Ka-Bar Vs SOG...or....

check out the videos on the forum at knifetests.com. there is footage of a few ka bars, the falkniven, and preparations are underway for the SOG seal 2000.
 
I would also check out some of the Bark River models. They have excellent heat treat, convex ground blades that will hold an edge for a while and are very easy to resharpen by simply stropping on some leather with a little green compound. Most of their models use A2 carbon steel that will hold up fine with little maintenence, but they also have some models in stainless steel for those who prefer that. They come laser sharp and I have never heard a negative thing about them. Good luck with your search.
 
First of all I would like to thank you all for your answers!

When I first got here my "look" into blades was very superficial...I must admit! With your answers you really got me into the subject!! Now I find myself researching on the subject...complex...interesting... and a form of art with no doubts!!

Thank you all for your kindness and wisdom

With my very best regards
 
Rhombifer said:
...I am "OK" with carbon blades...but my wallet is not :( they are all veryyyy expensive...
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Uh.... I would say get the Fallkniven but... have you checked the prices for the RAT-5, RAT-7 and maybe Rangers? They are cheaper than the A1! Why do you say that the are more expensive than the stainless ones? Just Curious..
Mikel
 
Rhombifer said:
Because that is how we get them in Portugal...more expensive!

Un saludo!
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Rhombifer, do just like I do... use eBay and buy overseas. So far so good... never had an issue with customs or anything. And now that 1€ equals $1,5... you can get great deals!

I bought an F1 for 68€ shipped (like six weeks ago or so)... I am sure I could get an A1 for like 85-95€. If you order a more stuff from the same eBay store... you willl save on the shipping.

Before Mark J. offered me a trade for his RAT-7 in D2... I did my math and I could get one of those big blades for 90€ in D2 and even cheaper in good old 1095 steel. Even if customs charged me anything... i would still be getting a much better deal than buying locally!

Mikel
 
Ed T said:
I have a Seal pup and would endorse it. It was not very expensive and is very comfortable. I recenlty bought a SOG field pup. It was even more econimcal and looks to be a useful knife. It is even more comfortable in the hand.



I have not owned a Falkniven, but they seem to have a loyal following.
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The SOG Field pup is a great knife. Keeps a wicked edge. I have probably cleaned 20 pheasants with it as well as cut basic camp stuff. I used it as a striker with my firestarter (used the back edge, not the sharp edge) and it worked great for that too.

I see the Kabar mentioned above, have one and love it.

The Falkniven is either the best knife on the planet or just gets a lot of hype. I have seen it on a number of forums and everyone seems to endorse it. I havent personally talked to anyone who had one or ever seen one, but the response seems to be positive. Evidently the Falkniven can cut things by just pointing the knife toward it...it is so sharp you dont even have to make contact:cool:
 
you did not mention what length of blade. survival knives can be 4 to 13 inches in blade lengths some woodsman define a survival blade in the 9 to 13 inch range of blade length.
 
wild turk said:
...Evidently the Falkniven can cut things by just pointing the knife toward it...it is so sharp you dont even have to make contact:cool:
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Seriously, you don't even have to point the knife at the things you need to cut... they just split themselves in freight at the sight of the sheated knife!

I have an F1 (probably won't be too long before I get an A1...) and it cuts great. That VG10 convexed edge is a wonder. I always had bigger knives but this little thing showed me that an eficient sharp little blade is enough for most chores outdoors. If you can get one, do it. You won't regret it!

mikel
 
wild turk said:
The Falkniven is either the best knife on the planet or just gets a lot of hype. I have seen it on a number of forums and everyone seems to endorse it. I havent personally talked to anyone who had one or ever seen one, but the response seems to be positive. Evidently the Falkniven can cut things by just pointing the knife toward it...it is so sharp you dont even have to make contact:cool:
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It's not the best knife on the planet, but it's a good knife, and deserves the hype - it's a knife designed for performance in use, instead of looking tacticool. It's not magic, but it works. :)
 
a knife is a knife well not an axe or a machete..so a good combination is for exemple a Frosts Mora small fixed blade...and a machete of your choice!
you can choose a small fixed blade under $20
and a machete under $20.
You cannot find a magical knife that will be good in all chores.A versatile knife will be (meduim) not very good in all.
In the wood you need two blades,a small one & a heavy one,axe or machete,khukuri ect...
 
I would probably get the fallkniven, and even though it has been a touchy subject latley, there is some cool vids on the fallkniven the knifetest site...
noss mentioned it took a great edge really easily, had alot of chopping power for a small knife, (which you can see) and it too (like barkrivers that were mentioned before) has a really sharp convex edge.

you did mention it was goiing to be a "survival" knife, which is sometimes a touchy subject also, but I take that as meaning, you COULD be in a pretty sticky situation and need a tough knife, and the fallkniven is plenty tough to handle "survival" situations and regular camplike chores.
I would def. go with the fallkniven if you can.
:D

goodluck with your knife buying.
 
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