Advice please!

[YoungGunLover]

Hey guys, I did a search and so much came up I thought I would just start a new thread. I have a few dependable pocket knives that I use and hold up good. I'm just not really a knife guy and know very little about them. I'm looking to get a fixed blade knife w/ sheath for when I go to the woods, heavier work, ect. Read bad reviews of the Gerber Bear Grylls ultimate survivor knife so Leary about buying it. I'm just looking for a dependable knife for not much use that's fixed blade. I'd prefer it as cheap as possible (college student) but something that isn't going to break the first time I use it or is flimsy. Thanks guys and sorry if this is in another thread.

 

[jd4320t]

How cheap and how big are you thinking?

 

[HavokCycle]

uhhh are kershaws still reasonable? i've had one for ages that i broke the tip off by prying on something that was tougher than what i was prying with. still damn good blade minus the last 1/8". personally i like folding utility knives with the replaceable razor blades. i've had one of the blue ones you get from auto parts stores that i EDC for nearly 10 years now. used and abused every single day, never mind the rust it got from cutting limes at a party once.

 

[jd4320t]

Not knowing your budget I'm going to tell you to check out ESEE. Decide which size you want and you will be happy.

http://www.eseeknives.com/index2.htm

 

[YoungGunLover]

Budget wise, I'd like to keep in the 50ish range if that's even possible. And I'm looking for around a 6-7 inch blade. Nothing too large, just bigger than my folding knife. EDC glock has depleted the funds pretty good lol.

 

[YoungGunLover]

And if the bear Grylls ultimate survivor has been redone and is getting better reviews then I'd have no problem buying it. I'm looking for basically something like it.

 

[jd4320t]

Don't settle with the Bear Grylls crap. Save a bit more and at least get an Esee. Some other knife guys may have some better suggestions.

 

[Black Cloud]

I just got my Cold Steel G.I. Tanto with Kydex sheath from Amazon.com for about $25. It's made in China, and the smooth handles suck (paracord wrap, or use a Dremel tool/file to groove), but the knife is really very good for it's price point. You can also go to Knives at Knife Center and read many of the reviews for all kinds of knives.

 

[usmcdjb]

I have one that was my grandpa's, but I've not used it. But they get good reviews, are made in the USA, forever warranty, and a bit of a classic. 6" blade, 420HC stainless, leather sheath.

The Buck 119 Special

You can find them cheaper than the suggested retail listed on Buck's site.

BUCK

 

[grunt soldier]

check out becker knives. they have some on sale just over your budget that are awesome knives for the money. you may have to bump up to 65 bucks or so but for a solid fixed blade with a good warranty and made in the usa they are hard to beat.

the becker short drop point can be found several places for about 60 bucks right now and is a 1/4 thick has a Blade length 4-3/8"; Overall length 9-1/4" comes with a cheap nylon sheath set up.

get with knifelady on here and she can square you away. she is a becker dealer.

 

[Hexa-Tula]

I agree with grunt soldier^ Check out Becker! For the price, they have some good stuff. And if you do feel the need to spend a little more, ESEE's are great knives.