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Hell Razor (vs) SFNO
- Thread starter WILLIAM.M
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Very hard choice to make. I have both and have recently decided on the HR. The main reason being it serves better as a 'combat/tactical' knife.
The SFNO was better for general stuff, use in the woods etc. If I can remember correctly there's very little in how well they chop, baton and split but I think the SFNO just edged the HR on all of those tests.
I think you'll need to specify the tasks you intend to do with these knives and then you'll have an easier time choosing which one is for you. (This from a man trying to rationalize 3 BM's and a Waki!)
The SFNO was better for general stuff, use in the woods etc. If I can remember correctly there's very little in how well they chop, baton and split but I think the SFNO just edged the HR on all of those tests.
I think you'll need to specify the tasks you intend to do with these knives and then you'll have an easier time choosing which one is for you. (This from a man trying to rationalize 3 BM's and a Waki!)
silverdragon33
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if it's to fill a medium sized knife role and you have a chopper, go with the HR. if it's all around you want, the SFNO is probably has a slight edge. the HR isn't bad at all though. it chops surprisingly well for being so light
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Hey Doc... I guess it just depends on individual preference. The HR is going to be a bit lighter in the hand. It is very well balanced, as I'm sure you know.
It's pretty subjective, but I'm guessing you will like the SFNO. If you don't... shoot me a PM. I'll prolly take it off your hands.
It's pretty subjective, but I'm guessing you will like the SFNO. If you don't... shoot me a PM. I'll prolly take it off your hands.
My Mud Razor has a significantly thinner [correction, narrower] handle, almost feels like SJtac handle, but better.
But if you're going to mostly chop, I agree with those guys, get a NO with a wider handle to help spread out the impact shock.
My mud razor fits into the fighting and general utility category.
But if you're going to mostly chop, I agree with those guys, get a NO with a wider handle to help spread out the impact shock.
My mud razor fits into the fighting and general utility category.
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Hey Bill, silverdragon said it pretty good here. "if it's to fill a medium sized knife role and you have a chopper, go with the HR. if it's all around you want, the SFNO is probably has a slight edge. the HR isn't bad at all though. it chops surprisingly well for being so light "
If I've got a BM any type, I'd go HR, and SFNO if not. What ever you decide good luck.
If I've got a BM any type, I'd go HR, and SFNO if not. What ever you decide good luck.
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The tests/tasks I put my medium sized knives to where:
1) Batoning, both to split firewood and to cut through wood
2) Chopping, how thick a branch it could '1 shot' and how effective it was a going through larger pieces
3) Wood carving/whittling, making tent pegs or stakes, pot rests etc
4) Splitting wood, what thickness of log or branch I could '1 shot', did it stick in the wood etc
5) Handle, did it become uncomfortable in any of the tasks, did it offer flexibility of grip to allow for different tasks
6) Cutting rope
7) Food prep
8) Ferro rod sparking off the spine (if needed)
Think I did a few other tests to, as I said the SFNO edged the HR in most by a little margin. The HR has more tactical applications though which is why I kept mine and moved the SFNO on.
I do agree though if you have a SAR8, BWM, CGFBM or NMSFNO (or similar type blade to these) then any of these will replace the role of the SFNO so go with the HR.
1) Batoning, both to split firewood and to cut through wood
2) Chopping, how thick a branch it could '1 shot' and how effective it was a going through larger pieces
3) Wood carving/whittling, making tent pegs or stakes, pot rests etc
4) Splitting wood, what thickness of log or branch I could '1 shot', did it stick in the wood etc
5) Handle, did it become uncomfortable in any of the tasks, did it offer flexibility of grip to allow for different tasks
6) Cutting rope
7) Food prep
8) Ferro rod sparking off the spine (if needed)
Think I did a few other tests to, as I said the SFNO edged the HR in most by a little margin. The HR has more tactical applications though which is why I kept mine and moved the SFNO on.
I do agree though if you have a SAR8, BWM, CGFBM or NMSFNO (or similar type blade to these) then any of these will replace the role of the SFNO so go with the HR.
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Let us know what you think. I find that I grab the SFNO most often because of its versatility, but whenever I imagine myself in a scene like the Patriot (with Mel Gibson) attacking the redcoats with a hawk and a knife its the Hellrazor that I want with me
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I love the SFNO, for me thats the winner...but the HR is an awesome design.
