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Pilot Knife
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I don't own one but have heard that they are good but difficult to sharpen..but like I said I don't own one Welcome to the wilderness and survival forum
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I got one, it is a good one lots of belly in the blade helps in food prep, not much for a chopper and the "saw" on the back makes it less ideal for batoning. but a good knife for the $.
Best of luck in your knife looking!!
Best of luck in your knife looking!!
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I had a Camillus version of the PSK and it was a fine knife. It's geometry makes it difficult to put a keen edge on, but it will handle most chores for camping/survival, that you are likely to come across.
Make sure to check for the makers stamp on the knife before buying. There are a few different makers, including Chinese. The two that I would feel comfortable buying are the Camillus and Ontario versions.
If, on the other hand you are open to suggestions, Rat knives, Becker, Kabar and others make very good knives, but may be a bit more expensive. Mora knives are excellent users and are very affordable. Fallkniven knives are also excellent, but cost a whole lot more.
Look around the forum here and read about what the good people on this site carry and use. You will be amazed at the variety of knives that we use.
Make sure to check for the makers stamp on the knife before buying. There are a few different makers, including Chinese. The two that I would feel comfortable buying are the Camillus and Ontario versions.
If, on the other hand you are open to suggestions, Rat knives, Becker, Kabar and others make very good knives, but may be a bit more expensive. Mora knives are excellent users and are very affordable. Fallkniven knives are also excellent, but cost a whole lot more.
Look around the forum here and read about what the good people on this site carry and use. You will be amazed at the variety of knives that we use.
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Definitely. I just picked one up, it is stamped ONTARIO 5-01 on the pommel. Ontario and Camillus versions are built to spec, so you can trust the steel in both the guard and pommel and the blade. I'm in the process of reprofiling the blade so it will cut better; it will still be quite stout. I think they're very comfortable in hand. The "saw" is fine if you want to make a notch. I could live without it but it doesn't bother me. The saw on most multi-tools is much better. I'm seriously considering taking the stone pouch off mine, and epoxying my Leatherman sheath on there instead...
Here's a source for both brands:
http://www.bladematrix.tv/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=26230
http://www.bladematrix.tv/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=33307
If you want it for woodcraft or hunting tasks, look at the ones longbow50 recommended instead. If you want something reasonably sharp that you can really beat the heck out of, the USAF knife is a good choice and a good bargain. (American made with leather sheath for under $40 usually)
If you like the Camillus knife ( I do ) Remember that they are
not making them any more , or any knifes for that matter.
Owning a part of the century + legacy of Camillus lead me to mine.
The link above has a better price than I got mine for last fall.
Just check out the stamp on the blade.
Phil
not making them any more , or any knifes for that matter.
Owning a part of the century + legacy of Camillus lead me to mine.
The link above has a better price than I got mine for last fall.
Just check out the stamp on the blade.
Phil
.. and as always, there is the other pilot knife: Fallkniven F1. It doesnt look like the PSK but its nice for bushcraft.
I have a feeling that people can use any knife that is decent quality for a bushcraft knife.
Its more a tochy feely thing. Some people want knives that look like this, other that look like that. If you feel comfy with it, use it. Good luck with the bushcrafting
I have a feeling that people can use any knife that is decent quality for a bushcraft knife.
Its more a tochy feely thing. Some people want knives that look like this, other that look like that. If you feel comfy with it, use it. Good luck with the bushcrafting
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If nothing else it is sturdy as hell,
Yes it can be hard to sharpen,
Someone here put a convex grind on his and that seems like a good idea.
It is a good knife for the Price, The saw is okay for alot of stuff but not great for any one thing. you can Batton it but it will chew your batton up.
Yes it can be hard to sharpen,
Someone here put a convex grind on his and that seems like a good idea.
It is a good knife for the Price, The saw is okay for alot of stuff but not great for any one thing. you can Batton it but it will chew your batton up.
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Yes, that's what I'm doing too. It's already starting to cut better but is still very thick and sturdy at the spine; I think it will be a good compromise when it's done. It will never be a straight razor, this is a hard-use design.