Another for the SOG Seal Pup. I have mine in my Hiking/BOB. It's got a workable legnth, and is light enough for what you are looking for.

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Originally posted by Harold B:
The "Ontario" RAT's are not true Randell's anymore. Check out Jeff Randell's new RC-6's, which will hit retailers this month. Jeff is fighting to get Ontario to stop using the RAT name, since he makes real RAT's with Rowen now. Ontario has QC problems.

Check out - http://www.ratcutlery.com/rc-6.htm

I really like my newely purchased Rat Cutlery RC-4.

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Originally posted by jhe888:
http://www.newgraham.com/detail.aspx?ID=45426

Benchmade fixed Griptillian.

I'm the reason that one's now out of stock....
I already have 1, and it is a great little knife. The all black on is going to be strapped to the outside of the BOB.

for your criteria, however, i would say Seal Pup.

I have three Benchmade Doug Ritter survival knives, all less than $130 and very durable. Check out this website for more information and ordering. Doug Ritter Knives

My RAT RC-6 came in yesterday:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7991511

Totally awesome knife and sheath combo

The "rat" line of knives is a great line. I highly recommend them. That rc-6 looks new.. I like it. I have the rat-7

The RC-6's are SO new,

That unless you've been on the waiting list,

you can't actually get one yet.

Harold, that's one heck of a set up - blade and sheath look great, and there's nothing like the feeling of micarta.

If you ever get around to it, I'm sure I'm not the only one interested in a basic review/field report. I'm also curious how you rate it against your A1?

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I'm also curious how you rate it against your A1?

+1, this and the other threads really have me looking seriously at the A1, the ONLY negative I've heard about it (not including that sheath) is that the handle is a little short, made for those small Euro hands.

Back to the OP, the Cold Steel knives look great in your budget. A google search found a recon scout for $56.47 here...although I have never done business with this site.

Knife shopping is almost as much fun as gun shopping.

RFB

P.S. This is the thread that really got me going on Fallknivens...Paras collection is fantastic!

I'm looking forward to using both A-1 and RC-6 side-by-side in comparison.

I'll try to post a review and pics

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Originally posted by Harold B:
I'm looking forward to using both A-1 and RC-6 side-by-side in comparison.

I'll try to post a review and pics

Sounds great! My eyes are peeled...

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Originally posted by RobertFBurnett:
+1, this and the other threads really have me looking seriously at the A1, the ONLY negative I've heard about it (not including that sheath) is that the handle is a little short, made for those small Euro hands.

+1 on the A1 - it's quite a knife. I'm glad I got mine when they were still offering it with the leather sheath. I've got large (not fat, but large) hands. The handle is just big enough, I'd say.

One thing I know from just holding the handle on both A-1 and RC-6 is that the larger micarta of the RC feels more "grippy" and comfortable.

When the hands are wet the A-1 feels slippery.

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Originally posted by ruger357:The LMF is a good knife.

It is! Have two of them (just one in the picture). My points for the Extrema Ratio Shrapnel also. Solid, small but efficient.



SAM