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Schrade Extreme Survival Knife SCHF9
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Believe you got 'em confused (just like I did!)
The Schrade SCHF1/SCHF1SM is the Reeves Project red-headed stepchild.
The Schrade SCHF9 is more along the lines of the Harsey/Reeve Neil Roberts Warrior...with a recurve, that is.
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I gave one to my Brother. The edge was suprisingly good, even and very sharp out of the box. The sheath is horrible. The handles are screwed on, which isn't bad in itself, but the scales are rubber. They could have made it a harder material, they flex a little too much IMO.
I don't know how much, nor how hard he's used his knife. I would think this is a great intro "survival" or camp knife for a youngster, if there was concern for damaging or loosing the knife.
I will say, that it's got good even grinds, and although sharp the edge nor the tip seemed to be fragile.
I don't know how much, nor how hard he's used his knife. I would think this is a great intro "survival" or camp knife for a youngster, if there was concern for damaging or loosing the knife.
I will say, that it's got good even grinds, and although sharp the edge nor the tip seemed to be fragile.
I read it's made in Taiwan. Personally I'd get a Becker instead.
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Check out the review and testing subforum, it's currently on page one.
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BIG solid knife, good quality. The guy that designed is a bit of a whacko though! 
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/620340-Schrade-Extreme-Survival
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/624271-Schrade-Extreme-Survival-SCHF4
Not the same knife, but good reviews of knives in that line.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/624271-Schrade-Extreme-Survival-SCHF4
Not the same knife, but good reviews of knives in that line.
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I got mine this week, I traded it with Boss1 (thanks a ton Boss1, it was a bliss doing business with you!!). I haven't been able to put it down since I took it out of the box. The edge is curved so sharping it might be a bit challenging, not impossible if you get a ceramic rod or such, I love the grip of this knife, it just fits my hand like...a knife! lol. I don't have much negative to say about it, other than it's made in Taiwan and that the sheath is not the best but for the price I'm not complaining!! I will say this in not a knife for everybody but it seems like Brian Griffin (the knife designer) knew exactly what I like on a big knife. I considered the bk2 but (and you can call me crazy here) I liked the SCHF9 a bit better.
If you're considering getting yourself one I'd say go for it! It will serve you for a long time.
Here are some pix I took.
sharp
great chopper
If you're considering getting yourself one I'd say go for it! It will serve you for a long time.
Here are some pix I took.
sharp
great chopper
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http://bladereviews.com/schrade-schf9-extreme-survival-knife/
It's described as a full flat grind, and I disagree. But it likely wouldn't make much difference, either. Like this reviewer, I've had a few of this size - Randall #14, Swamp Rat Camp Tramp, and still have a Campanion 1st gen. I've found that a utility knife is better with a full flat grind all the way to the top edge - a swedge in the grind will increase friction in the cut. In this size knife and for much of what they get used for, tho, it's not critical.
The shape overall is, this pretty much conforms to the general idea, with a bit more drop point, which can be a useful feature. At the other end, the type material of the grip can be a bit moot. Micarta vs polymer, each has it's advantages. You tilt the scale in the direction you prefer.
How that handle is shaped, however, can limit it's usefulness, and handles with finger grips limit the kinds of holds you can exercise. It's more difficult to reverse the grip - in polymer, not as bad, but having finger choils against the palm reduces the grip. A smooth handle would be better in the real world of living off the land. "Survival" in the classic movie sense, however, sells them. If plain handles and looks sold knives, the British MOD survival knife would be the only one on the market.
If you like the dropped point, swedge grind, and finger grip handle, the aggressive looks of the Schrade makes it a likely contender for a survival knife. If a camp knife used in primitive conditions is the real goal, then professionals have others to choose from. What I find interesting is the pricing - it would seem a natural for someone to offer a flat ground 6 inch with micarta handles similar to the Camp Tramp or ESEE, but under $100 seems to be the obstacle. Nobody is doing that.
It would be a serious contender, and nitriding the blade would make it a winner.
It's described as a full flat grind, and I disagree. But it likely wouldn't make much difference, either. Like this reviewer, I've had a few of this size - Randall #14, Swamp Rat Camp Tramp, and still have a Campanion 1st gen. I've found that a utility knife is better with a full flat grind all the way to the top edge - a swedge in the grind will increase friction in the cut. In this size knife and for much of what they get used for, tho, it's not critical.
The shape overall is, this pretty much conforms to the general idea, with a bit more drop point, which can be a useful feature. At the other end, the type material of the grip can be a bit moot. Micarta vs polymer, each has it's advantages. You tilt the scale in the direction you prefer.
How that handle is shaped, however, can limit it's usefulness, and handles with finger grips limit the kinds of holds you can exercise. It's more difficult to reverse the grip - in polymer, not as bad, but having finger choils against the palm reduces the grip. A smooth handle would be better in the real world of living off the land. "Survival" in the classic movie sense, however, sells them. If plain handles and looks sold knives, the British MOD survival knife would be the only one on the market.
If you like the dropped point, swedge grind, and finger grip handle, the aggressive looks of the Schrade makes it a likely contender for a survival knife. If a camp knife used in primitive conditions is the real goal, then professionals have others to choose from. What I find interesting is the pricing - it would seem a natural for someone to offer a flat ground 6 inch with micarta handles similar to the Camp Tramp or ESEE, but under $100 seems to be the obstacle. Nobody is doing that.
It would be a serious contender, and nitriding the blade would make it a winner.
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Yeah if it's a flat grind is definitely a flat SABER grind rather than a full flat. I think the reviewer was a little confused. 
The SCHF9 was designed by our very own Mistwalker.:thumbup:
The SCHF9 was designed by our very own Mistwalker.
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The dog from Family guy???
Sorry. My mind was between gears and slipping there.
Yes, he's one of ours here and did an excellent job on the design of this. For a relatively inexpensive knife it is a very nice cutter and chops well in the sweet spot. It's thick and eventually some steel will need to be removing to keep it performing as it is now . Out of the box it is an excellent cutter just as is.
For the price you can't really go wrong. It was the first new ( schrade company new owners) owners model I bought that I liked and kept for it's build quality and performance. Very nice stuff!
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One thing that annoyed me was the"extreme survival" logo. Nitpicky I know, but I wondered if I got it how I would get it off the knife. UPS just delivered a brand new one to my door, and lo and behold, all it says on the side is "Schrade". Must be a change with the latest versions. For under $40 it's actually a nice knife, and it sure is gonna be fun to beat on!
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I have one and It's a great knife! I started to strip it so that I can force a patina on it, and the coating has been a real pain to get off. I have rough sanded and soaked in Citri-strip for 24 hour, 2 separate times and the coating is still holding strong. I will have to sand and buff the coating off once I get some higher grit sandpaper.
Although I like the look of wood for scales, the rubber handle on this knife is comfortable and grippy.
Although I like the look of wood for scales, the rubber handle on this knife is comfortable and grippy.
Yeah I have had this knife for 6 months or so.I have beat it through fatlighter knotty oak even fire hardend oak with no fail it is a beast. The handles are screwed into the tang instead of barel screwes like I thought the only thing I don't like is the finger grooves in the handle as tirod said it limit how u can hold it. I'm going going to grind them of so the handle has a nice curve behind the gaurd and the choil when I do I will post some pics. Add micarta scales and a good kydex or leather sheath and it will be right for me
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BIG solid knife, good quality. The guy that designed is a bit of a whacko though!
Whacko!? Naaaaaah.......!
http://www.whokilledbambi.co.uk/2012/07/brian-griffin/