Question for Yvsa

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Ice

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Yvsa, since you have tried both the G.S. and the 15" A.K. which do feel is the better all around? Now I have a fondnes for something a little more on the weapon side but still need a survival usable. How does the weight copare between the two? I all most tend to think the W.W.II would fit this best. Any opinions? P.S. I started to ask this down on Rhetts thread about the wait on A.K.s but didn't know if you would find it there so just egnore that one thanks.
 
Thanks Bill, I'm anxious to here what he has to say, and I know what you mean thats why I directed the question toward Yvsa. Not that we don't have many good experts on the forum, just that I always liked what he has to say and respect his age and wisdom.Still happy to hear from anyone on the forum that may have good advice for me.
 
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Why thank you Ice!
I am honored to be thought so highly of.

Between the two I would choose the Gelbu Special for just an all around knife.Will says to throw in the 18" WW II and I don't know about that one.I do have the Hanuman Special with the WW II blade.
It is almost like the GS except the GS is a bit heavier(read thicker at spine) and has that beautiful forged fuller which is gonna make it incredibley strong for it's weight.
The GS and 15" AK are about the same weight at 1 1/2 Lbs.
They chop about the same.The big thing is with the AK it ain't ever gonna bend,but I think you could just about run a tank over the GS and it would still work,except maybe the handle.
I also like the extra reach of the GS.Mine is 19" overall.

Now I do have to add that there is no way to compare it to my 18"AK.
That knife RULES when it comes to brute force and holding an edge.
Mine is a tad on the hard side along the sweet spot of the edge,but I know that and prefer it be that way.
If I were in an emergency or survival situation where it would get severe use over a short period of time it would quickly chip/wear away to the proper hardness.
The way it is now I can be a little more careful where and how I use it and place my cuts with accuracy I can enjoy the benefits of a super sharp blade.It may not work for someone unfamiliar with a harder edge and/or big knives.

I hope that answers your question like you wanted.


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Thank you Yvsa, I appreciate your response and opinion. I felt from the looks of the G.S. that it would fit my wants and needs but looks can be deceiving. If you feel it will fit the useable/survival/weapon catagory then I'm happy. Thanks again and blessings to you and your family my freind.
 
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