Looking for a solid combat knife

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Many people don't like serrations on a blade.

Bone grips come on cheap junk and on more expensive blades, but there's little middle ground. Also, combat knives don't come with bone grips usually.

I think you would benefit from doing some research on combat knives and fighting knives throughout the ages before making any decisions.
 
when you say "bone" are you really stuck on bone? or would stag suffice? if you're cool with stag, take a look at Linder, which i think someone already suggested, but i'll see if i can find you a good link

Here ya go

it will mean spending a little more than you had planned, but that kinda happens to all of us lol
 
I'm not dead set on anything yet. I'm aware that bone isn't popular on combat knives though, I bet I could order a bone grip somewhere though, but again, not dead set or even kind of set on anything yet.
 
I bet I could order a bone grip somewhere though,
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You sure can, but your choices are still limited expensive customs well beyond your $50 price bracket or a cheap piece of junk from a third world country.

You really will benefit from spending less money and spending more time learning about the great wide range of knives out there. Try Bladeforums or Knifeforum or USN.
 
I think Queen has some bone handle knives, not really combat knives though. But probably some sturdy fixed blades.
 
Let's be sure that any current issue military knives are acquired properly.
 
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http://www.amazon.com/Queen-Skinner...=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1281416400&sr=8-15

http://www.amazon.com/Queen-Canoe-K...=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1281416422&sr=8-19

http://www.queencutlerycollectors.com/catalog/4100PremiumHunters.htm

http://www.knifecountryusa.com/stor...with-finger-grooved-genuine-stag-handles.html

http://www.knifecountryusa.com/stor...de-knife-with-genuine-ram-s-horn-handles.html

http://www.knifecountryusa.com/stor...bowie-knife-w-stag-handle-and-full-guard.html

Not all these are speciifcally w/in your price range or bone (some are stag, horn, etc) but there are certainly options from Queen, as I said. If I were you I'd get a Queen catalog. Although I'm not so sure your "pure combat knife" is a Queen, it'd be pretty versatile and nice for the price IF the main focus is bone.
 
I think the 0008 fixed blade bowie looks really cool from H&R, just wish I knew the blade steel. 440A?
 
It never fails that I forget what it was called, but I found a Gerber dagger that looks similar to a Gerber Mk1 that was about perfect for a fighting knife. It was about the size of the current Guardian. I probably wouldn't have bought one myself because I am not particularly interested in fighting with a knife and was satisfied with the folder I carried for all other tasks, but I have to say, that Gerber was awfully nice and I would like another one at some point.

It's just my opinion, but having handled a couple of Applegate-Fairbairn daggers, I think they are pretty rad. The Boker models are over 50 bucks, but with a little saving could easily be called affordable.
 
Alright thanks, I have several things to save for right now, I'll probably get my 1911, followed shortly by a good combat knife to complete the look, and my add to my collection
 
Another reason why it is hard to beat the Ka-Bar is, the ease of sharpening that carbon steel. You can hone a razor's edge on that knife, yes you have to work to keep it up, and keep a thin coat of oil, I prefer "balistol" as it wont affect the sheath. A good Ka-Bar with the thumb guard milled off makes one hell of an all around knife. You wont have a fortune in it either, and buy a good stone set and learn how to use it, the knife will last you a long time if you use it for what a knife should be used for.
 
My preference for a "combat" knife

When I was heading to Afghanistan I kept thinking of that scene in "Band of Brothers" where the German kills the Ranger with a knife in that upstairs room. As unlikely as it would be that even as an infantryman I would find myself in a similar situation, I still felt that I ought to have a decent knife with me when out on missions.

I ended up choosing CRKT's (Columbia River Knife and Tool - I'm an Oregonian, after all) CR-2705 First Strike tanto with a plain edge, blackened metal, and a sharkskin/cord grip. I liked it because it was sturdy but had a flat, low profile that wouldn't stand out too much on my IOTV.

Initially I fastened it to the back of my IOTV waist belt, but after being in the scrum of a bunch of Afghan kids I decided I preferred it in the front, fastened horizontally on my strong-side mag pouches with handle to the right. It's still there. I wrapped the sheath and the grip with ACU camo cloth to make it less noticeable.

I note that it's been discontinued, but it seems you can still get them at various places for $40 to $60.
 
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See if you can pick up a used Becker BK7 or BK9. I have the BK9 and while it is a bit heavy, it is a comforting heavy. Also, check out bladeforums.com. They have a section with reviews for a lot of manufacturers, both popular and unknown.
 
I'll play!!! You can't beat Cold Steel unless you want to take out a second mortgage.

G.I. Tanto is awesome!! And at $35 you can abuse the heck out of it and not even feel bad.
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And if you want something bigger, try the Kukri Machete for $27. I have both of these and they are hard to beat. I just use the heck out of em and don't even care.
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CDH -

i'm definately with ya, on the G.I. Tanto :) i just ordered one, for a good friend, and i took some time to mess around with it a little before i had to part with it. MAN! that is one capable knife. everything about it is just great. i've been tempted to add one to the collection just because it's cheap, strong, and made to be thrown :D

btw - his was $29.47 shipping INCLUDED. at that price, i can get over the "China" on the side of the blade.
 
Very nice, thanks a ton! I just may buy one of those G.I. Tantos for myself, right after the 1911 that keeps barely escaping my grasp.
 
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