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BioSpiN

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I'm new to the forums and the whole collecting knives as a hobby, so bare with me and I'll be up to par in no time. :)

Today I got my first non-folding 'survival' bowie knife.

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Sorry it's all smudged, I've been really handsy with it. It was dull when it arrived so I have been sharpening it.

Anywho, it's a 440A steel (according to the website). It came with the sheath... which needs a few modifications, but nothing serious or costly.

Just wanted to post this up and hear what everyone thinks... OH! and I wanted to say Hi :P .
 
Hi there and welcome. :)

Looks a lot like an Eisbar-II. Those sell for about a couple of euros around here. The quality isn't exactly what I'd call high on the blade or on the sheath. The sheath, for example, completely lacks an inner sheath, so the blade is likely to stick through it at some inopportune moment and stab you in the thigh. :( It's not a knife I'd want to use, I'm sorry to say.
 
That is not a survival bowie in the least. Take a look at the Coldsteel Bushmaster or the Chris Reeves single piece line.
 
Welcome to BF!!

We all have to start somewhere!! I know I didn't necessarily start with the highest quality knives. We buy, and we learn.
 
So, yuo come to BF to show off youyr new knife. Without even asking you've got advice on future buys- we're already spending your money- but that's ok. That;s how we role here. These guys have spent a lot of mine too.....

Anyhow, you need a mora. I personally recommend a clipper in carbon steel.
 
Welcome to BF. For your next purchase, ask around here first. There is a lot of collective wisdom on knives here. Again welcome.
 
Welcome friend.
Hold on tight, your in for a great learning experience. No one here at BF will steer you wrong. You could start at the knife makers forum. Check out what their making. Great knives Great people. :)
 
welcome to the forum its fun buying knives and id save that one so when you get older you can smile. don,t get me wrong i remember some of my knives and i smile as well. as we learn from each other ,or here as well you will learn what knives will work better. but if that is all you ,can afford right now than have fun with it there are all kinds of survival knives in this world and that knife could save yours if you used it carefully but when you have more money i would at least get yourself a mora , srk master hunter or better yet when your doing real good look at the busse family nice knives :D
 
mp510 said:
So, yuo come to BF to show off youyr new knife. Without even asking you've got advice on future buys- we're already spending your money- but that's ok. That;s how we role here. These guys have spent a lot of mine too.....

Anyhow, you need a mora. I personally recommend a clipper in carbon steel.
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Didn't really come to BF to show off, I came more for the advice and just to take a crack at learning some stuff. Still have a long way to go and always will be welcome to future buy ideas or opinions.

Thanks everyone!
 
BioSpiN said:
Didn't really come to BF to show off, I came more for the advice and just to take a crack at learning some stuff. Still have a long way to go and always will be welcome to future buy ideas or opinions.

Thanks everyone!
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Welcome to Blade Forums!
You may not have the greatest knife at the moment, but your attitude is stellar! :thumbup:


If you're looking to stay affordable (that never lasts long here.... you're doomed to beng poor for the rest of your life now that you've joined :eek: :D ), check out Frosts Mora Classic.

Enjoy your stay!
 
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