Best fixed blade knife on Reddit

258 reviews from r/knives, r/knifeclub, r/backpacking and 5 more subreddits

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#1

ESEE

4.6
(36)
"ESEE 3 or ESEE Izula - tons of aftermarket handle options"
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"ESEE 3 or ESEE Izula - tons of aftermarket handle options"
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"Check out esee! Great knives and a fantastic warranty."
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"ESEE Izula (can get in 1095 or S35VN) ESEE Xancudo (runs a little over $100 but still close-ish, S35VN steel)"
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"An Esee izula or 3 might do well for you."
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"A smaller ESEE Izula 2 would be about 85 bucks and the perfect backpacking fixed blade in my opinion."
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"Esee Izula 2!!! All day everyday."
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"ESEE 3!"
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"Esee izula 2"
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"If backpacking though I usually only carry my Esee Izula."
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#2

Mora

4.6
(19)
"Hard to beat a Mora for a reliable budget fixed blade."
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"Mora kniv. Cheap, good, durable, lightweight"
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"Mora Garberg (or Companion on the budget end of things). Companion is my go to camp knife."
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"I'd personally recommend a Mora Garberg or an Esee 4."
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"I've used it for years. Can't remember what steel it is, but it's been a fantastic knife"
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"Really cheap but takes a good edge and tough as anything."
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"I just bought a Mora Eldris and it is awesome."
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"Mora knives are really good tools, and the price is great too."
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"A Mora Companion."
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"If you want something cheap check out the mora company."
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#3

Benchmade

4.4
(17)
"I really like my Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter."
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"I use mine all the time and have beat the ever living piss out of it and its still going strong."
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"My personal backpacking fixed blade is a Benchmade Leuku."
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"Benchmade Bushcrafter."
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"Benchmade Steep Country. Its S30V, lots of jimping for fine work, great handle."
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"Another vote for the BK2 or an ESEE. Also the BM Nimravus comes with a very handy MOLLE-ready sheath."
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"So Benchmade knives are expensive, but they're the type of gear you buy once."
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"Benchmade socp mini."
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"Benchmade adamas. Very thin, good sheath."
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"Benchmade Anonimus."
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#4

Bradford

4.7
(11)
"Bradford guardian 3.5, Pendleton mini hunter 3v, lionsteel M1, mule team k294, kizer harpoon 10v."
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"Bradford Guardian."
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"I absolutely love the bradford guardian 3."
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"Bradford Guardian 4.5 in magnacut."
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"I'm very happy with my Bradford Guardian 5.5 in CPM-3V."
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"The Bradford guardian series is amazing."
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"Bradford Knives is calling your name!"
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"My personal favorites go to the 3 and 4.5 with micarta scales"
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"Bradford guardian series."
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"Bradford knives"
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#5

Buck

4.3
(12)
"My dad got me this buck knife several years ago, it stays sharp and is great for small game."
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"I've never heard a bad word spoken about the Buck 119."
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"Buck 119 my vote too."
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"I love my buck knife"
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"Basically any buck knife. They keep their edge pretty well."
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"I like a buck paklyte caper for small game."
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"Buck 102"
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"I have a buck 110 which I used after my most recent squirrel hunt."
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"I have Gerber, Keyshaw, and Benchmade knives and still prefer the classic look of a Buck knife."
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"Buck 119 or 120"
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#6

Cold Steel

4.3
(12)
"No1 mentioned yet but my far best backpacking knife is Cold steel SRK in CPM-3V version."
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"I’d get this: Cold Steel 13Q 3V Tai Pan w/ Secure-Ex Sheath."
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"The Spike by Cold Steel costs about $18 on Amazon and it is a superb knife."
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"I carry a Cold Steel Finn Bear. Ultra-durable, useful for kitchen or more robust tasks."
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"I love coldsteel knives"
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"Cold steel mini Pendleton hunter in 3v, don’t think it’s quite as nice as what you’re wanting but still a good option."
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"I carry a Cold Steel push dagger."
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"Inexpensive and can take one heck of a beating."
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"CS srk and mora are worth looking at depending."
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"Best I can think of without getting into crazy prices is a Cold Steel Tanto in 3V steel."
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#7

Bark River

4.5
(10)
"Bark River Gunny Sidekick - Magnacut"
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"At that range, Bark River is the way to go."
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"Bark river gunny."
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"Bark River knives....you wont be disappointed!"
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"I have one of their "fox river ext-1 lt's" in elmax and it's pretty amazing."
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"Bark River Knives North Country EDC if you can find it."
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"I'd say a bark river gunny or similar."
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"You can't go wrong with a bark river knife"
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"I'd recommend looking at what bark river has to offer."
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"Bark River STS-4, Survive!Knives GSO."
#8

Fallkniven

4.1
(9)
"Fallkniven fx1."
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"Fallkniven F1 or Fallkniven R2 Scout (may be slightly over $100 depending on where you buy it from - shop around)"
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"Fallkniven F1 or Fallkniven R2 Scout (may be slightly over $100 depending on where you buy it from - shop around)"
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"I actually used the Fallkniven WM1 before I lost it. Great little knife."
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"I dig my [fallkniven f1 and armatus carry sheath]."
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"Fallkniven A1/F1/S1 depending on the size you're looking for."
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"You might like this: http://www.dlttrading.com/fallkniven-a1-army-survival-knife-zytel-sheath"
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"Fallkniven F1"
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"Check out the fallkniven s1 that one fits the glove for tactical hunting."
#9

Morakniv

4.3
(7)
"Morakniv- any mora model is going to exceed expectations for the money"
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"I use a $12 Morakniv knife. Used it to skin multiple deer."
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"Check out the Morakniv Eldris - it's got a nice sized handle but a real short blade."
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"Another Morakniv vote. Easy to clean and sharpen."
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"Check out the Morakniv Eldris - it's got a nice sized handle."
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"How about a Morakniv?"
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"Morakniv makes some of the best knives for back packing imo. Super light weight and can take a pretty good beating."
#10

KA-BAR

4.5
(6)
"I love the full size classic Ka-Bar design."
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"KA-BAR BK9/7. If you wanna spend more get an ESEE Jungolas."
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"Ka-bar Becker BK-9 or BK-7 should do fine."
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"Kbar if size and weight are no issue"
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"Kbar"
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"I would look at KA-BAR knifes."
#11

Ka-Bar

4.2
(6)
"I suggest a ka-bar bk2 and a Mora companion. Can't beat that combo!"
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"Ka-Bar Becker BK2. $60 on Amazon."
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"Gerber Ghostrike or Ka-Bar TDI if you want something small, light, and durable."
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"[Kabar TDI]"
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"For the price it's really hard not to recommend this."
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"I'd go for a new kabar in the synthetic handle if that's all it's going to be reserved for."
#12

Kabar

4.4
(5)
"I just got the kabar you put in the picture and it feels like a great fighting knife."
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"The kabar is battle-proven and fits your criteria perfectly."
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"The Kabar USMC Bowie is probably your best bet."
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"Kabar tdi is nice as it’s ment to just be used as if you a throwing punches."
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"If the kabar is what you're looking at you might as well go with the full length for ten dollars more."
#13

Gerber

4.2
(5)
"If your willing to spend an extra little bit, get a Gerber strongarm."
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"Gerber Ghostrike or Ka-Bar TDI if you want something small, light, and durable."
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"Gerber Strongarm comes with scout carryable sheath."
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"Gerber doesn’t usually make my list for great knives, but the Gator Premium drop point is a pretty nice knife in S30V."
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"I use a The Gerber LMF. Full Tang and nice thick blade."
#14

Condor

4.5
(4)
"An excellent knife for a low budget."
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"I own the Hudson Bay knife and have loved it so far."
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"Condor Bushlore"
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"I have a couple from Condor that I’ve been happy with."
#15

Ontario

4.3
(4)
"Ontario 6504 OKC3S Marine Bayonet."
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"Ontario RAT 3"
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"Ontario Rat 3 is nice too."
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"Also can't go wrong with an Ontario OCK3S."
#16

Kershaw

4.3
(4)
"The kershaw camp series are great knives for the money."
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"I actually tripped over one that I hadn’t seen before which appears to be almost a twin of the benchmade."
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"I like the Kershaw 's or CRKT's."
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"Kershaw skyline fixed blade."
#17

Becker

4.0
(4)
"Personally I have a Becker Brute , which is fairly heavy, but can chop all day"
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"I'm buying a Becker BK7. Could that work for you?"
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"Becker BK7 or BK9 both do the trick."
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"I would say go with BK7 over BK2."
#18

Ka-bar

4.7
(3)
"Can't beat a Ka-bar."
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"Ka-bar Big brother all the way!"
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"Ka bar large heavy bowie."
#19

Tops

4.7
(3)
"Tops knives makes some amazing quality full tang fixed blades."
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"The tops Hazen Legion 6.0 is perfect for what you want."
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"I like my tops silent hero 4."
#20

White River

4.7
(3)
"White River M1 Backpacker"
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"If I am processing wood I bring Esee 6 or tops tundra trekker."
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"White River M1"
#21

SOG

4.3
(3)
"I use a SOG seal pup elite and I have a gerber LMF2 which are really good."
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"Sog"
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"SOG SEAL Pup was my go-to back in the day"
#22

LT Wright

4.0
(3)
"Also, LT Wright makes great knives in that price range too."
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"Lt Wright."
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"A lot of LT wright knives fit those parameters, are affordable, and made in America."
#23

CRKT

4.0
(3)
"I picked up the crkt spew."
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"CRKT Minimalist."
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"CRKT minimalist/spew, esee izula/3, MKM Mikro"
#24

Spyderco

4.0
(3)
"The spyderco mule in AEB L is dropping very soon."
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"Maybe take a glance at the Spyderco Ronin 2."
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"I may be biased here but what about a spyderco mule team with custom scales."
#25

Clinch Pick

5.0
(2)
"Clinch pick."
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"I really, really love my clinch pick."
#26

Half Face Blades

4.5
(2)
"Half Face Blades makes really nice fixed blades, too."
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"I’ll toss the Half Face Blades SHPOS in the ring here."
#27

Lone Wolf

4.5
(2)
"I really love the Lone Wolf Drop Point."
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"Check out lone wolf knives. They are benchmade's hunting line of knives and most are fixed blade."
#28

TOPS

4.5
(2)
"I love my TOPS CUT 4.0."
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"Tops"
#29

Karesuando

4.5
(2)
"I have a Karesuando Boar and it's fucking awesome."
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"Anything made by Karesuando or Helle will be gorgeous by default."
#30

Regiment

4.0
(2)
"Regiment blades"
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"I’m currently shopping for same purpose now and I’m torn between Regiment LoVis Pro, ShivWorks PushDagger, and Emerson fixed Karambit."
#31

Busse

4.0
(2)
"People are pretty adamant about Busses."
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"Busse Team Gemini Light Brigade."
#32

Bradford Knives

4.0
(2)
"Bradford guardian 3 or 3.5 great knives, several steel and handle combos."
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"The Bradford Guardian 4 would be my pick in that size range."
#33

Boker

4.0
(2)
"If I was in your situation I'd probably go for a Boker Applegate on the high end."
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"A good cheap-ish beater is a boker vox bobbi, two thick micarta slabs over 1/4" of 440c it is only a 2.5" ish blade though."
#34

OKC

5.0
(1)
"The OKC-3S bayonet. Its the best knife for penetrating."
#35

Turner CNC

5.0
(1)
"Turner cnc is dropping a beautiful knife today at 12 PST."
#36

Harm Edged Tools

5.0
(1)
"I'd suggest adding 50 bucks and getting one of my micro XL's in M390 😁"
#37

Bawidamann Blades

5.0
(1)
"If you can find a Bawidamann Blades Hrund, it’s a really nice fixed edc."
#38

Fury

5.0
(1)
"I got a Fury fixed blade, and it’s my favorite fixie."
#39

Genesis Knives

5.0
(1)
"Have his genesis knife freaking amazing quality and sharp."
#40

Sassafras Forge

5.0
(1)
"Sassafras Forge. On IG and Facebook. You will not get a better knife for the money."
#41

Swamp Rat

5.0
(1)
"Look at swamp rat and scrap yard knives. They are made by busse combat and are extremely tough."
#42

Chris Reeve

5.0
(1)
"Chris Reeve Pacific or Chris Reeve Green Baret (about $350) should be what you're looking for."
#43

TJ Schwarz

5.0
(1)
"TJ Schwarz Overland or Overland Sport."
#44

Esse

5.0
(1)
"Another vote for Esse. Always pleased with my purchases from them."
#45

Tereva

5.0
(1)
"Not many come close for this price."
#46

Survive! Knives

5.0
(1)
"Survive! Knives GSO 5.1 in Magnacut."
#47

Bastinelli

5.0
(1)
"Bastinelli Foreigner, a very slicey m390 blade."
#48

Broker

5.0
(1)
"Broker AK1 it’s wicked, sharp in RWL 34."
#49

Winkler

5.0
(1)
"Winkler. hands down."
#50

Blackjack

4.0
(1)
"Blackjack tac-ops series or nimravus."
#51

TRC

4.0
(1)
"Look at trc. South pole"
#52

Bark River Knives

4.0
(1)
"Bark River Knives loveless design clip point."
#53

CrossBreed

4.0
(1)
"Crossbreed has some nice stuff."
#54

Fiddleback Forge

4.0
(1)
"Have you looked into fiddleback forge?"
#55

Fairbairn Sykes

4.0
(1)
"Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife is a classic one."
#56

Böker

4.0
(1)
"Maybe the Böker Rold Scout? Or the Nessmi?"
#57

Victorinox

4.0
(1)
"Victorinox paring knife iykyk"
#58

Lionsteel

4.0
(1)
"150 will get you a lionsteel m4. M390 steel and options for handle material."
#59

Klein Tools

4.0
(1)
"Klein Duct Knife is a great beater and cheap as hell."
#60

Knives of Alaska

4.0
(1)
"Recommend this: https://www.knivesofalaska.com/Store/cub-bear/cub-bear---suregrip"
#61

Green River

4.0
(1)
"I've always used my old green river buffalo skinner."
#62

Beavercraft

4.0
(1)
"For wooden handles i would go with beavercraft or za-pas if it was me made in ukraine and poland way below 100usd"
#63

Rapala

4.0
(1)
"I use fillet knives for everything and I’ve been cleaning critters for a few decades."
#64

Wachtman Knife and Tool

4.0
(1)
"Something from there"
#65

Ontario Rat

4.0
(1)
"Even Ontario Rat company makes some cheaper versions of Esee blades if you want to go that route."
#66

Khukuri House

4.0
(1)
"[Check these out] they might be withing your price range."
#67

BK-11

4.0
(1)
"Bk-11 is my personal favorite for this application."
#68

Blackhawk

4.0
(1)
"Blackhawk Tatang is a good knife, low price."
#69

Glock

4.0
(1)
"For that price range, Glock makes a great one."
#70

Battle Horse

4.0
(1)
"Anything by battle horse knives would meet her needs and not break the bank."
#71

Brisa

4.0
(1)
"Brisa Bobtail 80"
#72

Kizlyar Supreme

4.0
(1)
"Kizlyar Supreme Aggressor d2."
#73

Puukko

4.0
(1)
"Consider a solid Puukko. There are a handful of options: Ahti, Roselli, Marttiini."
#74

Eskabar

4.0
(1)
"Eskabar."
#75

Arno Bernard

4.0
(1)
"Maybe something by Arno Bernard?"
#76

Brian Sargent

4.0
(1)
"For that price I’d get something from Brian Sargent from Sargent Edged Tools. I recommend the m3."
#77

Kizer

4.0
(1)
"Kizer harpoon, kabar wrench, civivi circulus."
#78

Spartan

4.0
(1)
"Check out the spartan blades and kabar collabs."
#79

Canku

4.0
(1)
"Not the smith and Wesson ..... canku has far better version."
#80

Schrade

3.0
(1)
"20$ schrade karambit is my edc. Pretty good for the price."
#81

C7/M7

3.0
(1)
"Just get a C7 or M7 bayonet."

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