Who makes?

[udtjim]

A good quality drop point hunter with a 3-31/2 inch blade with a good sheath. Something in the 60-70 dollar range if possible. As much as I look a t knives I should know. I have a small Kabar that would be just right but it has a up sweep skinning blade. The make a drop point but it has a gut hook which I don't really want. I don't suppose BR makes one in that price range.

 

[DoctaD]

Here are a couple
In $80 range:
Benchmade Activator
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=8540

Ontario Rat-3
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=6411

 

[udtjim]

Thanks. Either one looks good. I think I will order the Rat-3.

 

[StretchNM]

There's been an awful lot of talk about the Rat Cutelry 3 (as opposed to Ontario RAT3). I own the RAT-3 in D2, and if I had to do it again, today, I think I'd follow the suggestions for the RC-3

 

[udtjim]

I will check them out too.

 

[robertmegar]

Here are a few a came across:

Spyderco Moran drop point

Queen D2 drop point

Beretta Loveless hunter in Zytel handles

all different, all good and well under your price cap.

 

[DoctaD]

Another thought,
You might look at some of the Scandinavian offerings. Lots of look,function, and quality for the money.
http://www.ragweedforge.com/

 

[udtjim]

Thanks guys. I had completely forgotten about the Moran.

 

[R.S.R]

Fallkniven F1?
A bit too long 4"?
Too dear?(around £60 pounds, I dont know the exchange rate)
An excellent knife!!! for hunting and outdoors.

 

[stevewest]

would really recommend the benchmade 201 activator - bought one for my son for Christmas and liked it so much I bought one for myself. Have been using it for the last two weeks - it is one tough little knife.

 

[kjbenner]

...I don't suppose BR makes one in that price range.

You can sometimes find a Highland special (3-3/4") or Woodland special (3-1/8") around that price if you're lucky. A.G. Russell has them for $80-85.

 

[coaldigger]

I have a RAT-3, this knife is AWSOME ! Go for it , You will like it.:thumbup:

 

[SplittinHairs]

If you find the RAT-3 to your liking -- check out the RAT RC-3. Same guys, different manufacturer with some quality upgrades.