Which 4 - 4.5" fixed blade for outdoor utility use?

I have a Spyderco Temperance and really like it a lot. It cuts extremely well (flat ground), is very light and is a breeze to sharpen thanks to the VG-10 steel. It comes with a very good sheath that is highly versitile. The knife seems to be very well made and should hold up fine. I carried mine daily for a long time and it was very useful.
 
I've used the stainless master hunter for years, very rugged, very practical.
 
Thanks for the information, everyone.

Ichabod Poser - Don't worry, I appreciate your comments; you'd have a hard time hurting my feelings over a blade - steel discussion. Hey, I'm an attorney, if I were that thin - skinned, I'd have to look for another job!

To those of you who suggested the Cold Steel Master Hunter, I'm going to take a serious look at it; thanks for the suggestion. Is it my imagination, though, or does the Master Hunter look very much like the Fallkniven F1?

With regard to the Doziers, I like the looks of "Professional Guide" knife, but, again, am put off by the lack of a substantial hand guard. Mr. Dozier is known for the keen edge on his knives. I wouldn't even want to think about having my hand accidentally slide up onto the blade!

Jeff Clark - I went to the AG Russell site, but didn't find the Deer Hunter that you mention. Do you have a link?
 
Try looking in the maker's forum. Bill Buxton or Gene Ingram are both real nice and inexpensive, just to name a few. Here's one from Gene that is very low cost for a great knife.
 

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Have you looked at something like the BlackJack TrailguideII? You get a good old convex grind, carbon steel and guard on a tried and true design. It sounds like a nice safe bet for an outfoor knife. Ken Warner is also a pleasure to talk with on the phone if you get the chance. He knows his stuff when it comes to convex grinds. I'm not quite sure of the TrailguideII size, but it should be pretty close to what you're after.

http://www.knifeware.com/blacsuptrail.html

I would have recommended a Marbles Woodcraft, but I just don't trust the company anymore. It seems like Marbles has gone to crap lately.
 
I'm going to second the Buck Vanguard suggested by Manowar. It's at least worth taking a look at.
 
I'll second Manowar's suggestion of teh Buck #105 Pathfinder.
Also take a look at the Black Jack "Grunt"

Regards
Ravenn
 
Buzz - Thanks for the link. That Trail Guide II is a fine looking knife, very Randall - ish. Too bad the site doesn't give any specs for it.
 
Nathan,
Well, if anything you now have alot to decide from. :) Good luck, and let us know what you end up with.



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Hello Nathan,

Like yourself, I have a problem with knives with no or too small guards. In my opinion, the Falkniven knives have guards that are much too small - especially the F1.

While the Spyderco Fred Perrin has no guard, it does have a very deep finger choil. I have one, and it feels very secure in my hand. My only complaint is that the knife rattles a bit in the kydex sheath.
 
I'm not one of the big Busse Combat/Swamp Rat boosters (nothing against them either), but I was just poking around the Swamp Rat forum and came accross Swamp Rat's new D2 hunting/utility knives. One of those might suit your needs, too. They are ground flat and thin from 1/8" D2 stock. I guess Swamp Rat got a deal on a bunch of D2 Busse Combat had laying around.
 
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