SDFK Feedback Wanted

[Oldaxe]

I recently chopped the head off a frozen beaver that the coyotes got to first. They had already destroyed the hide, but I am cleaning and keeping the skull for science. The SDFK experienced some minor edge damage. Some rolling, dents, maybe 10-15 thou deep. More than I expected, but still good considering frozen bones are hard. It would have been quite a bit more difficult with the BFK, and I dont have my SC yet to compare. Long story short, SDFK is awesome and will do it, whatever it is.

 

[ferider]

I'm almost thinking there should be a 8 inch carothers camp knife.... right in the middle ground.

Everybody needs a Shiv.

 

[cpirtle]

As a bushcrafter you should add a Kephart to the list, just because - it's an awesome tribute to the original with some modern interpretations.

The HDFK is excellent but market value prevails and there are a lot less of them out there, at least available for purchase.

I have batoned my SDFK splitting no less then 75 pieces of Florida dry Hickory, which is some of the most spindly wirey hard to split wood I've ever processed and the edge still glides though paper with the exception of a 1/16" dink that I'm not even convinced came from legitimate use. My only other thought would be if you can get the signature version do that, the weight savings is worth it.

 

[Andersonbushcraft]

As a bushcrafter you should add a Kephart to the list, just because - it's an awesome tribute to the original with some modern interpretations.

The HDFK is excellent but market value prevails and there are a lot less of them out there, at least available for purchase.

I have batoned my SDFK splitting no less then 75 pieces of Florida dry Hickory, which is some of the most spindly wirey hard to split wood I've ever processed and the edge still glides though paper with the exception of a 1/16" dink that I'm not even convinced came from legitimate use. My only other thought would be if you can get the signature version do that, the weight savings is worth it.

I've had my eye on the kephart for a while, but I like the more ergonomic handles of the other models, I'll probably pick one up someday of the timing is right.

That's good to know, I've been beating on my mc since I picked it up from a forum member and the edge is still factory and I haven't noticed a decline in sharpness yet, but I've used it on mostly soft woods like pine and fir as of yet.

 

[Bigred#1]

Woke up in a cold sweat , in my dream I and gotten a SDFC super duty field chopper a 10" no frills chopper version . Literally woke up and could still feel it in my hand. This morning I couldn't stop thinking about it or it's imaginary signature version. Need to stop playing with knives and reading the forums before bed.

 

[beeinak]

Woke up in a cold sweat , in my dream I and gotten a SDFC super duty field chopper a 10" no frills chopper version . Literally woke up and could still feel it in my hand. This morning I couldn't stop thinking about it or it's imaginary signature version. Need to stop playing with knives and reading the forums before bed.

There are much worse things to dream about than knives!

 

[fielder]

Definitely. Like no knives!

 

[Pàdruig]

I have experimented a lot with one-knife options out in the woods and I think that carnifex knifeworks already encapsulated my thoughts on the SDFK pretty perfectly. The SDFK is the perfect solution to a "do-it-all" general purpose field knife. It is the jack-of-all-trades, master of none sort of knife and I haven't found a blade in that size and weight range that takes that approach better than the SDFK does. I can clear a campsite, prep a fire, and still fix a meal at the end of the day with an SDFK where a knife that is bigger or smaller might struggle with at least some of those chores.

As my experiences and experimentation have evolved over the years, my philosophies have come somewhat full circle and I am most comfortable in the woods on longer and less familiar treks with a smaller belt knife and an axe. However, if I don't want to deal with the axe on my more familiar jaunts, then I am pretty keen on selecting a larger knife and the SDFK fits that niche the best.

It's raining like the dickens right now so an older pic will have to suffice.

 

[Cap’n Smudge]

Hello all,

I recently picked up a medium chopper from a forum member and got lucky on a basic field knife sale. These CPKs have converted me to the D3V lifestyle and I'm curious about the in-between sized knife, the SDFK. I'm thinking of trying to track one down, but I want to know from those of you who have one if you feel it fills a gap or if the medium chopper and basic field cover the bases. The secondary market for these looks to be pretty high, so I want to be sure it would be a worthwhile addition.

Thanks in advance!

Ultimately, only you can decide if it’s useful to you.
If you are going to procure one (you should), go for the SSDFK. The Signature series will definitely cost more, but… buy once, cry once. Also, if you find it doesn’t fill a niche for you, won’t have any trouble getting rid of it (signature or basic).
I love the SDFK. I love it for the same reasons others have posted here. “One knife” woods carry options don’t get better. The HDFK reigned supreme for me in this role until the SDFK came out. One is not better than the other. The SDFK is a more recent offering than the HDFK, and should be easier to obtain.
I’ll never give up my HDFK, but the last couple times I hiked with the one knife option I took my SDFK (my basic not my signature because… I have that option).
I would recommend getting one but you don’t need one. BFK/FK3 can get the job done.