NEW 4.7 Thread

Congrats Kurpak!
Nice choice with that orange. You'll never misplace that one out in the woods!
 
kurpak, congratulations! Sweet pic! I love the lanyard and the orange looks so good. Makes me want to order extra handles!

When did you order?
 
What do people NOT like about the 4.7? I think it's turning out to be one of the best designed mid-sized general purpose knives out there for me. I have prettier knives, I have knives more specifically tailored to certain tasks, but I think the only knife competing with it as a mid sized utility knife that I own is the CPK FK. Some don't like the jimping and some don't like the blade finish from what I can tell. I like the jimping and I don't care about the finish, but that's just me. Other than that.. what do you guys think could be improved upon?
 
grogimus said:
What do people NOT like about the 4.7? I think it's turning out to be one of the best designed mid-sized general purpose knives out there for me. I have prettier knives, I have knives more specifically tailored to certain tasks, but I think the only knife competing with it as a mid sized utility knife that I own is the CPK FK. Some don't like the jimping and some don't like the blade finish from what I can tell. I like the jimping and I don't care about the finish, but that's just me. Other than that.. what do you guys think could be improved upon?
Click to expand...

Y'all know I took a little time to round my jimping and part of the spine. That was an easy mod which made the knife absolutely perfect for me.

Grog, I have to agree there are a lot of people out there loving their 4.7. I am a little surprised because it is the new version of the 5 and the 5 never seemed to gain the popularity in the old spec line compared to the 5.1 and 4.1. I'm not complaining because the 5 and 4.7 are my very very favorites and if that catches on..... cool!

Now, I am very interested to compare the 4.1 to the 4.7. I think in the old spec line the 4.1 came first then the 5. Maybe three order of release if a factor? It will be interesting to see what we all prefer when the 4.1 arrives!
 
I do prefer the tumbled finish over the peened but the 4.7 is my favorite mid size knife, it's all about the handle shape for me.
For an improvement though, a couple of thoughts for all gso's in general.
1] At the time of pre-ordering it would be a nice option to be able to order extra scales and/or hardware.
2] Sheath option upgrades at the pre-order stage for a loop or dangler, maybe an S/K! logo on them would be a nice touch as well.
Just a thought
 
Psybull said:
2] Sheath option upgrades at the pre-order stage for a loop or dangler, maybe an S/K! logo on them would be a nice touch as well.
Just a thought
Click to expand...

My initial reaction is to say YES, but then Chiral and Halestorm do such good work :thumbup:
 
Silver Needle said:
kurpak, congratulations! Sweet pic! I love the lanyard and the orange looks so good. Makes me want to order extra handles!

When did you order?
Click to expand...

I only just "discovered" survive knives a few weeks ago, stumbled across this one second hand. Paid out the nose for it but better than waiting over a year! :p I had no idea they were so hard to get.
I've got a whole drawer full of barkies, fiddlebacks, kosters etc. but I can see what the fuss is about with these knives, easily my favorite at the moment. I think the design, materials, steel, and execution make these worth twice the price (to me.)
"What do people NOT like about the 4.7?"
My only nit is I find myself fighting the front of the finger pocket a little bit, my index naturally want's to ease up closer to the blade when gripping the knife, but the bottom of the guard locks my finger rearward a few mm, if that makes sense. I'm used to more bushcraft style knives where the handle transition ends closer to the blade (aurora). This is pretty minor though, when my brain gives in to the ergos it feels great :) Other than that, love it!
 
kurpak said:
I only just "discovered" survive knives a few weeks ago, stumbled across this one second hand. Paid out the nose for it but better than waiting over a year! :p I had no idea they were so hard to get.
I've got a whole drawer full of barkies, fiddlebacks, kosters etc. but I can see what the fuss is about with these knives, easily my favorite at the moment. I think the design, materials, steel, and execution make these worth twice the price (to me.)
"What do people NOT like about the 4.7?"
My only nit is I find myself fighting the front of the finger pocket a little bit, my index naturally want's to ease up closer to the blade when gripping the knife, but the bottom of the guard locks my finger rearward a few mm, if that makes sense. I'm used to more bushcraft style knives where the handle transition ends closer to the blade (aurora). This is pretty minor though, when my brain gives in to the ergos it feels great :) Other than that, love it!
Click to expand...

Very cool!

Glad you're enjoying it and glad you're here!
 
Psybull said:
I do prefer the tumbled finish over the peened but the 4.7 is my favorite mid size knife, it's all about the handle shape for me.
For an improvement though, a couple of thoughts for all gso's in general.
1] At the time of pre-ordering it would be a nice option to be able to order extra scales and/or hardware.
2] Sheath option upgrades at the pre-order stage for a loop or dangler, maybe an S/K! logo on them would be a nice touch as well.
Just a thought
Click to expand...

If it never happens, I do build a 5/16" loop to fit the S!K sheaths. All heavy .080 kydex. All U.S.A. made components. Marine grade UV and chemical resistant bungee cord. All black steel hardware. No cheap aluminum. Fire Steel, Loop, and Hardware INCLUDED. $20.00 shipped in the CONUS for standard colors and $25.00 for the Kryptek patterns since the kydex is 3-1/2 times the cost of standard colors.
1038s53.jpg
[/IMG]
14dm5ux.jpg
[/IMG]
n1bjab.jpg
[/IMG]
 
No disrespect to you or Chiral intended, you both make excellent products as does Sagewood and others.
Just thought it would be a nice, tidy all at once way to go when ordering in advance. One stop shopping-
 
Psybull said:
No disrespect to you or Chiral intended, you both make excellent products as does Sagewood and others.
Just thought it would be a nice, tidy all at once way to go when ordering in advance. One stop shopping-
Click to expand...

None taken at all. I agree with you. I build sheaths for EK & T and Khia builds sheaths for S!K. Most builders don't want to deal with the kydex part so they sub out the work.
I can only speak for myself, but it's just economics 101 for me. There is a demand for these and I offered them up and have a ton of orders right now. If Survive!Knives offers them up at a later date, I'll be happy to go build something else.

If Survive!Knives wants to inquire about me building them for them to offer as an add on, and Khia doesn't want to do it, we can talk about that as well.

I'm easy to get along with and NOT sensitive. :D
 
She's here!
I can't get over how nice this new generation of knives is. I'm really liking this new finish.
f76ee350cbeba8846a391520f27006e0.jpg

a5598b01592177139799c80bcb3d9927.jpg

24892903a7876298a0b902658c94c98a.jpg

It'll be a few days before I build up the courage to use this!
 
Congrats STD!! They are great knives. I am looking forward to getting my 3v 4.7 soon!!
 
Looks great Standard! Thanks for the comparison picture with the 4.1 too. I am so ready for the 4.7, ha! Thanks for tiding me over.
 
Congrats Standard !!! Once I got my 4.7 it became my favorite Survive! Knife , I let go of my old spec 4.1 and new spec 5.1 but I do have sellers remorse !!
 
OBX351 said:
Congrats STD!! They are great knives. I am looking forward to getting my 3v 4.7 soon!!
Click to expand...
I forgot how comfortable these are. Hopefully yours will show up soon!

Hard Knocks said:
Looks great Standard! Thanks for the comparison picture with the 4.1 too. I am so ready for the 4.7, ha! Thanks for tiding me over.
Click to expand...
You're welcome bud! They're pretty close in size, but the 4.7 is a little more comfortable.
Congrats on that 4.1 that you picked up also!

jjweb said:
Congrats Standard !!! Once I got my 4.7 it became my favorite Survive! Knife , I let go of my old spec 4.1 and new spec 5.1 but I do have sellers remorse !!
Click to expand...
Thanks bud! I have a feeling this will get it's turn on the belt every so often, but it'll never replace the 4.1. It's definitely a keeper though!
I wish I could get away with carrying two fixed blades at work!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top