Looking for a Fixed Blade

[NYRich]

I think that the title say it all.

What I'm looking for is a full-tang tactical/fighting knife for general use. I don't plan on doing any fighting with it unless the zombies invade, but that has more to do with style than substance.

I can live with 440 steel or something similar. I won't be blazing a trail through the Amazon jungle so edge retention is not a major issue as long as it can be sharpened easily enough.

A blade of 5"-6" is fine and I prefer plain edge to partially serrated but am open to suggestions.

I'd like to keep the price under $50 but something a little more expensive wouldn't be a problem.

I've been considering a Ka-Bar, some of which fall into my price range and I know that the quality will be there.

Any suggestions?

[Owd Wullie]

Kind of a tough question to answer.

I think what you desire is a matter of personal choice and all I can say is just look at what's available and then try to find one you like at a store where you can actually hold it in your hand.

I have one that fits your description, but it isn't for sale.


It cost considerably more than $50 when I bought it thirty years ago.

[big monk]

Take a look at these_________________ http://shop.docsknifeworks.com/category ... egoryId=16

He also has Kabar_________________ http://shop.docsknifeworks.com/category ... egoryId=11



Good Luck

[IMBand]

I got a Benchmade CSK-II recently and I really like it. Not too far over $50.

http://www.code3tactical.com/benchmade- ... knife.aspx

IM

[Owd Wullie]

Those Martinni knives are dead sexy!!

[NYRich]

Thanks for the links guys. I was pretty set on Ka-Bar but that Benchmade has me re-considering.

[philco]

Buck Nighthawk..........available in two sizes and with or without partial serrated blade.

One serious knife for the money.........

http://buck-knife-shop.com/Buck_Nighthawk_Knife.html

Phil

[TripleF]

Ka-Bar 1251 for under $50.00 on Amazon!!

[jerryd6818]

I have a Buck Nighthawk that I like and they can be bought for under $50.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=buc ... m270.l1311

[IMBand]

You have some really great suggestions here - Owd, those Martinni do look like ALOT of kife for the $$.
I may be ordering one or two of those myself, thanks for the link Monk.

The Benchmade comes with a very high quality Molle sheath and has Malice clip provided. Great knife.
I used mine on wood, tree bark and skinned half a bear (all in one day).....................and it will still shave.

IM