What should I get??? Benchmade...HELLE...KOA... or ESEE?

[hawk1]

I've done my research; touched 'em all and still can't make a decision. I need some help from those that have owned/ used them regularly. All of them have their pros and cons. But I want local reviews.

Bencahmade Saddle Mountain Skinner
http://www.amazon.com/Benchmade-15001-2-Saddle-Mtn-Skinner/dp/B00IIVGBR4/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1419713128&sr=1-4&keywords=benchmade+hidden+canyon

HELLE Harding Knife
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007IKRSPU/ref=s9_bbs_gw_d3_g468_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-7&pf_rd_r=1ZMQNN4ZEBSX8Z0JXP2X&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970567562&pf_rd_i=desktop

Knives of Alaska Alpha Wolf
http://www.amazon.com/Knives-Alaska-Alpha-Suregrip-Handle/dp/B002F8ZAP0/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1419713186&sr=1-2&keywords=knives+of+alaska

ESEE Knives ESEE-3MIL-P Military Plain Black Edge / w Green Canvas Micarta Handles

http://www.amazon.com/ESEE-Knives-ESEE-3MIL-P-Military-Micarta/dp/B004DTREPI/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1419713229&sr=1-5&keywords=ESEE

[brutal]

The correct answer is, "Get them all, sell what you don't like in TP."

[StagLefty]

ESEE koolaid drinker here. Made in the USA and lifetime warranty-what's not to like ? I own Izula,2-ESEE 3'S,Junglas,Laser Strike.
http://www.knivesshipfree.com/ good dealer and also knifeconnection.com

[hawk1]

SO if I were to go with the BEST QUALITY steel, the HELLE knives would be the best. But, they are kinda "plain" looking. Benchmade knives use S30V steel which is pretty damn good too....So is Knives of Alaska D2 steel.... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[ray1970]

I like the ESEE knives. Although, I also really like a couple of other manufacturers that aren't even on your list. Not to make your choices worse but look into Tops and DPX.

http://www.topsknives.com/

http://www.dpxgear.com/

[ray1970]

This is one of my current favorites.

http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=16&products_id=371

[ray1970]

With this one being a close second.

http://www.dpxgear.com/shop/knives/dpx-hest/hest-ii-milspec.html

[StagLefty]

This is one of my current favorites.

http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=16&products_id=371

You need this one so you can resell to me [Sarcasm2]

[ray1970]

You need this one so you can resell to me [Sarcasm2]

Lol. I have that one. Except mine has the black and green G10 handles.

[hawk1]

I was thinking you should buy it... decide you already have too many knives... and sell one (maybe more) to me because we both live in Thornton and it would be a quick drive!!!!

[ray1970]

I was thinking you should buy it... decide you already have too many knives... and sell one (maybe more) to me because we both live in Thornton and it would be a quick drive!!!!

You're definitely welcome to check out a few of mine in person sometime if you want.

[hawk1]

if you have any you might want to unload, let me know... I'm always looking

[crashdown]

Based on the size and blade style of what you listed.... Have you looked in to the Mora Bushcraft?
If you can get over the fact that a sub 50 dollar knife is better than most 200+ dollar knives, you will love it.
I have quite a few high dollar knives, and Mora is what I carry now.

[hawk1]

I've seen these but do not know a lot about them... Why do you think they are better knives than most? I have NO PROBLEM buying an inexpensive knife! I just hate throwing $ away.

[Blowby]

Might pick one up on Amazon tonight to check it out since the price is not a big deal. Really want an esee 3 to carry and a larger blade as a Bushcraft.

[crashdown]

I've seen these but do not know a lot about them... Why do you think they are better knives than most? I have NO PROBLEM buying an inexpensive knife! I just hate throwing $ away.

If you google some reviews it will tell you way more than I could ever type.
I like the steel, really holds an edge. I enjoy the model I got with a firesteel and sharpening stone included with the sheath. Hell... I like the cheap feeling plastic sheath too. I have abused this knife way more than I ever would an expensive knife, and it has come out looking like new. I've batoned, chiseled, thrown, and dug with it.... It only cost about 50 bucks, I've treated it as if I stole it.
My cheap knives are Esee and Tops, my nice ones are one off handmades.... I'll carry my Mora when I go off trail and know that I might be living out of my pack for a day or two.

[Blowby]

Damn you guys made me pick up the B.O.B. as well. I did get the Mora with the fire stick and sharpener like you posted crashdown. Amazon is not a place to lurk...

[crashdown]

Damn you guys made me pick up the B.O.B. as well. I did get the Mora with the fire stick and sharpener like you posted crashdown. Amazon is not a place to lurk...

Hope you like it... Let me know what you think.