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what is the best inexspensive knife that you can buy at cabela's or gander mountain?

Question by WIfisher27. Uploaded on March 22, 2009

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from MLH wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

If you can extend yourself beyond the big name stores, then consider a Mora knife. Carbon, stainless, or laminated steel. Basic, durable, sharp, and cheap. If you don't want to deal with the potential rust then consider for the stainless. Ragners website has a big selection.

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from bnorth1 wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Personally I am a fan of the Gerber Big Rock Camp knife. I have one, and it's been a fine knife. Full tang, think spine, nice balance. Handle may be a bit thin for someone with bigger hands. Mine is partially serrated, gives it a bit more utility in my opinion. Will run you in the ballpark of $30.

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from KMB33 wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Look at Gerber, not just at big name sporting goods, but also places like Wal-mart, Dunhams, etc.

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from steve182 wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

I got a decent Kershaw folding knife at Dick's for about $25.oo. Was a gift from my wife. Nice edge, blade, perfect size.

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from steve182 wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Personally, i find Cabelas to be a bit high priced.

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from rrmont wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

If you want a good knife for little $ go to Wal-mart and get an Oldtimer. It's not the best knife but it holds a pretty good edge and will last awhile.

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from Huntandtrap09 wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

gerber

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from RangerJDG wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

the best i've has so far is gerber

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from mdhager115 wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

I won't get into specifics, but any Gerber knife you buy will pretty much last you a very long time and stay sharp forever. Most of Gerber's smaller knives are priced pretty well, but once you start getting into bigger and better knives the price jumps up, but its worth it, trust me.

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from kolbster wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

get a kershaw

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from Clay Cooper wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Buck model 110, used it from small game to moose

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from streack wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Look at the Shrade knives, especially the Uncle Henry, it is probably the most durable knife I have.

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from Christian Emter wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Fixed blade or fold. I would go with Gerber myself.

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from shane wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Gerber Gator, Bell & Carlson handle. Good luck breaking it.

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from deerhunter125 wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

any kind of gerber

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from rjbedrock wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Buck "Omni Hunter" folding knife

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from t_holinka wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Buck 110 or 112. I've seen them as low as 19.99

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from rwk wrote 2 years 45 weeks ago

For inexpensive knives, Mora and Gerber are tops in my book. I fish brackish water alot an use Mora's on my boat. Gerber's for land based applications. Get a serrated Gerber and you will probably be set up until you lose it.

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from catfishclark10 wrote 2 years 45 weeks ago

I got a Browning knife and hatlight combo at Cabelas for around 20-25 bucks and Im still using the knife, its a good qualtiy knife. The hatlight is also very useful.

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from muskiemaster wrote 2 years 45 weeks ago

i like a good multi-purpose tool like a swiss army knife which when handled well can last a long time.

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from suburban bushwacker wrote 2 years 43 weeks ago

The people who answered Gerber have never tried Mora.
So cheap thy are almost disposable, so sharp you won't believe that you thought other knives were sharp. Truly the exception to the 'you get what you pay for rule'.
Happy cutting
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from suburban bushwacker wrote 2 years 43 weeks ago

Forgot to mention the price $10 - $15
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from suburban bushwacker wrote 2 years 43 weeks ago

The people who answered Gerber have never tried Mora.
So cheap thy are almost disposable, so sharp you won't believe that you thought other knives were sharp. Truly the exception to the 'you get what you pay for rule'.
Happy cutting
SBW

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from MLH wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

If you can extend yourself beyond the big name stores, then consider a Mora knife. Carbon, stainless, or laminated steel. Basic, durable, sharp, and cheap. If you don't want to deal with the potential rust then consider for the stainless. Ragners website has a big selection.

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from bnorth1 wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Personally I am a fan of the Gerber Big Rock Camp knife. I have one, and it's been a fine knife. Full tang, think spine, nice balance. Handle may be a bit thin for someone with bigger hands. Mine is partially serrated, gives it a bit more utility in my opinion. Will run you in the ballpark of $30.

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from KMB33 wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Look at Gerber, not just at big name sporting goods, but also places like Wal-mart, Dunhams, etc.

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from steve182 wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

I got a decent Kershaw folding knife at Dick's for about $25.oo. Was a gift from my wife. Nice edge, blade, perfect size.

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from steve182 wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Personally, i find Cabelas to be a bit high priced.

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from rrmont wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

If you want a good knife for little $ go to Wal-mart and get an Oldtimer. It's not the best knife but it holds a pretty good edge and will last awhile.

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from Huntandtrap09 wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

gerber

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from RangerJDG wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

the best i've has so far is gerber

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from mdhager115 wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

I won't get into specifics, but any Gerber knife you buy will pretty much last you a very long time and stay sharp forever. Most of Gerber's smaller knives are priced pretty well, but once you start getting into bigger and better knives the price jumps up, but its worth it, trust me.

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from kolbster wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

get a kershaw

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from Clay Cooper wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Buck model 110, used it from small game to moose

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from streack wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Look at the Shrade knives, especially the Uncle Henry, it is probably the most durable knife I have.

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from Christian Emter wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Fixed blade or fold. I would go with Gerber myself.

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from shane wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Gerber Gator, Bell & Carlson handle. Good luck breaking it.

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from deerhunter125 wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

any kind of gerber

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from rjbedrock wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Buck "Omni Hunter" folding knife

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from t_holinka wrote 2 years 46 weeks ago

Buck 110 or 112. I've seen them as low as 19.99

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from rwk wrote 2 years 45 weeks ago

For inexpensive knives, Mora and Gerber are tops in my book. I fish brackish water alot an use Mora's on my boat. Gerber's for land based applications. Get a serrated Gerber and you will probably be set up until you lose it.

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from catfishclark10 wrote 2 years 45 weeks ago

I got a Browning knife and hatlight combo at Cabelas for around 20-25 bucks and Im still using the knife, its a good qualtiy knife. The hatlight is also very useful.

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from muskiemaster wrote 2 years 45 weeks ago

i like a good multi-purpose tool like a swiss army knife which when handled well can last a long time.

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from suburban bushwacker wrote 2 years 43 weeks ago

Forgot to mention the price $10 - $15
SBW

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