SHTF knife

Monofletch said:
Depending on which SHTF scenario it is, I'd bring this knife......:D

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I really like the handle on that blade!
 
CRKT Ultima 7? Ka-Bar Extreme Fighter in D2? Those probably can be had easily for under $100 or a little over. I have both and would trust either one in the OP's situation, but an Ontario could do the job for even less cash.
 
My choice is this bad boy... British Army survival knife. Cheap and reliable. The sheath is made by martinsheaths.com .
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sobat, Nice looking sheath! The sheath that came with the one I bought many years ago was pig skin, thin and worthless. John
 
Thanks mate! Yuuup, the Original sheath is chicken- or pig...I don't know. This one will last a few decades...
Cheers,
Sobat
 
I have looked at the Ultima 7, but I wanted something a bit bigger, the CRKT FE9 is the production version of the flesheater, so that is one if the ones I was looking at... The BK9 is looking like a good option though too


Are there any steels to AVOID with a knife like this? Most tool steels and such should hold up well, correct?
 
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MIGUY said:
I have looked at the Ultima 7, but I wanted something a bit bigger, the CRKT FE9 is the production version of the flesheater, so that is one if the ones I was looking at... The BK9 is looking like a good option though too


Are there any steels to AVOID with a knife like this? Most tool steels and such should hold up well, correct?
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In a bigger blade you want a high carbon steel like A2, 1095, 3v and others. Although D2 is a tool steel, I wouldn't want it on a long blade I intend to beat the snot out of. I may have just opened a can of worms. That Junglas I posted pics of has had the absolute snot beat out of it. Laughed at me afterword.
 
MIGUY said:
One other thing I'd like to add, looking into the Beckers, bravo etc, I'd prefer to not have a leather sheath
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Becker BK9

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mmmm goood. You asked about 1095 CroVan - great stuff. Becker/Kabar has the heat treat just right there. These take and hold a great edge and hold up to a pretty serious amount of abuse. Like this...

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MIGUY said:
The junglas could be a possibility... Anyone have experience with that?

Girlymann, what makes you say redemption over the Hammond FE9? Somewhat similar, though the FE9 is a bit straighter and thinner... I see what you're saying about the Japanese blades though
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If you are going to fight you probably want something that is not 23oz, swinging that weight at 10" will be very cumbersome an also will get you tired after a few swings.
Fighting knives are in the 7"range.
 
Mountain Wildman said:
Busse NMFBM or the Anniversary Straight Handle Battle Mistress.
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Sorry but this is ridiculous. You are talking about swinging 29-32 OZ knives... hope you have used them for shopping some wood? If you have you should be able understand how heavy they get after a few minutes of use.
There is zero nimbleness in handling 11" blades if that weight.
 
I would second the Junglas. It's cheap-er, easy to sharpen, solid grind, and has one of the best warranties in the business. Plus, for its size, it is not entirely cumbersome. I love mine, and have used it often with no problems.
 
If someone just wants something to process wood with take a look at the Ontario SP8. It needs to be sharpened and the sheath isn't fantastic, but it's a beast that's almost like a froe. You will not break it and it will save your primary blade. If you team that up with something else you should be good go.

The SP50 is also a fantastic large knife. If anyone wants a functioning large blade instead of just a froe take a look at it.
 
Dacus_Nomadic said:
I would second the Junglas. It's cheap-er, easy to sharpen, solid grind, and has one of the best warranties in the business. Plus, for its size, it is not entirely cumbersome. I love mine, and have used it often with no problems.
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The OP stated that he does not need a survival knife. He wants a fighter. Fighters have to be nimble, I am not sure how much that is true for a 10" blade, but they also have to be able to either cause damage slashing, or stabbing. A big survival type of blade will not be too god for those purposes, the geometry of the blade is just not meant for those tasks.

IMHO a SRKT Hisshou is in the length range of the OP, and will take limbs off, this is slicing blade. A good stabber would be something like SRKT Hissatsu. For back up, I'd get a karambit.
In any case fighting with knives requires a lot of practice, otherwise they are not going to help much.
 
mainaman said:
Sorry but this is ridiculous. You are talking about swinging 29-32 OZ knives... hope you have used them for shopping some wood? If you have you should be able understand how heavy they get after a few minutes of use.
There is zero nimbleness in handling 11" blades if that weight.
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Zombies... Besides, when the SHTF those who have prepared for this imminent inevitability will instantly gain three times their current strength, endurance, and visual acuity, among other Ninja qualities like self-confidence and good looks. Haven't you watched any movies over the past 5 years or so?
 
Does anyone have experience with the CRKT FE9 or FE7? The BK9 is looking like a great option, alone with the ontario SP6... and for 200 I could probably get both? And I saw the suggestion for the karambit as backup, I've had a hard time finding one that fits my large hands well
 
It seems that the primary emphasis on choice is for human interaction with secondary considerations for just being a tough field knife. I was wondering if you have ever tried to "yield" a knife larger than say 9"? The BK-9 fulfills this role and is a very tough knife and with a steel that could easily be sharpened in the field. Long blades are not something that is natural unless you have had some training. For fighting, I think you'll find that you can do most things with about a 7" blade as it has the reach that you theoretically need for pursuasion. I'd pack a good machete along with a suitable knife with my SHTF kit which can be used for many purposes as they are typically fairly light and great for woods duty. They also embody an element of pursuasion. My suggestion would be a Condor El Salvador with wood handles, but they make a poly handled one too along with a stainless steel (420HC) version.
 
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