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TheUSMC2017

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So I've got $120 saved up to buy a new knife. I want a large survival knife, probably an ESEE 5 or a Junglas. I would also like to know if there are any cheap custom knife makers, like Foxx suggested. I'm pretty sure I'll be at Blade show (First time) so is there anything I could get there? This will be my first "Expensive" knife for me, and I don't get much to put towards the addiction, so I would like to make it count.
 
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TheUSMC2017 said:
So I've got $80 saved up to buy a new knife. I want a large survival knife, or else an Izula II...maybe save up a bit more and buy an RTAK II? This will be my first "Expensive" knife for me, and I don't get much to put towards the addiction, so any help would be appreciated.
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Ya can't miss with either one of those two. ;)
 
I had the same dilemma recently and ended up ordering a Ka-Bar Becker BK-2. Still waiting for it to arrive so I can't really say more. I also considered an ESEE 4 or 5 (which are a little more expensive.)

Good luck!
 
Get an ESEE 5 and you will not be disappointed.It will do anything you need a knife or hatchet to do. Semper Fi brother!


Mike
 
I own both the BK-2 and the ESEE 5. The grind is different enough to make a difference in what you plan to do with it, ESEE is thicker. For the money, the BK-2 is a great knife. Add micarta scales, and a kydex sheath, and you have as nice of a package as the ESEE 5.
Add a lanyard to either, and they will chop way better than you might think.
For camping, bushcraft get the BK-2 if you need to survive a plane crash get the ESEE 5.
There's lots of great value in knives for $80. There's a guy, goes by Kentucky, he forges 1/4" thick ,4" long blades of 5160, and sells them here. His last one was $85. Totally worth checking out. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...lip-point-in-5160-and-desert-ironwood**SOLD**
IMHO, a forged knife will outperform many production knives, ala Ontario. Forging 5160 brings out it's best qualities, where Ontario just does a heat treat.
I have a forged blade that holds an edge and will not chip or roll after an hour of chopping hard woods, it's 5160. My Ontario RD4 chipped pretty badly going through an old golf ball, and it won't hold a good edge.
 
The Becker knives are a great value. I would also take a look at the Ontario Ranger RD series of knives. These are excellent knives with 5160 carbon blade steel.
 
I got a similar dilemma- except I'm for sure getting all of them.... Just what order.... And the time in-between each one...
 
have you looked at the BK9?
the RTAK II has an extra inch of blade, but the Becker has a pretty solid following & reputation for toughness.
OTOH, the Izula 2 is a very nice piece of kit for a small knife - and if you get the "kit" version, you get the belt clip backer plate, small ferro rod, etc...
 
RTAKII is nice :D BK9 is on my wishlist this year, so the BK9 won't let you down either. How about Scrapyard Dumpster Mutt?
 
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