Fixed blade knife recommendation - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

909K5 · 01-23-2009, 10:16 PM

I am looking for a fixed blade knife for my GHB, looking for recommendations. I can spend up to $100, but would prefer something cheaper.

trkklr77 · 01-23-2009, 11:27 PM

as much as people bag on them i love my crkt stealth, put a low angle edge on it and i cant break the damn thing. doesnt hold an edge great, bu tits my pry bar, screw driver, beer opener, finger nail cleaner, burrito cutter. i carry and use it ever day and for the last two year it has been and extention of my hand.

i got mine on sale but they are typicaly $75 and now can be had with partial serated and 3 sizes.

Ranger_SXT · 01-24-2009, 07:33 AM

If you're going to use it as a field knife, I would say the GLOCK knife.

If you want a fighting knife, then I like the Benchmade Nimravus.

crownhilldigger · 01-24-2009, 07:45 AM

Not sure of your needs but I like the fixed blade Frontier First Patch by the blind horse knife guys. Its 5 3/4 OAL and has a 2 1/2 cutting edge. Blade is little shorter than my index so it works well for my needs.
Blindhorseknives.com I am not them and don't have anything to do w/them other than to have bought and used their product.

StinkyMcStink · 01-24-2009, 10:47 AM

I have the Cold Steel Recon Tanto, not the new style, but the older model. I got it free, so price wasn't a consideration, but it's tough as nails and is full-tang. I love that knife and carry it in the front pocket of me SHTF bag.

jht3 · 01-24-2009, 12:50 PM

USMC Ka-bar

you can pick one up for $50

Grimjaw · 01-24-2009, 03:10 PM

Either Ontario RAT-7 or Ka-Bar in D2 steel will be my next knife.

DMG · 01-24-2009, 04:56 PM

I have a 20 year old Cold Steel SRK that has been great. An USMC Kabar would work.

Albin · 01-24-2009, 07:14 PM

Two of the best knives and knife deals going:

Gerber LMF II and it's 3/4 size little brother, the Prodigy.

$70 and $40 respectively.

Available here: http://www.lapolicegear.com/gerberknives.html

Good luck

Al

trkklr77 · 01-24-2009, 08:39 PM

i like these gerbers but the sheaths wouldnt work the way i like so i passed.

300sniper · 01-24-2009, 09:16 PM

the buck/strider 888 solution has been a great knife. it is tough as can be, balanced great and just feels good in the hand. i am not sure if they are available anymore though.

a plumber · 01-24-2009, 09:29 PM

http://www.jkowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4913

SilverZuk · 01-26-2009, 05:10 AM

Buck Nighthawk

I bought one in 1997 (walmart $40). The steel is excellent, hard to sharpen but stays sharp for ever. I can gut a dozen or more deer without sharpening, and pop right through the ribs. I can't do that with my benchmade (154cm steel).

The handle is comfortable and has a good grip. This knife has some spine.
I am not a tactical type guy and like traditional type knives. Back then the blade was a gray steel (I don't think anyone had a black coated blade).
The downside the sheaths are not attractive, but they function just fine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BUCK-KNIVES-...3A1%7C294%3A50

Codyy · 01-26-2009, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jht3

USMC Ka-bar

you can pick one up for $50

+1 I have the "new" version.

aloharover · 01-26-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jht3

USMC Ka-bar

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Originally Posted by Grimjaw

Ka-Bar in D2 steel .

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Originally Posted by DMG

An USMC Kabar would work.

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Originally Posted by Codyy

+1 I have the "new" version.

Another KBAR fan. I have had mine since late 70's and still going strong.

CRAPTACULAR · 01-26-2009, 11:35 AM

X2 on the Gerber LMF 2.

Texas97 · 01-26-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by aloharover

Another KBAR fan. I have had mine since late 70's and still going strong.

are those K-bar knives carbon steel?

pipehitter155 · 01-26-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by stinkymcstink

i have the cold steel recon tanto, not the new style, but the older model. I got it free, so price wasn't a consideration, but it's tough as nails and is full-tang. I love that knife and carry it in the front pocket of me shtf bag.

x2

Triaged · 01-27-2009, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Texas97

are those K-bar knives carbon steel?

They list the material as "1095 cro-van" That sure isn't just a normal carbon steel because of the added chromium and vanadium. I'm guessing that it wouldn't have enough chromium to be considered stainless (10%)
https://www.kabar.com/product_detail...itary/Tactical.

CRAPTACULAR · 01-27-2009, 07:57 AM

ratcutlery.com has some nice knives.

Buckshot149 · 01-27-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CRAPTACULAR

X2 on the Gerber LMF 2.

x3. I've had mine for a few years now and it's been great!

imwiththebann'd · 01-27-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CRAPTACULAR

ratcutlery.com has some nice knives.

x2. Or Ontario Knives

paragon · 01-27-2009, 11:12 AM

Ka-bar serrated tanto.

CRAPTACULAR · 01-27-2009, 11:25 AM

If you go from RAT look around for their dealers. You can buy directly fromn them but it is more expensive. Emgear.net carries them, good people.

Keith Armstrong · 01-27-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by aloharover

Another KBAR fan. I have had mine since late 70's and still going strong.

Me too.....Dad's has been around the house since ~'52 I think!

01-23-2009, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
909K5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29131 Location: Over the mountains and through the woods Posts: 834	Fixed blade knife recommendation I am looking for a fixed blade knife for my GHB, looking for recommendations. I can spend up to $100, but would prefer something cheaper. __________________ [url]www.californiapreparedness.net[/url]

01-23-2009, 11:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,217	as much as people bag on them i love my crkt stealth, put a low angle edge on it and i cant break the damn thing. doesnt hold an edge great, bu tits my pry bar, screw driver, beer opener, finger nail cleaner, burrito cutter. i carry and use it ever day and for the last two year it has been and extention of my hand. i got mine on sale but they are typicaly $75 and now can be had with partial serated and 3 sizes. __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

01-24-2009, 07:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
crownhilldigger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 64457 Location: 39.77N 86.16W Posts: 262	Not sure of your needs but I like the fixed blade Frontier First Patch by the blind horse knife guys. Its 5 3/4 OAL and has a 2 1/2 cutting edge. Blade is little shorter than my index so it works well for my needs. Blindhorseknives.com I am not them and don't have anything to do w/them other than to have bought and used their product. __________________ Crownhilldigger

01-24-2009, 10:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
StinkyMcStink Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85860 Location: Down South Posts: 497	I have the Cold Steel Recon Tanto, not the new style, but the older model. I got it free, so price wasn't a consideration, but it's tough as nails and is full-tang. I love that knife and carry it in the front pocket of me SHTF bag. __________________ "You got it Dan, I'm retarted." - Why J?

01-24-2009, 12:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
jht3 Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2163 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 348	USMC Ka-bar you can pick one up for $50 __________________ James Last edited by jht3; 01-24-2009 at 03:24 PM.

01-24-2009, 07:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ranger_SXT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 80309 Location: Arizona Posts: 135	If you're going to use it as a field knife, I would say the GLOCK knife. If you want a fighting knife, then I like the Benchmade Nimravus.

01-24-2009, 03:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Grimjaw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 32013 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 433	Either Ontario RAT-7 or Ka-Bar in D2 steel will be my next knife. __________________ [QUOTE=My Wife] I was all geared up for sorched earth and by golly somebody's earth is getting scorched, darnit![/QUOTE]

01-24-2009, 04:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
DMG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8145 Location: the Iron City Posts: 2,221	I have a 20 year old Cold Steel SRK that has been great. An USMC Kabar would work. __________________ [QUOTE=jpfaris;15124149]Never knew DMG was so cunty.[/QUOTE]

01-24-2009, 07:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Albin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13342 Posts: 1,324	Two of the best knives and knife deals going: Gerber LMF II and it's 3/4 size little brother, the Prodigy. $70 and $40 respectively. Available here: http://www.lapolicegear.com/gerberknives.html Good luck Al Attached Images Last edited by Albin; 01-24-2009 at 07:17 PM.

01-24-2009, 08:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,217	i like these gerbers but the sheaths wouldnt work the way i like so i passed. __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

01-24-2009, 09:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
300sniper SHOOT TO THRILL! Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26382 Location: Greenwood, Ca Posts: 7,117	the buck/strider 888 solution has been a great knife. it is tough as can be, balanced great and just feels good in the hand. i am not sure if they are available anymore though. __________________ 87 4runner d44f/9"r full width, 5.38/5.43/ARBs, superior shafts, ctm's, twin stick 4-1 dana 300 behind toy t-case, allpro springs f/r, 39.5 iroks on aluminum trail ready bead locks ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ I'm just a peckerwood who lives in the hills with too many guns.

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01-26-2009, 05:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
SilverZuk Hillbilly Houndsman Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13420 Location: Kenna, West Virginia Posts: 6,824	Buck Nighthawk I bought one in 1997 (walmart $40). The steel is excellent, hard to sharpen but stays sharp for ever. I can gut a dozen or more deer without sharpening, and pop right through the ribs. I can't do that with my benchmade (154cm steel). The handle is comfortable and has a good grip. This knife has some spine. I am not a tactical type guy and like traditional type knives. Back then the blade was a gray steel (I don't think anyone had a black coated blade). The downside the sheaths are not attractive, but they function just fine. http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BUCK-KNIVES-...3A1%7C294%3A50 __________________ The penalty for punching someone in the mouth is way too high in our society. www.MountaineerOffroad.com Last edited by SilverZuk; 01-26-2009 at 05:11 AM.

01-26-2009, 11:35 AM	#16 (permalink)
CRAPTACULAR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34477 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 233	X2 on the Gerber LMF 2.

01-27-2009, 07:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
CRAPTACULAR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34477 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 233	ratcutlery.com has some nice knives.

01-27-2009, 11:12 AM	#23 (permalink)
paragon Rock God Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 40266 Location: Jackson, MS USA Posts: 1,942	Ka-bar serrated tanto. __________________ . ... "For God and country, Geronimo, Geronimo, Geronimo"

01-27-2009, 11:25 AM	#24 (permalink)
CRAPTACULAR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34477 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 233	If you go from RAT look around for their dealers. You can buy directly fromn them but it is more expensive. Emgear.net carries them, good people.

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