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    I'm big into supporting American made products and industries. I was wondering which mass produced knives are still made in the USA. A lot of the large brands have outsourced their factories, and I would like to support a made in the USA knife brand now that I have money to throw into my collection. Which quality brands are still based and manufactured here in the states?


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    The Becker knives put out by Ka-Bar are US made.
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    Also, what price range are you looking into?
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    Crashblades are 100% USA made.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AW
    I'm big into supporting American made products and industries.


    I understand the sentiment but you'll need to know where they source their materials in that case. Not just where they do the assembly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crashdive123 View Post
    Crashblades are 100% USA made.
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    Default Full or Semi Custom?

    On the knife and blade forums and at shows etc you can find some American craftsmen that can build you an excellent blade if you know exactly what you want. Your application and price range etc. With proper care it can last several generations of reasonable use.

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    You don't have to go that far. There are excellent knife makers right here.

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    OKC..Ontario Knife Company...
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    I was a member of knife and blade forum before I was a member here. I decided to go inactive there, because of the elitists and because I found myself posting in the outdoor and sporting sections more then the knife sections. I haven't posted since 2012, and I haven't signed in for years (well until right before I started writing this post). I got tired of dealing with people that would write people off for asking a question, or have a personal philosophy about the one grade of steel that they like or their one brand of knife they used.

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    JK Handmade Knives are proudly made in the USA and John K, the maker, is a great guy. I do have one of Crash's knives and it's wonderful, truly top drawer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Adventure Wolf View Post
    I was a member of knife and blade forum before I was a member here.
    Cost doesn't matter. I have made some financial plans that have paid off and I'm sitting pretty at the moment.
    Sounds like you know a lot about blades. The most difficult issue for me in selecting any gear is sorting through all the available options and deciding which is most ideal for my needs or application. This then narrows down the sources. Hopefully a good craftsmen from this forum will PM you. Not allowed to advertise for good reason but asking should be OK.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TXyakr
    ideal for my needs


    What does need have to do with it? It's all about want. Well, unless you're talking to your wife. Then just look real serious and start talking about chokes, calibers and need.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    What does need have to do with it? [/COLOR]
    Technically I never a "need" to go camping in the first place, except to maintain the sanity my wife by giving her a break from me ;-)
    Once as a young teen camping it had rained about 4" all night long, firewood was soaked. I attempted to baton wood to get something semi dry. Poor quality knife broke I still have a major scar on my left index finger where it cut to the bone. Backpacking ultra light with an ax is an oxymoron IMO.
    Oh and all my friends abandoned me because their tents and sleep bags were flooded, but I was high and dry in a Vietnam War surplus jungle hammock. Also not necessary gear but very dry and comfortable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TXyakr View Post
    Sounds like you know a lot about blades. The most difficult issue for me in selecting any gear is sorting through all the available options and deciding which is most ideal for my needs or application. This then narrows down the sources. Hopefully a good craftsmen from this forum will PM you. Not allowed to advertise for good reason but asking should be OK.
    I don't know a lot about knives in particular. I couldn't name of the pros and cons of each brand and model of knife (nor would I want to), but I know about tools. Knives are tools, thus I can figure out my way around.

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    Does anyone know about the Utica brand of knives. I know that they are made in the USA.

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    So looking around, I purchased a Buck 110 Folding Hunter, which according to the Buck website was made in the USA. Thanks for your inputs.

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    It's a great knife. It also has a lifetime warranty.

    http://www.buckknives.com/about-kniv...ever-warranty/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Adventure Wolf View Post
    So looking around, I purchased a Buck 110 Folding Hunter, which according to the Buck website was made in the USA. Thanks for your inputs.
    A good solid locking knife. The 110 set the standard, I'm sure it will provide years of service.
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