Need Help finding a knife

[The Meach]

My Buddy's One year anniversary is coming up and his Girlfriend (also a good friend of mine) asked my for help finding a knife for him. So i'm posting up to get ingo's opinion.

Here are a few rough notes i was able to drag out of her on what she is looking toward.

-First, her max price is 100 dollars (but she is planning on getting it engraved so leaning more towards the 80 buck range).
-She wants a fixed blade.
-She wants it to be "old school pretty" (i'm guessing that means wood or scrimshaw/imitation handle and a classic finish as apposed to G-10 or Micarta and powder coating)

any ideas?

 

[451_Detonics]

a few to look at...

A.G. Russell Knives | Rock Creek Eland Tactical Survival Knife

A.G. Russell Knives | Rock Creek Oryx Utility Knife

A.G. Russell Knives | Rock Creek Springbok

A.G. Russell Knives | Gerber® Freeman Stag-Drop Point

Bear® Titanium Fighter with India Stag Bone™ Handle & Amarillo Smooth Bone Accents

Case knives Case XX Knife Item # 386 - Fixed Blades - Polished Leather

bear & Sons bowie knives, bear and sons pocket knives, bear and sons folding knives

http://www.chestnutridgeknifeshop.c...d=465&osCsid=bf5fe45df28c2f38f900952cdca5d175

HEN & ROOSTER AND Genuine Stag Bowie Leather Sheath Pocket Knife Knives: HR3107 BOWIE STAG 13 Deadwood Collectable Knives

 

[cubby]

good start with the list above.

 

[IndianaResident]

That Hen & Rooster last one is sweeeet. Tell her to get him and I that.

 

[GARANDGUY]

I would pm knifelady and see what she suggests.

 

[TiminMishawaka]

I have a thing for the french style Laguiole knives. Hard part is a combination of price and quality. Laguiole is a city who's name was never trademarked to a maker so quality of a "laquiole" knife varies vastly.

 

[Knife Lady]

You can never go wrong with a Case knife. USA made and they have great customer service and they will stand behind their product as well.
It is also the most collectible knife in history. If it is going to be etched then can I assume it will not be used.
Just my

 

[usmcdjb]

You can never go wrong with a Case knife. USA made and they have great customer service and they will stand behind their product as well.
It is also the most collectible knife in history. If it is going to be etched then can I assume it will not be used.
Just my

Just throw my 2 cents about Case. My dad had an issue with his well used Case folder he carries daily. Sent it in to Case recently and they completely rebuilt it. Basically sent him back a new knife. I'm not real sure what they used from his original even, it looks that good.

 

[drbarnes]

nothing says love like a Busse Gladius...

 

[Bradsknives]

nothing says love like a Busse Gladius...

The OP has a $100 budget......that might get you the Busse tactical cardboard sheath.

 

[Woo]

That Hen & Rooster last one is sweeeet. Tell her to get him and I that.

I am proud to say I own one and they are nice.

 

[GREEN607]

OK. I am pretty 'new' here. and certainly don't claim to be any "knife expert". But I have a small collection, and have been buying and using quality knives (especially fixed blades), for years.

Here's my suggestion.... and it is actually the next knife I will be purchasing for myself, as well.

BOKER 'Pine Creek Wood"

* designed by Jerry Lairson
* tapered tang
* Stainless 3 5/8" blade (7 1/2" OAL)
* ebony handle scales
* includes leather sheath


These are available thru knifecenter.com ..... for $53.95 plus shipping. Excellent knife for the casual 'collector' or anyone who wants a great knife for using.... Top shelf quality.

Here's a link....

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=BO02BA701G