Ok guys trying to keep it simple under $100 the best knife i can get my hands on primarily camping knife but would like to beable to field dress a deer with it if i needed too. under a hundred with sheath probably kydex. thinking SOG Seal Pup or gerber LMF II best choice between the two or other options??
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Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
The Seal Pup is one of my favorites, but another decent option to look at is the Colt Pathfinder for around 75-80 if I remember right
The Seal Pup is one of my favorites, but another decent option to look at is the Colt Pathfinder for around 75-80 if I remember right
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
I picked up a neat little SOG knife awhile back that would fit the bill. It's not a high end knife but has a blade that swivels to a saw blade. Two models, one with a gut hook. I think it's an SOG revolver and only ran about $35.
I picked up a neat little SOG knife awhile back that would fit the bill. It's not a high end knife but has a blade that swivels to a saw blade. Two models, one with a gut hook. I think it's an SOG revolver and only ran about $35.
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
I've got the SealPup and it's a great knife. I've dressed deer with it and it works. I've also got the SOG FieldPup as my main hunting knife. I think it's a better hunting knife than the SealPup but I don't think you could go wrong with either.
I can't comment on the Gerber.
JMC
I've got the SealPup and it's a great knife. I've dressed deer with it and it works. I've also got the SOG FieldPup as my main hunting knife. I think it's a better hunting knife than the SealPup but I don't think you could go wrong with either.
I can't comment on the Gerber.
JMC
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
T.O.P.S has a couple of cool knives for that price.
T.O.P.S has a couple of cool knives for that price.
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Anza knives are handmade out of high carbon steel files and are razor sharp. They have some great knives around the $100 mark.
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...-All-Categories
Anza knives are handmade out of high carbon steel files and are razor sharp. They have some great knives around the $100 mark.
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...-All-Categories
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
ESEE/RAT RC3 or RC4. Both are right at your price ceiling and are great knives. Also check out the Ranger Knives Afgan and Shiv models. The SOG Seal Pup is good too.
I have a RC4 now that is great and I'll probably end up with several of the others I mentioned as well.
ESEE/RAT RC3 or RC4. Both are right at your price ceiling and are great knives. Also check out the Ranger Knives Afgan and Shiv models. The SOG Seal Pup is good too.
I have a RC4 now that is great and I'll probably end up with several of the others I mentioned as well.
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Spyderco's Moran knives are really handy in the field. They are not sexy at all but they would do the job well. They MSRP around $119 or so, but you should be able to find one for less. I think this fits all of your criteria.
Spyderco's Moran knives are really handy in the field. They are not sexy at all but they would do the job well. They MSRP around $119 or so, but you should be able to find one for less. I think this fits all of your criteria.
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+1 on the Esee. Cleaned a deer with the 4 last night. Solid and durable
+1 on the Esee. Cleaned a deer with the 4 last night. Solid and durable
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Rat RC-6 is an excellent choice, it will handle anything thrown its way.Even with a six" blade it is fast handling blade that feels like a 4-5" package.
Rat RC-6 is an excellent choice, it will handle anything thrown its way.Even with a six" blade it is fast handling blade that feels like a 4-5" package.
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
Buy a high carbon steel (not stainless) Mora for $20 and spend the rest on ammo. They are outstanding knives worth many times what they sell for.
Something like this...
http://www.swedishknives.com/760craft.htm
There are a number of online sources, shop around...
Buy a high carbon steel (not stainless) Mora for $20 and spend the rest on ammo. They are outstanding knives worth many times what they sell for.
Something like this...
http://www.swedishknives.com/760craft.htm
There are a number of online sources, shop around...
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
As others have already said, you can't go wrong with ESEE/Rat Rc3 or Rc4.They're awesome knives with one of the best warranties out there. I've owned a Sog Seal Pup and wouldn't recommend it for a field knife or as a hunter. I'd also suggest the good old Buck Vanguard.
As others have already said, you can't go wrong with ESEE/Rat Rc3 or Rc4.They're awesome knives with one of the best warranties out there. I've owned a Sog Seal Pup and wouldn't recommend it for a field knife or as a hunter. I'd also suggest the good old Buck Vanguard.
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
This one: Benchmade Nimravus Cub w/Kydex sheath
Bob
This one: Benchmade Nimravus Cub w/Kydex sheath
Bob
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
Knowing that when ever you are looking to have one tool do it all there are trade offs, what are your thoughts on partially serated blades on hunting knives. My guess being if not careful you could make it more likely to catch on something you don't want to cut. The seal pup eite for instance has the rasp on the back of the blade which I'm guessing would make field dressing nearly impossible but I could be completely wrong, thoughts?
Knowing that when ever you are looking to have one tool do it all there are trade offs, what are your thoughts on partially serated blades on hunting knives. My guess being if not careful you could make it more likely to catch on something you don't want to cut. The seal pup eite for instance has the rasp on the back of the blade which I'm guessing would make field dressing nearly impossible but I could be completely wrong, thoughts?
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I like my Benchmade!
Left to right is the Benchmade Mini-Griptilian, Benchmade Rant, and last is a Ka-Bar Becker. I like the Rant the best - I've had the Becker for a while and it is a bit heavy. Benchmade are still made here in the USA as well.
Good Luck,
JamieD
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I like my Benchmade!
Left to right is the Benchmade Mini-Griptilian, Benchmade Rant, and last is a Ka-Bar Becker. I like the Rant the best - I've had the Becker for a while and it is a bit heavy. Benchmade are still made here in the USA as well.
Good Luck,
JamieD
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Wolf Precision
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Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
+1 for either the RAT 3 or 4. I've abused my R3 for several years and it holds an edge very well.
+1 for either the RAT 3 or 4. I've abused my R3 for several years and it holds an edge very well.
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
Bought this Carl Schlieper knife 36 years ago. Served me well in the jungles of Panama and through out the world during my 20 plus career in the Army. Paid $99 back than. It is a great knife.
The rest of my knives:
Bought this Carl Schlieper knife 36 years ago. Served me well in the jungles of Panama and through out the world during my 20 plus career in the Army. Paid $99 back than. It is a great knife.
The rest of my knives:
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NY700</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Advantage of high carbon steel vs stainless for this application? </div></div>
Edge holding and sharpening ease.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NY700</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Advantage of high carbon steel vs stainless for this application? </div></div>
Edge holding and sharpening ease.
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
Thank you all for the advice. I'm thinking for the price I'm going with esee rc4. One more question if you were going out with only one knife and the chance of getting stuck out there for a while would you go straight edge or partially serrated. I understand sharpening serations is a bitch but is it worth it if you needed it to hack and cut
Thank you all for the advice. I'm thinking for the price I'm going with esee rc4. One more question if you were going out with only one knife and the chance of getting stuck out there for a while would you go straight edge or partially serrated. I understand sharpening serations is a bitch but is it worth it if you needed it to hack and cut
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I hate serrated blades. Not good for anything except rope and frog legs. You will really like the Esee.
I hate serrated blades. Not good for anything except rope and frog legs. You will really like the Esee.
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
ESEE-3 or 4, or a HEST. Don't know how the HEST pry bar would hurt during field dressing, but I adore mine.
ESEE-3 or 4, or a HEST. Don't know how the HEST pry bar would hurt during field dressing, but I adore mine.
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Seal pup and Ka-bars were the 2 I carried in Iraq!
Seal pup and Ka-bars were the 2 I carried in Iraq!
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I really want to thank everyone for the great advice. I actually have a glock knife and yea for under $25 its a great piece to keep around, spring steel I redid the edge the factory job isnt very good and it makes the perfect knife for those rough jobs that may not end well for the knife. I think im sold on the esee RC3. Originally i was thinking i wanted something bigger for rough jobs and hacking if needed while in camp but figured if i went to big there is the chance i choose not to carry it and then its worthless and for field dressing it could get in the way. So glock for abuse in camp, esee RC3 for carry and field use and i picked on a SOG field kit for $60 entrenching tool, saw, hatchet, and salute folder. Not the best folding knife but for the price reviews were good and it should be handy. Now i just need some one to sell me there Esee like new for cheap! thanks all
I really want to thank everyone for the great advice. I actually have a glock knife and yea for under $25 its a great piece to keep around, spring steel I redid the edge the factory job isnt very good and it makes the perfect knife for those rough jobs that may not end well for the knife. I think im sold on the esee RC3. Originally i was thinking i wanted something bigger for rough jobs and hacking if needed while in camp but figured if i went to big there is the chance i choose not to carry it and then its worthless and for field dressing it could get in the way. So glock for abuse in camp, esee RC3 for carry and field use and i picked on a SOG field kit for $60 entrenching tool, saw, hatchet, and salute folder. Not the best folding knife but for the price reviews were good and it should be handy. Now i just need some one to sell me there Esee like new for cheap! thanks all
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
ESEE will do everything you want or need from a knife.
ESEE will do everything you want or need from a knife.
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kihnspiracy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ESEE will do everything you want or need from a knife. </div></div>
Quoted for truth!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kihnspiracy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ESEE will do everything you want or need from a knife. </div></div>
Quoted for truth!
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
+1 for Seal Pup. I've got two and love them.
+1 for Seal Pup. I've got two and love them.
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
k-bar made in U.S.A. for half the price
https://www.kabar.com/famous.jsp
http://www.knivesplus.com/KABAR-TRADITIONAL.HTML
k-bar made in U.S.A. for half the price
https://www.kabar.com/famous.jsp
http://www.knivesplus.com/KABAR-TRADITIONAL.HTML
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I would go with benchmade. You can find them for a decent price on Amazon.
SS
I would go with benchmade. You can find them for a decent price on Amazon.
SS
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hattori Hanzō</div><div class="ubbcode-body">knifeworks.com
Good selection, good prices. I've used them dozens of times; shipping has always been very, very fast and never an error.
You're making a great choice on the RAT btw </div></div>
Agreed 100% They haven't messed up any of my orders, think thats where I got my Ka-Bar D2 at. Great knife except the serrated part -_- Looking back I would of went with a Rat knife.
Edit: High Carbon is almost always the way to go btw. "If it don't rust you don't need it." What the old timers told me at least lol.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hattori Hanzō</div><div class="ubbcode-body">knifeworks.com
Good selection, good prices. I've used them dozens of times; shipping has always been very, very fast and never an error.
You're making a great choice on the RAT btw </div></div>
Agreed 100% They haven't messed up any of my orders, think thats where I got my Ka-Bar D2 at. Great knife except the serrated part -_- Looking back I would of went with a Rat knife.
Edit: High Carbon is almost always the way to go btw. "If it don't rust you don't need it." What the old timers told me at least lol.
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
GPknives.com has some good prices.
Dustin
GPknives.com has some good prices.
Dustin
Re: Help with knife selection <$100 w/ sheath
this might sound tacky but the bear grylls edition gerber knife would be a great camping knife...comes with full tang blade, fire starter and sharpener in the sheath...and its only $50 bucks..something to consider but i doubt any usfulness in field dressing
this might sound tacky but the bear grylls edition gerber knife would be a great camping knife...comes with full tang blade, fire starter and sharpener in the sheath...and its only $50 bucks..something to consider but i doubt any usfulness in field dressing
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i just picked up a K-Bar/Becker Magnum Camp knife (BK-5) really liking it, compared to the other Becker knives it feels lighter and quicker handling...super sharp out of the box, but not really liking the case that it came with...i think im going to make a leather case for it..
i just picked up a K-Bar/Becker Magnum Camp knife (BK-5) really liking it, compared to the other Becker knives it feels lighter and quicker handling...super sharp out of the box, but not really liking the case that it came with...i think im going to make a leather case for it..
