Need Knife Advice

Captain Crunch · September 26th, 2007, 04:55 PM

I've decided I need to add a quality fixed blade knife to my kit. I'm no knife expert by any means, but I do know you get what you pay for, so I figure I can spend up to $200.00.

I'm not looking for any hollow handle "Rambo" knives. So my basic criteria would be a blade length of 6 to 8 inches, without serrations, unless someone can convince me they are useful, & preferrably made of carbon steel. This is because I'd rather keep it simple, since there's such a mind-boggling variety of stainless steels on the market.

And finally, I'd like to stick with a Bowie style blade, rather than a Tanto.

Any ideas, knife gurus?

ront · September 26th, 2007, 08:49 PM

Here is one for you to look at. The blade is a bit shorter than you said and it is a hair over $200, but a nice knife!
http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=249

Ron

Knuckledrager · September 26th, 2007, 09:09 PM

Check out the RAT line from Ontario Cutlery. They have a variety of carbon blades of various lengths and are very well made. All have micarta handles and come with sturdy sheaths. A lot of knife for the money. Did I mention they were all WELL under the $200 mark?

shermdo · September 26th, 2007, 09:32 PM

I second the idea about looking hard at the RAT knives which are manufactured under contract by Ontario Cutlery.

I had been wanting to heck out this line of knives for some time but no dealers where near me. Finally this past weekend at a small gun show a knife dealer had a table and his main product was this line of knives. I was VERY impressed. I purchases a small model called the RC-3. One of it's larger cousins will certainly follow me home next time.

RAT Cutlery Company
www.jungletraining.com/forums/index.php

Chestnut Ridge Knife Shop
http://64.176.233.199/catalog/index.php

DOGOFWAR01 · September 26th, 2007, 09:34 PM

Kabar - based on your specifications.

Suggestion: SOG SEAL PUP

Rob72 · September 27th, 2007, 11:12 AM

CC, the Spyderco/Hossom knives can be had for under $200, and feel wonderful, in the hand.

A Cold Steel Recon Scout is a modestly sized bowie,in high-carbon, with a protective coating. I'm not a fan of the kraton, and if you wanted a G10 handle, I know a fellow who does excellent work at a reasonable cost.

For $200, you can have a handmade knife. Both of these guys are excellent craftsmen, and good to deal with. Both use 1095 steel. DJ (American Kami)has a very style than Mark (Goldsworthy). I figure one or the other should have something appealing...

http://www.americankami.com/
http://goldsworthyknives.com/

fed_wif_a_sig · September 27th, 2007, 11:23 AM

All the above mentioned are nice knives. I found one that is a good carry and concealable as well as serviceable for pretty much most work.

Its made by Simonich Knives and called "The Raven" http://www.simonichknives.com/midtech.htm

Urban Raven Specifications:

Blade - 4.0" S30-V
Overall - 9"
Blade Style - Clip blade and 3/4 length false edge;
Handles - Black Camo G-10 with Gunner Grip™ texturing and Simonich Buffalo Logo
Weight - 5.5 oz
Sheath - Kydex Sheath
STD Tumbled Finish - $229
MIL Military Subdued Finish - $199

cockedlocked01 · September 27th, 2007, 01:08 PM

I'd second the Ontario RAT knives. Another I'd suggest would be one of Justins knives at: www.rangerknives.com

My avatar has one of his custom knives. He makes them to USE & they usually come in 1095 or 5160 steel. They're a bargain too at more like around $100 to well under $200 for the customs.

I'd suggest the RD series or a R.A.K. with scales put on. He can do G-10 & micarta, although I believe he's open to any handle material if you supply it. He does do Bowie blades, too, as I've seen some of them.

I highly recommend them & his turn around time is very good.

Good luck.

Captain Crunch · September 27th, 2007, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockedlocked01

Another I'd suggest would be one of Justins knives at: www.rangerknives.com

Now those look nice.

I'll put this on my short list.

ghost tracker · September 27th, 2007, 03:27 PM

FB04 Fred Perrin Bowie by Spyderco. Just what the Captain (Crunch) ordered!

September 26th, 2007, 04:55 PM	#1
Captain Crunch Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montana, The Treasure State Posts: 6,786	Need Knife Advice I've decided I need to add a quality fixed blade knife to my kit. I'm no knife expert by any means, but I do know you get what you pay for, so I figure I can spend up to $200.00. I'm not looking for any hollow handle "Rambo" knives. So my basic criteria would be a blade length of 6 to 8 inches, without serrations, unless someone can convince me they are useful, & preferrably made of carbon steel. This is because I'd rather keep it simple, since there's such a mind-boggling variety of stainless steels on the market. And finally, I'd like to stick with a Bowie style blade, rather than a Tanto. Any ideas, knife gurus? __________________ Memo to the President: I'll keep my guns, money & freedom... You can keep the "change!" Terry

September 26th, 2007, 08:49 PM	#2
ront Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 548	Here is one for you to look at. The blade is a bit shorter than you said and it is a hair over $200, but a nice knife! http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=249 Ron __________________ Shine on... S&W M&P .40 Compact Taurus Raging Bull .454 Casull Kel Tec P3AT; Walther P22 Mossberg 500 Persuader/Cruiser http://kdholsters.com/

September 27th, 2007, 11:23 AM	#7
fed_wif_a_sig Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 1,365	All the above mentioned are nice knives. I found one that is a good carry and concealable as well as serviceable for pretty much most work. Its made by Simonich Knives and called "The Raven" http://www.simonichknives.com/midtech.htm Urban Raven Specifications: Blade - 4.0" S30-V Overall - 9" Blade Style - Clip blade and 3/4 length false edge; Handles - Black Camo G-10 with Gunner Grip™ texturing and Simonich Buffalo Logo Weight - 5.5 oz Sheath - Kydex Sheath STD Tumbled Finish - $229 MIL Military Subdued Finish - $199 __________________ Steve "Respect all ... Fear none!!!

September 27th, 2007, 01:08 PM	#8
cockedlocked01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S. California Posts: 939	I'd second the Ontario RAT knives. Another I'd suggest would be one of Justins knives at: www.rangerknives.com My avatar has one of his custom knives. He makes them to USE & they usually come in 1095 or 5160 steel. They're a bargain too at more like around $100 to well under $200 for the customs. I'd suggest the RD series or a R.A.K. with scales put on. He can do G-10 & micarta, although I believe he's open to any handle material if you supply it. He does do Bowie blades, too, as I've seen some of them. I highly recommend them & his turn around time is very good. Good luck. __________________ "Use human means as though divine ones didn't exist, and divine means as though there were no human ones." Baltasar Gracian Integrated Close Combat NRA Member Para Ordnance LW LTC Glock 19 Kahr PM9 Kel-Tec P-32 S&W 442 Dan Wesson 14-2 AMT SA .380 Back-up Last edited by cockedlocked01; September 27th, 2007 at 01:09 PM. Reason: Added info

September 27th, 2007, 03:27 PM	#10
ghost tracker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ky Backwoods Posts: 742	FB04 Fred Perrin Bowie by Spyderco. Just what the Captain (Crunch) ordered! __________________ There are only *TWO* kinds of people in this world; those that describe the world as filled with two kinds of people...and those who don't.

September 26th, 2007, 09:09 PM	#3
Knuckledrager Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 516	Check out the RAT line from Ontario Cutlery. They have a variety of carbon blades of various lengths and are very well made. All have micarta handles and come with sturdy sheaths. A lot of knife for the money. Did I mention they were all WELL under the $200 mark?

September 26th, 2007, 09:32 PM	#4
shermdo Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Delaware County, PA Posts: 19	I second the idea about looking hard at the RAT knives which are manufactured under contract by Ontario Cutlery. I had been wanting to heck out this line of knives for some time but no dealers where near me. Finally this past weekend at a small gun show a knife dealer had a table and his main product was this line of knives. I was VERY impressed. I purchases a small model called the RC-3. One of it's larger cousins will certainly follow me home next time. RAT Cutlery Company www.jungletraining.com/forums/index.php Chestnut Ridge Knife Shop http://64.176.233.199/catalog/index.php

September 26th, 2007, 09:34 PM	#5
DOGOFWAR01 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: WYOMING Posts: 372	Kabar - based on your specifications. Suggestion: SOG SEAL PUP

September 27th, 2007, 11:12 AM	#6
Rob72 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,047	CC, the Spyderco/Hossom knives can be had for under $200, and feel wonderful, in the hand. A Cold Steel Recon Scout is a modestly sized bowie,in high-carbon, with a protective coating. I'm not a fan of the kraton, and if you wanted a G10 handle, I know a fellow who does excellent work at a reasonable cost. For $200, you can have a handmade knife. Both of these guys are excellent craftsmen, and good to deal with. Both use 1095 steel. DJ (American Kami)has a very style than Mark (Goldsworthy). I figure one or the other should have something appealing... http://www.americankami.com/ http://goldsworthyknives.com/

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