SleazyRider
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Thanks, Brian. I scored a new-old-stock Sharpfinger on Ebay last night for 30 bucks. I'm happy.
The USA made Sharpfingers are good 1095 steel (I think)
I would have to say the Bushmaster Survival knife due to it's composition and stability... With a 9 and a half inch blade it serves the purpose of getting you out of a tight spot (more than once for me) with a long straight edge and a saw on the spine it serves as 2 tools in one. With a survival kit in the screw off watertight cap on the hilt it comes in handy... also comes with an emergency flash light and animal snare, snakebite kit, whetstone, and a GI can-opener all packed in a hardcase that easily straps to your leg... I only paid $40 before shipping at budk.com
Arfin, I mostly agree. Mostly, because I'll cite three exceptions:There are actually a number of high quality survival knives having hollow handles and made of good steel properly hardened to stand up to hard use. I have a tiny one (3-inch blade) that would cost $60 if you could buy it today (sadly, it's out of production). But a full sized knife of that kind? In a good steel? Hundreds of dollars. And even if you left out the hollow handle and just went with a good quality 9-inch blade from a reputable source, you're still up at nearly (or over) a hundred bucks.
I would have to say the Bushmaster Survival knife
That's a great idea, and I second the motion. If agreeable to the OP, maybe we could type "AVOID" into the subject line to further separate the "wheat from the chaff," and avoid confusion.... This thread could also include a cheap knives to avoid.
All my best,
Dirty Bob
Schrade imported knives are well made despite what collector snobs have to say.