Looking for a nice knife to give as a gift.

Davey · June 3, 2011, 05:44 AM

I've decided to give my soon to be brother in-law, who is simply awesome by the way, a knife of some sort as a groomsman gift.

I'm looking for a higher quality knife. Not something you can just pick up at Walmart or the local hardware store.

My price range is like $75 to $200ish.

He likes to hunt and is way into guns. In fact he is the one that first introduced me to shooting. I figured a hunting knife or skinning knife would be nice. I might even engrave it with something.

I've come across these two that I like.
http://pumaknifecompanyusa.com/Skinner-P3.aspx
http://pumaknifecompanyusa.com/Bowie-P2.aspx

Any other similar recommendations would be appreciated.

JohnO · June 3, 2011, 06:57 AM

In your price range you should check out Bark River knives. They make a better knife than Puma and have many different handle options, to make for some very good looking knives.

BikerRN · June 3, 2011, 08:02 AM

Look here:

http://www.bigbendsaddlery.com/knives-muela.html

Rifleman1776 · June 3, 2011, 08:02 AM

If you are handy and there is time, order parts from Jantz and make him one. A hand made item is a real gift of love.

taylorce1 · June 3, 2011, 10:41 AM

I really like Helle knives. I carry the Odel on my belt hunting, it holds an edge and is very easy to sharpen. They aren't as custom as some of the others but the are still a very nice knife that can be used.

Scorch · June 3, 2011, 11:58 AM

Queen Cutlery
D2 steel
I like a Folding Hunter, your tastes may vary.
Your friend will love it forever. Buy him a small diamond bench stone, too.

C0untZer0 · June 3, 2011, 02:06 PM

I really love my Wusthof. I use it to cut everything from roasts to frozen ice-cream cakes.

Great knife

This is the 12" which I love for cutting up turkeys and ham - it allows me to make long smooth slices. Not like getting in there and chopping away at something with an 8" knife - you might as well take a hack saw to it.

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Rifleman1776 · June 3, 2011, 02:38 PM

Wuthoff, Henckel and some others are grossly -GROSSLY - overpriced, IMHO. You can get great quality for much less money.

C0untZer0 · June 3, 2011, 03:03 PM

I love my Wusthof.

I've tried Chicago Cutlery (over priced I think), I've had an assortment of knives from Walmart, IKEA, Target, Cutco and other places. It's amazing to me how poorly they do - especially after a few times through the dishwasher.

I usually wash my Wusthof by hand but, liek this last time I made bean soup, I got the beans soaking kinda late, I didn't want to wait until the next day to make the soup, but anyway I used the Wusthoff to cut up a ham.

After you've cut up a whole ham with a mediorce knife and a quality knife, you'll know the difference. It's a lot of extra work and effort with the sub-par knofe.

But anyway it was late I was tired so I threw the Wusthof in the dish washer. It's just a great knife. Comes out perfect.

With the other knives, they lose their edge - they come out of the dishwasher with little pits in them.

I actually went out and got a meat slicer for when I want to make Italian Beef sandwiches, but before I got that slicer - I'd use the Wusthof cuz it's the only knife I had that could slice the beef so thin.

What guy wouldn't love a knife like this?

Keg · June 3, 2011, 11:35 PM

This is a nice Buck knife....got one.....

fatwhiteboy · June 4, 2011, 12:34 AM

Chris Reeve makes very high quality knives. I got my son a Pacific for his LEO graduation. At the high end of your price range but exceptional quality and design...

www.chrisreeve.com/

TXGunNut · June 4, 2011, 07:51 PM

Cold Steel has an excellent line of knives.

hooligan1 · June 4, 2011, 07:56 PM

Hey flat out dude,, If he hunts deer, then he could definetley use a Buck 110!!

Willie Lowman · June 4, 2011, 08:10 PM

Blind Horse or Benchmade

MLeake · June 4, 2011, 08:17 PM

A friend gave me a nice Buck 110 for Christmas, after he had honed it razor-sharp. It's a nice knife, but what really made the gift cool was the hand-tooled leather sheath he had bought for it, from a craftsman in his town.

You can really upgrade a knife by providing it with a nice sheath.

RaySendero · June 4, 2011, 08:39 PM

Davey,

I collect knives - If your looking for a real high quailty knive at a reasonable price - Get him a hen and rooster. H&R workmanship is very good - He'll notice!

http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce...o.y=11&Go.x=15

Mals9 · June 4, 2011, 08:54 PM

If you have some time before the wedding I suggest you check out Rimfire Central undet the custom knife section and look for the makers Handcannons, James Whitten, or Sqawsach. These guys are custom makers that do amazing work and I think they can meet your budget.

Mals

GeauxTide · June 4, 2011, 09:51 PM

You'll be nicely surprised at Cutco. They have clip and drop point models. They have the best warranty in the business and they'll sharpen it for you. Premium quality for $79.

trooper3385 · June 4, 2011, 10:03 PM

Im kind of a knife nut and for a hunting knife, the Knives of Alaska are tough to beat. They can get pretty pricy, but should have several in your price range. They look really good and seem to hold an edge better than most.

Norrick · June 5, 2011, 05:10 AM

I always thought a folding knife with a regular knife on one end, and a shaving blade on the other end would be great, but couldn't ever seem to find any other than some chinese made ones on ebay.

If you can find a NICE one of those... thats what I'd do.

I am sorry my 2 cents doesn't help you.

2damnold4this · June 5, 2011, 06:57 AM

Quote:

I really like Helle knives. I carry the Odel on my belt hunting, it holds an edge and is very easy to sharpen. They aren't as custom as some of the others but the are still a very nice knife that can be used.

+1 I like my Fjellkniven from Helle.

10Ringmagic · June 5, 2011, 07:13 AM

I have seen these in local stores, they seem like very well crafted knives.

http://www.wolverineknifeworks.com/

Water-Man · June 5, 2011, 07:37 AM

ESEE knives.

sc928porsche · June 5, 2011, 01:32 PM

Actually there is nothing wrong with a good buck or gerber knife. But if you want something special, try A G Russel knives. They are custom knife builder that have been in business for many decades I had one given to me for my birthday one deer season by all the family (Uncles, cousins, etc.). They all chipped in. It does go hunting with me, but I still use my buck when they arnt around. Not because the buck is a better knife, but because I want to keep the gift in as prestine condition as possible. I treasure valuable gifts like that.

Jack O'Conner · June 5, 2011, 02:39 PM

BUCK model 105 and model 102 are always good choices. They're available in cocobolo wood handle with brown leather sheath. Or you could have a custom crafted leather sheath made with his initials.

FALLKNIVEN model F1 is a truly outstanding knife. Many youtube clips about this knife provide straight forward reviews.

Jack

June 3, 2011, 05:44 AM	#1
Davey Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2010 Location: Not far enough from Chicago Posts: 394	Looking for a nice knife to give as a gift. I've decided to give my soon to be brother in-law, who is simply awesome by the way, a knife of some sort as a groomsman gift. I'm looking for a higher quality knife. Not something you can just pick up at Walmart or the local hardware store. My price range is like $75 to $200ish. He likes to hunt and is way into guns. In fact he is the one that first introduced me to shooting. I figured a hunting knife or skinning knife would be nice. I might even engrave it with something. I've come across these two that I like. http://pumaknifecompanyusa.com/Skinner-P3.aspx http://pumaknifecompanyusa.com/Bowie-P2.aspx Any other similar recommendations would be appreciated.

June 3, 2011, 10:41 AM	#5
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,249	I really like Helle knives. I carry the Odel on my belt hunting, it holds an edge and is very easy to sharpen. They aren't as custom as some of the others but the are still a very nice knife that can be used. __________________ NRA Life Member

June 3, 2011, 11:58 AM	#6
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Queen Cutlery D2 steel I like a Folding Hunter, your tastes may vary. Your friend will love it forever. Buy him a small diamond bench stone, too. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

June 3, 2011, 11:35 PM	#10
Keg Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2011 Location: Freestone County, Texas Posts: 1,133	This is a nice Buck knife....got one..... __________________ Hog Hunters never die........They just reload......... Last edited by Keg; April 15, 2015 at 12:24 AM.

June 4, 2011, 12:34 AM	#11
fatwhiteboy Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 317	Chris Reeve makes very high quality knives. I got my son a Pacific for his LEO graduation. At the high end of your price range but exceptional quality and design... www.chrisreeve.com/ __________________ Fat White So Cal

June 3, 2011, 06:57 AM	#2
JohnO Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2000 Posts: 502	In your price range you should check out Bark River knives. They make a better knife than Puma and have many different handle options, to make for some very good looking knives.

June 3, 2011, 08:02 AM	#3
BikerRN Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2007 Location: "State of Discombobulation" Posts: 1,333	Look here: http://www.bigbendsaddlery.com/knives-muela.html

June 3, 2011, 08:02 AM	#4
Rifleman1776 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,309	If you are handy and there is time, order parts from Jantz and make him one. A hand made item is a real gift of love.

June 3, 2011, 02:38 PM	#8
Rifleman1776 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,309	Wuthoff, Henckel and some others are grossly -GROSSLY - overpriced, IMHO. You can get great quality for much less money.

June 3, 2011, 03:03 PM	#9
C0untZer0 Junior member Join Date: April 21, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,555	I love my Wusthof. I've tried Chicago Cutlery (over priced I think), I've had an assortment of knives from Walmart, IKEA, Target, Cutco and other places. It's amazing to me how poorly they do - especially after a few times through the dishwasher. I usually wash my Wusthof by hand but, liek this last time I made bean soup, I got the beans soaking kinda late, I didn't want to wait until the next day to make the soup, but anyway I used the Wusthoff to cut up a ham. After you've cut up a whole ham with a mediorce knife and a quality knife, you'll know the difference. It's a lot of extra work and effort with the sub-par knofe. But anyway it was late I was tired so I threw the Wusthof in the dish washer. It's just a great knife. Comes out perfect. With the other knives, they lose their edge - they come out of the dishwasher with little pits in them. I actually went out and got a meat slicer for when I want to make Italian Beef sandwiches, but before I got that slicer - I'd use the Wusthof cuz it's the only knife I had that could slice the beef so thin. What guy wouldn't love a knife like this?

June 4, 2011, 07:51 PM	#12
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	Cold Steel has an excellent line of knives. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.

June 4, 2011, 07:56 PM	#13
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,586	Hey flat out dude,, If he hunts deer, then he could definetley use a Buck 110!! __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

June 4, 2011, 08:10 PM	#14
Willie Lowman Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Location: Uh-Hi-O Posts: 3,006	Blind Horse or Benchmade __________________ "9mm has a very long history of being a pointy little bullet moving quickly" --Sevens

June 4, 2011, 08:17 PM	#15
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	A friend gave me a nice Buck 110 for Christmas, after he had honed it razor-sharp. It's a nice knife, but what really made the gift cool was the hand-tooled leather sheath he had bought for it, from a craftsman in his town. You can really upgrade a knife by providing it with a nice sheath.

June 4, 2011, 08:39 PM	#16
RaySendero Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2010 Location: US South Posts: 857	Davey, I collect knives - If your looking for a real high quailty knive at a reasonable price - Get him a hen and rooster. H&R workmanship is very good - He'll notice! http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce...o.y=11&Go.x=15

June 4, 2011, 08:54 PM	#17
Mals9 Member Join Date: May 16, 2010 Posts: 53	If you have some time before the wedding I suggest you check out Rimfire Central undet the custom knife section and look for the makers Handcannons, James Whitten, or Sqawsach. These guys are custom makers that do amazing work and I think they can meet your budget. Mals

June 4, 2011, 09:51 PM	#18
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	You'll be nicely surprised at Cutco. They have clip and drop point models. They have the best warranty in the business and they'll sharpen it for you. Premium quality for $79.

June 4, 2011, 10:03 PM	#19
trooper3385 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Location: South Texas Posts: 814	Im kind of a knife nut and for a hunting knife, the Knives of Alaska are tough to beat. They can get pretty pricy, but should have several in your price range. They look really good and seem to hold an edge better than most.

June 5, 2011, 05:10 AM	#20
Norrick Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2008 Posts: 577	I always thought a folding knife with a regular knife on one end, and a shaving blade on the other end would be great, but couldn't ever seem to find any other than some chinese made ones on ebay. If you can find a NICE one of those... thats what I'd do. I am sorry my 2 cents doesn't help you.

June 5, 2011, 07:13 AM	#22
10Ringmagic Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2010 Location: MI Posts: 315	I have seen these in local stores, they seem like very well crafted knives. http://www.wolverineknifeworks.com/

June 5, 2011, 07:37 AM	#23
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	ESEE knives.

June 5, 2011, 01:32 PM	#24
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2008 Location: now living in alabama Posts: 2,433	Actually there is nothing wrong with a good buck or gerber knife. But if you want something special, try A G Russel knives. They are custom knife builder that have been in business for many decades I had one given to me for my birthday one deer season by all the family (Uncles, cousins, etc.). They all chipped in. It does go hunting with me, but I still use my buck when they arnt around. Not because the buck is a better knife, but because I want to keep the gift in as prestine condition as possible. I treasure valuable gifts like that. __________________ No such thing as a stupid question. What is stupid is not asking it.

June 5, 2011, 02:39 PM	#25
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	BUCK model 105 and model 102 are always good choices. They're available in cocobolo wood handle with brown leather sheath. Or you could have a custom crafted leather sheath made with his initials. FALLKNIVEN model F1 is a truly outstanding knife. Many youtube clips about this knife provide straight forward reviews. Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.