[Vin]

I have a Gerber knife, and it's pretty solid, but being a cheap stainless, the edge doesn't last long. I miss my Gerber LMFII, but I didn't like that it wasn't a full tang and don't want to buy another one.

I want a full tang survival knife that has a strong steel (maybe AUS-8/10 or A2) and holds an edge for a while. Also, I do not do folders, they are worthless in a survival situation as far as I am concerned.

Thoughts?

 

[Hydrashoks]

http://www.eseeknives.com

 

[Vin]

http://www.eseeknives.com

Those are slick! I like the ESEE-5S! Hows the edge hold up?

 

[SHOOTER13]

Hen & Rooster Bowie



13" Solingen Steel Blade w/Red Stag Horn Handle



http://www.henandrooster.com/default.aspx

 

[Sparky_D]

My dad and ex-brother-in-law have ESEE's and they are superb blades. They keep an edge quite well.

If the ESEE is out of your immediate budget, look at the Ka-Bar Becker BK2. That knife is darned near indestructible.

It's the next one on my blade list.
It will be replacing my Cold Steel GI Tanto, which is a good field knife at a cheap price. I am able to get my GI Tanto sharp enough to shave with.

 

[wingspar]

The ESEE 4 is a great knife. I haven’t had it long or put it thru much use yet, but I can tell you this thing rocks. It has a thick blade, feels solid and is well balanced.

 

[HardcoreSlot]

Check out the Ontario Knife RAT series. http://www.bladehq.com/cat--Ontario-RAT--1610
Full tang, good High carbon steel and good lookin micarta handles.
Comes in different sizes with plain or partial serrations. And they come with a sweet kydex sheath with tech locks.
Best of all they don't break the bank!

 

[J-Will]

Dang it, beat me to it. Esee or Kabar, I like the esee 4 or 5 and the BK2.

 

[Hydrashoks]

Dang it, beat me to it. Esee or Kabar, I like the esee 4 or 5 and the BK2.

get it together, your slacking man...

 

[J-Will]

get it together, your slacking man...

I'm trying!

 

[catfish]

Check out www irontreeforge.com ,nice handmade knives by a friend of mine. Full tang ,folding or even swords. From Michigan

 

[ParacordLegend]

If you are looking for a cheap knives, like i have, amazon has a good variety.

 

[spencert]

Ka bar knives are the way to go
I bought an old military Ka Bar fighting knife from the Korean War era and I never go in the woods with out it

 

[bearman13]

I like that we're did you get it.

 

[MrParacord]

I like that we're did you get it.

Try Amazon.

 

[ozrick]

Try a Mora from Amazon carbon steel companion is a good cheap sharp knife

 

[parcordthys]

Kershaw

 

[KnifeGuy77]

I agree with all the esee people that are speaking out and I am a really big esee supporter but I believe a becker bk7 is a great survival knife (aside from the sheath which is crap) because of its size and strength it has a 7 inch blade and a 3/16 of a inch spine the Steal is 1095 cro-van which is a high carbon steal and the knife is clip point with a full tang construction. The knife is very balanced and comfortable in the hand and is most comfortable if u have medium to large size hands

 

[KnifeGuy77]

And just saying don't get a 14 dollar knife

 

[jaybird]

If your looking for a small fixed edc...Check out the Esee Izula.