Good fixed blade

[Str8stroke]

Get the Busse Combat Knives, most of it is $300 and up, use it all you can, 10 years latter, sell it for the same price you pay or higher.

Agreed, bu OP said under $50. Plus, O2W hasn't kicked back off yet.

 

[roger-roger]

I sold not too long ago my like-new back up Busse SJTAC and Ratmandu. The originals have seen hard use in outer-island sheep hunting, and spearfishing camps etc. Good stuff.

 

[vadimax]

For those who doesn't know where to dump money

 

[filibuster]

I like the Mora's (Heavy Duty and Bushcraft black) that have been mentioned but if you are looking for a knife that feels more substantial then you might appreciate the Condor Bushlore or the Real Steel Bushcraft II with the Bushcraft II and it's D2 steel being a little less maintenance than the other high carbon steel knives mentioned.

 

[roger-roger]

I like the Mora's (Heavy Duty and Bushcraft black) that have been mentioned but if you are looking for a knife that feels more substantial then you might appreciate the Condor Bushlore or the Real Steel Bushcraft II with the Bushcraft II and it's D2 steel being a little less maintenance than the other high carbon steel knives mentioned.

At the same time in terms of *maintenance*, D2 is in a whole different class when it comes to ease of sharpening for the average user.

 

[Weld Inspector]

Mora knives are amazing but they are not a true full shank/tang knife sure the skinny tang goes all the way thru but not like the full shank on the Ontario rat 3

Which I got mine for 65 on flea bay

The Ontario is awesome I edc and have had it on my belt for months now

 

[vadimax]

Funny little knife -- CRKT Civet Bowie:

 

[vadimax]

Like this one:

[h=1]Kanetsune Matagi[/h]

 

[vadimax]

A new keyword: Dark Timber Honey Badger.

Being sold out in a couple hours after being restocked.

 

[Maxim]

You could never go wrong with Mora, I personally have 3 - Heavy Duty (carbon steel), Companion (laminated) and the latest Kansbol (laminated, stainless steel).

Kansbol is very nice, feels great in the hand, it's very light, however the price is a bit too high, around 30$ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M23QMPO/?tag=cpf0b6-20

I mean for 50$ you can get something more let's say interesting. I am keeping it in my backpack for hiking and trekking when the weight is essential, and I don't need my 10 inch blade macho knife

 

[Maxim]

I am not sure if you have already mentioned this, but you need to decide what steel you prefer as well > stainless, semi or good old rusty carbon If you live near the sea or the ocean it is highly recommended to get a stainless steel. In the lower price range you can find 440C, Sandvik, etc or a semi-stainless steel like D2 for example. This knife looks like a very good offer for the money:

http://www.gearbest.com/fixed-blades-knives/pp_245322.html?wid=21

If you are interested to learn more about the different types of knife steels, their characteristics and properties this is a great place to start:

http://bestpocketknifetoday.com/discovering-the-best-knife-steel/

 

[Jomohr84]

Mora Garberg! I have been using Mora Knives my whole life, since I inherited an antique mora from my great uncle, and for the money, Mora knives are an exceptional value. I love my Garberg, it is thick, full tang, scandi ground for easy sharpening, and very good 14c28n stainless steel.

 

[David-88]

Already mentioned and it may be the same knife just named different in the uk to the us but i bought my friend the mora robust for Christmas and it's an Amazing knife for the price. Theres a good destruction test on youtube for it.

 

[Joseph08]

[h=1]I really like Fixed Blade Algonquin Wolf Hunting Knife. Awesome for camping. [/h]
[h=2][/h]

 

[vadimax]

If you wish something traditional and special, here you are:

 

[bigburly912]

this thread is very very old but thank you for bumping it! im always happy to look at new knives.