Fixed blade for the field

[peterk1234]

I have been using the Gerber model that has three blades for a few years. Overall, it's a great knife except for one thing. I trip the release button when I place my index finger or thumb on the backbone of the blade.

So it's time for a new fixed blade. I've been eyeballing the Benchmade steep country and the MFC whitetail or blackfoot.

Thoughts? The Benchmade is quite a bit less. Those g10 handles really start to push the price up.

 

[David58]

Benchmark is hard to beat.

 

[ccc23454]

I own several benchmades, all great knives. Got a saddle mountain with s90 steel, it holds a amazing edge just PIA to sharpen. I breakdown several animals between sharpening so edge holds well. You will not regret getting one but for most i would recommend just get the 30v steel version.

 

[jpc01101]

I got a MKC Stonegoat recently TBD how it performs but I have high hopes. I have been full havalon replaceable until now.

 

[NDGuy]

So it's time for a new fixed blade. I've been eyeballing the Benchmade steep country

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Perfect user knife. If you want to spend over $100-150 get a Charlie May or Gene Ingram. Razor blades!

Mkc is good but not a fan of bolt g10 handles. I put a new handle on mine.

 

[wannabee]

$20, used it along side a skinning blade too. Not casting shade on these more expensive blades, I have some incredibly expensive knifes as well.

 

[MTLabrador]

I like my expensive knives but the Mora really is tough to beat. You can get those things scary sharp.

 

[NDGuy]

$20, used it along side a skinning blade too. Not casting shade on these more expensive blades, I have some incredibly expensive knifes as well.
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Mora is absolutely great for $20-50

 

[44hunter45]

I love my Gerber Pro Guide Series 925 fixed blade. It was in my kit for 30 years or more. I retired it when I switched to the Gerber EBS "Newberg Special"

The biggest surprise to me has been Chinese fixed blades I bought at the Arrowhead gas at Wildhorse Casino in Pendleton. Cheap as hell, but outstanding.
I can't say the same for their automatics.

 

[ismith]

Ruana or you're a homo, or so I've heard.

 

[INMT]

Esee Izula II

A buddy turned me on to these last year. I was looking for a knife to complement my Havalon and be able to bust joints and stand up to abuse.

$80ish. High quality. Holds an edge. Will always have one with me.

 

[HerkHunter]

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Perfect user knife. If you want to spend over $100-150 get a Charlie May or Gene Ingram. Razor blades!

Mkc is good but not a fan of bolt g10 handles. I put a new handle on mine.


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how much would you charge to do that one a MKC knife of mine??? Absolute beauty of a knife

 

[TN2shot07]

I have one of the first gen steep countrys, the factory sheath is junk but the knife is solid. I’m not sure there’s something better for the money.

My wife bought me an MKC whitetail, this was my first year with it. It’s a touch longer than I prefer. I’d like to try a Blackfoot, it should be about perfect. I also have a mini speedgoat that’s in my edc rotation. My takeaway from the MKC knives is the magnacut is badass, I’ve never seen anything get that sharp.