Best $30 Hurricane Season BOB Fixed Blade?

abiggs said:
I already suggested the Bushman, that is going to run you around $25-$30 and it is one hell of a knife. I am not a person that believes that you need to spend a paycheck on a knife to get good performance. Here's my suggestion for you. Get a Old Hickory knife for slicing/cutting, you can find them for $6-$10 on many different websites. They are made of 1095 steel and are solid knives for the money. You will have to spend some time getting a good edge on it initially, and you will have to carry a small amount of oil because they are made of high carbon steel, but it will be a solid knife for you. For chopping, you can pick up a machete or a hatchet for around $10 to cover those chores for you. Two cutting tools for under $20, there you go.
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You don't need to spend a paycheck to get tools that work.

Frank
 
Have you looked at the SOG Revolver? It has a knife blade and a Folding saw in one tool. just an idea. I'm not sure on the price or quality as i've never handled one nor looked into buying one. If not, the glock feld knife is good and pretty much anything from Ontario, even the cheapo "spec plus" line. Mybe you should look for a used KaBar on ebay? Older used knives on ebay are cheap and plentiful.
Good luck with whatever you decicde
 
Do you know how to operate a chainsaw properly? I know I don't and wouldn't dare try to use one post hurricane. One screwup and medical attention could be a long ways away. Not being critical but just being safety conscious.

A bunch of moras around the house can be very handy if you have to cut a lot of drywall/sheet rock/insulation/carpet/etc if your place gets flooded.
 
Mora 545 from Ben's Backwoods and a Gerber saw off of Ebay comes in at 29.46 delivered if you look in the right places. Would make a great hurricane season combo.
 
TimeConstant said:
Do you know how to operate a chainsaw properly? I know I don't and wouldn't dare try to use one post hurricane. One screwup and medical attention could be a long ways away. Not being critical but just being safety conscious.
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I have never used one, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn...
Yeah, I've read about all the accidents and the correct use, cautions, clothing, protection, etc. As you can guess if I did get it pre-hurricane I would have to take the time to learn BEFORE TSHTF.

I actually went the local -then backup generator powered Sears- after the last scare, but the thought of pulling a chainsaw out of my thigh made me rethink the idea of learn as you go.

A bunch of moras around the house can be very handy if you have to cut a lot of drywall/sheet rock/insulation/carpet/etc if your place gets flooded.
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Local residential construction is mostly devoid of any of those materials. My home for example is poured reinforced concrete and cement block roof/walls/floor, with ceramic tile over floors. So a pump a hose and some chlorine and you are good to go.

Thanks for the info.

Everything I hear about Moras is that they are great value. Will have to get some, they are on 'the list'.
 
Just woke up from my 3000th post party coma. It was a good one too, or so I'm told.:)

Yeah, as far as pure cutters go, a handful of moras is a hard option to beat. I have a few myself and love them.
You have my dream home, Orangejoe. Especially nice to have a poured concrete roof. Just saw that those things survive cat. 5 hurricanes easily.
 
feldspar13 said:
Amazon.com has some Kabars for $30, I ordered one Tuesday:D
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That does it! I'.ve gotten nothing but pluses the KA-BAR. And now I get the price I was looking for.

Now to find out which one? New thread time.

misque said:
Just woke up from my 3000th post party coma. It was a good one too, or so I'm told.:)

Yeah, as far as pure cutters go, a handful of moras is a hard option to beat. I have a few myself and love them.
You have my dream home, Orangejoe. Especially nice to have a poured concrete roof. Just saw that those things survive cat. 5 hurricanes easily.
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:thumbup:
A handfull of local contractors have seen a market for such homes in South FL, mostly created by a lot of locals moving north (did I mention the local economy sucks :eek:) and also because a lot of mainlanders have recently seen firsthand who wins in a wind vs. wood frame contest.

I have already seen the ads locally for such homes in FL. I believe they are even making new concrete only sub divisions.

Thanks to everyone for their posts.

Next up- Which Ka-Bar for BOB??
 
amazon.com
search for Ka-Bar 2-1276-5 Short Heavy Bowie Knife
it'll pull it right up. Only a few left before deal is dead.
 
I am sorry if I come off as arrogant but operating a chainsaw isnt exactly rocket science. You have to be careful yes but it really isnt anymore dangerous than operating a car. Very few people die from chainsaw related accidents but tens of thousands die in car accidents.
 
There's A LOT more automobile miles driven than chainsaws used. Operating a car isn't necessarily dangerous, either, except that it puts you in the way of other people who don't operate theirs safely.

Using a chainsaw to take apart a small tree on a sunny Spring day is one thing. Using it to clear massive damage to a woodlot, branches all over the road, maybe smashing into the house, in the aftermath of a storm that's left you upset and tired -- chainsaws in those circumstances should be used by someone at least minimally experienced with them.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
There's A LOT more automobile miles driven than chainsaws used. Operating a car isn't necessarily dangerous, either, except that it puts you in the way of other people who don't operate theirs safely.

Using a chainsaw to take apart a small tree on a sunny Spring day is one thing. Using it to clear massive damage to a woodlot, branches all over the road, maybe smashing into the house, in the aftermath of a storm that's left you upset and tired -- chainsaws in those circumstances should be used by someone at least minimally experienced with them.
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This is true but.
After a huricane you may be on your own for weeks.
I've gone 2 months with out power and several weeks many times.
A little knife like a kabar is useless when every tree in 20 square miles has been shreaded and are blocking roads trapping people in cars and houses.
If you're a young able man in a huricane area you need to learn to use,sharping and tighten a chain saw.
It's not that hard, just be careful.
More die from generators than anything else.
You also need to store food,water,cash,guns ammo,candles, LED flash lights with batteries.
A propane grill and generator makes life livable.
Those hand crank combo radio/light/cell phone chargers are good.
Owning a AC wall unit for your generator is smart.
You won't get one right after a hurricane.
A big good ice chest is a must.
A Multi tool or SAK or even better REAL tools.
I keep a fire ax and sledge hammer in my van to free trapped people.
Tree's Crush people in their homes and cars.
First aid kits are a must.
They sell special bandages now that will stop bleeding even with a amputation.
Not cheap but ever been to a hospital right after a hurricane?
I keep 10 gas cans that I fill as well as top off my tank in my Van when I know trouble's coming.
A hurricanes no joke.
Andrew looked like a nuclear explosion.
Everyone was walking around for weeks with rifles and shotguns.
There were NO police and even the national guard didn't show for about a week in some areas.
No power so no gas.
Expect no Ice,water,food,ambulences,phones,Police for several days.

I just spent a good chunk of change buying supplies for this season.
I've spent a fortune buying all the crap I've listed.
Cheap insurence.
Anyone here who lived through Andrew is prepared.
Experience is the best teacher.
 
feldspar13 said:
Amazon.com has some Kabars for $30, I ordered one Tuesday:D
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Cool, thanks. And it's not one of those amazon "ooh, someone bought it, lets jack the price $15" deals
Free shipping too wo0t!

I also see a Gerber LMF II without a sheath for $38.
http://www.amazon.com/GERBER-Knife-...43-7457205?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1181622800&sr=1-5
That metal end might be nice to have,
I got a great foldable hand saw a while back. Eats through wood, but I'd also add a kukri for the stuff you don't want to cut with a saw. I'd rather have a decent sized axe than a saw, but I guess if you're pressed for space...

A strong kukri is awesome for demolition. I tore apart a bathroom with mine a few months ago. Not quite a sawzall, but hey...
"Sliced" right though tiles and drywall.
The metal buttcap was great for pounding nails into the wall (sort of an akward hammer, but hey.... Made a great prybar to rip sheets of drywall right off the wall and I took a few 2x4's out with it too.
Used the spine to rip out screws and the "nutsack" is a pretty decent nail puller. I'm talking about real steel full tang one, not some "chinese '440' wonder"
 
You can find a CRKT First Strike for $40, and it's a tough, thick knife that's ideal for batoning, chopping, and a handy size that's fine for food preparation, too.
 
A "truck box" knife for me is an Ontario AFSK, but my survival pouch has a Mora Clipper and Vic German Army OHT. The AFSK was $19 from Cabelas and is a much better knife than I remember seeing a kid - very sharp and stout.

I have other knives of course, but I wouldn't want them in my tool box where they'd get banged up.
 
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