Post-Camping Report: 710, SAK, Leatherman

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Ok, last week's camping turned out rougher than planned (thanks to everyone who advised on the knives), mostly because of the weather, and partially because people forgot to bring important camping gear (thre were about 15 of us out there).

Here are some knife related results:
First of all, this is not to insult any makers or models: all knives were abused, and used for things they were not created for, this is merely a report of what happened. The knives were used to open cans, hack branches and splinter wood, food preparation.

Results:
KIA: 1 SAKs (don't know the specific model), a blade on Leatherman wave, and an italian stiletto automatic (who would brinch this a camping trip?);

MIA: CRKT M-16, which prooved to be an ok knife until it got lost.

Alive and ready for the next mission: BM 710HS - it has been put through hell - from heavy duty cutting to food prep to openning cans. All I had to do once i got back is a few passes on the sharpmaker. No blade play, and shaving sharp. Also survived a chef's knife (unknown maker), but that was used in food-prep only.
 
JNewell said:
Really? Can you tell us how you were opening cans with the 710?
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Not with my 710, but I have opened cans with knives by just punching it though the center of the top and then cutting an out to the edge. Do this in four directions to form an X on the top of the can and then just bend the quadrants down into the can.

I don't know how the original poster was doing it, and I know its not ideal, but it works in a pinch. And as long as the edge isn't ground really thin, it can usually be done with no (or minimal) damage to the blade.

This should work fine with a 710.
 
1. Did you chop light brush with the 710, how did the edge and the lock held up?
2. Rust! How did you manage to maintain it rust free and still use if for food contact.

Good thread! People actually using their knives, What a concept!
 
Out of the knives damaged, what specifically caused their failure?
 
I am puzzled how can you ruin a SAK.... can't be with a can... thats what the can opener is for..... can't be cutting wood... that's what the saw is for.... how exactly do you "killed" a SAK?
 
the only way to kill a sak is if its not a vic or a wenger. or else someone was so supremely stupid that they shouldn't handle any sharp instruments.:eek:

Bill
 
ginshun said:
Not with my 710, but I have opened cans with knives by just punching it though the center of the top and then cutting an out to the edge. Do this in four directions to form an X on the top of the can and then just bend the quadrants down into the can.

I don't know how the original poster was doing it, and I know its not ideal, but it works in a pinch. And as long as the edge isn't ground really thin, it can usually be done with no (or minimal) damage to the blade.

This should work fine with a 710.
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This is exactly how we did it... that is what happens if you let someone else handle yor knife. I mean I didnt volunteer my 710 for this... but someone had this bright idea... ended well though.
 
dante said:
1. Did you chop light brush with the 710, how did the edge and the lock held up?
2. Rust! How did you manage to maintain it rust free and still use if for food contact.

Good thread! People actually using their knives, What a concept!
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Surprisingly, I didnt have any rust issues. I was worried about it because we were close to the ocean, and it was raining. The only thing i did was wipe down the knife every evening. The coating is scratch up rather badly and all, but mostly held up.
 
dante said:
1. Did you chop light brush with the 710, how did the edge and the lock held up?
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The edge needed some work with the sharp maker, the lock held up perfectly, but needed to be cleaned of sand.
 
Vivi said:
Out of the knives damaged, what specifically caused their failure?
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SAK was KIA during atempts to pry apart or splinter a log. The blade snaped. It is stupid to do (not my knife though), and does not reflect on the makers or the model...

The italian automatic stiletto was killed in brunch cutting. I dont really know how to describe it except that cutting edge was all bent, and the blase developed a lot of horizontal and vertical play.

The multitool saw also snapped. I don't know how that happended, i didn't see it.
 
Hmmm, even if they weren't knife people, you'd think they could of used a screwdriver or awl to pry (Assuming thei model had one).

Not surprising the blade acted how it did. By chance get to see how bent it was before breaking? I might try and repeat the situation myself to find out :)
 
Vivi said:
Hmmm, even if they weren't knife people, you'd think they could of used a screwdriver or awl to pry (Assuming thei model had one).

Not surprising the blade acted how it did. By chance get to see how bent it was before breaking? I might try and repeat the situation myself to find out :)
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I actually didnt see how bent it was because i generally try to stay a few yards away when peole are prying stuff open or splintering logs: a few years back i spent a few uncomfortable moment with a splinter the size of a KA-BAR was stuck in my leg.
 
I don't understand why EVERYBODY likes to pry with knives. I've seen more broken tips in other people knives than complete ones!
 
dante said:
I don't understand why EVERYBODY likes to pry with knives. I've seen more broken tips in other people knives than complete ones!
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This is why i invested in Atwood pry-baby
 
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