Snobbery or just learning?

Use what you like.
Ever since Pitdog started showing that that abominable TBT can be used for all sorts of things, I've been trying out all kinds of blades that people say can't work bushcrafting.

Examples: 20" HI CAK, Bura Bowie (11" blade .25" thick), Busse Hellrazor ("tactical" knife if there ever was one). Guess what? They all worked.

I think the problem of "only this works" stems from people learning a certain way of doing things, and try to make the tool work the way they want, rather than adapt to how the tool works best. You can't use a Battle Mistress like a Mora, just as you can't use a Kephart like a kukri. Pick what you like and learn to use it.
 
Cpl Punishment said:
Use what you like.
Ever since Pitdog started showing that that abominable TBT can be used for all sorts of things, I've been trying out all kinds of blades that people say can't work bushcrafting.

Examples: 20" HI CAK, Bura Bowie (11" blade .25" thick), Busse Hellrazor ("tactical" knife if there ever was one). Guess what? They all worked.

I think the problem of "only this works" stems from people learning a certain way of doing things, and try to make the tool work the way they want, rather than adapt to how the tool works best. You can't use a Battle Mistress like a Mora, just as you can't use a Kephart like a kukri. Pick what you like and learn to use it.
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And there it is. :thumbup:
 
Sure a larger knife made to chop concrete blocks is gonna be thicker and more robust. . . blah blah
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Nobody makes knives for chopping concrete. Some make knives that will not be totally destroyed should you hit a rock, or concrete, but hitting rocks will dull the edge. Saying knives are made for a particular usage based on manufacturer tests and demonstrations is foolish.

Now if you will excuse me I am going to go buy some Mastersmith knives made to bend like a noodle in a vise. I have some noodling to do and an empty vise.
 
Rat Finkenstein said:
Nobody makes knives for chopping concrete. Some make knives that will not be totally destroyed should you hit a rock, or concrete, but hitting rocks will dull the edge. Saying knives are made for a particular usage based on manufacturer tests and demonstrations is foolish.

Now if you will excuse me I am going to go buy some Mastersmith knives made to bend like a noodle in a vise. I have some noodling to do and an empty vise.
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LOL... That's funny. I guess I was implying that. I meant a knife built so heavy duty that it can withstand such abuse... I don't think I've ever seen a concrete chopping knife before LOL. You've ruined my idea of going into the concrete chopping business with my Battle Mistress. Thanks.
 
Rat Finkenstein said:
Nobody makes knives for chopping concrete. Some make knives that will not be totally destroyed should you hit a rock, or concrete, but hitting rocks will dull the edge. Saying knives are made for a particular usage based on manufacturer tests and demonstrations is foolish.

Now if you will excuse me I am going to go buy some Mastersmith knives made to bend like a noodle in a vise. I have some noodling to do and an empty vise.
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ROTFLMAO!:thumbup::thumbup:
 
I usually carry a folder, and large and small fixed. Then I've got my bases covered. Depending upon what I'm doing, of course.

I find that more and more of my tasks when hiking can be covered by a SAK. It pretty much negates the need for a small fixed blade such as a mora. I'm gravitating more and more to a SAK and larger fixed blade. Others might like a hatchet or saw instead.

If I'm hunting, then it's totally different.
 
I don't think advancing to better quality equipment is snobbery at all. Knowledge and experience help you realize what works in the field. Knives are personal items. What works for one person may not work for someone else. I prefer a large fixed blade over a hatchet but that's just me. I can do more with a knife. My choices are a large and small fixed blade, saw and an axe. Folders, I carry one but rarely use it.
Scott
 
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