Going to SMKW with $100....

**Snake Eyes 3211** · 01-24-2013, 02:35 PM

Check your Pm's Harvey

**harvey_birdman** · 01-24-2013, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by bushwolf

The ESEE 4 is an awesome blade, the handle is a bit small for some folks though so be sure you like how it fits your hand before buying.

I plan on holding every knife in the store.

I have kind of small hands anyway. That is one reason I don't think I would like a Becker, but I have never held one so I will have to wait and see when I get there.

Originally Posted by Ahnkochee

Get the Condor Village Parang, and with the change take her out to a nice dinner.

We already have plans for dinner while we are there, but this my be my only chance to get a $100 dollar knife. Plus I already have a parang that I hardly ever use. It is not a condor, but I most only use it in the garden cutting corn stalks anyway.

**harvey_birdman** · 01-24-2013, 02:54 PM

I like the looks of the Ontario Rat-3.

**Thunderwood** · 01-24-2013, 03:12 PM

I'm in the same predicament.... Gonna be there next month...choices, choices.

**bushwolf** · 01-24-2013, 03:39 PM

Personaly I would look into the ESEEs over the Ontario RAT series, same knives but with better fit/finish, heat treat, and sheaths.

Check out the Becker "tweeners" too, I really like the looks of the BK-16, its not bulky like the other beckers, but still plenty tough and made out of Ka-Bar's excelent 1095cv carbon steel.

**kubota tim** · 01-24-2013, 05:03 PM

My opinion, which isnt worth a flip, would be try everything even remotely interesting on for size and handling. Then after making all the pertinent observations order a fine knife from one of our fellow, or lady, forum members. You know, buy locally so to speak. I'm sure you would get a fine knife and I know they would appreciate the sales.

Bro Tim

**tim martin** · 01-24-2013, 05:13 PM

this would be first.http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce...TC35JC36C.html

this would be next. http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce...ss/HR5048.html

**wizard** · 01-24-2013, 06:09 PM

If I were in this situation, I would get one of these,
http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce...r/BKBO296.html

Plus one of these,
http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce...TC175HB28.html

You may have change left over if the taxman is good to you.

Happy Anniverary too!

**hughewil** · 01-24-2013, 06:11 PM

a BK16 and a couple of rough rider slip joints.

i went there last year and picked up some of the rough riders for me and one for my daughter. they are anice little knife for a low price