What do you think is the best all around fixed blade for under $100 and why?

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This one was a tough choice for me because I could name many good ones, but I myself settled on the Kabar Turok as my pick. It just has the right mix of all around uses imho. Nice blade design and the sheath is excellent, cuts well enough for many general everyday uses and the 1095cv is plenty tough with decent edge retention. Also very comfortable to hold and have on your side. Just a great all around package for under $100.
 
I think for me it would be the Fallkniven F1. For those of us in the US the F1 can be easily had on Amazon for about $95 (Sorry everyone else. No idea why its so cheep in the US and expensive elsewhere). For me it really does everything well and can be at home hiking, bush crafting, hunting and all things general purpose. A close second and much more economical is the Mora Kansbol.
 
you have hundreds of good choices... but most of it depends on overall use

If you want a bigger blade, better for chopping and like a mini-machete, look at ontario's rtak2 - a great knife for $90
If you want stainless steel, look no further than buck's 119 or 120 or mora's garberg or even ruike f118

so many to choose from... if you wanted a smaller & almost indestructible fixed blade, the cs pendleton in 3v steel is worth looking at
 
I think I have a new favorite in this category now. Steel Will Roamer R305 ~$60. Went hiking a few weeks ago and my buddy had one. D2 steel and a big, fat TPE handle similar to a Mora. I have big hands (2xl glove) and it fit me well. Sheath is respectable at this price point.

Add a Mora for $15 for food prep and backup knife and still under your $100 budget.

Nothing wrong with a Kabar either. BK2 would probably be my first choice.
 
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I think for me it would be the Fallkniven F1. For those of us in the US the F1 can be easily had on Amazon for about $95 (Sorry everyone else. No idea why its so cheep in the US and expensive elsewhere). For me it really does everything well and can be at home hiking, bush crafting, hunting and all things general purpose. A close second and much more economical is the Mora Kansbol.
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I bought my first F1 for about $75 USD in the USA. Then stumbled on a deal and bought five of the black ones w/ leather sheath for $20. each. No, not fake, just a miracle buy. (Major retailer, holographic labels scanned and verified. Grinding, symmetry and small details right on.) Just a few where the boxes had gotten a bit scuffed and that sort of thing. Gave one away already.

That said, they are a bit porky. Thick as a brick. I have handmade Thai knives with a similar blade profile with a 10-12" blade. Then you can chop a bit.

I do like the convex edge. All my crappy old hand-forged $3 leaf-spring steel Thai knives are convex. Rock it and roll it when sharpening, and that's what you get for an edge.
 
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Right now, it's the Condor Mayflower for about $60 which is done in 440C. Mine has micarta handles and I paid less, but the regular price is around $60-$65. It is just a very handy blade you won't be afraid to use when you need it.
 
Purpose dictates, but for me the best fixed blade i have under $100 are the white river backpacker and tops shadow rider.
Great ergos. Great sheaths.
 
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If you want to be pleasantly surprised, pick up a CS Canadian Belt knife for about $10 or $11. Great utility blade and it's great at processing game.
 
Cold Steel SRK or Master Hunter in San Mai III, depending on use
 
Coolest fixed blade under $100 I ever had was a wharncliffe JK Element I picked up used off the forum. The one that I find handiest is the Spyderco Mule Team 05 in 9crMov. Really rust proof it's my go to gardening/yard knife! The MT5 aren't in production anymore though but Spyderco just launched an 8cr fixed blade series that I'm interested in checking out
 
I agree with the Steel Will Roamer 300 and 305! Great knives. Very well done.
 
Big ol' pile to choose from in this price range for sure.

Buck 119, the BuckLite Max either large or small and the Buck Selkirk are very affordable, lightweight and easy to maintain. Good ergos, good company.

Cold Steel Master Hunter is a fine piece. You can get the San Mai version for around a Franklin, but I like the more expensive 3V version.

Cold Steel SRK is really tough and really versatile. The SK-5 version is easy to sharpen and is an affordable choice.

The Gerber Strongarm is a good all-around choice in my book. It is easy to maintain and tough as nails.

The Turok is a cool knife. I got one for the father in law, and damn near kept it for myself.

If I had to pick one for myself right now? White River Backpacker. Light weight, great versatile shape, awesome steel, from a good company.
 
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