Knife recommendation

[CrkdLtr]

I'm about to partake in a 4 day primitive hunting technique class and will need a fixed blade knife. Would like to hear suggestions for one that will hold an edge for four days of string cutting and whittling but something not pricey. I know the Gun & Knife show is this weekend in Gonzales so maybe I can find something there? Thanks.

 

[kz45]

I've heard real food things about swamp rat, and I love my esee, both will run you a buck and a quarter tho

 

[SGT_Kramer]

KBAR

Or if you wanna go real primitive

 

[mukwah]

SOG Seal Pup is what I would recommend. Good price, good quality for an all around fixed blade knife.

 

[LACamper]

Another +1 for the seal pup. I do want an Ontario Rat 5 though...

 

[Gringo Loco]

+ 100 for a SEAL PUP

For the price, there really isn't anything better IMO. If you wanted to get fancy with it, you could get a TOPS, Emerson, Zero tolerance or something along those lines. But, a SOG is hard to beat, especially for the price.

 

[derek_street]

KaBar Eskabar

 

[SpeedRacer]

I've been less than impressed with SOG's foreign made "cheap" stuff lately. I'm digging my new Swamp Rats, but they aren't really cheap ($150) and you're on your own for a sheath.

 

[SeventhSon]

I have one of there: http://www.ontarioknife.com/catalog/item/99 and have been pretty happy with it so far for light/mid bushcraft work.

 

[CaptainMorgan]

ESEE, any model you like

 

[Lckstcknbrrl]

Bark river, fallkniven, dozier? A little more pricey though. Esse 5/6 are hard to beat for the $.

 

[cbr900son]

Come down here for a day and make your own with my help. Cost will be the cost of materials. anywhere from 20$ up depending on steel and handle material choice.

 

[CrkdLtr]

Come down here for a day and make your own with my help. Cost will be the cost of materials. anywhere from 20$ up depending on steel and handle material choice.

Might take you up on that offer. I was mentioning to a friend I would like to learn more about shaping and sharpening a knife but making one would be even better.

I did end up getting a KA-BAR though, the real deal with NY stamped on the blade, not a Chinese/Taiwan made clone.

 

[cbr900son]

Might take you up on that offer. I was mentioning to a friend I would like to learn more about shaping and sharpening a knife but making one would be even better.

I did end up getting a KA-BAR though, the real deal with NY stamped on the blade, not a Chinese/Taiwan made clone.

Let me know. Love seeing others make their first knife. I still carry mine all the time!

 

[CrkdLtr]

Thought I would update this thread to let everyone know the USMC Ka-Bar held up well for this class, however, the instructor introduced me to another knife that I will buy soon.

http://www.kabar.com/knives/detail/1

KA-BAR BK2

 

[Born4spd]

Swamprat/Scrapyard/Busse