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permafrost · 12-10-2011, 11:17 AM

For a good solid dependable fixed blade that has been around forever ,look at the Buck 119 skinner. These knives are still made with the older 420C stainless steel, but they just don't disappoint. Always there and always useful, no matter the situation. JMO

Prizefighter · 12-10-2011, 11:34 AM

Well, what would you fellows' picks be for each category? Everyday carry? Hunting? Survival/camping? Those of you who have already posted knives, what category do you consider those to be? Looking to learn a little something here.

cpttango30 · 12-11-2011, 10:52 AM

For an EDC knife I reach for either my SOG Aegis or my Kershaw Leek.

For camping and hunting I would go with a fixed blade Kershaw.
http://www.kershawknives.com/searchr...&brand=kershaw

hansom · 12-13-2011, 02:33 AM

Mike, i'm a knife collector, i own over 100 folding knives alone.

Without knowing the purpose of use intended it is futile to answer your question.

Awtoman · 12-13-2011, 09:35 AM

While searching for a new knife I discovered this small semi-custom knife company, www.barkriverknifetool.com They have a wide variety of fixed blade knives from EDC to Hunting to Survival, that are meant for heavy use. They also have exotic handle materials available if you want a safe queen. One of their notable differences from other knives is a convex edge, as opposed to a machine ground bevel. Convexed edges are inherently stronger than modern beveled edges, (do your own research) and are much more user freindly when it comes to sharpening. After general use I spend no more than a minute touching up my EDC blades with a belt hanging on a doorknob, and can shave the hair off my arm.
I've had Kershaws, Bucks, Schrades, Cases, and none come close to a Bark River for me. I now own about 15 of their knives, and I wouldn't use anything else. Their only drawback if you can call it that, is they don't make any folders currently. They make some small EDC fixed blades that are pocketable. I think folders are too weak by design anyway, at least for me. Most of their knives are between $100 and $200 and come with the best warranty and customer service in the business. A few above that and a few below. I have no affiliation with them other than being a completely satisfied customer.

Tom

12-10-2011, 11:17 AM	#26
permafrost Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma, USA Contributor Posts: 1,771	Re: Looking for a knife For a good solid dependable fixed blade that has been around forever ,look at the Buck 119 skinner. These knives are still made with the older 420C stainless steel, but they just don't disappoint. Always there and always useful, no matter the situation. JMO __________________ Stand and Fight

12-10-2011, 11:34 AM	#27
Prizefighter V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Carolina Contributor Posts: 412	Re: Looking for a knife Well, what would you fellows' picks be for each category? Everyday carry? Hunting? Survival/camping? Those of you who have already posted knives, what category do you consider those to be? Looking to learn a little something here.

12-11-2011, 10:52 AM	#28
cpttango30 Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Contributor Posts: 3,071	Re: Looking for a knife For an EDC knife I reach for either my SOG Aegis or my Kershaw Leek. For camping and hunting I would go with a fixed blade Kershaw. http://www.kershawknives.com/searchr...&brand=kershaw

12-13-2011, 02:33 AM	#29
hansom Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 81	Re: Looking for a knife Mike, i'm a knife collector, i own over 100 folding knives alone. Without knowing the purpose of use intended it is futile to answer your question.

12-13-2011, 09:35 AM	#30
Awtoman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 362	Re: Looking for a knife While searching for a new knife I discovered this small semi-custom knife company, www.barkriverknifetool.com They have a wide variety of fixed blade knives from EDC to Hunting to Survival, that are meant for heavy use. They also have exotic handle materials available if you want a safe queen. One of their notable differences from other knives is a convex edge, as opposed to a machine ground bevel. Convexed edges are inherently stronger than modern beveled edges, (do your own research) and are much more user freindly when it comes to sharpening. After general use I spend no more than a minute touching up my EDC blades with a belt hanging on a doorknob, and can shave the hair off my arm. I've had Kershaws, Bucks, Schrades, Cases, and none come close to a Bark River for me. I now own about 15 of their knives, and I wouldn't use anything else. Their only drawback if you can call it that, is they don't make any folders currently. They make some small EDC fixed blades that are pocketable. I think folders are too weak by design anyway, at least for me. Most of their knives are between $100 and $200 and come with the best warranty and customer service in the business. A few above that and a few below. I have no affiliation with them other than being a completely satisfied customer. Tom __________________ Tom's Garage