What other knives would you choose that competes with this knife around or less then the $123 selling price?
53934
I also have an ESEE 4 that is very similar to the Fallkniven F1. The ESEE also comes with a much better sheath.
53935
The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to answer as best as I can. These arent armchair opinions either. I own or have friends who own, and we use them in the woods.
53936
The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to answer as best as I can. These arent armchair opinions either. I own or have friends who own, and we use them in the woods. The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to... » Read More The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to answer as best as I can. These arent armchair opinions either. I own or have friends who own, and we use them in the woods. « Show Less
53937
several of the answers given are knives made from carbon steel rather than stainless. this knife is vg10...a steel that i have in all of the spyderco knives i own. it all comes down to what you want a knife to do, really. i have owned a gerber gator for the better part of 20 yrs with the 420hc steel and it has performed flawlessly for me...and now i find that they have the gator in 154cm! two of my most favorite fixed blade knives are the benchmade steep country and the esee 3...both of which will near the $100 mark.
324900
ken onion blur would be close to the top for overall usage around 60 dollars .. i read the blade forum and other reviews
591213
D2 is a challenge on whetstones. Won't need too many touch ups tho, let alone sharpenings. 1095 aint bad, only beats d2 at impacts/shock tho. Except for impacts, d2 is more quality for more price, so price is your top factor. If you're looking for the best, this is practically it. But much more $ efficient is a carbon steel mora knife (endorsed by cutlerylover & nutnfancy). Small fixed blades are generally pricy, 'specially compared to folders.
822627
Less than average. Its not that sharp brand new. I had to sharpen it out of the box. I have purchased a about a dozen knives on amazon and the best brand of knife I found is Schrade. They're a little more expensive but durable and stay sharper then any other brand. I would say Smith & Wesson would be the only other blade I would recommend.
756082
If you are able to get for $12.99, DO IT (and please email me at lmbates219@aol.com to tell me what site!!!!!). I was one of the lucky ones that got it for $12.99, and it is an AWESOME set! I went back to buy more for family members, and the price had gone up to $99 (which is actually reasonable for this set, but I'm way too cheap to pay that kind of money for knives!) Anyways, definitely worth it!!!
2238588
You are right to be concerned due to the vague title. There are many "Chinese" chef's knives out there priced from $12-25, but for this price point (for the Dexter image shown) it'd better be a Dexter, whose Chinese chefs knife with wood handle is excellent and made in the USA. I would only purchase from Amazon or trusted source, if in doubt. I've used my Dexter for over 15 years.
380512
My guess is that it costs a bit to get the NSF review and approval stamp(nothing is free). This knife is selling for appr. 20% less than the same model with a stamp that does nothing to improve the less expensive model's equal and thus excellent performance. The $ difference is better in my pocket than theirs.
1117896
Where are you seeing this knife at $29? Condor's MSRP is $49 (http://www.condortk.com/productos-detalle.php?producto=44&cat;=13). I find it hard to believe anyone can sell it for $29, unless you have a really expensive membership fee. As an Amazon Prime member currently I would pay under $35 with free shipping.
1622517
I own the knife and I'm really pleased with it. I'm not an expert but from what I've read those two styles of Steel are virtually the same.if it were me I would trust the buck website over other information. If you buy the knife I'm sure you'll be happy with it I am with mine.
2043353
If you want a "good knife" you need to spend $70-120. You get what you pay for, but for $30... this knife fits the price very well.
811477
Yes iv this is my second one and I love the sog knives. And on here there about 30 dollars cheaper.
1382491
A search of either leads you to the same knife. The knife is awesome. I own one and have give two as gifts.
1195771
I purchased the one sold by Outfitter Country storefront, on Amazon. 100% authentic new in box. I would be willing to sell mine for the right price which is still under the $170 Amazon price. It has never cut anything but a couple sheets of paper. I rarely carry it because I have so many blades in rotation. :)
202940
In my opinion this knife can't be so easily compared to those other brands because its not just a mass produced factory knife. This thing is a beast and I'd buy it before any of the others. It's thicker and heaver than an Ontario or kbar or cold steel and it just looks better and feels better in the hand. Just my opinion, but get it and you wont regret it.
2226702
Buck makes two stock models of their excellent 192. One is a laminate birchwood handle and the other is a high grip type rubber material. I think the 192 is one of the best, all around fixed blade knives on the planet. I build custom knives as a hobby. I can't duplicate their excellent hollow grind, nor the great 420HC steel:)
140869
We apologize, it does appear that Benchmade offers a serated 940 style. It also appears that we sell that style, but you are correct, the one associated in this listing is a plain edge and the picture does not match. We have submitted this listing to be corrected. Thank you for bring this to our attention.
2039375
I'm not a knife expert but agree with the first opinion. If I had a choice I would take the Ka Bar.