed blade under $75 or a few totaling it?

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SBaker34

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I'm looking to possibly add another fixed blade to my collection my folder bug has died down and I have decided I want something fixed be it a few machetes/cheap knives or one higher quality one.

I might get a glock 78 field knife along with a few machetes from cold steel because I could abuse them all and not care instead worrying about the value on them going down. I'm not opposed to a more expensive knife by any means however I own a BK-9 heavy chopper and a mini KA-BAR so I would probably either prefer something in between the two. or if I can afford it something even bigger than the Becker. I'll eventually buy a busse I expect but right now I only make enough spare cash to afford one my christmas and I would cringe every time I hit something. I can wait a few weeks and have around 160 but I would only spend that much if the knife was a value.
 
E.S.E.E. Junglas. If you want something smaller check out the rest of the RC-3 through RC-6 line. Anything by E.S.E.E will not disappoint you. They won't break the bank, and they are phenomenally made knives.
 
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E.S.E.E. Junglas. If you want something smaller check out the rest of the RC-3 through RC-6 line. Anything by E.S.E.E will not disappoint you. They won't break the bank, and they are phenomenally made knives.
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Does ESEE have a really good heat treatment process or something? I keep reading that they hold up really well but they use plain 1095 so steel should be the same as my BK-9 or any other 1095 except different blade geometry. I know two knives at the same HRC but different steels can preform much differently but I don't know if heat treatment can make a knife tougher.
 
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SBaker34 said:
Does ESEE have a really good heat treatment process or something? I keep reading that they hold up really well but they use plain 1095 so steel should be the same as my BK-9 or any other 1095 except different blade geometry.
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esse has great heat treat, and great warranty (same as kabar)
esee uses plain 1095 where your (and my:D) BK9 is in 106-7 shannon (more commonly called 1095CroVan) either one is a great steel 106-7 is slightly better, but not noticeable to non steel snobs.
 
condor golok is a great machete at a reasonable price.
kabar kukri is another great blade.
if you feel like something smaller, i LOVE the becker BK11 necker.
 
If a busse is in our sights eventually then I assume you have the "bug" (as a guy at my local dealer so aptly put it) and I'd invest in a BM Nimravus. A little over your price range, can be had for around 150... Small potatoes compared to the busses out there but a big value, great steel and a good warranty, I've had great relations with BM, and it'd be the perfect user if you're considering getting a busse- plus it's right in the middle of your bk and the ka-bar.
 
All good suggestions the Esee RC-6 and junglas are both starting to grow on me while the nimravus Ive had my eyes on for a while. I really like the bushwacker mistress but I wouldn't be able to spend any non essential money for around 3 months if I were to get it and knowing myself I would do something idiotic with it such as trying to cut a junk stainless knife in half with my BK-9 which now has a chip in the blade or dropping it in the rocks like I did with the little knife that came with it neither is that serious but it would still probably put me in a bad mood with a $350 knife and I doubt the warranty covers things like chips and edge damage.
 
For a large fixed blade, you may want to check out the kabar heavy bowie. I've owned mine for awhile now and love it! However, I wouldnt reccomend the glock knife. I wasnt impressed with mine
 
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For a large fixed blade, you may want to check out the kabar heavy bowie. I've owned mine for awhile now and love it! However, I wouldnt reccomend the glock knife. I wasnt impressed with mine
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the large heavy bowie is sweet, its about the same size as the BK9 just lighter.



for $75 you could buy a bunch of MORAs:)

or you could buy the micarta handles for your BK9 (strongly recommend, i love mine.)


becker BK2 is a must have (5 inches long and a 1/4 inch thick):thumbup:
BK7 is great too, BK6 is awesome buy hard to find.
the kabar potbelly is sweet. maybe the kabar 5011.
 
Take a hard look at the Dustar ARAD model 1.

This knife is made of D2 steel and is CNC lathed - it looks like a great knife and it is going to be my next investment for my knife collection. It looks like a heck of alot of knife for $199 American and seems to be a working man's version of the Randall model 14.

If it is too pricy, I like the Becker BK7.
 
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hate to kill your post <cause i use a few of those site:thumbup:>

but you have to remove the links, its against bladeforums rules.

send links thru email/ PM
 
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esse has great heat treat, and great warranty (same as kabar)
esee uses plain 1095 where your (and my:D) BK9 is in 106-7 shannon (more commonly called 1095CroVan) either one is a great steel 106-7 is slightly better, but not noticeable to non steel snobs.
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Does KA-BAR replace knives damaged by stuff like hitting a rock or intentional? if so I had no idea they did.
 
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Does KA-BAR replace knives damaged by stuff like hitting a rock or intentional? if so I had no idea they did.
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yeah, they just dont brag on their warranty like ESEE does. which they should.

i don't know about chips. i know there was a guy here on bladeforums that chipped a huge piece out of his BK9 and kabar was right here telling him it was covered., but if you email kabar they are great about informing you on whatever topic you ask. excellent customer service as a whole.

i can tell you i USE my kabar made beckers, but never have had a problem. i trust my life to them.
 
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EESE & TOPS 1095 produced by Rowen Mfg. has probably the best production HT I have ever experienced on 1095. It a much different performer than your average 1095, Its noticeably harder to sharpen, holds a better edge, holds up better to abuse, and feels very hard on stones for a knife only rated at 57-58Rc.

As for a knife, check out Swamp rat or scrapyard, I think you can still place a order for a HRLM or RMD.
 
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EESE & TOPS 1095 produced by Rowen Mfg. has probably the best production HT I have ever experienced on 1095. It a much different performer than your average 1095, Its noticeably harder to sharpen, holds a better edge, holds up better to abuse, and feels very hard on stones for a knife only rated at 57-58Rc.

As for a knife, check out Swamp rat or scrapyard, I think you can still place a order for a HRLM or RMD.
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I figured I watched the noss4 test and it was barely damaged by the cinderblock while my BK-9 can cut down a tree and stay shaving sharp I still doubt it would perform that well against a cinderblock and I don't intend to test it out.
 
Take those "tests" with a grain of salt.......
 
A tough philosophical question, you want the most knife for your money, or the most knives? :)

A nice Helle, Buck, or Queen is easily in your price range. Something completely different from the knives you already own.

Or a $79 smorgasbord of inexpensive but useful fixed blades:
Tramentina Machete, $10
AG Russell Woodswalker, $20
basic Mora, $12
Opinel Paring knife, $7
Old Hickory 5 pc set, $30

Happy shopping!
 
You could get a 6" Buck 119 'Special' from WallyWorld for $34 - shop around at chain sporting goods stores (Academy, Bass Pro, Dick's, etc) for a 4.1" 692/192 Vanguard - or even a smaller/similar knife to the 119 - a 102, 103, 105, etc. You could always go back to the WallyWorld for a Buck 110 Folding Hunter - $26 there. It, that 119, and a Happy Meal or two at the 'food court' most have should use up your $75. I like spending other folks moola - especially when it's for such fine - and traditional - American made knives (The sheaths come from elsewhere!).

Stainz
 
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