One of the reasons I particularly wanted a socketed billhook (as opposed to the more common rat tang) was that even if the wooded handle broke I'd still have something to grip on too.
Quote from: Gareth on November 25, 2011, 06:47:31 PMOne of the reasons I particularly wanted a socketed billhook (as opposed to the more common rat tang) was that even if the wooded handle broke I'd still have something to grip on too. Oi!
This is rapidly turning into a very interesting thread!I'll probably pull the trigger on a Mora next payday,but in the mean time,what do you think of these?http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Condor-Knives/Fixed-Blade/Condor-Bushcraft-4/p-92-130-979-4829/http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Condor-Knives/Fixed-Blade/Condor-Bushcraft-2/p-92-130-979-4830/
Here are some unusual but still within (+-) your budget options.From the Top:Polish Bayonet (any bayonet would do)Mora 748 (biiig)Bahco 2444 (Mora clipper)Squalo diving knife (mean)CRKT Marine Utility Knife (Good for fish and salt-water)and on the right, Steel Warrior Skinner (pretty)(Image removed from quote.)