I'm looking for a decent fixed blade field knife

[Tconfo]

I need suggestions. I currently use an m21-sf for fishing. I love the knife. Have no rust problems with it seeing I find myself wading through water on these spring, summer, fall fishing excursions I go on. When we walk through the water and I need the knife to either cut the line, the fish, or any of the other things I use it for. I think I would be better off with a fixed blade with a kydex sheath. When I fall or stumble and end up going under, I have misplaced my folder a few times but managed to find it. I'm thinking a Kabar (smaller than the full size). Just wondering what you guys use. BTW I realize my kind of fishing may be a little different than what you guys may do. It works and it's fun. Plus it gets my heart rate up and is good way to spend the day walking 3 miles upstream against the current. Lol

 

[Tconfo]

I should also say I love crkt. They make decent knives I also use for work but they are a pain to sharpen right. I would like a straight blade. No serrations that holds a good edge and is easier to sharpen

 

[joppaj]

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=664

If you feel like spending the cash.

 

[Tconfo]

I don't mind the cash but the overall length on the blade is a foot. I can't really many very with that. I'm thing somewhere in the neighborhood of 5-8" overall length.

 

[joppaj]

I don't mind the cash but the overall length on the blade is a foot. I can't really many very with that. I'm thing somewhere in the neighborhood of 5-8" overall length.

Makes sense. Try this one if you can find one in person:

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=43

I really like Spyderco's VG10 and I think this knife just balances beautifully.

 

[photoracer]

Think about a small diving knife instead. They are usually available in blunt, pointed and serrated models with blades all the way down to as small as 3" with handles and sheaths that are salt water resistant. You can get decent ones in the $50-$120 range depending on blade length or material (stainless or titanium alloy). And unlike a regular knife the sheaths are designed to hold the knife much more secure than a land knife.
Here is an example:

http://www.swimoutlet.com/ProductDetails.asp?subscribe=Y&ProductCode=30852&gclid=Cj0KEQiAwuSkBRC7qKq8rr7796sBEiQA5VnSuJOx8a4JKSO5VlCnQ0fqyFh5aVRVnQRv9TQ49NMEAZAaAr7P8P8HAQ
I used one for fishing for years.

 

[Tconfo]

Makes sense. Try this one if you can find one in person:

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=43

I really like Spyderco's VG10 and I think this knife just balances beautifully.

I have noticed you love the spyderco products. I've only heard good things about then. I'll check it out. Actually I just looked at the link. Looks about what I'm looking for. Maybe a longer blade but I'm on the right track. I'm trying to stay away from dive knives. Mostly due to the fact they are normally serrated

 

[itsslow98]

I won Montoyas Karma knife give away and it sounds like the cutco i picked is exactly what you want. Its the cutco ka-bar outdoorsman. Its a 5.5" blade with a killer FOREVER guarantee.

http://www.cutco.com/products/product.jsp?item=cutco-ka-bar-outdoorsman

 

[vinjet700]

http://anzaknives.biz/store/

I have one and love it.

 

[LimaVictor]

Cant go wrong with a Mora knife

 

[Bart_man]

As a Scuba-diver I know that everything rusts eventually - even 440 stainless - but I have taken to using titanium or titanium-coated knives and find that even if left with salt water on them they stay rust free for....well longer than I've had them.

here's one possible suggestion.

http://www.leisurepro.com/p-scpkxct/scubapro-x-cut-5-titanium-tek-knife-with-nylon-sheath

 

[DROB]

This isn't a diving knife, but it's relatively inexpensive and I have one that I really like...

and it comes with a kydex shealth

http://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Becker...8&qid=1419435553&sr=8-1&keywords=kabar+becker

 

[alucard0822]

http://www.benchmade.com/products/15009

I love hook cutters anytime I'm going to be handling small rope, twine, or zipping bellies open. This one is in a good corrosion resistant steel with a nice high ground and strong drop point. Scales are basically FRN, and orange is available. The blade length IMO is great for control and most tasks, if you need more blade for bigger stuff, would be better to pair it with a fillet knife or small hatchet instead of carrying a larger 6" or so utility knife.

 

[kstone803]

Cant go wrong with a Mora knife

Yep. Stainless Mora is what I keep around the boat and in my tackle boxes. Takes saltwater well if hosed off after you come back and they come with a sturdy plastic sheath. Plus they aren't super expensive so if you ruin it you just buy another.

 

[Kilroy]

Spyderco Aqua Salt, or any of their H-1 steel knives.
Benchmade makes a Griptillian (and other knives) in H-2 steel.

Both of those companies make their salt water knives with brightly colored handles, so you can find them easily if dropped.

Don't buy a carbon steel knife, it will get messed up.

 

[smokey]

http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/SP...4-12-inch-H1-Serrated-Blade-Black-FRN-Handles
Pure knife sex

 

[Traveler]

Makes sense. Try this one if you can find one in person:

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=43

I really like Spyderco's VG10 and I think this knife just balances beautifully.

+1 on VG10. I have two Spydercos, love em.

 

[cb51]

Cant go wrong with a Mora knife

Friggin' aye! Mora's are the under rated hero's of the cutlery world. Low cost, very rugged, slice and ice great, hold a very good edge.

 

[SuperMag]

Been using the SOG Field Pup for a while now and it is fantastic. Stainless steel blade. The Kraton handle keeps the knife in the grip even with wet hands. The jimping on the spine is perfectly done, and there's already a small choil to simplify sharpening.

It's inexpensive. A lot of knife for not a lot of money.

Some folks gripe the SS blade is soft, but this is a field knife and you want a multi-use blade that (1) won't chip and (2) is easy to sharpen.

http://www.sogknives.com/field-pup-ii-satin-straight.html

The only drawback (for me) is the compound-curve cutting edge. Makes sharpening a hassle unless you use a rod hone.

I'm not a fan of compound curves and serrations. Simple fix: I ground off some of the belly to make the cutting edge straight, then re-established the bevel on a bench stone and honed it to razor sharpness.

 

[joppaj]

http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/SP...4-12-inch-H1-Serrated-Blade-Black-FRN-Handles
Pure knife sex

He doesn't want serrated. That said, the Jumpmaster will be my next sheath knife.