SHTF Fixed blade

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  1. Scoby's Avatar

    Scoby said: 03-14-10 08:53
    I'm no expert on knives but it's plain to see that bgoode is and does really fine work. May have to breakdown and get me a fine knife one day.

    As of now I went the utility / economy route with a Buck Short Nighthawk, 5" heavy serated blade for 75 bucks. It's nothing fancy and combined with my multitool they'll work.

    Scoby
     

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    Hump66 said: 03-14-10 14:59
    It's kinda pricey (IMO) but it looks like it would get the job done. The name helps too.
    http://www.onesourcetactical.com/inf...grabnstab.aspx

    "I don't carry a knife because God invented silencers for a reason. Also, I'm not in a dancing gang who goes to "rumbles"." ~ Sterling Archer

    "Shooting a gun is like being intimate with a woman. First, you inspect it to make sure it's clean. Then you grab it on the butt and jam the magazine in. If it doesn't fit, make it." ~ Stan Smith
     

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    kombos said: 03-14-10 15:58
    Quote Originally Posted by Hump66 View Post
    It's kinda pricey (IMO) but it looks like it would get the job done. The name helps too.
    http://www.onesourcetactical.com/inf...grabnstab.aspx
    I like:
    As the name implies, The Grab N Stab is made for proactive/aggressive knife fighting. It is the quintessential small combat knife.

    Then:
    Necessary Disclaimer - This knife is sold for training and conceptual purposes only and neither the maker nor the seller assumes any liability of any form for its misues by anyone, anyplace.
     

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    Spade said: 03-14-10 18:35
    Right now it would be the ESEE 3, but I would like to have the the ESEE 5.
    Joshua 1:9

    Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
     

  5. Harv said: 03-14-10 20:46
    I just ordered a Becker BK-2 Companion. I have had my eye on one for quite some time. Sold a Ontario RAT-7 as it was to big for me..
     

  6. rob_s's Avatar

    rob_s said: 03-14-10 21:02
    Quote Originally Posted by Harv View Post
    I just ordered a Becker BK-2 Companion. I have had my eye on one for quite some time. Sold a Ontario RAT-7 as it was to big for me..
    Let us know what you think. I was really interested until I saw one in person and found the handle too short in between the pommel and the guard (or front & rear quillon?).

     

  7. PlatoCATM said: 03-14-10 21:31
    Quote Originally Posted by rob_s View Post
    I went on a hunting trip once with two prior-service guys (one Army, one USMC). I showed up with this and spent the whole time worrying if I had dropped it in the swamp. They both showed up with this (yes I know it's now a K-bar) and didn't give a shit. I'm glad you reminded me 'cause now that I've sold the one I had that day I should go ahead and buy 6 of the other ones.
    There's a reason they didn't give a shit, Rob. I think by "survival" knife they meant "to be used when no other options exist" knife. Just my personal opinion, though.
     

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    rob_s said: 03-14-10 21:42
    Quote Originally Posted by PlatoCATM View Post
    There's a reason they didn't give a shit, Rob. I think by "survival" knife they meant "to be used when no other options exist" knife. Just my personal opinion, though.
    Which is really what these things are for most people, including (if not especially) those attaching $300+ samples to their belts.

    Which is why I'm interested in these less expensive options.
     

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    NMBigfoot02 said: 03-14-10 22:24
    I know that these are samples of one, but knifetests.com gave favorable reviews to the Glock field knife, which runs anywhere from $20-30.

    They also liked several Cold Steel knives, but I'm not crazy about them because they use mostly stainless for their blades.
     

  10. PlatoCATM said: 03-14-10 22:25
    tru dat. It's my hope that there is something better out there for a comparable price.

    http://www.bensbackwoods.com/servlet/Detail?no=300

    With a little ingenuity and labor you could attach a couple slabs of wood to this and fashion a sheath for only a little more. Of course, this adds some sentimental value to the blade. Caveat emptor: I have only read reviews of this blade (and the D2 version that sells for a whole $12 more), but it has to be better than the USAF survival knife.

    If this is still too much, grab yourself an Old Hickory http://www.knivesplus.com/QN-7533-Old-Hickory.HTML I would actually buy one of these to beat the shit out of if it didn't mean paying as much for shipping, but I'll look for one locally to T&E.