Yet ANOTHER "help me buy" thread

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Ok...it is time for me to pick up a fixed blade after reading the responses in my other thread. Problem is, after an hour of searching various sites I just don't know which one I should lay my money down on. I want atleast a 6" partially serrated blade. I looked at the Ranger Knives, but they aren't my thing. I like Ka-Bar and SOG Seal series.

I am looking to use this knife for really heavy duty stuff and probably work it harder than it is really meant to be worked. As such, I don't want anything over $150.00 unless it is absolutely beautiful(in which case I will just stare at it all day long :cool:. I like Bowie blades.

So...fire away. Thank you very much for your help.

edit: not going to be used as an EDC
 
Check out the Camillus Cuda Close Quarter Battle CQB-1, designed by Bob Terzuola.
 
I think this question belongs in the Blade Discussion Forum. I don't have as much experience with traditional knives as other here, but from what I've seen serrations are pretty uncommon with traditional fixed blades.
 
Okay, this isn't really what your specs are, but since you have the handle GerberGuy, I thought I'd point out a nice, inexspensive Gerber fixed blade that is actually a lot of knife for the money, at least to me. Gerber doesn't get a lot of respect anymore, particularly their lower end knives. I picked this up at Walmart for $19.95 plus tax. For the money, it isn't bad.

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Forgive me guys, it's a black knife. It is 440C with a black nitrite coating and the dreaded rubber ninja ducky handle. It also comes in a cordura sheath. No bone handles, no leather sheath. I am thinking of getting some ivory polymer or if I can find it some white micarta to make new scales, then maybe a leather sheath. One of the good things about the price and the way the handles are Torx screwed on, I can play with it and it I screw it up, oh well.

I have to admit to really liking this one though. Some licks on the stones smoothed up the edge and it cuts well. I'll be testing it more later. It has really good balance and grip. You can flip it from a forward to a backward point and back again quite easily. The tip is at true centerline and this actually lets you make accurate stabs.

I mention it because it might be something you can get at WallyWorld cheap and enjoy playing with while deciding on your big blade. Oh, the blade is 4 inches long.

I wouldn't choose it as my ultimate survival knife, but if I suddenly found myself needing a knife to get by with I wouldn't be filled with absolute dread if I had it on me either. It's just the right size to go along with S&W J frame .38 Spc.

Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming.

You might look at the various Becker BK series for big knives. I don't really care for the partial serrations myself, so don't know if thy have that config. But they may be worth checking out. Don't get me wrong I like serrations in some instances, especially as a blade on a multi-bladed slippie.

Let us know what you decide Oops, just say you already did. Duh! Nice choice. Enjoy it fully!
 
GerberGuy,
Smart Decision! You will not be disappointed with this purchase!. Do youself a favour and forge a good rapport with Justin after you receive the knife and start to use it on a regular basis. He is very knowledgeable and fine fellow and will assist you in any way he can.

Since he first developed his RD Series knife designs as well as others a few years ago during his tours in military service, he has had the good fortune to make sound improvement-change-modifications drawing from his and other soldiers real world and direct combat experiences. This knife has culminated into a hard use tool that is extremely impressive.

Incidentally, he still produces all his knives by hand and on his own without assistance from any outside help. This is extrodinary when you realize all the great press he continues to receive for his work. Yet he keeps his quality high and prices reasonable while still developing new tool lines for user specific and diversified tasks.

Can you please tell me where you purchased yours?
 
ActionGear.com

I bought it because of your post.



Amos: TY for the info on the Gerber. I will likely pick it up someday. I'm going to make a note of the knife somewhere so I don't forget.
 
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