Best Knives Under $200

[KiloKilo]

This one has served me very well since 1967.......

 

[hwarang54]

I carry a SOG Flahback2. I have 2, they cost me about 70 each. Have had them a long time and use them daily.

 

[baboon]

I like my Bark River Knife I bought years back for a hunting knife. Can't remember what model it is. P.H. in africa begged me for it on my last safari. I seem to remember using it to cut a dangling wort off his finger that kept getting caught on things.

 

[London]

Can't believe no one's brought up the BK series from Ka-Bar yet. I'd take one of those over a TOPS any day. Hell, I'd take a Mora over a TOPS, too. Especially since I can get ten of them for the price of on TOPS.

 

[breakingcontact]

Can't believe no one's brought up the BK series from Ka-Bar yet. I'd take one of those over a TOPS any day. Hell, I'd take a Mora over a TOPS, too. Especially since I can get ten of them for the price of on TOPS.

BK2

http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/...l/64931-batoning-my-becker-bk2-companion.html


Gerber LMF II

SOG TAC Auto

 

[TheDan]

BSOG TAC Auto

Dang, I meant to ask you about that one at Hicksville...

 

[breakingcontact]

Just got this one yesterday. SOG TAC mini auto.

I think it is 6 3/4" and the full size is 8"

 

[TheDan]

How sturdy do the SOG autos feel compared to Benchmade?

 

[breakingcontact]

How sturdy do the SOG autos feel compared to Benchmade?

Good question. I like them both. Benchmade seems to lock up a little tighter.

 

[Reinz]

How sturdy do the SOG autos feel compared to Benchmade?

I have the SOG at 9 months old that I had been carrying. I went to open it about a month ago and it was very sluggish. Man I was mad! I continued opening and closing with very mixed results.

Needless to say that POS is not on me anymore.

My 10yr old plus Benchmade still slams open!

 

[A.Texas.Yankee]

Sog seem to be known for blade wobble. Not meaning they are less reliable or lower quality, but it's just their design I suppose. Only have held 5 or so different SOGs but all had noticeable wobble compared to even my Kershaws.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

I have a SOG sidewinder II from the 90s. No wobble.

 

[texancarbine73]

Spyderco, Zero tolerance or Emerson. Quality and support

 

[Red78]

For the survival option, the TOPS B.O.B. is a great option: TOPS Knives.com

I've had one for a few years, and man, that thing is solid.

 

[stdreb27]

I'm currently in the market for a new survival knife and a new fixed EDC blade. I've looked at several brands from TOPS, to Swamp Rat, and even SOG.

That said, I'd like to spend less than $200 on each, so I'm considering the Tops Silent Hero, Tops Anaconda 7B, Tops Screaming Eagle Hunter, and Swamp Rat Ratmandu CG. I like these due to their quality, designs, and pricepoints.

Including these, along with your personal favorite, what would be the best two knives under $200 each to fill these two needs?

Personally I'm a big fan of the grayman. But they're in the 300 dollar range.

 

[Bithabus]

Why is 1095 your "lust material"?

 

[stdreb27]

Why is 1095 your "lust material"?

I love 1095. Takes an edge, cheaper than the exotic stuff. Just have to oil it.

 

[pharmaco]

I've been carrying the fixed Contego from Benchmade for about a month now, and it's really, really nice.

The sheath leaves a lot to be desired for mounting to a belt, but I've just been pocket carrying it. lol.

 

[mitchntx]

Custom made to fit my hands
custom blade shape
damascus steel
WAY under $200

 

[Bithabus]

Why is 1095 your "lust material"?

It is cheaper but not a good steel. Try something better.