The Best Beater Knife

[Texasjack]

I've got some knives I've had for decades, but I don't misuse them as beaters. That's probably why I still have them. I've got an old Buck 105 that I skinned my first deer with. The sheath is scratched up pretty bad, but the blade is razor sharp and ready to go. I did have an Uncle Henry many years ago that I misused and broke the tip off the blade. At that time, you could get a new knife if that happened. I did, but I kept the old one and ground the tip smooth. I used it for at least 10 years before I finally managed to lose it. Someone needed a good knife and I gave him the new one.

 

[wmg1299]

Boker Kalishnikov automatic.
Beat to hell but keeps rocking on.

I've been curious about the Boker Kalashnikov knifes for awhile, but never heard much about their long-term reliability. I just went ahead and ordered one. I clearly have too much time to shop online when I'm snowed-in.

 

[Axxe55]

I've been curious about the Boker Kalashnikov knifes for awhile, but never heard much about their long-term reliability. I just went ahead and ordered one. I clearly have too much time to shop online when I'm snowed-in.

When it arrives, start building an igloo!

 

[Jon Payne]

Warning in advance, these knives are manufactured in China. The Rough Ryder brand is owned by Smokey Mountain Knife Works. I won’t post prices because I’m a dealer for these, Case, and Moore Maker.

I use the trapper above in the shop to cut up boxes. My dumpster fills up too fast unless I “deconstruct” the boxes from FFL transfers, etc. They come from the box with a razor edge and only take a few licks on a strop each day to keep it good and sharp.

Here’s a pic of a Moore Maker for attention.

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[TxStetson]

I'm a big fan of Moore Maker knives.

 

[Jon Payne]

I'm a big fan of Moore Maker knives.

I am as well. The one I carry everyday was engraved with our farm brand. Moore Maker was quick to tell me these blades were made by Case when I made the order.

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[Axxe55]

I'm a big fan of Moore Maker knives.

I am as well. The one I carry everyday was engraved with our farm brand. Moore Maker was quick to tell me these blades were made by Case when I made the order.

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I have never heard of Moore Maker knives. Those are pretty nice looking. What's the history or story behind them?

 

[Sasquatch]

Kershaw Cryo II and a Kershaw Leek. Yes, I usually carry two folding knives. Sizes and blade profiles are drastically different so they are suited to different tasks. I've also got a Leatherman OHT that goes everywhere with me.

 

[TxStetson]

I am as well. The one I carry everyday was engraved with our farm brand. Moore Maker was quick to tell me these blades were made by Case when I made the order.

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Company I used to work for gave us a Moore Maker Knife every year for a Christmas present with the company logo and year on it.

 

[Axxe55]

One of my most carried tools/knives is my Gerber Multi-Plier.

https://www.gerbergear.com/en-us/shop/multi-tools/all-multi-tools/multi-plier-600-stainless-needlenose-07530

Second ex-wife got it for me for Christmas one year many years ago. I did have one of the Leatherman multi-tools, but really didn't care for it after getting the Gerber. Gave the Leatherman to a co-worker that really liked them.

 

[studenygreg]

Most of my knives are beaters. My favs are :
Boker kalashnikov
Kershaw blur
Spyderco paramilitary
Crkt home front
Esee
Morakniv

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[Jon Payne]

I have never heard of Moore Maker knives. Those are pretty nice looking. What's the history or story behind them?

Moore Maker is out of Matador TX. They specialize in farm tools like fence pliers, “plamers”, and de-horners. They have their own line of knives as well. Their knives may be produced under license by other knife makers. Moore Maker owns the materials, jigs, and patents for those models.


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[mroper]

I have a gerber , puma and boker kalishnakov that I rotate

 

[Axxe55]

I have a gerber , puma and boker kalishnakov that I rotate

Gerber makes some decent inexpensive knives that hold a decent edge and hold up well for most daily needs of a pocketknife.

 

[Hoji]

Having a nice knife that's always razer sharp and looks clean/even is fantastic but what do y'all run for a beater? I feel like the beater knife is something that's overlooked. The knife that can pry, cut, and look pretty seems like a gold standard. What are y'all's beaters and why on earth did you happen to choose them?

My beater is good old s35vn steel and looks decently aesthetic. I've lost it in a hurricane, recovered it, dropped it off a 10 story drop, even let it slip into a bucket of paint. It's still kicking pretty well and sharpens up fairly quickly.

My beater:

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Get Both.
Beater #1 Busse Combat. Some goofy name or another. ( I have several, all but one sees a lot of use)
Expensive , tough as all get out, AND will stay razor sharp forever.

My other “beater” is a Strider.

Tough enough to cut open a truck door and still stay sharp enough to do surgery.

 

[kittyhawk]

My Beater Ranch knife. Boker Strike Auto with D2 steel. For the $$ it’s a great knife. The Spring is Strong and Snappy, the blade holds a edge and really easy to sharpen. My only Gripe is the blade is Painted not anodized or ceracoated. But for a $45 knife I truly beat on it’s good to go.

 

[no2gates]

Ive got a Victorinox knife I've had for about 12 years or so. It's been beat to shit. Left on the top of the car, forgot about it, slid off and has minor "road rash". I sharpen it every 6 months or so and it's my favorite knife.

 

[Shady]

lightning D/A OTF $25 bucks of pure awesome.

 

[Texas_Lone_Ranger]

Kershaw Tension LIner-Lock @ $20, for a folder it is a great option. 8CR and G10 handle. One cannot go wrong IMO.

 

[Otto_Mation]

My beater is a Hogue OTF. I keep it razor sharp and you would not know that it was a beater by looking at it. It is that tough. This picture is not of mine but it looks the same even though mine is well used. Move the thumb lever forward and the knife propels open, pull it back and it closes. Gawd, I love living in Texas where one is able to own this kind of machinery.