Pocket Kinfe as # 1 survival tool

MIKE MACINTOSH

MIKE MACINTOSH

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http://216.239.51.104/custom?q=cach...t+knife+use&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us&ie=UTF-8 Awhile back I posted that I belived the pocket knife was pobably the true modern #1 survival survival knife because most of us spend very little of our total time in the woods (after work, week ends ,vacation) ect. the rest of the time is involved surviving the rat race.
the last paragraph in this link I found says pretty much how I feel beter than I can . My first post seemed to ruffel some feathers didn't mean to, just my opinion, I'ed like to hear yours
 
No offense here, I totally see where you are coming from, I unfortunately currently reside in an urban environment...so I can't very well go walking around with my fallkniven f-1 on my hip.. it's a leeatherman wave or a Vic sak fieldmaster, for edc. If I'm going anywhere where there is any woods to speak of or passing through such an area, the fixed blade rides in my bag till I get there and on my belt once I've arrived...suit the tool to the environment, fixed blade for the bush (unless appropriate whenre you live, as it is a better choice strength wise) folder/mulit-tool for edc where fb's are not appropriate. That's my take on it and JMHO. If I lived in a place where I could where a fixed blade everyday without getting hasseled or looking like Daniel Boone I surely would, but currently that is not the case.
 
My EDC is a WWII US Army issue, bone handled Camillus pocket knife. When I head out the door, I grab my PSK which contains a Victorinox made Bundeswehr OH SAK, as well as a Leatherman tool.
 
I carry a puukko most of the time. Don't get harrassed much, but I work in colnstruction when I'm working and I dress to fit :)

But I *always* have my locking blade SAK.

There are jobs and tasks where it's just too fragile, or not enough cut, but I could survive with it if I had to.
 
sherlockbonez said:
Wait, you are here on a knife forum telling US that knife are useful? You're preaching to the choir.
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"NOT" Preaching asking if people agree or disagree with my observation and why. I CARRY A GLOCK 30 every day (c.c.p) and have never had to explain to the State Police why i was carrying the gun. i have had to do some fast talking and explaining to keep from having my K-BAR Confiscated by said N.Y.S.P.
 
Yes, The knife in the #1 tool. I carry with me every day, a pocket knife, and I have a Vic classic pen knife on my keychain as a back up. :D

Nice article. :thumbup:
 
MIKE MACINTOSH said:
"NOT" Preaching asking if people agree or disagree with my observation and why. I CARRY A GLOCK 30 every day (c.c.p) and have never had to explain to the State Police why i was carrying the gun. i have had to do some fast talking and explaining to keep from having my K-BAR Confiscated by said N.Y.S.P.
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It's the opposite here, I can carry a pretty big folder without much problem with the cops, but CCW are prohibited:rolleyes:

I'm just saying that MOST ppl here will agree that knife are useful. They will only disagree on the steel, style, handle material, blade length, tip-up/down, locks, laynard yard or not, shape, edge geometery....

Eitherway, didn't mean to sound rude.
 
I think the point Mike M and the article are making has to do with the, "a survival knife is the knife you have on you" issue. Some folks think a survival knife has to be big, heavily constructed and always a fixed blade. Others think the primary attribute of a survival knife is that you actually have it on your person. $.02
 
RescueRiley said:
No offense here, I totally see where you are coming from, I unfortunately currently reside in an urban environment...so I can't very well go walking around with my fallkniven f-1 on my hip.. it's a leeatherman wave or a Vic sak fieldmaster, for edc. If I'm going anywhere where there is any woods to speak of or passing through such an area, the fixed blade rides in my bag till I get there and on my belt once I've arrived...suit the tool to the environment, fixed blade for the bush (unless appropriate whenre you live, as it is a better choice strength wise) folder/mulit-tool for edc where fb's are not appropriate. That's my take on it and JMHO. If I lived in a place where I could where a fixed blade everyday without getting hasseled or looking like Daniel Boone I surely would, but currently that is not the case.
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Im in the same boat. I WISH I could carry a fixed blade. I carry a Benchmade Ritter all the time along with an AG Russell Woodswalker around my neck and under my shirt.
 
I carry a Spyderco Delica 4 and also a Vic Hiker. Usually I have another folder stuffed in a pocket somewhere. I'd like to have a good fixed blade on me in a survival situation, but in reality I know it would be what is on me. None of these knives would be my ideal survival knife, but they would beat nothing. Now if i can make it to my car then I am ok.
 
ras said:
I think the point Mike M and the article are making has to do with the, "a survival knife is the knife you have on you" issue. Some folks think a survival knife has to be big, heavily constructed and always a fixed blade. Others think the primary attribute of a survival knife is that you actually have it on your person. $.02
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EXACTILY. I moved from NYC to the country in the false belief that I would be able hunt, fish or carry a sheath knife at will. didn't work out that way people see sheath knife and they think Jack the Ripper .EVEN IN THE COUNTRY. That's why I belive that every whare except in the woods or wilderness area pocket knives ARE #1. your view's

P.S. No offence taken by anybody's replys we're all here to exchange idea's learn new trick's and pick up better line's to tell our old Lady's why we need another knife
 
Given a choice, in a bush setting, I would prefer a fixed blade, but, there is nothing that I can do with a fixed blade (similar size of course) that I can't do with a folder, so it's not such a big deal. I will use whatever I have with me, and it will do the job just fine.

I guess I should mention I EDC - Benchmade AFCK, Buck Alpha Dorado, and now (just retired my Vic Ranger - getting old with as many pains and strains as the owner :( ) Vic Champ in SOS case (with all the other goodies.)

Doc
 
Yep, given a choice I'd prefer to have a fixed blade for many tasks. But fixed blade knives are a bit out of place in many urban situations. Since we all need to live in society with people/sheeple it's just a lot more convenient to carry a nice discreet folder. Some of my folders get looks too, but by CA law, as long as I don't threaten them it doesn't matter what people think about any folder I happen to carry.
 
I was actually doing a search way back and found that pdf file. I like it and I think it explains why someone should carry a knife period. Thanks for reminding me of it I printed it. Here's the pdf version if anyone wants it.

http://www.oism.org/ddp/knife.pdf
 
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