What knife for a gift?

[Stalk’nAwe]

Hey everybody,

if y’all were going to gift someone a very nice fixed blade knife what company would you buy from?

I like the idea of a Puma or Randall made but wanted to look at a few more options.

I’d like it to be something that would last a lifetime and I guess be in the 100-500 dollar range but if there’s better options at more or less I’d love to hear em!

Thanks

 

[Oregonboy]

For your budget, I would avoid factory and go handmade. I believe the finest handmade knives are made in Hillsboro, OR by Murray Carter. Look into Murray, his history as a bladesmith is extremely impressive. I have one of his knives (hope to have more one day) and it's easily the coolest, most well made and sharpest knife in my collection of 30+ knives. You will not be disappointed.

Knives – Carter Cutlery

Hand-Forged Knives

www.cartercutlery.com

 

[Jeremyc_1999]

Montana Knife Company. It’ll last a lifetime

 

[Szwampdonkey]

If someone were to gift me a knife id be tickled with a Bark River with a curly maple or burl handle.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

Wolf River Forge- Tyler Hackbarth. Army veteran and 2x winner of forged in fire. He will take your specifications and turn them into a functional, heirloom quality, work of art.

EDIT: he also usually has a small inventory of popular knives he's designed for folks in the past. Check out his facebook and instagram.

 

[MallardSX2]

I would get them a Leatherman with their name engraved on it. ITs more practical and they will actually use it.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

I would get them a Leatherman with their name engraved on it. ITs more practical and they will actually use it.

That's a good idea too, and they would use it more often than just during hunting season.

 

[WKB]

My Dad was gifted a Gerber multi tool by a friend for Christmas in the early 1990s. a MP 600, I believe. He carried it for 15-ish years and gave it to me to carry and use. One of the main retaining pins that holds the tools in the handle fell out at some point. Young farm boy me shoved a 16 penny nail in there, ground it off and mushroom-staked the tip to prevent it from backing out. Still holds to this day. Carried it overseas on my kit as a young soldier. Still occupies a place on my belt when I go to the field. Recently I took it all apart and retightened, reoiled, and cleaned the whole thing. Repaired the cordura sheath with some creative superglue and stitching. Good as new. I hope to pass it on to one of my boys.
I gave my late father in law a Buck 110 one year for Christmas. I've never seen a man's eyes light up so much. he was a simple man who worked hard and appreciated simple tough tools. It never left than man's front pocket until he died.

What I am getting at, is even a "cheap" knife can hold an important place to the recipient. I would rather have a useful knife with life scars from a dear friend/family member than a valuable presentation piece.

 

[Dryfly1]

Dan Crotts custom

 

[ejp5281]

My buddy turned me on to Dunn Knives a couple of years ago and I love it. I have the Predator and would recommend it as a hunting knife.

PRODUCTS

Custom knives made with S30V steel, made in America, hunting knives, fishing knives, fillet knives, skinning knives, trapping knives, bear knives, deer knives. Each comes with a leather sheath.

www.dunnknives.com

Depending on style, Behnke Forge also makes a nice knife. https://behnkeforge.com/store

 

[camelcluch]

Dawson is nice but big. I really like a BGoode I got a few years ago. There are tons of good ones out there. Good luck with your search.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

My Dad was gifted a Gerber multi tool by a friend for Christmas in the early 1990s. a MP 600, I believe. He carried it for 15-ish years and gave it to me to carry and use. One of the main retaining pins that holds the tools in the handle fell out at some point. Young farm boy me shoved a 16 penny nail in there, ground it off and mushroom-staked the tip to prevent it from backing out. Still holds to this day. Carried it overseas on my kit as a young soldier. Still occupies a place on my belt when I go to the field. Recently I took it all apart and retightened, reoiled, and cleaned the whole thing. Repaired the cordura sheath with some creative superglue and stitching. Good as new. I hope to pass it on to one of my boys.
I gave my late father in law a Buck 110 one year for Christmas. I've never seen a man's eyes light up so much. he was a simple man who worked hard and appreciated simple tough tools. It never left than man's front pocket until he died.

What I am getting at, is even a "cheap" knife can hold an important place to the recipient. I would rather have a useful knife with life scars from a dear friend/family member than a valuable presentation piece.

I love the story and the heirloom you now have and plan to pass on to the next generation.

This is the whole point of a cutom knife as well. You get to design exactly what you want without compromising on anything. My knife above has gutted and dressed several whitetails and the elk in my profile pic. It will likely be passed to my daughter who loves the mountains and hunting as much or more than me.

The other benefit of having an individual make a knife for you is that they stand behind the product most times with no questions asked. My point is they don't have to be a presenatation piece just becuase you spent a few hundred dollars on them. Hell, guys on here spend more than that on a rifle stock just to beat the snot out of it.

 

[pcrossett]

I just did this with two knives from Ironwill Outfitters and got their initials on the knives (extra option you can add). Very happy with the quality of the knives and how they turned out.

 

[NDGuy]

Hey everybody,

if y’all were going to gift someone a very nice fixed blade knife what company would you buy from?

I like the idea of a Puma or Randall made but wanted to look at a few more options.

I’d like it to be something that would last a lifetime and I guess be in the 100-500 dollar range but if there’s better options at more or less I’d love to hear em!

Thanks

I listed this one awhile back nice ironwood burl.

WTS - Hunting Knives

2 for sale. Both come with leather sheaths. Ironwood burl with some nice sapwood Brass pins 9CR14MOV stainless steel 8.25" OAL $200 TYD Straight back Profile 8.25” OAL 9CR14MOV Stainless Steel Segmented Micarta Scales Stainless Pins Stonewash finish $200 TYD

rokslide.com

 

[charrell71]

Knix Knives in Montgomery County Texas makes really durable knives that are affordable. Had him make this one for my wife last Christmas. knixknives.weebly.com

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[Louro]

Wolf River Forge- Tyler Hackbarth. Army veteran and 2x winner of forged in fire. He will take your specifications and turn them into a functional, heirloom quality, work of art.

EDIT: he also usually has a small inventory of popular knives he's designed for folks in the past. Check out his facebook and instagram.

OH, boy that is a beauty.

 

[medvedyt]

never give a knife without reading this:

Why do we give somebody a coin when they give us a knife as a gift?

Do you know the tradition of giving a coin to somebody who has given you a knife as a present? Why is this done? Where does this tradition come from? Opinel will tell you all about it.

www.opinel.com

 

[Stalk’nAwe]

Thanks for all the info guys! Sorry no replies from me got married and had honeymoon week and didn’t have rokslide on the brain! thanks again!

 

[Tmac]

My current favorite is the Chamois Hunter by VonGruff. Garry is a master of knife steel and does it as a hobby. You’ll get a fully custom knife/scabbard for 250-350 that would run 500+ most anywhere else. https://vongruffknives.com/

 

[maya]

I have too many knives. Two of my most used are from Esee. The Esee 4 & Izula pair together nicely. Utilitarian workhorses that cover all tasks. Some of the best productions knives you can get. Come with nice kydex sheaths with good retention & wide low profile clips. Made in Oregon I think. 1095 steel is a good balance that holds an edge pretty good yet is easy to sharpen in the field. Simple flat grind. An Esee 4 w/ an Izula would be an awesome gift!