One Small Blade Allowed...Folder or Fixed?

My vote is for anything Grohmann makes, I personally use the R-3s. It's 4.25" long ( I really wish it was at least 4.50-5")and really holds an edge, shrpens easily, and is relatively un noticable to carry in its swinging sheath..
Regards Ravenn
 
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Will Fennell:
HOODOO,
My SIMONICH CETAN [the proto] and my TALON have handled stuff like that just fine.</font>
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You hammered your Talon through a sapling, and had no problems?!
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OK, maybe I've been babying my Talon too much.....
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A fixed blade, definitly. Wha tone, well the chice is so persoanal there, I have 3 or 4 that I would decide between. But a fixed blade has no pivot pin or lock that can fail.
 
SInce SAK's aren't allowed in this scenario, my vote would be a solid fixed blade. Since you only have one blade anyhow, go for the most solid design which means no folders.

I would choose a full tang design with integrated finger guard(s) and handle slabs. Then if anything happened to the handle slabs, the tang can be wrapped in cordage or cloth and still be very functional. There would be fewer parts to loosen and lose.

I currently am working on a Simonich 'Kanji' project blade that will fit this role for my own uses. The handle is exactly as I described except it is going to be removeable as there is a small cavity to hold survival related objects, such as a firestarter.

The blade is also a modified Tanto design with a slight curve in the belly making a very useful blade.

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[This message has been edited by Plainsman (edited 02-15-2001).]
 
I lean towards a fixed blade, too. weak side horizonatal carry, or over the shoulder under one layer carry. (the snagging on things theory).

Greg Daveport favors a small folder. Be interested to hear what he says when he gets back from Mt. Shasta. Jeff Randall often speaks highly of folders in the wilderness, too. Jeff?
 
Uhmmmm....I haven't taken the time to measure the exact blade length of my BKT Campanion lately, but am I allowed to just grind an inch off the tip of it to meet the size requirement? *grins* that barred I would go with the Chris Reeve Mountaineer I, meets size requirement and it seems one of the sturdiest available.
 
As far as a folding knife I've hunted with them for years, very easy to carry doesn't bump the ground when you sit. but I still rather carry a fixed blade for survival purposes.
 
Fallkniven F1 in a concealex sheath from Normark. Best knife and sheath I have ever used.
 
OK, I'll play devil's advocate. I would choose my small Sebenza for a couple of reasons.

First when my mind says "We need a knife!" my right hand drops down to my right front pocket. I've carried my Sebenza there for 4 years and I have all the confidence in the world that it will be there when I need it.

I think that it is as strong as anything I will ever need.

It is the knife that I use daily. I am used to it. It is in my hand daily. It is the knife I ALWAYS have with me.

I would trust it with my life. (And do!)

FWIW

Rick

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I would agree a Fixed Blade is the only way to go. It stroger and more dependable. Everyone has their own preference, mine would be a Chris Reeve Mountaineer I 4" blade its made out of a single billet of steel, the pomel can be hammered, plus a nice little storage area in the handle.
 
I've just ordered a Chris Reeve Shaddow III, for exactly this reason.

This is my choise, however there is a whole pile of excelent fixed blades of this ilk to choose from. We are spoilt for choise.

Fixed, also gives you more knife and reliability for your bucks. It is only our affluent society that allows best folders to even try to match fixed blade performance. Most reasoning for folders can be put down to life style, fashion, and changes to society attitudes, which have nothing to do with practicality. If you can carry it on a belt or in a large pocket then it should be a fixed. Fixed wins hands down.

Carry options don't have to be belt only. The nordic sheath that wraps most of the knife is nice for carrying in a shooting jacket pocket. A neck carry system is also realy practical. Ray Mears favours this type with a strap harness that has his knife rest on his chest/abdomen, handle slanted down. Here he can sheath his knife frequently during a task, rather than puting the knife on the ground.

[This message has been edited by GREENJACKET (edited 03-22-2001).]
 
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