First Survive! Knife

rcb2000 · Apr 25, 2016

Been lurking a bit here, and have been watching the progress of Survive! For quite some time. Finally after seeing tests on the new HT protocol, I couldn't just be a bystander anymore. Jump to today's arrival...

Some goodies [emoji12]

In my rush to get one, I ordered the wrong scales, even though they were sold out, Ellie and Guy got me my Green Canvas,, woohoo!

The sheath is KILLER,, snaps hard with ZERO rattle,, really impressive

Next to my favorite Infimandu

The Palm swell on the S!k is sooo comfy,,it just melts into your hand.

This was the ONLY thing I could imagine being considered a flaw,,and I really had to look for it!

And what would be Surviving without a little something to keep you warm at night?

Cheers Guy and Ellie, you've got a fan for life here.
User pics will follow next week after a camping trip.

redwood22 · Apr 25, 2016

Congrats on your knife RCB, mine is set up very similarly! The 5.1 is like the infidu of the survive line (if that makes sense) both are great all arounders and have a ton of love on the forums

Ifellonscissors · Apr 25, 2016

Congratulations! My favorite until I got my GSO 5.1 was an RMD (not Infidu). I sure hope you enjoy your new GSO as much as I have mine.

Go forth and BUSHCRAAAAFFFT!

Silver Needle · Apr 25, 2016

Very cool! Do enjoy that amazing blade. Looks like they really loaded you up with goodies!

Looking forward to more pics and some thoughts when you get to put her to work :thumbup:

khukoo head · Apr 25, 2016

Nice! 5.1 is my only (so far) S!K, but there will be more.
I put one of my stickers on my kayak, but was having trouble deciding where to put the other one. After seeing your last pic, I have decided.

Silver Needle · Apr 25, 2016

khukoo head said:
Nice! 5.1 is my only (so far) S!K, but there will be more.
I put one of my stickers on my kayak, but was having trouble deciding where to put the other one. After seeing your last pic, I have decided.

Let us know how it holds up with the time in water.

Hard Knocks · Apr 26, 2016

They are really loading these up! I'm glad you landed one, and thanks for the pictures.

hunterjrg · Apr 26, 2016

A very minor flaw on a very nice knife. I like the green canvas scales.

zakjak221 · Apr 26, 2016

Nice blade,Congrats!
I never cared for the rmd---scales were too flat for my hands.
The 5.1 is a much better knife,great design & perfect size.

Flsurfer · Apr 26, 2016

Looks good. Enjoy!

rcb2000 · Apr 26, 2016

Thanks all, my next one would definitely be in the 3.5 range

TRfromMT · Apr 26, 2016

rcb2000 said:
Thanks all, my next one will definitely be in the 3.5 range

Fixed that for you (these things are addictive). Welcome to S!K.

Worldwatcher · Apr 26, 2016

Pretty sure im just gonna keep buying on the monday sales and in a few years have 100 S! Knives lol... I honestly dont see myself buying any other fixed blades except for more Moras for cheap beaters.... Congrats on a beautiful knife!

rcb2000 · Apr 26, 2016

TRfromMT said:
Fixed that for you (these things are addictive). Welcome to S!K.

ha, thanks bud, I think you're right,, err I mean, I KNOW you're right

notajerryskid · Apr 27, 2016

congrats on your first survive. Now your addicted.

donscpoo · Apr 27, 2016

5.1 is my first S!K and I m sold the moment I held it in my hand. I ordered many more after that [emoji106]

Don

Riz! · Apr 28, 2016

RCB! Nice score!

I have yet to find a knife I like better than my 5.1

azwelke · Apr 28, 2016

Very nice 5.1!!
The Survive! quality is Second to None IMO.

rcb2000 · May 1, 2016

So got out this weekend with some guys, and got to play with a 'few' blades...

I gave the GSO a good workout on some very hard Walnut..

In addition to battening through it, I was whacking pretty hard laterally on it.

Later it came in handy slicing onions and cilantro to go with the carnitas tacos

Wish I could have spent more time with it and get a more thorough review, but with that many blades it was hard to concentrate on just one! Kid in a candy store doesn't even come close.

It was a VERY wet rainy and windy day, but thankfully I stayed dry and the GSO had zero spotting.

After a decent workout all weekend, it still shaves with ease.
I can comfortably say it held its own along side some heavy hitters.
Can wait to keep using it.
Cheers!

Silver Needle · May 1, 2016

Wow!!!!! I need new friends. That looks like an amazingly fun time!

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