Been a long time since I bought a knife...

[El Caballo Loco]

...and holy cow is the selection overwhelming!!!

What are some of your favorites? I'm looking for a good fixed blade drop point without a gut hook and preferably a wood or bone handle but this knife will be practical not pretty so it will need to be a bit rough. Definitely looking for a finger groove or guard/quillion as well. I would rather not break $200.00 but the right knife can steal a mans heart away. Not literally.

So anyone that's made this kind of investment lately, what companies have you gone with? Seems to be a crap-ton out there now. What information did you gather?

[One Shot]

What are you wanting to use it for? Everyday carry or hunting or ...?

[El Caballo Loco]

Primarily hunting but also light camp work.

[sneakerd]

Check out Martin Knives on the internet. They are out of Texas, high qual stuff at fair prices. Could make you an addict!!

[El Caballo Loco]

http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/s...1944/cat100802

I think I may see if they have one of these in stock tomorrow to see how it feels.

[mcantar18c]

If you want to bring me a leaf spring I can make you something.

[redneck122]

If you want to bring me a leaf spring I can make you something.

How in the hell do you do that? I wanna learn

[mcantar18c]

What kinda redneck don't know how to make a knife?
Bring me an old leaf spring or some other spring steel and I'll show ya how to form, heat treat, temper, and finish it

[redneck122]

I know the basics of it. But do you have a forge? or just use a torch?

And sorry for derailing your thread OP!

[mcantar18c]

I redneck'd a forge out of cinderblocks and dirt... actually works pretty damn well. I've also done it with a coffee can and some clay, but the cinderblocks seem to work better. Then a welding glove, a BFH, and some vice grips, and you're good to go.

I wouldn't call this a compete derail... more like changed tracks or something