Sometime between now and maybe Christmas I want to pick up a good all around hunting/survival/camp knife. I know really good knives cost more than $100 but that's my budget. I could possibly go a little over that but not too much. Doesn't have to be fancy, just functional, rugged and sharp.
Looking for:
Fixed blade of decent size, like 6-8".
Preferably with a hard sheath that can be carried upside down or sideways if need.
Would like to have it so the end (pommel?) can be used as a make shift hammer so full tang I guess? but that's not a must have.
I have a $50 Cabelas gift card I'd like to put towards it but I'm not sure about the ones they have. They had a new Buck knife that seems to fit the bill but it's made in China unlike most other Bucks so I dunno.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/BUCK-KNIVES-SELKIRK/2043236.uts?searchPath=%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId%3D734095080%26CQ_search%3Dbuck%2Bknoves%26CQ_st%3Db
There is always the good old Buck General 8" or Special 6". Classic, made in USA. Not quite what I am looking for but I wouldn't mind going that way if they are really the best for under $100.
Also considering the K-bar dog's head 7" blade or something similar.
https://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-1317-Utility-Fixed-Blade/dp/B00VJUS1II
https://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-1220-..._12?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3PQ36BE5NMB5EVS6BYRJ
Thoughts or suggestions?
Looking for:
Fixed blade of decent size, like 6-8".
Preferably with a hard sheath that can be carried upside down or sideways if need.
Would like to have it so the end (pommel?) can be used as a make shift hammer so full tang I guess? but that's not a must have.
I have a $50 Cabelas gift card I'd like to put towards it but I'm not sure about the ones they have. They had a new Buck knife that seems to fit the bill but it's made in China unlike most other Bucks so I dunno.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/BUCK-KNIVES-SELKIRK/2043236.uts?searchPath=%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId%3D734095080%26CQ_search%3Dbuck%2Bknoves%26CQ_st%3Db
There is always the good old Buck General 8" or Special 6". Classic, made in USA. Not quite what I am looking for but I wouldn't mind going that way if they are really the best for under $100.
Also considering the K-bar dog's head 7" blade or something similar.
https://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-1317-Utility-Fixed-Blade/dp/B00VJUS1II
https://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-1220-..._12?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3PQ36BE5NMB5EVS6BYRJ
Thoughts or suggestions?