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what is the best inexspensive knife that you can buy at cabela's or gander mountain?
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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.
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.
Look at Gerber, not just at big name sporting goods, but also places like Wal-mart, Dunhams, etc.
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.
Personally, i find Cabelas to be a bit high priced.
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.
gerber
the best i've has so far is gerber
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.
get a kershaw
Buck model 110, used it from small game to moose
Look at the Shrade knives, especially the Uncle Henry, it is probably the most durable knife I have.
Fixed blade or fold. I would go with Gerber myself.
Gerber Gator, Bell & Carlson handle. Good luck breaking it.
any kind of gerber
Buck "Omni Hunter" folding knife
Buck 110 or 112. I've seen them as low as 19.99
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.
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.
i like a good multi-purpose tool like a swiss army knife which when handled well can last a long time.
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
Forgot to mention the price $10 - $15
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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
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.
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.
Look at Gerber, not just at big name sporting goods, but also places like Wal-mart, Dunhams, etc.
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.
Personally, i find Cabelas to be a bit high priced.
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.
gerber
the best i've has so far is gerber
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.
get a kershaw
Buck model 110, used it from small game to moose
Look at the Shrade knives, especially the Uncle Henry, it is probably the most durable knife I have.
Fixed blade or fold. I would go with Gerber myself.
Gerber Gator, Bell & Carlson handle. Good luck breaking it.
any kind of gerber
Buck "Omni Hunter" folding knife
Buck 110 or 112. I've seen them as low as 19.99
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.
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.
i like a good multi-purpose tool like a swiss army knife which when handled well can last a long time.
Forgot to mention the price $10 - $15
SBW
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