What knife?

[M.E.Eldridge]

I need a knife. It will be used for carving,skinning,survival type activities,camp activities and possibly self defense. It needs to be fixed balde knife, with a blade length between 3 and 6 inches and an overall length of no more than 12 inches.I don't want to spend over $50.00 if possible.So what should I get?

 

[milcaztra]

Cold Steel Master Hunter with Carbon V blade, under $55, and

http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1200

KJ Eriksson Mora knife #911 (carbon) or #946 (stainless), $12-14. I bought three of these -- inexpensive, super comfortable grips, thin blades of decent take an edge.

http://www.ragweedforge.com/SwedishKnifeCatalog.html

 

[22-rimfire]

There are a number of Gerbers that Walmart sells that may meet your criteria, especially the fixed blade and under $50 part. Gerbers really aren't bad knives for daily use. I carry one all the time. They are a little hard to sharpen the first time, but are pretty easy to keep sharp after the initial edge is established.

I just ordered a SOG Ranger which has a 5" fixed blade from Knifeworks. (knifeworks.com) Their price is $70 plus shipping. Check it out to see if you like it. I buy more knives than I care to admit for your stated purpose. I frequently carry a fixed blade belt knife and a good pocket knife while hunting. I am hoping that the SOG is the right choice for the fixed blade option. This knife really isn't big enough for chopping or things like that.

Link:http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2286

Kershaw makes a boot knife that is very sharp that would also meet your criteria. It is the Model 4351 Military. I believe I paid about $35 for it at a gun show. The handle just needs a little more mass for carrying on the belt. I carried it last deer season on the belt. I'm not into boot knives for concealment, but I do like a very sharp knife. Good luck with your quest.

http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=4725

I am by no means an expert on knives. But, I do pay attention and like relatively inexpensive knives that are serviceable. I have a number of custom knives as well as Randall's. I love them, but I hate to actually use them for their intended purpose (cutting things).

 

[hso]

The CS and SOG are excellent choices for your intended purposes. The Mora is a great knife for what you want as well. Look at any of the Bark River or current Blackjack knives for a step up.

 

[rustymaggot]

add a vote for any cold steel knife. equal vote for a ka-bar. ive never been disappointed by either kind.

 

[KriegHund]

Bah to the expensive stuff...unlless you really wanna spend the cash.

Two good knives that will serve your needs-

Glock 78 field knife- 25$ Basicly a sharpened crowbar. Tough, has a nicely desighned sheath, and mine was very sharp.

'Bear Claw'- 10$. 7.75" folder. VERY sharp, shaped like...well...a claw. Good for tearing things!

Both can be found at cheaperthandirt.com.

 

[Schuey2002]

$50?

Save up another $40 and pick up a Swamprat Howling Rat or Bandicoot.



Ok, ok! Let's stick with that 50 dollar figure. How about another Cold Steel recommendation? Say, a Cold Steel SRK. These guys have probably the best prices going, too.. >>> http://www.ultout.com/coldsteel-knives.htm

 

[p35]

Take a look around here:

http://ragweedforge.com/SwedishKnifeCatalog.html

Goes from basic to fancy, and I've never met a Mora knife I didn't like.

 

[M.E.Eldridge]

I ordered a Glock Field Knife and a Kershaw boot knife.About $60.00 total after shipping,close enough to my budget and I got two knives. Both of them look and sound very nice.

 

[gremlin_bros]

http://www.coldsteel.com/fixed-blades-bushman.html
all i can say about this knife is it's inexpensive. made to be used and abused and a dang fine knife for 20 bucks dont let the price tage fool you it is one serious knife. great for survival and for camp chores and plenty of belly for skinning. the only thing i have done to mine is a difrent grind on the blade for sharpness a better sheith and a piece of bicycle tube for a grip and to hold the goodies in the handel that i put in there. i wouldnt trade it for the world though sell it to buy another yes lol

 

[Cosmoline]

I need a knife. It will be used for carving,skinning,survival type activities,camp activities and possibly self defense. It needs to be fixed balde knife, with a blade length between 3 and 6 inches and an overall length of no more than 12 inches.I don't want to spend over $50.00 if possible.So what should I get?

If you want something a little different, with a traditional feel to it, I suggest a puukko. They are simple fixed-bladed knives with a solid high-carbon blade. They are a little broader than American style knives and are consequently very stout. They are also excellent combat knives, as the Red Army learned during the Winter War. The Finns swear by them. I find they will take and keep a good edge far longer than most "tactical" blades in the same price range.

I've had good results from Ragweed Forge. The Roselli hunter is a good general purpose puukko for $75.

http://www.ragweedforge.com/RoselliCatalog.html

There are some more ornate traditional puukkos here:

http://www.ragweedforge.com/FinnishKnifeCatalog.html

 

[12-34hom]

How bout one of these - K-Bar T.D.I. - Mine cost less than 25.00.

Fixed blade - hard plastic scabbard - blade - straight or serrated edge.

12-34hom.

 

[Pawcatch]

Another vote for the mora at www.ragweedforge.com

www.oldjimbo.com has a lot of info on the moras and other inexpensive knives as well.

www.outdoors-magazine.com has reviews on most of the Scandinavian knives.

 

[AirForceShooter]

KaBar.
That's it.

AFS

 

[22-rimfire]

I just got my new SOG Northwest Ranger. I like it more than the Kershaw military boot knife. It's worth the extra bucks. Now I want a SOG Field Pup. Always another one.....

 

[hso]

Bah to the expensive stuff...unlless you really wanna spend the cash.

Two good knives that will serve your needs-

Glock 78 field knife- 25$ Basicly a sharpened crowbar. Tough, has a nicely desighned sheath, and mine was very sharp.

'Bear Claw'- 10$. 7.75" folder. VERY sharp, shaped like...well...a claw. Good for tearing things!

Both can be found at cheaperthandirt.com.

Have you used these for carving and skinning yet?

 

[1911JMB]

Get a Buck knife. 35 dollars at wallmart. Maybe 50 if you go to a different department store.

 

[22-rimfire]

I do most of my skinning with a pocket knife. It is too easy to cut yourself with a large knife while skinning. I also think you can get pretty good knives at Walmart. They aren't knives that you brag about owning. You just use them.

 

[Gunz]

For $90, I have 6 total knives to serve the purposes of general use.

www.ltspecpro.com had a clearance and the sale ends 31 Jan 06 or when supplies run out.

I bought 3 of the Safekeeper 3 push knives for $30 as factory seconds. They are the perfect size for skinning game. Sharp blade, easy to sharpen, short edge big belly for close control of skinning game.

I bought 3 of the Pro Lite series in Drop Point serrated for $60. This is a good style for me because of the cutting of rope, meats, vegetables, fruits, and even bread.

Yes, they are all made in Taiwan, but who cares, at those prices?

I am not a price snob, and I figure the Taiwan stuff has served me well with CKRT.
If I damage it, I can send it back to Cold Steel for exchange under warranty. If I lose it, I do not cry, because of the price point.

That is the beauty of solid quality knives at excellent price. Have to shop around.

 

[svtruth]

Woodcraft Supply

has an excellent, laminated steel sheath knife, for about $10. It is very sharp and holds an edge. It will rust, but if you can live with that it should be just what you are looking for.
Good luck.