Greetings.
I am 22 right now. When I was 16, I purchased a full sized black ka bar fixed blade... with serrations and a black rubber handle... it has been a very good companion with me on my many adventures. I am looking to replace the old boy with something a bit better. (I beat the hell out of the knife and it needs to be replaced)
I love the feel of the ka bar, but hate the top hilt. The Next Gen stuff fixed that problem by removing it. So far I think I am going to go for a next gen.
I am wondering if there is anything else that you guys might recommend over the Ka Bar Next Gen series, or maybe the new Ka bar D-2.
Other knives I was looking at are:
-The new D-2 fixed blade CSK from Benchmade.
-The Ontario RTAK series.
-Something from SOG maybe.
I am looking for a knife that is similar in size and feel to the ka bar, with rubber type grips (no wood or anything slick). I want something that can be abused somewhat and wont rust on me.
I want a knife that can get wet (even with salt water) and won't rust right away.
I like the codura sheaths with the pouch for a stone and/or sharpeners.
Also I am debating whether or not I want serrations or not. (sharpening those serrations were a lil annoying)
Also I wont really want to spend more than 100 bucks.
Also I want a knife with a flat finish... nothing shiny.
Any and all advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike C
I am 22 right now. When I was 16, I purchased a full sized black ka bar fixed blade... with serrations and a black rubber handle... it has been a very good companion with me on my many adventures. I am looking to replace the old boy with something a bit better. (I beat the hell out of the knife and it needs to be replaced)
I love the feel of the ka bar, but hate the top hilt. The Next Gen stuff fixed that problem by removing it. So far I think I am going to go for a next gen.
I am wondering if there is anything else that you guys might recommend over the Ka Bar Next Gen series, or maybe the new Ka bar D-2.
Other knives I was looking at are:
-The new D-2 fixed blade CSK from Benchmade.
-The Ontario RTAK series.
-Something from SOG maybe.
I am looking for a knife that is similar in size and feel to the ka bar, with rubber type grips (no wood or anything slick). I want something that can be abused somewhat and wont rust on me.
I want a knife that can get wet (even with salt water) and won't rust right away.
I like the codura sheaths with the pouch for a stone and/or sharpeners.
Also I am debating whether or not I want serrations or not. (sharpening those serrations were a lil annoying)
Also I wont really want to spend more than 100 bucks.
Also I want a knife with a flat finish... nothing shiny.
Any and all advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike C
