Which knife?

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londonercsecse
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Re: Which knife?

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Info request: Molle sheath, stainless steel, fixed blade, full tang, buttoning part at the end.. Which one do You recommend? Why?
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Re: Which knife?

Post by sg4 »

well whats the price range and size you want, serrated, flat blade or curved. when you say molle sheath do you mean kydex that requires a mount or just a belt clip that fits onto molle?
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Re: Which knife?

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sg4 wrote:well whats the price range and size you want, serrated, flat blade or curved. when you say molle sheath do you mean kydex that requires a mount or just a belt clip that fits onto molle?
No more than £50. Bladeize 4-7 inch, not serrated, flat blade, one edge, preferebly kydex. :)
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Re: Which knife?

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This is the knife you want to save for

http://www.gerber-store.co.uk/knives-c1 ... g%20ads#34
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Post by EddieEnzyme »

Here's a bit of a bargain - Mora Triflex for £16/95 (limited time offer!)

http://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/specials.htm
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Re: Which knife?

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well theres someone on ebay that makes kydex sheaths for Mora knives which might give you the best of both worlds with optional flint holder. triflex model avaliable too.
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Re: Which knife?

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londonercsecse wrote:Info request:
I'll help if I can
Molle sheath,
I don't have any MOLLE gear as I think it looks ugly, but there are a few after-market Kydex sheaths with compatable clips (Grimlocks?)
stainless steel
,
You hang around water a lot? Otherwise why SS?
fixed blade
,
K....
full tang,
Why?
buttoning part at the end..
Not sure what you're asking for here
Which one do You recommend? Why?
What are you planning on using it for?

I see you have posted some more details

Sub £50 I can get behind, Non-serrated too for that matter (serrations are for breadknives in my house)

Blade between 4 and 7 inches has me confused though...... How many different functions are you trying to cover with this one knife?

Most importantly, is weight an issue??
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londonercsecse
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Re: Which knife?

Post by londonercsecse »

ForgeCorvus wrote:
londonercsecse wrote:Info request:
I'll help if I can
Molle sheath,
I don't have any MOLLE gear as I think it looks ugly, but there are a few after-market Kydex sheaths with compatable clips (Grimlocks?)
stainless steel
,
You hang around water a lot? Otherwise why SS?
fixed blade
,
K....
full tang,
Why?
buttoning part at the end..
Not sure what you're asking for here
Which one do You recommend? Why?
What are you planning on using it for?

I see you have posted some more details

Sub £50 I can get behind, Non-serrated too for that matter (serrations are for breadknives in my house)

Blade between 4 and 7 inches has me confused though...... How many different functions are you trying to cover with this one knife?

Most importantly, is weight an issue??
Thx for answers. I`m not an expert on knives. Let`s modify blade length to 5-6 inch. Buttoning part: to kill fish by hitting the head, using a knife instead of a "priest". Stainless steel because easier to care for it if I know it right. Would use it for fishing and camping, woodwork. Looking for something for general use, nothing special. Must last. Weight is not an issue.
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Re: Which knife?

Post by tanstaafl »

Well I was searching for a knife in this price range a few months ago and got the Gerber Prodigy which is a hell of a knife it ticks all of your boxes except the serrated edge and you can find it for a tad over £50 (maybe less) and for some reason you can get the Tanto version for £39.

http://ukmcpro.co.uk/field-kit/knives/g ... etail.html

http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Gerber_Prodi ... tAod8mMAOw


Also don't discount the Bear Grylls ultimate survival knife, yes it looks a bit gimmicky but check out the reviews, it also ticks every one of your boxes

http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Gerber_Bear_ ... dge_Knife/



Also I will second the Mora idea above, or the one I have, brilliant knife for £14 , sometimes on offer 2 for £20

http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Produ ... y-Edition/



Personally I would go for the Mora or two :D , if I had had mine before the Gerber I would not have bought the gerber, but if you really must have a knife with a Battening end ( Its for battening pieces of wood for kindling hence the name) I would go for the BG ultimate knife as it does not look too tactical (military) when you are fishing, you might get strange looks with the prodigy as its a tad Rambo ish :D , I hear there is a new version of the BGs out but have not seen it yet.

Jase
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Re: Which knife?

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forget bear gryls knives as they have all been recalled due to product faults at one point or another and there not new there just rebranded gerber knives. the ultimate knife is just the prodigy in grey and orange.

deffinately recomend gerber prodigy. or save up and get its big brother them LMF