Cold steel (whose carbon v knives are also no longer) and the ontario rat series of survival knives. In my opinion, these knives represent incredible value, functionality and durability. If the world ended today, I would not hesitate to set out into the barren wasteland with one of those knives!
I used to think that of CS too. Then I saw this:
CS Recon Scout Fails MiserablyAfter that, I sold my RS and started buying Rats and Dogs. I haven't bought another brand of fixed blades since.
