Actual Field Breakage of Knife - pic

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I was always one to say "Who breaks a knife?" "What kind of abuse does it really take to actually break a knife during use?" Well, today, I figured it out.

It was pretty hardcore, digging the dandelions and wild carrots from my backyard! It was rough going, I was sweaty, the weeds were fighting back, and finally they won!

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Just goes to show that a wrong twist, pry, however light, can and will snap a blade. I admit that this SOG Field Pup was a BEATER - reprofiled broken tip, dremel rust removal, you name it. But, every spring and summer, it was my faithful weed puller. Well, no more. Good bye old friend. I need a new weapon against the wild carrots!
 
....wow:eek::eek::eek:
That's almost beyond comprehension how that broke.
You should add it to the SOG photo sticky on the SOG forum here;)
 
It's scary that NOSS4 was the first thing I thought of when it broke! Man, too much time spent here I guess.

But, I was surprised it broke, even though I was abusing it a bit.
 
Can you post pix of the broken surfaces? I'm surprised it broke there; I think there must be a flaw in the steel.

For a replacement I suggest a throwing knife or a bayonet -- softer tougher steel than knives that are made to be hard enough to hold an edge.
 
Angus McGunnigl said:
Too bad the knife busted. I've used a issue bayonet for years and no breakage
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Sounds good to me. I would think a bayonet would have a lower hardness rating and take that kind of abuse better than a stiffer blade. Carbon steel should do better than most stainless.

Of course, there are knives made for gardening, like the Hori Hori.
 
Weeds are:

"Wild Carrots" or "Queen Anne's Lace"

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There are deep and everywhere! I hate them!
 
I know a trowel is best, but this WAS my weed killer. Go deep, spin around the root and jiggle it out. Not a big loss anyway - it was a very inexpensive knife - but now I have to find something to finish the job with. :confused:
 
Sorry your knife broke. Maybe a Glock field knife would work well. It has a fairly
long slender blade and there is a model with a saw that may come in handy for
this type of work. They are also fairly cheap about 30 bucks.
 
I recommend something completely different- a large flat head screw driver, they are nice and narrow for getting deep along the root.
 
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