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I was pilling money for a CRK pacific, planning to build a high-end gerber ultimate like kit. I met some guy that convinced me to make a priority task list.
The priority of task are based on how often you do it, the quantity of tool's work needed and how important is it to succeed. All that based on personnal need and experience, meaning the list isn't universal and is subject to change in the future.
With that in mind, I did the following list;
4.Featherstick (both the shaving and chipping type) 121
5.Chopping small branches 212
5.Batonning up to 2,5-3" lumber 311
5.Removing object (medical) 221
5.Cutting clothe 221
6.Striking fero-rod 231
6.Making notche 222
6.Last resort self defense 321
6.Cutting paracord 231
6.Openning can of food 321
7.Carving wood wedge 322
7.Light prying 322
7.Preparing fish 322
8.Cutting fruit 332
8.Digging small hole 323
8.Smacking stuff 332
9.Breaking glass 333
It is to note that I have a mutitool, hatchet and saw to go with my knife, largely influencing the priority.
With all that in mind, my knife spec have changed a lot, bringing me closer to the standard.
Mandatory;
-"Ugraded" stainless steel (vg10, s30v and such)
- 4-5" blade lenght
- 0.140-0.188 blade thickness
- "Straight" clip point (no inward curve), drop point or harpoon point
- Point in line with the handle
- Metal guard
- Synthetic handle
- Hand-filling handle
- Full tang
- No serretation
- No second hand
Flexible;
- Finger choil
- 300$ budget
- no recurve
-no sawback (can have 3-4 notch though)
Plus but not needed;
-Pomel
-Lanyard hole
It would also be good to note that I'm planning to buy another knife, so I'm not looking to save a couple of buck here. Iwill might buy other blades later on, but to complete the current one and not upgrade it.
And before somebody ask, I bough a cheap knife, 7" sawback bowie knife thinking it would be what I wanted and let's simply say I made my experience.
Ps; any other task you think I forgot or should consider?
The priority of task are based on how often you do it, the quantity of tool's work needed and how important is it to succeed. All that based on personnal need and experience, meaning the list isn't universal and is subject to change in the future.
With that in mind, I did the following list;
4.Featherstick (both the shaving and chipping type) 121
5.Chopping small branches 212
5.Batonning up to 2,5-3" lumber 311
5.Removing object (medical) 221
5.Cutting clothe 221
6.Striking fero-rod 231
6.Making notche 222
6.Last resort self defense 321
6.Cutting paracord 231
6.Openning can of food 321
7.Carving wood wedge 322
7.Light prying 322
7.Preparing fish 322
8.Cutting fruit 332
8.Digging small hole 323
8.Smacking stuff 332
9.Breaking glass 333
It is to note that I have a mutitool, hatchet and saw to go with my knife, largely influencing the priority.
With all that in mind, my knife spec have changed a lot, bringing me closer to the standard.
Mandatory;
-"Ugraded" stainless steel (vg10, s30v and such)
- 4-5" blade lenght
- 0.140-0.188 blade thickness
- "Straight" clip point (no inward curve), drop point or harpoon point
- Point in line with the handle
- Metal guard
- Synthetic handle
- Hand-filling handle
- Full tang
- No serretation
- No second hand
Flexible;
- Finger choil
- 300$ budget
- no recurve
-no sawback (can have 3-4 notch though)
Plus but not needed;
-Pomel
-Lanyard hole
It would also be good to note that I'm planning to buy another knife, so I'm not looking to save a couple of buck here. I
And before somebody ask, I bough a cheap knife, 7" sawback bowie knife thinking it would be what I wanted and let's simply say I made my experience.
Ps; any other task you think I forgot or should consider?
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If I need to dig a hole I make a digging stick. Its just a stick with a sharpened end. Works as well and I am not ruining my blade. Dirt can dull knives pretty quick in my experience. Especially if you hit rocks.
