Help choosing a knife

[mrblond]

I 2nd the EESE.
20 years ago id say a Gerber or a Kershaw, but now alot is made in China.

 

[RicInOR]

@Lilhigbee - Make some calls, you might just get some samples at cost.
KAI is in town, Benchmade, Gerber, Leatherman (yes they have just knives)
KAI for Kershaw/ ZT

 

[Lilhigbee]

@Lilhigbee - Make some calls, you might just get some samples at cost.
KAI is in town, Benchmade, Gerber, Leatherman (yes they have just knives)
KAI for Kershaw/ ZT

I think I will go visit in person, but yes, definitely contact them directly. Thank you!

 

[RicInOR]

I like my ZT - too big for EDC but pretty. Zero Tolerance 0303 Assisted Opening Knife Black G-10 (3.75" Tiger Stripe) ZT - Blade HQ
I like the M16 / M21 - mostly cause they are pretty
My Spyderco Tenacious for sale - Blade HQ goes out on plenty of days
Kai - Kershaw Blur - my favorite Kershaw Blur Knives - BladeHQ | Free Shipping Over $99
Someone already said Griptilian - or the mini - can't go wrong Griptillian for sale - Knives and Outdoors Gear - Huge Selection | Blade HQ

Some of these I own, some are just on my list.
Kershaw Skyline XL Flipper Knife OD Green G-10 (3.75" Stonewash) 1761OL - Blade HQ
Kershaw Cryo II Assisted Opening Knife (3.25" Gray) 1556TI - Blade HQ
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 Salt Knife Yellow FRN (2.25" Satin) C28PYL2 - Blade HQ

RAT and RAT2, I carry one on my motorcycle, sent one with the nephew to Afghanistan.
RAT for sale - Knives and Outdoors Gear - Huge Selection | Blade HQ

 

[BaggerRyder]

RicInOr why did you have to go posting links to that Skyline XL? I don't need another Skyline but man I might need that. And the fixed blade.

 

[Captain O]

A good bet for a fixed hunting knife is a simple KaBar USN Mark 1 Deck Knife. A 5 1/8" blade of 1095 Cro-Van steel holds a great edge. The blade profile is that of the hunting knives made in the USA during the late 1920's. For a knife profile that has "gotten the Job done" for over 89 years with no bells or whistles. (They aren't necessary). For about $69.00, It isn't going to break the bank and it will last for the rest of your life.

What more could you need?

 

[RicInOR]

KaBar USN Mark 1 Deck Knife.

KA-BAR 2221 USN Mark I Fighting / Utility Knife 5-1/8 inch Plain Blade, Black Kraton G Handles, Kydex Sheath





KA-BAR Knives, Inc. - Knives > All Categories > Mark I - Hardcore Lives. Hardcore Knives.

 

[Captain O]

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KA-BAR 2221 USN Mark I Fighting / Utility Knife 5-1/8 inch Plain Blade, Black Kraton G Handles, Kydex Sheath




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KA-BAR Knives, Inc. - Knives > All Categories > Mark I - Hardcore Lives. Hardcore Knives.

Thank you.

You'll notice that this knife is straightforward and utilitarian in nature. No frills, all business. You aren't likely securing a beachhead, just sinning and cleaning deer and working around camp.

It "does the job" and admirably. This knife served from WW2 through the Vietnam War and did a darned fine job of it. KaBar does it right, the first time!

 

[BillGabby1]

You could raffle a personal choice knife from a source like this one.
I've purchased a knife from them, and the selections are great enough to
suit any taste. Raffle off a Gift certificate as mentioned earlier, win win
you get people interested in knives, and they get THEIR choice within the limits
of the certificate. A $150.00 certificate would allow them to buy several lower priced knives or at least one higher end knife, think about it, more choices will attract more buyers of your raffle.
A link to a site like this one would allow them to go and see what is available.
I'm not affiliated with SMKW in any way. just a happy customer. But there are lots of other knife sites for you to choose from, I just used them as an example. Take a look there yourself, so you know what I'm talking about.
Gabby
Knives for Sale at SMKW Home Page | Smoky Mountain Knife Works

 

[RicInOR]

If you just want just one. Get one made from a Meteor. In Washington. Bob Kramer.
~$300 ... per inch. 8in = 2400. + you may have to out bid folks.


Bob Kramer | Kramer Knives - Home

 

[Captain O]

The Mark 1 Deck Knife is important because it represents a simple approach. You don't need an overly long blade (4" of cutting edge is long enough). You aren't "securing a beachhead", just skinning a deer, engaging in camping chores and general cutting work. If you are splitting wood, use a hatchet. Use the right tool for the job at hand.