Which sheath knife-Fixed or Folder?
Which do you prefer? Which brand? Size? Domestic/Foreign?
The reason I'm asking is there may be a giveaway soon and I'm trying to determine a general preference. Any info is appreciated.
Some brand possibilities include Buck,Case,Gerber,Ka-Bar,Marble's,Sog,etc.
Thanks for your help!
The reason I'm asking is there may be a giveaway soon and I'm trying to determine a general preference. Any info is appreciated.
Some brand possibilities include Buck,Case,Gerber,Ka-Bar,Marble's,Sog,etc.
Thanks for your help!
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We make alot more of these then the 1259's!!! 
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Yep love mine also, use bucks for hunting 119 and folding hunter
quote:Originally posted by cubslover
My favorite....
Kershaw Whirlwind
I also have Schrade, Gerber, Ka-Bar, Smith & Wesson, and Ozark Trail (actually a really nice knife).0 -
AK-47 Folder by Cold Steel...strongest locking mechanism available...why, b/c I had had a lock back fail and almost cut my finger off during a week long canoe trip out in the middle of nowhere. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by lt496
quote:Originally posted by bigt7mm
quote:Originally posted by lt496
quote:Originally posted by spasmcreek
cold steel scimitar & custom bowie by ken richardson
I have a couple of Richardson bowies. Nice.
Unless a sheath knife is older, I don't care for factory blades.
Old Marbles, Remington, Western, Queen Steel and German Solingen Steel fixed blades are sweet.
I am partial to customs knives in my old age and increased finickiness.
I feel the same about folders, but do like some of the Boker and CRKT stuff. Anything newer in "Case" and "Queen" is still pretty good, particularly in a folder.
What about the NEW Marble's? Are they any good? Or, any other new knives,such as Buck,Case,etc.?
I prefer to buy "Made in U.S.A.",when possible,but understand that it may not always be the best option available.
From what I've seen on their websites CRKT and Cold Steel are made in Japan,Taiwan and China,primarily. I believe SOG's are,as well. I also know that most of the less-expensive Buck's,Case's,Gerber's,Ka-Bar's,Kershaw's,et al, are made overseas.
I wish I could afford to buy a fine,custom-made,heirloom-quality knife to give away,but at this time cannot. This will be a knife to use for hunting,camping,cleaning game,utility and NOT a collector or something to put on display.
Spider,I really like that Ka-Bar...[;)]
New marbles are made in China. Can you believe it, an American institution sold their name to Chi-Coms?
Pathetic.[:(!]
Apparently,according to Marbles' website,not all of them.[^]
See below:
Marble's "Classic Series" Sporting knives are made in the USA and feature four different standard handles in seven classical hunting knife blade patterns. The blades are quality American made 0170-6 high carbon chrome vanadium steel. The oiled leather "Safety Sheath" designed with a hard plastic insert insures your knife is both safe and protected.
We utilize the most modern CNC equipment to precision grind and polish our blades. Using premium brass guards and high-grade aluminum pommels we hand fit and finish every knife to exacting detail. A comprehensive final inspection then insures that your Marble's knife reflects the quality workmanship and value that has made Marble's products legendary for over 115 years.
The "Safe Grip" Series, presented in three basic Marble's patterns, features 420 high carbon stainless steel blades and a "Safe Grip" handle that insures a sure handed grip under the most arduous field condition. It comes complete with a heavy duty Cordura Sheath.
In 2005 Marble's proudly introduced our line of internationally manufactured, superior quality, pocket knives and axes in a variety of traditional patterns. These products are made from the finest materials available to exacting Marble's specifications. The knives feature solid brass liners, nickel silver bolsters, and razor sharp, hand honed 440 stainless steel blades. The axes are made of quality hardwood handles with Forged High Carbon Heads.0 -
Decent Kershaws? Made in the USA. 0 -
Most Cutlerys in the US. have either moved over seas or are farming out some or all of their work over there.
The KAbar fighting knives are made in Olean, Ny, but some of the other Kabar knives are made and assembled over seas!!!
Cutco on the other hand, is still made solely in the USA by Union Workers and the plan is to keep it that way,
I belive Case, which is made here locally also does most of there knives if not all here in Bradford, PA.0 -
kabar 0 -
or camillus 0 -
quote:Originally posted by pabooger
Most Cutlerys in the US. have either moved over seas or are farming out some or all of their work over there.
The KAbar fighting knives are made in Olean, Ny, but some of the other Kabar knives are made and assembled over seas!!!
Cutco on the other hand, is still made solely in the USA by Union Workers and the plan is to keep it that way,
I belive Case, which is made here locally also does most of there knives if not all here in Bradford, PA.
I lost my K-bar from the service...sure wish I could find that knife again. It was my favorite knife. Lonnie was generous enough to give me a new one...but it was a comemorative (sp?) knife to the MARINES! I'm going to have to spray paint it or something...can't have someone see me with a knife that says Marines on it.[;)][:D]0 -
I've got quite a few knives but a Buck with a 5" fixed blade is my favorite. Not crazy about puma's 0 -
quote:Originally posted by ECC
I lost my K-bar from the service...sure wish I could find that knife again. It was my favorite knife. Lonnie was generous enough to give me a new one...but it was a comemorative (sp?) knife to the MARINES! I'm going to have to spray paint it or something...can't have someone see me with a knife that says Marines on it.[;)][:D]
Don't wanna be outclassed by your knife??[8D]
I'm not big on the Tanto style blades. I like KABARs though. I have 3-One standard USMC style, one USMC Korean War 50th anniversary, and one USMC-OIF. I also have a Case XX #67 of 1,000 Desert Storm ltd edition.0 -
quote:Originally posted by ECC
quote:Originally posted by pabooger
Most Cutlerys in the US. have either moved over seas or are farming out some or all of their work over there.
The KAbar fighting knives are made in Olean, Ny, but some of the other Kabar knives are made and assembled over seas!!!
Cutco on the other hand, is still made solely in the USA by Union Workers and the plan is to keep it that way,
I belive Case, which is made here locally also does most of there knives if not all here in Bradford, PA.
I lost my K-bar from the service...sure wish I could find that knife again. It was my favorite knife. Lonnie was generous enough to give me a new one...but it was a comemorative (sp?) knife to the MARINES! I'm going to have to spray paint it or something...can't have someone see me with a knife that says Marines on it.[;)][:D]
I've got 12" US Army Ka-Bars on hand with the Army logo on the sheath and "US Army" on the ricasso - plain Model 1220 or serrated blade Model 1219 for $49.99. Retail is $77.15. I'll list it if you want one.0 -
quote:Originally posted by bigt7mm
quote:Originally posted by lt496
quote:Originally posted by bigt7mm
quote:Originally posted by lt496
quote:Originally posted by spasmcreek
cold steel scimitar & custom bowie by ken richardson
I have a couple of Richardson bowies. Nice.
Unless a sheath knife is older, I don't care for factory blades.
Old Marbles, Remington, Western, Queen Steel and German Solingen Steel fixed blades are sweet.
I am partial to customs knives in my old age and increased finickiness.
I feel the same about folders, but do like some of the Boker and CRKT stuff. Anything newer in "Case" and "Queen" is still pretty good, particularly in a folder.
What about the NEW Marble's? Are they any good? Or, any other new knives,such as Buck,Case,etc.?
I prefer to buy "Made in U.S.A.",when possible,but understand that it may not always be the best option available.
From what I've seen on their websites CRKT and Cold Steel are made in Japan,Taiwan and China,primarily. I believe SOG's are,as well. I also know that most of the less-expensive Buck's,Case's,Gerber's,Ka-Bar's,Kershaw's,et al, are made overseas.
I wish I could afford to buy a fine,custom-made,heirloom-quality knife to give away,but at this time cannot. This will be a knife to use for hunting,camping,cleaning game,utility and NOT a collector or something to put on display.
Spider,I really like that Ka-Bar...[;)]
New marbles are made in China. Can you believe it, an American institution sold their name to Chi-Coms?
Pathetic.[:(!]
Apparently,according to Marbles' website,not all of them.[^]
See below:
Marble's "Classic Series" Sporting knives are made in the USA and feature four different standard handles in seven classical hunting knife blade patterns. The blades are quality American made 0170-6 high carbon chrome vanadium steel. The oiled leather "Safety Sheath" designed with a hard plastic insert insures your knife is both safe and protected.
We utilize the most modern CNC equipment to precision grind and polish our blades. Using premium brass guards and high-grade aluminum pommels we hand fit and finish every knife to exacting detail. A comprehensive final inspection then insures that your Marble's knife reflects the quality workmanship and value that has made Marble's products legendary for over 115 years.
The "Safe Grip" Series, presented in three basic Marble's patterns, features 420 high carbon stainless steel blades and a "Safe Grip" handle that insures a sure handed grip under the most arduous field condition. It comes complete with a heavy duty Cordura Sheath.
In 2005 Marble's proudly introduced our line of internationally manufactured, superior quality, pocket knives and axes in a variety of traditional patterns. These products are made from the finest materials available to exacting Marble's specifications. The knives feature solid brass liners, nickel silver bolsters, and razor sharp, hand honed 440 stainless steel blades. The axes are made of quality hardwood handles with Forged High Carbon Heads.
Thank God for small miracles. At least some portion of tradition is sacred.0 -
I just ordered this one,along with a few others:[;)] 0 -
i like my benchmade griptillian, it's made right here in oregon. 0 -
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quote:I carry a fixed CRKT K.I.S.S., as well as a Kershaw folding Hunter and a little bitty Kershaw folding lock back.
ityy bitty Kershaw
Ah Doug!!! I'm hurt,ya never even mentioned the KAbar I sent ya!!!"
-pabooger
Pa - that beautiful Ka-Bar lives together with my Dad's WWII Ka-Bar, and is kept, pristine, in a place of honor, to be used when things get REALLY nasty.
I only talked about the ones I carry, everyday.
I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings - for real !!
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Can't go wrong with Cold Steel. 0 -
Any other opinions before the giveaway?
Speak now or forever regret...0 -
Richardson knives are pretty good..for the $. 0 -
Lakota is my # 1. Bear MGC makes a dang nice hunting/skinning knife.
Although I have never had a ceramic knife.....Hint Hint.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Chief Shaway
Lakota is my # 1. Bear MGC makes a dang nice hunting/skinning knife.
Although I have never had a ceramic knife.....Hint Hint.
So,you're saying this is a good thing?0
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