Fixed blade knives

[NMshooter]

So, there I was, looking at the smatchet thread again, and thinking about what sort of fixed blade knife I want.

I am looking for a general purpose tool and weapon.

I have heard good things about the Ka-Bar, it seems to be a popular knife and if I broke or lost it I would not be heartbroken. Also looked at the Cold Steel SRK, that also looks like a useful knife.

Think I want a single edge, but I am not sure, never used a double edged blade as a tool, too worried about cutting myself I guess.

Have several folding knives and multitools already.

So does anyone have any recommendations or observations?

 

[JShirley]

HI just offered their first smatchet-like short sword. While I think the price (195$ including shipping) is fair, it's likely that will come down if it becomes regularly offered.

Becker Knife and Tool has some very reasonably priced heavy-use knives.
http://www.camillusknives.com/1mainframe.htm?bkt/index.shtml~main
(You can find them for considerably less than the prices shown).

John

 

[el44vaquero]

Used a GI issue Ka-Bar that belonged to my grandfather and went through WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Still holds an edge and a dang good piece of steel.

 

[losangeles]

Depends on a number of factors including intended use and your budget.

Without knowing much more, I'd recommend giving a look at the SOG Seal 2000.

For a large combat knife that can be used for chopping, bush clearing and axe-like functions, you can check khukris. Himalayan Imports has some wonderful knives.

 

[losangeles]

Here's a direct link to the khukris offered by Himalayan Imports:
http://www.himalayan-imports.com/khuk1.html

 

[AStone]

SOG Seal Pup Elite

This is the one I'll be adding to my tool kit as soon as "the check" arrives. (Well, right after ordering the 870P.)

Seems a good general purpose knife. I've owned a SOG tool for years. Great knife. Next to my SAK, gets used a lot.

Haven't had a fixed blade in years. Did a lot of web research, reading reviews & opinions. Looked at a bunch in stores.

The Seal Pup Elite consistently says, "buy me".

Nem

 

[NMshooter]

I like the look of that BK-7, more than the SRK.

More than a Ka-Bar at half the price? Well, I could eventually get both, leave the Ka-Bar in the truck...

That Boker smatchet keeps saying "buy me"...

Is using a big knife like using a hatchet? I have used a machete to clear brush, but those are thin and light.

Guess I am a bit unclear about what tools I want in the tool box.

I do prefer a saw for cutting trees and branches, have my trusty e-tool for lots of stuff, perhaps I just want the big knife for the sake of having a big knife.

A few here, a few there, soon you end up with a lot of sharp pointy things laying around. Kind of like things that go boom.

Maybe I do need all of them...

 

[losangeles]

The Seal Pup Elite consistently says, "buy me".

Nem

You've got that right! In fact, I have that on the way to go along with my SOG Seal 2000. Someone in another forum has this idea to get a sheath that piggybacks the two. That would be so cool (and useful)!