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Bugout Bill

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I have decided that I want a Glock Feldmesser 78. I've been searching for a real fixed blade to replace my Boker Model POS, and the Glock 78 has piqued my interest. I need a fixed blade that I can beat the crap out of, but that is still affordable and easily maintainable, and the Glock 78 seems to fit the bill. I do, however, have a few concerns.

1. How well do these knives perform? Are they decent fixed blades or are they little more than sharpened prybars? I've heard both views expressed here.

2. Sharpening. The most common complaint I have heard about the Glock 78 is that they come fairly dull and need some work to get to perform well. I am something of a novice to sharpening, but I can do it. All I really have in terms of sharpening equipment is a Spyderco Sharpmaker and a brick. Will I be able to get a decent edge with these limited resources or not?

Thank you for any imput.
 
If we are talking sharpend pry bars why not a BK2 lol? If price is in mind a kershaw bear/antelope hunter makes a great beater! I've used mine quite a bit and the the smaller version (antelope) even fits my hands (I wear XL gloves)
 
I haven't seen many Glock knives around here. I have seen a few at some gun shops, but I'm thinking that they may be really poor quality.
 
They are terrible man. Save yourself the grief. They have a nice sheath, I'll give you that. It's basically a bayonet without a way to mount it. It's dull, it's made of crummy steel, you'll never get it sharp. It is good for two things, stabbing steel drums and prying. If I needed to do something other than those two things, I'd get something else for sure.
 
Well, I've pulled the trigger on it. I'm fully expecting to receive a blunt piece of steel, but that's ok. It will be an interesting project, that's for sure. I've heard from enough people that they can take a pretty decent edge, they just require a bit of work to get it sharp. If I can't do it with a brick and a sharpmaker, I'll find someone with a belt sander.

HoosierQ said:
They are terrible man. Save yourself the grief. They have a nice sheath, I'll give you that. It's basically a bayonet without a way to mount it. It's dull, it's made of crummy steel, you'll never get it sharp. It is good for two things, stabbing steel drums and prying. If I needed to do something other than those two things, I'd get something else for sure.
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It will probably be used for prying, chopping light brush, digging, and probing for buried objects. Basically every task you shouldn't use a knife for. It was $30 and I had a gift card to pay for it.
 
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