ALL THINGS BUDGET KNIVES

I have used a Cold Steel Kukri ( the cheap one ) to baton some split oak . I can process it enough so that I don’t have to scrounge around for kindling .
It’s not a folder , but way better to baton with .
These kukris are almost indestructable .

A long while ago, I think it was Harbor Freight that had machetes for sale for like 5bux a pop, so I stocked up. Rough unfinished wooden handles, but sand it smooth then stain/varnish it and it looks nice. The blade’s pretty sturdy, as long as you don’t try to chop through a chain-link fence or anything. Canvas sheath, too.

I went through the yard cutting through weeds and vines, and it held up nicely.

Might want to check Amazon and other joints for a “disposable” machete like that.

If you want something from Ontario Knife or the like, expect to pay the price. But something made of Chinese Mystery Metal can probably be had fairly inexpensively. Metal usually trumps wood, so it shouldn’t go dull too quickly, and it has enough heft to slog through naughty plant-life with a vengeance.

I hate this thread!!! :rage:

I just spent $15 on that Sweet CF/Satin Firebird!!! :partying_face: :beer:

Thanks for the headsup Isti242! :+1:

You’re welcome! :slight_smile:
The CF - satin combo is hard to resist although the handle of the G10 version is more grippy.

Does the G720 come with a 35 degree edge as standard? Not liking that so much, otherwise a great looking knife

i decided i need a folder AND a non-folder:

https://www.amazon.com/Hultafors-Knives-Expedition-Knife/dp/B06WLNY639/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509972779&sr=8-1&keywords=hultafors+ok4&dpID=41L4uvgPdYL&preST=*SX300_QL70*&dpSrc=srch

Havent decided between the G720 and the little smaller srm 910+

Carbon handle would be great!

I would really not use any folder, pivots and locking mechanisms are not designed for such tasks. However, if you don’t mind eventually ruining a budget knife, the above mentioned G720 is a very good choice. I have one and it is solid.
But pardon my ignorance, why would you need to do that in the first place if you carry a hatchet?

I’ve done the same thing, used a knife to split kindling off of a small log. It’s just a little bit easier to place the knife and tap back of the spine to cut exactly where you want as opposed to using a hatchet which doesn’t lend itself to that same purpose very well. If you’re swinging the hatchet, it’s less accurate than placing the knife exactly where you want it. If you are trying to place the hatchet, the wide tall blade is harder to control.

Yeah, carbon fiber suits the 910+ pretty well, I guess I’ll make another scale for a co-worker’s 9104 when he finally decides to buy one :wink:


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Yeah what Sprinkles said.

I will use the Hulta for spine-whacking and the folder for edc

Anybody knife if this type of knife lock is legal in the UK, A pin on the tongue drops into a hole on the blade pivot when it is fully closed and full open, But only requires a little pressure to disengage the lock.

John.

But only for the newest versions which are massive resource hogs.

Better?




Perfect balance.

Just ordered the Sanrenmu 7056. Looks to be nice. Does anybody already got this one?

I have the 7056LUI-GHV-T4 variant, same overall shape but different handle material (and with secondary tools).

Not my favourite SRM but nothing wrong with it, you should not be disappointed.

It’s a good knife, one of the most popular from Sanrenmu, very similar to the Kershaw Cryo.

Regards!.

It’s a nice small folder but mine can’t be flipped open without a wirst flick.

Thanks guys. Let’s see if it can take the place as edc of my ganzo F753M-CF

Me too. Must be because the knife is too small.

Completely legal mate