Lockblade?

Fixed blade?

Pocket?

Whatcha gonna use it for?

Case makes a quality knife, so does Queen Cutlery, Benchmade, Rat

Buck Knives used to be made in America but no longer... foreign made with foreign steel 😳

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buck_Knives 

Don't believe everything you read on wiki.

Go to any online knife dealer's website and look at the material specs. Some are still made here, but a vast majority of their production knives are foreign made.

Another option would be to support a local knifemaker. I think there may be a member here who makes custom knives.

http://www.smkw.com/ 

My Recommendations would be.....

1) Swiss Champion (Victorinox) - I've had one of these for as long as I can remember. Never been let down.

2) SwissTool (Victorinox's "Leatherman") - A little more robust than the pocket knife........quality seems heads above Leatherman or Gerber.

I like these simply because they pack so many useful things into a moderately compact tool. Victorinox, to me, has the best functioning tools..........and they seem to hold up well when exposed to dirt, salt, bait, impact, blood, piss, and manatee viscera.

If you think you'll need to do a lot of heavy work (and aren't bringing a hatchet) I'd strap on a K-Bar USMC knife as well.

Remember.....the last thing you'll need the knife for is to impress potential muggers or rapists. Think "tool" not "weapon".

It is true that some of the knives are made in China and elsewhere, but it is still an American company and employs many American's. One of their primary offices/facilities is 10 minutes from my office. Buck Knives is a significant employer in our small area, and a very good corporate member of our community. They have to compete in the world market and sometimes that requires making hard choices.

love it,,,

http://bear.gerbergear.com/Knifes/ultimate-knife/ 

wheel,

Andy makes a great choice. Victorinox makes a fine pocket/camp knife, owning a few. As long as the main blade has Victorinox stamped on the tang, you're golden. Victorinox offers a number of different handle materials other than the traditional red with silver cross emblem. Believe the only fixed blades they offer are primarily kitchen cutlery though. Victorinox does have a great warranty and repair service. One thing to keep note of when purchasing a serrated edge is that they can be difficult to sharpen and required a different set of sharpening stones.

Good luck with your search.

True on the serrated edge comment. I had a REAL problem getting the serrated edge on my "Swiss Tool"............but eventually opted for it since they are so handy with short blades (that don't "slice").

I bought a round tapered diamond stone........and have become proficient enough at touching up the blades that I am leaning more towards serrated for utility use in general now.

Yeah.....those are cool. I think Wenger makes them and they have a great cigar cutter in them.