Need advice on a fixed blade

[gunrunner]

That's cool. No doubt you've had more knives pass through your hands than mine with the kydex work you do. Nice stuff, by the way.

It's all good. We're both still knife nuts and thank you for the compliment.

 

[matt1]

Most Kabar's are sold on Amazon and way cheap compared to being sold in a box store. Ive bought a few for $50. For that price you could afford to buy a couple to take with you. Additionally they are a legend for a reason, they really are tough as hell. I know some complain the 1055 steal is prone to rust but it also takes and holds an edge better than most. Mine have never rusted personally, though they might not be a great dive knife...they are good for pretty much everything else. I have a bunch of knives and if I had to pick just one it would be a Kabar. Theres just no need to spend the ridiculous amount of money some companies want for their knives.

 

[greenfordranger]

sorry i'm seeing this late...if production i would recommend an esee 3 or 4 but if you want a custom that would come under your price limit i would recommend you check out www.bushmonkeyknives.com ...Jeff is a veteran of the USMC & great guy to do business with! good luck & thanks for your service! godspeed in your missions...

 

[vc1911]

I'll second the ESEE-5. I have a 5 and a 3, 3 is a nice small knife but the esee5 is as this as a prybar! 1095 steel

Also I know Jeff Randall (trained with him in Peru) and his product is as good as his character, I'm pretty sure their company offers a discount for mil/le.

 

[vc1911]

^thick as a prybar

(i type too fast)