what is the best 6 inch tool steel/carbon steel suvival knife

[benchmadebob]

OK i thought about what you said about the a2 being to big so kno im looking for a shorter carbon/tool steel knife around 6+ inches the only thing i like the rc6 but im going to look around first.

 

[aceofblades]

Chris Reeve in my opinion, he doesn't do a 6 inch but there is 5.5 inches and 7.5 inches.

 

[Walkindude]

Ranger RD6 would be my pick

 

[bearthedog]

Rat Cutlery RC-6!

 

[ilbruche]

Best for what?

Lots of knives that meet that criteria.

 

[benchmadebob]

Best for what?

Lots of knives that meet that criteria.

survival in a a wooded area

 

[Rockywolf]

Your namesake makes a good knife. Otherwise a bunch of makers come to mind...Ranger knives, Stomper, Siegle, Stephen 5, the list is pretty long. How much do you want to spend? Custom or production?

 

[benchmadebob]

Your namesake makes a good knife. Otherwise a bunch of makers come to mind...Ranger knives, Stomper, Siegle, Stephen 5, the list is pretty long. How much do you want to spend? Custom or production?

im lookin to spen around 200$

 

[hillst1]

Bark River Knife and tool http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/818498/

 

[ROCK6]

Yeah, "best" is always subjective and wide-open to interpretation depending on experience, skill, location, season, etc. etc.

Brian Johnson made a great thin (3/16") 01 - 6" fixed blade for me...I love the wide blade and decent belly for skinning to digging. For me it would be ideal for the majority of camp chores...not ideal for bushcrafting tasks, but would excel as a belt knife to build a debris hut or shelter.

ROCK6

 

[3wolves]

Bark river Game keeper II? A very good looking knife. A CS SRK in carbon V would fit your criteria and leave you with about $100 left over.

 

[VoxHog]

This would be my pick. Busse Combat JackHammer in Competition Finish.

 

[udtjim]

There is really no best knife. What suits one guy may stink to someone else. I usually start by what I can afford and what I can get when I want it without a big hassle.

 

[WILLIAM.M]

If you are willing to spend $200--you have a lot of choices

Ranger RD-6,ScrapYard,Ontario,RAT,etc--plus many others

A new custom from Siegle or Gossman would be over that(and worth it)

http://www.putfile.com/album/56891/?action=slideshow
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http://www.putfile.com/pic/7606164

Find the one that feels best to you...

Let us know what you decide on

 

[Diomedes Industries]

Rock,

Do you ever leave anything alone? Do you have anything unmodified from the factory?

TF

 

[attej]

My personal survival knife of choice is the J.P. Peltonen Ranger Puukko, with 6" carbon steel blade. Fits your 200$ budjet easily.

I wrote a review about the knife a while ago with more pics, if your intrested.

 

[ROCK6]

Rock,

Do you ever leave anything alone? Do you have anything unmodified from the factory?

TF

I know...it's a sickness, but they say admitting it is the first step

ROCK6

 

[mmmotorcycle]

Is anyone familiar with David Wesners work?

It looks very appropriately priced and designed.......

 

[sodak]

There is really no best knife. What suits one guy may stink to someone else. I usually start by what I can afford and what I can get when I want it without a big hassle.

This is good advice. Do some reading and experimentation, and use what works best for you. There is such a variety out there now, you can really have your pick! :thumbup:

 

[cybrok]

Ranger RD6 would be my pick

Rat Cutlery RC-6!

One of these 2 for me.

RD is more like a tank, 1/4 thick.

RC is more of a slicer. Thinner than the RD.