#206470 - 08/19/10 01:09 AM
Good Fixed Blade Knife
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Pooh-Bah
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What are your recommendations? The main application is general camping and survival, not fighting or self-defense. I've decided to upgrade. So far, these two knives look excellent: Becker BK2 http://www.tomarskabars.com/BK-2_INFO.htmlESEE 5 http://www.eseeknives.com/rc-5.htm
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#206473 - 08/19/10 02:11 AM
Re: Good Fixed Blade Knife
[Re: ireckon]
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The ESEE is twice as much but I'm not sure it's twice the knife.
Superior to the BK2, sure but their too similar to add that much value to the RC5.
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#206476 - 08/19/10 05:36 AM
Re: Good Fixed Blade Knife
[Re: ajax]
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I would certainly be happy myself with either of the knives you first mentioned. Below are a couple of alternatives. I don't have all of them (only the Mora and the SRK). But these are frequently mentioned, so they each must have some merit. If I had to pick one for myself, I would be mighty interested in that ESEE one. But I don't know how much it costs, nor do I really care for that skull and crossbones logo on it (I think that cheapens it - it looks like something you'd find in a Mall Ninja store). http://newgraham.com/store/product/6020/Pilot-Survival-PE-Zytel-FNFK-F1EZ/http://newgraham.com/store/product/2955/RAT-5--ONT-8627/http://newgraham.com/store/product/3175/SOG-Seal-Pup-Elite,-PE-SOG-E37-N/ http://newgraham.com/store/product/2983/SRK,-Kraton-Handle-Black-CS38CK/ http://www.ragweedforge.com/SwedishKnifeCatalog.html(scroll down the page a little over halfway to find the Frosts Mora #840, the "Clipper")
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#206477 - 08/19/10 10:14 AM
Re: Good Fixed Blade Knife
[Re: haertig]
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Registered: 02/13/09
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How about Doug's fixed blade? It'd certainly flash your support of the forums to those in the know.
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#206478 - 08/19/10 12:41 PM
Re: Good Fixed Blade Knife
[Re: roberttheiii]
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Consider the Buck vanguard, or the SOG field pup. Both lower cost and very functional.
The BK 2 - there are lots of complaints about the handle slabs loosening easily - seems to be a universal complaint.
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#206479 - 08/19/10 02:39 PM
Re: Good Fixed Blade Knife
[Re: tomfaranda]
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I have begun looking at my gear as serviceable and replaceable items and not niche/boutique. Meaning, if I break it, lose it or need to replace it, can I get the same almost anywhere quickly. Cost is important because I am more likely to practice skills and actually implement an item rather than store it, wait for a time to use it and hope it works. I am not going for the lowest common denominator, but a balance of weight, efficiency, ability to find on short notice and finally cost.
I've been looking for a new fixed and swayed towards the Kabar, merely for cost and ease of replacement, the ability of the blade is legendary, but I saw the Gerber Bear Grylls fixed blade coming out this fall for about $60 and I want to hold one before making a decision. Gerber is found in almost every outdoor store, so ability to replace is good. Cost is good. I think Gerber products are sturdy enough for me (YMMV), but I don't like the handle on their current fixed blade the, Big Rock Camp Knife.
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#206481 - 08/19/10 04:14 PM
Re: Good Fixed Blade Knife
[Re: tomfaranda]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 04/01/10
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Loc: Northern California
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Consider the Buck vanguard, or the SOG field pup. Both lower cost and very functional.
The BK 2 - there are lots of complaints about the handle slabs loosening easily - seems to be a universal complaint. Thanks, I'll check out those knives. About the BK2, Lock Tight should fix that problem rather easily. By the way, the ESEE-5 doesn't make me motivated to pay twice as much. How about Doug's fixed blade? It'd certainly flash your support of the forums to those in the know. Link please, I'm not familiar.
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#206483 - 08/19/10 04:36 PM
Re: Good Fixed Blade Knife
[Re: ireckon]
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Registered: 07/23/08
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RSK Mk3 I have the Mk1, folder and its a great blade. I carry it on me for urban/rural adventuring. But for my urban EDC I carry a leatherman. I'd like a fixed for real adventuring and while I would love to own a Mk3, and don't believe its overpriced, its out of my range right now.
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