I don't own or have even handle one but P J Turners Uluchet seem to be something for those that want ultimate strenght in a 'folding cutting instrument'. It must be carried in a sheat and it doesn't have tip but it is made for cutting and chopping. Read Cliffs review about that gadget.
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Hard use folder recommendations
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Hello,
the Spyderco Military is really an intelligent choice, as their designers wanted to create a reliable tool for soldiers and their have done it with flying colors !
Eventually for some who believe the Military could not be a reliable last ditch weapon... they actually never tried to use it really hard on a daily basis like some European Special Forces Units members I (unfortunatly?) know. ;-D
cheers,
JM
the Spyderco Military is really an intelligent choice, as their designers wanted to create a reliable tool for soldiers and their have done it with flying colors !
Eventually for some who believe the Military could not be a reliable last ditch weapon... they actually never tried to use it really hard on a daily basis like some European Special Forces Units members I (unfortunatly?) know. ;-D
cheers,
JM
Here's either a new twist or the start of a flame -
How about a Victorinox SAK Soldier as a hard use folder? I have several, the oldest being dated 1984. These knives keep performing and performing, doing every reasonable task I care to dish out to them. The blade(s) quickly take a great edge and hold it for a respectable amount of cutting. When dulled sufficiently to warrant resharpening, they quickly come back to razor's edge on a Sharpmaker 204. The tools are a sound selection and they all perform their intended tasks admirably.
I can't count how many times I've relied on my Soldiers - but I know that about 99% of the knife tasks I encounter can usually be accomplished by them.
Another thing ... to me, these knives seem to never loose their looks. My '84 looks almost as new and as good as the '99 currently in my watch pocket.
For a sub $20 knife, I personally don't think these can be beat as a non-combat hard use folder.
Mike
How about a Victorinox SAK Soldier as a hard use folder? I have several, the oldest being dated 1984. These knives keep performing and performing, doing every reasonable task I care to dish out to them. The blade(s) quickly take a great edge and hold it for a respectable amount of cutting. When dulled sufficiently to warrant resharpening, they quickly come back to razor's edge on a Sharpmaker 204. The tools are a sound selection and they all perform their intended tasks admirably.
I can't count how many times I've relied on my Soldiers - but I know that about 99% of the knife tasks I encounter can usually be accomplished by them.
Another thing ... to me, these knives seem to never loose their looks. My '84 looks almost as new and as good as the '99 currently in my watch pocket.
For a sub $20 knife, I personally don't think these can be beat as a non-combat hard use folder.
Mike
Actually, sgtmike88, I think that's a good point. Sure, a tactical folder is a "cooler" choice, but the extra abilities and extra tools on an SAK means that you don't have to "improvise" with a single bladed folder, no matter how stout. Why try to chop with a folder, when you can unfold the saw on an SAK? Given the choice between JUST my BM 720, or my Rucksack, I'd choose the SAK every time. But, if I had my *choice* of just one, I'd take my Gerber multi-tool. Even more tools than a Rucksack, every tool locks, and you even have a pair of pliers. Sure, it's not a fighting folder, but I could whittle out a decent spear in short order. :~}
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The Cold Steel large folders are my favorite by far -- for large, strong, light, good edge. I have carried the largest folder they make for about 10 years use it nearly every day (I've worn out two from sharpening down the blades I use it sooo much) and I treat it like a TOOL. It is almost weightless, good edge holding, etc. And I also never leave home without at least one large to giant SAK.
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At Cliff's recommendation, I got one of the Uluchets referred to above by Tommi. See www.silverstar.com/turnermfg
I haven't shot anything to skin with it yet, but it is great for heavy cutting in the kitchen (busting up anything with bones). For camping, it did a good job of splitting kindling. PJ's carefully hardened D2 and convex edge is razor sharp and retains its sharpness impressively. Get the kydex sheath---it's a great unit at a very fair price.
I haven't shot anything to skin with it yet, but it is great for heavy cutting in the kitchen (busting up anything with bones). For camping, it did a good job of splitting kindling. PJ's carefully hardened D2 and convex edge is razor sharp and retains its sharpness impressively. Get the kydex sheath---it's a great unit at a very fair price.