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ne1buthillary | 05-24-2009 12:01 AM
good all around knife? where do I look? I'd like something that I can put in my bug out bag. I already have a leatherman tool but I'm looking to spend up to $100 bucks on a good knife that I can also carry, skin animals, cut rope, etc. Spyder Co and Benchmade were mentioned to me. Any recommendations?

TheNocturnalEgyptian | 05-24-2009 12:02 AM
Re: good all around knife? http://www.noze-nuz.com/nepalske_kukri/5biltong.jpg It is called a Khukri and it fulfills all purpose Machete/campsite purposes. I have seen lobster tails prepared with it, can cut down any mass of trees and hold its edge, be used as a chopping axe, can't think of much that cannot be done with it.

ne1buthillary | 05-24-2009 12:21 AM
Re: good all around knife? very nice i was thinking of a folder but i can see the need for a knife like that as well. do you have a link?

ne1buthillary | 05-24-2009 12:32 AM
Re: good all around knife? i saw a similiar knife sold by KA-BAR. I'm assuming that's a good brand?

CrufflerJJ | 05-24-2009 11:17 AM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by ne1buthillary (Post 1736016) where do I look? I'd like something that I can put in my bug out bag. I already have a leatherman tool but I'm looking to spend up to $100 bucks on a good knife that I can also carry, skin animals, cut rope, etc. Spyder Co and Benchmade were mentioned to me. Any recommendations?
For a sturdy, dirt cheap knife for your bug out bag, I like the Swedish Mora style knife. It's a fixed blade knife, available in a variety of styles - stainless or carbon steel blades (regular or laminated steel), wood or plastic/rubber handle. It is NOT a saw, hatchet, Rambo assault knife with built in compass & fire starter, but it's an excellent all-around good camp knife. Using the "baton" method (place edge of blade against tree to be chopped, WHACK back of blade with a heavy stick), you can chop down 3" trees if needed. Here's a few websites you might look at re: Mora knives: http://www.oldjimbo.com/survival/mora.html http://scoutinlife.blogspot.com/2008/08/mora-knfe.html http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/sh...hp?tid/831212/ I've bought Mora knives from Ragweed Forge before, and like this supplier a lot...see: http://www.ragweedforge.com/

.41Dave | 05-24-2009 11:52 AM
Re: good all around knife? If you are looking for a good knife, there is some excellent information on this sitefor all kinds of survival equipment: http://www.equipped.com/devices4.htm

mtnman | 05-24-2009 12:16 PM
Re: good all around knife? This is what's in my BOB. A good ol' KaBar, WW2 vintage. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...7879/Kabar.jpg

dimitri | 05-24-2009 01:22 PM
Re: good all around knife? I second the Ka-Bar - they are inexpensive, durable and made in the USA. I spent about $50 for mine.

electric-amish | 05-24-2009 01:25 PM
Re: good all around knife? I went with a standard Hunting Knife----Less agressive looking than Tacticle Knives. Built for cutting and skinning Animals. http://thm-a02.yimg.com/image/33a266b83efdff32 Sitting in the Glove box of the car even now. E-A

nub | 05-24-2009 02:48 PM
Re: good all around knife? Check this out,from a thread I started ,no one seemed interested ....... http://goldismoney.info/forums/showt...hlight=vantage

ne1buthillary | 05-24-2009 03:00 PM
Re: good all around knife? i posted in your thread nub

nub | 05-24-2009 03:04 PM
Re: good all around knife? The Kershaw JYD is a beefy knife , might be what your after, maybe check out some you tube reviews of it. I'll get you a couple of links .

j-son | 05-24-2009 03:05 PM
Re: good all around knife? http://www.gpknives.com/item/buck-vantage-pro.html

nub | 05-24-2009 03:10 PM
Re: good all around knife? Here's the JYD 2.......http://www.knifeworks.com/kershawfol...ketknives.aspx Let me look for a standard the sandvik blade is nice though.....just a little spensive for camping.

nub | 05-24-2009 03:14 PM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by j-son (Post 1736544) http://www.gpknives.com/item/buck-vantage-pro.html
Good find j-son.... I bought 2 of them a few weeks ago.....I luv that knife ! Like I said, you can spend more and not get near as nice a blade/knife, it has all the features I knife guy/gal could want in a edc. Only thing I will say.....for canmping and maybe more punishment the JYD might and I sress MIGHT be a better choice it is a very BEEFY blade but for edc I'll go with the buck vantage pro. The vantage pro has a deep hollow grind which thins the blade down quite a bit so maybe it could chip if your hacking on bone with it but that sob is charp mang. The JYD IMVHO would take that kind of abue/use better and it is dang sharp as well

nub | 05-24-2009 03:27 PM
Re: good all around knife? From knife center, notice the 2 different blade lenghts 3" and 3 3/4". Good selection and prices.....http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/st...Udatarq%3Dks17

MilitantOne | 05-24-2009 03:41 PM
Re: good all around knife? + 1 for the KaBar. Had mine for 25 - 30 years now. My grandfather gave it t o me for a birthday or Xmas gift. The pilot survival knife is also a good one.

leadfoot | 05-24-2009 04:39 PM
Re: good all around knife? You may consider the Gerber LMF II Knife instead of a Kabar for a fixed blade all-around survival type knife. If you're looking for a folder I'm sticking with my Benchmade D2 Griptillian.

Twisted Avatar | 05-24-2009 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by leadfoot (Post 1736624) You may consider the Gerber LMF II Knife instead of a Kabar for a fixed blade all-around survival type knife. If you're looking for a folder I'm sticking with my Benchmade D2 Griptillian.
Benchmade's are the sh!t :RockOn::RockOn::RockOn:

ne1buthillary | 05-24-2009 05:01 PM
Re: good all around knife? lol thanks guys now i have about 8 knives that I want to buy

1694 | 05-24-2009 06:13 PM
Re: good all around knife? Need to open up a blackhawk helicopter? http://www.patrolstore.com/Gerber-Kn...n-p-11471.html

ne1buthillary | 05-24-2009 06:14 PM
Re: good all around knife? i now have a tough choice to make between a... buck vantage pro benchmade reptilian benchmade vex benchmade presidio spyderco endura 4 SOG flash II want them all

nub | 05-24-2009 06:16 PM
Re: good all around knife? I have 2 griptilians one is the olive green handle from cabelas the other is the mini.....the axial lock is a nice inovation....I have nothing bad to say about them. I have the Gerber LMF 2.....don't care for it, not a bad knife but definetly not my first choice for a mid range fixed.(JMVHO) One thing I don't like is the way it comes out of the kydex sheath, it kinda sticks and causes it to come back at your hand as it exits.the falkniven is nice but a little pricey.The old cold steel trail master for just under a $100.00 is decent at just a tad over 9" . I really like the cold steal master hunter for around $50.00 hard to top that. Ranger makes a nice 100 dolla fixed and I'm certainly not gonna bad mouth a Kabar.

BellevueBully | 05-24-2009 06:17 PM
Re: good all around knife? Buy 2 for 50 each, instead of 1 for 100. Don't mind me.......I loose things.

immanti | 05-24-2009 06:39 PM
Re: good all around knife? I'd recommend a Gerber.

____hoot____ | 05-24-2009 09:29 PM
Re: good all around knife? Used to be lots of good carbon bladed kitchen knives out there for a buck or less at the thrift stores, yard sales etc. I regrind slowly to the shape and length of blade I want then sharpen, and also groove the handles on the grinder[recreateing Ka-Bars]. In a pinch you can quickly resharpen them on next to any old rock, not something you can do with sh!tty stainless.

nub | 05-24-2009 10:21 PM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by ____hoot____ (Post 1736958) Used to be lots of good carbon bladed kitchen knives out there for a buck or less at the thrift stores, yard sales etc. I regrind slowly to the shape and length of blade I want then sharpen, and also groove the handles on the grinder[recreateing Ka-Bars]. In a pinch you can quickly resharpen them on next to any old rock, not something you can do with sh!tty stainless.
You can sharpen knives quite nicely on the bottom of a coffee mug or any ceramic , you want to use the part that's not glazed.

Saul Mine | 05-24-2009 10:50 PM
Re: good all around knife? http://tonybrown.org/sharpen.htm This guy calls himself "a dead cow doctor", so his essay talks a lot about scalpels. Still it is a rather complete introduction to knives. If you read far enough you will begin to realize that every knife is a special purpose tool, even if the special purpose happens to be called "general purpose".

ne1buthillary | 05-24-2009 11:28 PM
Re: good all around knife? ended up getting a benchmade griptilian. Was really torn between that and a SOG flash II in digi camo. The benchmade matches my springfield xd-40 tactical so I had to get it. Here's the auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/Benchmade-551SBK...3286.m20.l1116 thanks for the help everyone. hopefully, i will be buying again in the future.

bigcdc | 05-25-2009 12:58 AM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by electric-amish (Post 1736462) I went with a standard Hunting Knife----Less agressive looking than Tacticle Knives. Built for cutting and skinning Animals. http://thm-a02.yimg.com/image/33a266b83efdff32 Sitting in the Glove box of the car even now. E-A
I have this exact same knife and I love it, it fits in my hand so well. +1

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ne1buthillary | 05-25-2009 01:12 AM
Re: good all around knife? does that knife have a name?

ne1buthillary | 05-25-2009 01:20 AM
Re: good all around knife? I'm looking at "combat" style knives at the moment. So far I have the LMF II and the SOG seal pup elite. opinons? what else should i look at?

electric-amish | 05-25-2009 02:05 AM
Re: good all around knife? Its a Buck Vanguard----Optional Gut hook Also comes in different handle materials---Wood,Stone?, Rubber Love it so far. E-A

CrufflerJJ | 05-25-2009 08:28 AM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by ne1buthillary (Post 1737239) does that knife have a name?
It's name is Hen3ry. The "3" is silent. :smile:

nub | 05-25-2009 09:19 AM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by ne1buthillary (Post 1737247) I'm looking at "combat" style knives at the moment. So far I have the LMF II and the SOG seal pup elite. opinons? what else should i look at?
1/2 & 1/2 blade ......go with full serrated or full plane blade. Rat cutlery RC-6 bad ass knife for the money, I own this and the RC4 in plain edge......great molle carry system, perfect for tactical or wilderness.

GoldBuyer123 | 05-25-2009 07:52 PM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by immanti (Post 1736754) I'd recommend a Gerber.
Gerber is the highest quality in my mind. Real solid and reasonably priced.

EE_ | 05-25-2009 07:58 PM
Re: good all around knife? Knife stuff to watch. I'm a fan of the Cold Steel Recon Scout for outdoor use. I bought one many years ago when they were made with the "Carbon V" steel, made in the USA. You Tube
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teedub31 | 05-26-2009 09:18 AM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by GoldBuyer123 (Post 1738215) Gerber is the highest quality in my mind. Real solid and reasonably priced.
+1 on the GERBER brand. I have a couple (model names unknown). One is a true pocket sized knife. The second is a folding hunter style (I think it is a Gator). Also have some GERBER accesories like pruning shears and limb saws. It is the brand of choice for me.

TomD | 05-26-2009 09:27 AM
Re: good all around knife? I've carried pocket knives for decades and have gravitated to folders with a blade between 2-1/2 to 3", well built but about thee most important thing I want is a good blade steel. None of the 440 stainless crap. I want S30V, ATS34, 154CM or something equal. For an every day folder, I don't like carbon steels, don't want rust in my pants pocket and I live on the coast. I like benchmade, spiderco all the good ones.

macrohard | 05-26-2009 10:02 AM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by CrufflerJJ (Post 1736337) For a sturdy, dirt cheap knife for your bug out bag, I like the Swedish Mora style knife. It's a fixed blade knife, available in a variety of styles - stainless or carbon steel blades (regular or laminated steel), wood or plastic/rubber handle......
+1. I have a stash of mora knives that I use for training purposes (non survival).

Twisted Avatar | 05-26-2009 10:10 AM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 1738878) I've carried pocket knives for decades and have gravitated to folders with a blade between 2-1/2 to 3", well built but about thee most important thing I want is a good blade steel. I want S30V, ATS34, 154CM or something equal.None of the 440 stainless crap. For an every day folder, I don't like carbon steels, don't want rust in my pants pocket and I live on the coast. I like benchmade, spiderco all the good ones.
I have heard these terms flung around in the description part What does each of them mean/do?? T

nub | 05-26-2009 11:02 AM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by macrohard (Post 1738930) +1. I have a stash of mora knives that I use for training purposes (non survival).
I have a handfull of Moras ....you might as well through Opinel in the mix also .....damn good inexpensive knife.

goldsilverman | 05-26-2009 11:17 AM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by nub (Post 1739003) I have a handfull of Moras ....you might as well through Opinel in the mix also .....damn good inexpensive knife.
Where did you get the best price for both?

nub | 05-26-2009 11:41 AM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by goldsilverman (Post 1739021) Where did you get the best price for both?
Ragweed forge for Moras..... I'll check to see for the Opinels

nub | 05-26-2009 11:46 AM
Re: good all around knife? These guys have a good selection of Opinel http://www.bladematrix.tv/index.asp?...=opinel&Page=1 The place I bought mine isn't online any more

.41Dave | 05-26-2009 12:00 PM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by Twisted Avatar (Post 1738937) I have heard these terms flung around in the description part What does each of them mean/do?? T
S30v, ATS-34, 154CM, D2, etc. are all different steel alloys used for knives. Each has different characteristics and you will find people who fiercely defend their chosen steel as the "best" blade steel. Things are also complicated by the fact that the heat treatment is at least as important as the type of steel used. A blade made of lower quality steel but with an excellent heat treatment will outperform a blade made from high quality steel with a poor heat treatment. Here is a good source to start with: http://zknives.com/knives/articles/knifesteelfaq.shtml

Awoke | 05-26-2009 02:03 PM
Re: good all around knife? I have been buying Smith & Wesson knives exclusively lately. I love the edge on them. Tough knives.

nub | 05-26-2009 02:56 PM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by .41Dave (Post 1739081) S30v, ATS-34, 154CM, D2, etc. are all different steel alloys used for knives. Each has different characteristics and you will find people who fiercely defend their chosen steel as the "best" blade steel. Things are also complicated by the fact that the heat treatment is at least as important as the type of steel used. A blade made of lower quality steel but with an excellent heat treatment will outperform a blade made from high quality steel with a poor heat treatment. Here is a good source to start with: http://zknives.com/knives/articles/knifesteelfaq.shtml
Bingo Dave !!.....it's all about the heat treatment, I didn't want to open up that can of worms but here's two examples....Dozier and D-2 steel nobody does it better. Then there's Paul Bos and S30V.

TomD | 05-26-2009 08:16 PM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by nub (Post 1739371) Bingo Dave !!.....it's all about the heat treatment, I didn't want to open up that can of worms but here's two examples....Dozier and D-2 steel nobody does it better. Then there's Paul Bos and S30V.
My current daily carry is made with Japanese VG-10 steel. It will get to the "scary sharp" fairly rapidly but, most importantly, will stay like that for a long time. I'll touch it up with a ceramic stick every couple of weeks and that will keep it shaving sharp for months until I need to get the stones out again. Here's my daily knife when it was new, actually it's pretty slick. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x.../Mcusta37C.jpg

EE_ | 05-26-2009 08:22 PM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 1739913) My current daily carry is made with Japanese VG-10 steel. It will get to the "scary sharp" fairly rapidly but, most importantly, will stay like that for a long time. I'll touch it up with a ceramic stick every couple of weeks and that will keep it shaving sharp for months until I need to get the stones out again. Here's my daily knife when it was new, actually it's pretty slick. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x.../Mcusta37C.jpg
Jesus Tom, how far did you drive to find that old fence to get that nice shot? There's no taking a picture on the kitchen table for you, is there. Nice knife!

goldsilverman | 05-26-2009 10:26 PM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by nub (Post 1739060) Ragweed forge for Moras..... I'll check to see for the Opinels
Ragweed also sells sterling thor's hammers looks like a cool site, thanks

goldsilverman | 05-27-2009 09:33 AM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 1739913) My current daily carry is made with Japanese VG-10 steel. It will get to the "scary sharp" fairly rapidly but, most importantly, will stay like that for a long time. I'll touch it up with a ceramic stick every couple of weeks and that will keep it shaving sharp for months until I need to get the stones out again. Here's my daily knife when it was new, actually it's pretty slick. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x.../Mcusta37C.jpg
that knife is 175 or so on www.bladematrix.tv yikes btw does this look like a good deal? http://www.bladematrix.tv/index.asp?...D&ProdID=33426 Opinel Ten Piece Carbon knife Set

nub | 05-27-2009 09:53 AM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by goldsilverman (Post 1740608) that knife is 175 or so on www.bladematrix.tv yikes btw does this look like a good deal? http://www.bladematrix.tv/index.asp?...D&ProdID=33426 Opinel Ten Piece Carbon knife Set
Yeah it's a decent price, tit for tat, you might be saving a few bucks.The Opinel garden is very cool/popular. For McCusta check out New Graham knives. In that price range you could own a Buck TNT or the Waimea super nice knives, everybody loves um,I bought both.

goldsilverman | 05-27-2009 10:34 AM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by nub (Post 1740633) Yeah it's a decent price, tit for tat, you might be saving a few bucks.The Opinel garden is very cool/popular. For McCusta check out New Graham knives. In that price range you could own a Buck TNT or the Waimea super nice knives, everybody loves um,I bought both.
What is your experience with automatic knives? A person once showed me a auto from germany that came out of the front and it stopped if it hit something on the way out. I could never seem to find it online.

goldsilverman | 05-27-2009 10:40 AM
Re: good all around knife? Why are there some legal restrictions on butterfly knives? They have some under the auto section at new graham.

Dapper Dan | 05-27-2009 10:41 AM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by ne1buthillary (Post 1736016) where do I look? I'd like something that I can put in my bug out bag. I already have a leatherman tool but I'm looking to spend up to $100 bucks on a good knife that I can also carry, skin animals, cut rope, etc. Spyder Co and Benchmade were mentioned to me. Any recommendations?
If you don't mind spending an extra Franklin, this is the only one you'll need: http://www.survival.com/atax.htm

nub | 05-27-2009 11:03 AM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by goldsilverman (Post 1740680) What is your experience with automatic knives? A person once showed me a auto from germany that came out of the front and it stopped if it hit something on the way out. I could never seem to find it online.
. I have a German auto it's ok and all but it doesn't get me all excited. Microtech makes a switch blade that you can open as a regular knife or use as a switch blade and the way it is activated can't be detected, that way cops can't bust you for it.....it's the Microtech Lightfoot LCC. With the nice flippers and assisted openers they make now there's no need for an auto or switch blade, check out the Kershaw Ken Onion or the Tyrade, both very cool knifes, the Tyrade is a hot seller right now the Onion has been for some time.

goldsilverman | 05-28-2009 10:58 PM
Re: good all around knife? Just ordered from ragweed, seemed like a very nice guy

ne1buthillary | 05-30-2009 12:42 PM
Re: good all around knife? i got my od green handled black bladed benchmade griptilian and the smith and wesson s.w.a.t. in yesterday. after playing with both i think i like the s&w better lol. the benchmade cost more than twice as much and definately looks better but the smith with the m.a.g.i.c. opening system is tits. plus, the handle is filled with some sort of plastic that's almost like traction tape. it's very grippy.

CrufflerJJ | 05-31-2009 09:27 PM
Re: good all around knife? Quote:
Originally Posted by goldsilverman (Post 1743699) Just ordered from ragweed, seemed like a very nice guy
Yes, he is. No games at all, fair prices, and an up-to-date (inventory wise) website. :applause_

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