Replace a hatchet with... Potbelly or BK-2, BK-4, BK-5, BK-7, BK-9, BK-10?

FreebornErik said:
PS. On a much more serious note, is it permissible to mix our own Black and Tans, maybe a half case of Bass and a half case of Guinness??? I think I can find some Bass, and I've always got some Guinness on hand.
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Good lord man, this is brilliant. Water some Old Leghumper down with PBR and you're there. I don't give a shit what kind of knife you buy, you're alright in my book.
 
FreebornErik said:
:D

Oh noooo, now you've gone and done it...

What kind of harmonica is best for bushcrafting? And even more important, what about EDC? Diatonic, Chromatic, valved, what key (maybe it doesn't matter on a solo hike, but on a group hike, we'll need some standards), playing in cross harp or straight harp, wood comb (and what kind of wood) or plastic or maybe even metal. I figure the BK-9 would probably go best with the Super-64 or maybe the CBH is more fitting, though I prefer the Hard Bopper or the Mellow Tone myself, though it might not be best in a survival situation. I suppose it could be used as a signaling device, all you have to do is breath in and out to make noise and some models reflect light for signaling.

One of the real problems, is that there just isn't a "Made in USA" option. Maybe we could get Ka-Bar to rectify that for us, quick get Toooj and Ethan on it, this could be the next big thing...

Then there's the bass harps, chord harps, bagpipes and the accordions to think of.

Do we need a sub-forum? Can we go to survival harmonica school on 3 day weekends? What model works best for killing zombies? What harp is in your BOB? What about your GHB? Can Trade really split wood just by playing a single note on a harmonica?

Erik

PS. On a much more serious note, is it permissible to mix our own Black and Tans, maybe a half case of Bass and a half case of Guinness??? I think I can find some Bass, and I've always got some Guinness on hand.
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The only acceptable harp for bushcraft is a Jaw Harp, or Jew's harp as its also known.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDnio2axqNI
 
BK9 is king!

I still bring khukuri out with me usually, but if I need to travel lean and mean, the BK9 is one of my go-to blades.
 
I like the BK-9 a lot. It's got versatility. That said, I have several high end hatchets and ax's and I will say this, splitting wood along the grain is completely different than chopping wood to get usable size logs. I prefer to use the correct tool for the job, and to use a tool for it's intended purpose. Imo, a good hatchet can't be replaced, If it could, they wouldn't have withstood the test of time, and that test was done by millions of people who truly depended on their equipment to survive on a day to day basis.
 
Warhammer4real said:
I like the BK-9 a lot. It's got versatility. That said, I have several high end hatchets and ax's and I will say this, splitting wood along the grain is completely different than chopping wood to get usable size logs. I prefer to use the correct tool for the job, and to use a tool for it's intended purpose. Imo, a good hatchet can't be replaced, If it could, they wouldn't have withstood the test of time, and that test was done by millions of people who truly depended on their equipment to survive on a day to day basis.
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I totally agree. Learn the proper use of all the tools and it becomes a non-issue. A hatchet or short axe can be damn handy and get a lot of work done safely if you take the time to learn how to use it. I love hatchets and short axes. And big knives.....:D
 
I used to think the hatchet or hawk was superior for cutting, splitting, or making kindling. Was I ever wrong. Get the KING.
 
The Potbelly WILL outchop the BK9. That crazy hollow grind has massive chopping power. (It's about the only one that will beat it) However, I DID sell my pimped out Potbelly, and I'd NEVER give up my BK9. It is a perfect knife. The potbelly is a one-trick-pony in that regard.
 
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