Blade chat

[Rob62]

For one of the best values (notice I did not say inexpensive) in a big knife there is the Cold Steel Trailmaster (3rd from left in picture) and Magnum Tanto line (2nd from left in picture). One of the best buy's at about $80-$125 is the ESSEE Junglas/RTAK/RTAK2 (6th from the left)

As to smaller knives, the Cold Steel SRK and Fallkniven F1 are really nice.

For folders I am a big fan of Spyderco's offerings. Plus of course the ubiquitous Swiss Army knife.

An often overlooked "Budget" blade is the Cold Steel line of knives that use the basic molded on plastic handles. Virtually no money is spend on the handle or sheath, but they use incredible steel.

And lastly on the very low end of budget's. The Mora/Morakniv's, these are exceptional blades that can be found starting at under $20.

 

[GAGunguy]

Im partial to handmade damascus blades. This is a damascus Hatchet handmade made by Felix out of Spain. Camel bone (white), elk horn (black) and brass.

 

[GAGunguy]

Dagger made in UK>

 

[GAGunguy]

All of this knife is damascus, including the handle and hand guard, heavy, solid knife.

 

[GAGunguy]

Here's the display

 

[GAGunguy]

another one ....damascus and camel bone

 

[GAGunguy]

another one of my favorites, elk camel and damascus

 

[jloneill17]

I have a large KA-BAR that's almost like a small machete. My belt knife is a Helle Eggen

 

[JoeShield]

I have a large KA-BAR that's almost like a small machete. My belt knife is a Helle Eggen

Got to love the Eggen, had one for years and still going strong. As for "damascus" blades, I can never really thrust in the strength of them as a usable blade, pretty to look at though.

 

[Rob62]

GAGunguy - Damascus steel blades you say :-) I like Damascus too.

Shameless plug. Both of these knives are for sale at $125 delivered for the pair, including the custom Kydex sheaths shown, and the original leather sheaths, both blades are new never used. Blades are unstamped with makers mark, and came out of a shop in the United Kingdom.

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