Think there’s a twenty dollar fixed blade out there that’ll get the job done? I think I found two.
I know plenty of blade aficionados that have some really decent knives at home. I’m talking some really nice ish... at home, tucked away, in the safe or as in my case, an old foot locker. Many still in the box. Some were like...gun expensive. And they never get used really although I’ll pull one or two outnow and then, like fine watches, to carry on my person, JIC, part of my EDC. Maybe while I’m out at this get together I’ll find a chore that needs my knife and then I’ll get to show it off to another knife guy or not. These are like gentlemen’s knives. Conversation pieces. We take them out and pass them back and forth (with complete immunity because there’s no chance of an accidental shooting) just like the Indians and traders, each admiring the other’s knife. Anyway, maybe some of you can relate, without actually admitting to anyone here of course.
Brings me to a couple of real world fixed blades that should fill your needs until SHTF and you drag out all the good ish. I saw these at Home Depot I don’t know how many months ago and I’ve put them to the test on my little excursions in the outdoors as well as every day chores. I believe the retail was 19.97 and tax. Blades are 3mm thick and have a Kershaw feel. They’ve been plenty stout enough for my needs. They are frosted but I believe they’re either high carbon or maybe that new Chinese alloy. Might try to research that today.
The double edge is the one I’ve used most and it’s performed and held up fine. The serrated edge is extremely effective and looks easy to sharpen with the ceramic rods. The other has been a great utility blade and does well on general purpose camping chores and any wood carving task. The edge holds up fine. I’d buy these again if I lost one or somehow damaged one. The handles are molded hard rubber I think. That dense stuff that feels heavy and somewhere between plastic and rubber.
The sheaths are straight forward and well built for belt carry or attaching to a pack. There are lanyard holes but no lanyard so you’ll have to supply the old bootlace if you want insurance against loss. They both have very positive locks, however, and it takes the right bit of effort to unsheathe and return the blade. The one I’m pointing to in the pic below has the lock on each side.
That’s all I can think of to say about them but I’ll answer any questions. Also keep in mind that one of my favorite heavy camp knives is the old cold steel true flight thrower so, I’m not to be trusted at all when it comes to rating knives for the rich and famous..
Sorry about the wait on the pics. They were on my old phone and had to email them and copy to my current phone.
I know plenty of blade aficionados that have some really decent knives at home. I’m talking some really nice ish... at home, tucked away, in the safe or as in my case, an old foot locker. Many still in the box. Some were like...gun expensive. And they never get used really although I’ll pull one or two outnow and then, like fine watches, to carry on my person, JIC, part of my EDC. Maybe while I’m out at this get together I’ll find a chore that needs my knife and then I’ll get to show it off to another knife guy or not. These are like gentlemen’s knives. Conversation pieces. We take them out and pass them back and forth (with complete immunity because there’s no chance of an accidental shooting) just like the Indians and traders, each admiring the other’s knife. Anyway, maybe some of you can relate, without actually admitting to anyone here of course.
Brings me to a couple of real world fixed blades that should fill your needs until SHTF and you drag out all the good ish. I saw these at Home Depot I don’t know how many months ago and I’ve put them to the test on my little excursions in the outdoors as well as every day chores. I believe the retail was 19.97 and tax. Blades are 3mm thick and have a Kershaw feel. They’ve been plenty stout enough for my needs. They are frosted but I believe they’re either high carbon or maybe that new Chinese alloy. Might try to research that today.
The double edge is the one I’ve used most and it’s performed and held up fine. The serrated edge is extremely effective and looks easy to sharpen with the ceramic rods. The other has been a great utility blade and does well on general purpose camping chores and any wood carving task. The edge holds up fine. I’d buy these again if I lost one or somehow damaged one. The handles are molded hard rubber I think. That dense stuff that feels heavy and somewhere between plastic and rubber.
The sheaths are straight forward and well built for belt carry or attaching to a pack. There are lanyard holes but no lanyard so you’ll have to supply the old bootlace if you want insurance against loss. They both have very positive locks, however, and it takes the right bit of effort to unsheathe and return the blade. The one I’m pointing to in the pic below has the lock on each side.
That’s all I can think of to say about them but I’ll answer any questions. Also keep in mind that one of my favorite heavy camp knives is the old cold steel true flight thrower so, I’m not to be trusted at all when it comes to rating knives for the rich and famous..
Sorry about the wait on the pics. They were on my old phone and had to email them and copy to my current phone.
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