Question
 

For Mrs. Blade (Andy) and brownie I want to buy a descent knife that will hold a Good Edge and wont cost and arm and a leg.

Bowie or Combat knife,


Clyde

Spyderco Perrin in a panther concealment sheath in vg-10 would be one of the first choices where price and quality are concerned. Price for what you get in steel and design is awesome, IMO. Fred Perrin knows a thing or two about designing a well hidden effective straight blade for defense.

vg-10 is one of my favorite steels for edge retention and ease of sharpening when it's needed. It takes a hell of a toothy aggressive edge quickly.

I could recommend others, but for pricing and what you get, the above makes a hell of a combat "fighting/combat" knife, though it's too light for chopping/hacking much of anything.

If you have other parameters or steel preferences, I could recommend others. Hope that helps

Thanks brownie,

Clyde

I've also become a big fan of the ESEE knives as of late. I don't own any yet, but they are tough, durable knives. The people I know who own one, love them. You can get them in both 1095 and 440C. They would make a great everyday knife. Mike Perrin is VP of ESEE, but I'm not sure if or how he is kin to Fred Perrin who Brownie talked about.

You will cut yourself.........knives are for big boys. :p