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Help me pick an outdoor/survival knife.
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My favorites:
Cold Steel SRK with Kydex sheath $50 (discount knives)
Fjalkniven A1 also with kydex sheath $ 80
(also discount knives, or even less)
Chris Reeve Project I or II or Shadow IV or Sable IV (my personal favorite priced between $185 and $280.
Cheers, Bagheera
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Cold Steel SRK with Kydex sheath $50 (discount knives)
Fjalkniven A1 also with kydex sheath $ 80
(also discount knives, or even less)
Chris Reeve Project I or II or Shadow IV or Sable IV (my personal favorite priced between $185 and $280.
Cheers, Bagheera
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Greetings To All,
Gunner...spend the money & order the "Norden" from Simonich Knives. It's $350, unless you opt for some options, such as powder coating, which is an additional $25. This knife is EXTREMELY well made & is the absolute best you can get in a survival/general field utility design...there is no better & well worth the money. The sheath is the best design & the finest made I have ever seen or used...the material used is called "Concealex", which I consider to be of much better quality than Kydex. For more details, contact: Rob Simonich at "Simonich Knives".
Gunner...spend the money & order the "Norden" from Simonich Knives. It's $350, unless you opt for some options, such as powder coating, which is an additional $25. This knife is EXTREMELY well made & is the absolute best you can get in a survival/general field utility design...there is no better & well worth the money. The sheath is the best design & the finest made I have ever seen or used...the material used is called "Concealex", which I consider to be of much better quality than Kydex. For more details, contact: Rob Simonich at "Simonich Knives".
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Gunner, check Dale & Elaine Sandberg's website: http://home.cdsnet.net/~edmf Dale makes a variety of blade shapes and sizes, none of which sell for more than $90. They trade under the name "Eight Dollar Mountain Foundry" and make some really tough, using blades.
Charlie
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Charlie
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You might take a look at the RTAK by newt livesay. www.newt.livesay.com is his address. Take a look at it....you won't regret it. it is 150 bucks.
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I just acquired a 10" Survival Bowe from Mineral Mountain Hatchet Works that is pretty satisfying. It has micarta handles that are very user-friendly. It comes in a kydex sheath. I havent had the chance to use it intensively yet, but so far it seems to hold an edge chopping large branches left from the hurricane. I will post the specs when I find the sheet again. Its a solid chunk of steel. It cost $175.
not2sharp
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Gunner,
It all depends on where and how you intend to survive. I currently own a good selection of camp knives from many well known and respected makers. So, I am comfortable that I have a broad selection of knives to use whenever I decide to survive in style.
Unfortunately (or fortunately?), survival and general fieldcraft generally does not place much emphasis on style. Knife finishes wear, leather can be easily damaged by abrasion or immersion, blade edges get worn, and nice handles get scratched. So assuming that your knife makes it back, as opposed to lost (dumped out of a canoe etc.), you will already have lost a significant amount of your investment in knife wear. So, I would suggest that when we are looking for an actual field/ survival knife - fit and finish is largely a secondary priority.
What you should look for is a reasonably priced knife (buy two of them - one for your belt and one for your backpack) that provides:
1) a safe reliable sheath - a relatively
rare item.
2) Reasonably good blade steel (where good
means able to develop and hold a good
working edge that can be easily
restored in the field.
3) A secure and solid handle - avoid slick
surfaces, or handles that can expose,
or, otherwise make it easy for your
hand to slide up to the blade (or slide
off launching the knife as a missle in
direction of friends and other body
parts)
4) Reasonably, reliable construction
(without overdoing it on weight).
In some areas the knife can be as simple as a common 12" machete. Many of these are good choices. If can serve your gardening needs for years it should be able to provide for you in the field for as few days. My personal favorite is the 1969 spanish cemteme bayonet (its a mild recurve which I like, has an 8" blade, a reasonable weight, a sturdy plastic sheath, a solid handle, and a heavy steel butt plate which I have found useful for driving tent stakes) usually available in the U.S. for about $20.
What about the Randalls, Greco's, Busse's, Lyle, etc. I love them. They are excellent examples of the art, and beautiful well made reliable knives. I have dozens of them in my collection, and will continue to add many more. They would make very good field knives - but, there are also many simpler knives that will serve you well. Have fun with your selection.
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It all depends on where and how you intend to survive. I currently own a good selection of camp knives from many well known and respected makers. So, I am comfortable that I have a broad selection of knives to use whenever I decide to survive in style.
Unfortunately (or fortunately?), survival and general fieldcraft generally does not place much emphasis on style. Knife finishes wear, leather can be easily damaged by abrasion or immersion, blade edges get worn, and nice handles get scratched. So assuming that your knife makes it back, as opposed to lost (dumped out of a canoe etc.), you will already have lost a significant amount of your investment in knife wear. So, I would suggest that when we are looking for an actual field/ survival knife - fit and finish is largely a secondary priority.
What you should look for is a reasonably priced knife (buy two of them - one for your belt and one for your backpack) that provides:
1) a safe reliable sheath - a relatively
rare item.
2) Reasonably good blade steel (where good
means able to develop and hold a good
working edge that can be easily
restored in the field.
3) A secure and solid handle - avoid slick
surfaces, or handles that can expose,
or, otherwise make it easy for your
hand to slide up to the blade (or slide
off launching the knife as a missle in
direction of friends and other body
parts)
4) Reasonably, reliable construction
(without overdoing it on weight).
In some areas the knife can be as simple as a common 12" machete. Many of these are good choices. If can serve your gardening needs for years it should be able to provide for you in the field for as few days. My personal favorite is the 1969 spanish cemteme bayonet (its a mild recurve which I like, has an 8" blade, a reasonable weight, a sturdy plastic sheath, a solid handle, and a heavy steel butt plate which I have found useful for driving tent stakes) usually available in the U.S. for about $20.
What about the Randalls, Greco's, Busse's, Lyle, etc. I love them. They are excellent examples of the art, and beautiful well made reliable knives. I have dozens of them in my collection, and will continue to add many more. They would make very good field knives - but, there are also many simpler knives that will serve you well. Have fun with your selection.
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WOOO HOOO ! What a delishously open request. I wish I had the time to to list all of the possibilities. This is the Holy quest that all outdoor enthusiasts are in search of. I personally have at least 20-50 different knives that could fill that catagory. Another couple of dozen if you count the SS ones.
Good Hunting!
ts
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Guns are for show. Knifes are for Pros.
Good Hunting!
ts
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Guns are for show. Knifes are for Pros.
I've got two knives that I feel are the ultimate survival knives, and both are below your budget limit.
The first is an Anaconda II from Blackjack (10 inch blade AUS-8A steel). I've beat the crap out of it through the years, and it's still going strong. They're not in production any more, but if you can find a used one, buy it.
The other is a knife from Himalayan Imports. It requires a bit more maintenance, but these knives are very, very sharp. I'd reccommend an Ang-Khola.
Matt
The first is an Anaconda II from Blackjack (10 inch blade AUS-8A steel). I've beat the crap out of it through the years, and it's still going strong. They're not in production any more, but if you can find a used one, buy it.
The other is a knife from Himalayan Imports. It requires a bit more maintenance, but these knives are very, very sharp. I'd reccommend an Ang-Khola.
Matt
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Well Gunner,
With the exception of the carbon steel blade, looks like you've described the Fallkniven A-1.
Want a custom? Give John Greco a call. He has ads in the knife rags. I think he can help you. His prices are reasonable and I hear that he works in Carbon steels like A-2.
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If a man says something in the woods and there are no women there to correct him, is he still wrong?
With the exception of the carbon steel blade, looks like you've described the Fallkniven A-1.
Want a custom? Give John Greco a call. He has ads in the knife rags. I think he can help you. His prices are reasonable and I hear that he works in Carbon steels like A-2.
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If a man says something in the woods and there are no women there to correct him, is he still wrong?