Reddit reviews KA-BAR BK24 D'Eskabar Fixed Blade Hunting Knife

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Used by all brances of miliary and service membersGreat for collectors and outdoor servicesTested to ensure quality and durabilityHigh-quality D2 SteelStonewashed finishBecker Necker blade shapeKA-BAR/Becker/ESEE stampBlade length: 3-1/4"; Overall length: 7"

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3 Reddit comments about KA-BAR BK24 D'Eskabar Fixed Blade Hunting Knife:

u/greath · 4 pointsr/knifeclub

Lol, alright for example:

Spyderco Delica 4 FFG: For your price range this is going to be the "best" steel you can get in a near 3" folding knife (VG-10). By best I mean the best edge retention in a stainless steel. However, being over 2.5" in some places (Chacago for example) the knife will be illegal. Also, many people do not like the look of the spyderhole as it can be seen as aggressive in office environments. Also the FRN handles, while very strong, have a cheap/plastic feel to them.
Spyderco Tenacious: Compared to the Delica, 8CR13MOV is a "worse" stainless steel (not as good edge retention, more prone to chipping during heavy impacts). However, the extra blade length is better for many outdoor tasks (breaking down tree branches). The handle is also G10, which is slightly tougher and has a much better feeling in hand than FRN.
Spyderco Centofante 3: A more "gentlemanly" and "office friendly" version of the Delica with a slightly longer blade. Again, VG-10 and FRN.
Kershaw Cryo II: Same steel as the tenacious. Metal handles slightly tougher than G10. Flipper action has "cool" factor. The blade grind makes the tip a touch stronger than on the tenacious.
Kershaw Skyline: One of the most iconic of Kershaw's knives. Hollow ground blade makes it great at slicing tasks.
Esee Izula: Skeletonized fixed blade. 1095 Steel is significantly better than the other steels listed at "chopping" tasks as it is not prone to chipping at all. It is NOT stainless and so the blade has a protective coating over most of it. The steel will require mineral oil/cleaning to prevent rusting.
Becker BK 24: Similar to the Esee Izula but D2 steel which has better edge retention and more corrosion resistance than 1095. It is also much harder to sharpen. Many think the BK24's handle is also less comfortable, the sheath is worse, and there are less available after market modifications.
Ontario Rat Series (linked the RAT I. RAT 2 similar but smaller): Ontario's version of the tenacious. Bladeshape generally more people friendly. Another very popular beater option.
Morakniv Knives (there are MANY, this is just one): Highly regarded in the "bushcraft" community. High carbon steel (similar to 1095) with a scandi-grind which is great for field sharpening and woodworking. Only partial tangs so not advised to use for battoning tasks or chopping.
Kershaw OD-2: Gentlemanly knife with great flipping action.

There are a LOT more suggestions I could add...

u/camaroXpharaoh · 2 pointsr/knives

If you're doing hard use on the trail, I'd recommend a fixed blade, not a folder. I'd recommend a kabar bk14 or a bk24. You'd have enough money left over to get the scales for either of them.

u/defaultuser0 · 1 pointr/knifeclub

Several neck knives I've EDCed which somewhat fits your criteria are:

Becker Necker (BK11) - This is a skeletonized knife in your price range. If you're only going to carry it at a neck knife you might not want to get the nice micarta scales, as it increases its profile. The spine is nice and thick, but it is 1050, making it harder to sharpen but has better edge retention.

The other I would suggest is the BK24 D'Eskabar Fixed Blade Hunting Knife - It costs just a little over your budget ($55 on amazon), and is D2 steel. It is harder than stainless, but it is water resistant (not as well as stainless though).