Survival Knife Based On Price/Quality Point ??

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BabyJWuu

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Hello group,

I would enjoy reading your recommended survival knife under these three monetary categories: (1) <$100 (2) $101 to $200 (3) >$200

My choices for each category are:

1) Cold Steel SRK - This was the most popular knife used by American soldiers during the second Iraq war. The blade is the correct shape and length to complete a variety of tasks and now comes in the new CS proprietary steel, San Mai III with a very good price-quality point. Unfortunately, the sheath is poor and the handle is made of moderate quality Kraton.

2) Fallkniven A1 - This is the official Swedish Army survival knife. The blade is the correct shape and length to complete a variety of tasks and VG-10 is a quality steel used in many Japanese knives. The blade thickness is .25" which makes it very strong for this class of knife. There are few downsides to this knife, but the handle is made of moderate quality Kraton and the sheath is not available in Kydex.

3) Fehrman First Strike - This knife is made of CPM-3V a true super steel. Fehrman knives are made to the highest standards. The knife blade and shape allow it to complete a variety of tasks and the handle is made of micarta. The sheath is available in both leather and Kydex. The downsides to the knife are it is a high carbon steel, which will require cleaning and oiling after each use and of course the high price $400 without the sheath :eek:

Cordially,

BabyJWuu :)
 
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1. Ranger RD7
Great steel, good length and its a good allround knife that will do almost every task in a
survival situation

2. ESEE 6
Same as above pretty much, just a better heat treat(?) and great warranty.

3. Busse ASH-1
 
When you say "survival knife" do you mean big, black coated, quarter inch thick chopper/sharpened prybar great for bashing the bejeebus outta stuff?

Or do you mean an edged tool a wilderness living expert might use?

Nothing wrong with either category....just wondering what you consider "survival."
 
marcinek said:
When you say "survival knife" do you mean big, black coated, quarter inch thick chopper/sharpened prybar great for bashing the bejeebus outta stuff?

Or do you mean an edged tool a wilderness living expert might use?
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Those two are not mutually exclusive
 
I have the A1 and the handle is great, definitely not "moderate quality." It is very comfortable and secure and I haven't had a single blister, even when chopping for over an hour without gloves. I also haven't noticed any wear yet. I think there are different grades of Kraton. I have heard lots of reports about Cold Steel handles coming loose, but none of Fallkniven ones. The A1 is definitely one of the best production knives out there. Of the knives mentioned, the only one I would consider in the same league is the Busse.

There's also a "destruction test" on youtube for the A1, look it up. Some of the other knives mentioned were tested as well.
 
penetrator said:
I have the A1 and the handle is great, definitely not "moderate quality." It is very comfortable and secure and I haven't had a single blister, even when chopping for over an hour without gloves. I also haven't noticed any wear yet. I think there are different grades of Kraton. I have heard lots of reports about Cold Steel handles coming loose, but none of Fallkniven ones. The A1 is definitely one of the best production knives out there. Of the knives mentioned, the only one I would consider in the same league is the Busse.

There's also a "destruction test" on youtube for the A1, look it up. Some of the other knives mentioned were tested as well.
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If you have the satin version, do your knife get scratches very easily? My satin S1 is getting scratched up by anything.
 
marcinek said:
When you say "survival knife" do you mean big, black coated, quarter inch thick chopper/sharpened prybar great for bashing the bejeebus outta stuff?

Or do you mean an edged tool a wilderness living expert might use?

Nothing wrong with either category....just wondering what you consider "survival."
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Hi,

You tell me what you think :thumbup:

Cordially,

BabyJWuu :D
 
BabyJWuu said:
Hi,

You tell me what you think :thumbup:

Cordially,

BabyJWuu :D
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Again, I'm not fully sure of what you mean by "survival." I'm not implying that what you mean is wrong, I'm saying that what I'd put on that list depends on what you mean.

That Ranger turbo-henrik mentioned, for what it's good at, is a great knife at any price. Would I want it for urban survival?....yes. Would I want it for having a great time bashing the bejeebus outta stuff in the woods?....yes. Would I want it as my primary knife while trying to survive in the woods?....not really.
 
turbo-henrik said:
If you have the satin version, do your knife get scratches very easily? My satin S1 is getting scratched up by anything.
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Yes I have the satin version. I haven't noticed any scratches. But I only cut soft stuff with it (wood, food, cardboard, paper ...). Also my blade is starting to look more and more polished now because I strop it regularly. But since the sides are made from really soft steel, they should scratch easily. I wouldn't worry about it. Just shows that you're not a poser and actually use your knife. :D

But if it really bothers you, stainless steel polish (the stuff you can buy at the grocery store for pots and pans) should work to get rid of the scratches.
 
marcinek said:
When you say "survival knife" do you mean big, black coated, quarter inch thick chopper/sharpened prybar great for bashing the bejeebus outta stuff?

Or do you mean an edged tool a wilderness living expert might use?

Nothing wrong with either category....just wondering what you consider "survival."
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A survival knife is for shelter/fire/food. You can fit a wide range of knives into this category as long as they are sturdy enough to process wood and agile enough for food preparation.
 
Halberdier said:
A survival knife is for shelter/fire/food. You can fit a wide range of knives into this category as long as they are sturdy enough to process wood and agile enough for food preparation.
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An element of self-defence too :thumbup:
 
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My choices would be Condor Rodan ($25) on the low end and Bravo 1 ($150) on the high end. I might prefer the clumsier ESEE 6 ($110) for a heavily wooded environment. These can all be field sharpened by primitive method.

I don't see any reason to spend $200.
 
i got the ESEE 5 to be a 'One Knife'. you know, in case i somehow end up stranded in the middle of the forest when i was just trying to go get a beer. it's small enough to conceal, daily (which i do), and big enough to chop down shelter sized logs (which i have). however, i gotta say while i would not feel underknived with it, if i KNEW ahead of time i was going to be spending a long time in the woods, i'd want a machete or bowie and a little fb to go with it.

one thing about ESEE - that 1095 rusts up QUICK. faster than 5160, faster than 52100. i cut up some sugar cane, rinsed the knife, an hour later had spots. not that i care, i'll just polish it off with the EP, but in case YOU care, be advised.

btw - stop worrying about what sheath a knife comes with. don't let the cart lead the horse. buy the knife you need, then get the right sheath for it.
 
BabyJWuu said:
Hello group,

I would enjoy reading your recommended survival knife under these three monetary categories: (1) <$100 (2) $101 to $200 (3) >$200

My choices for each category are:

1) Cold Steel SRK - This was the most popular knife used by American soldiers during the second Iraq war. The blade is the correct shape and length to complete a variety of tasks and now comes in the new CS proprietary steel, San Mai III with a very good price-quality point. Unfortunately, the sheath is poor and the handle is made of moderate quality Kraton.

2) Fallkniven A1 - This is the official Swedish Army survival knife. The blade is the correct shape and length to complete a variety of tasks and VG-10 is a quality steel used in many Japanese knives. The blade thickness is .25" which makes it very strong for this class of knife. There are few downsides to this knife, but the handle is made of moderate quality Kraton and the sheath is not available in Kydex.

3) Fehrman First Strike - This knife is made of CPM-3V a true super steel. Fehrman knives are made to the highest standards. The knife blade and shape allow it to complete a variety of tasks and the handle is made of micarta. The sheath is available in both leather and Kydex. The downsides to the knife are it is a high carbon steel, which will require cleaning and oiling after each use and of course the high price $400 without the sheath :eek:

Cordially,

BabyJWuu :)
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Are these your thoughts or are you quoting someone? If so, who?
 
Less than a hundred bucks...
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Hundred bucks to Two Hundred Bucks

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Two Hundred and Up
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Under 100...BK-2 with Micarta Scales is a very nice option!

101-200...A1...no question about it...Mine has seen its fair share of work and will not quit! The handle is a little beat up now but the blade is razor sharp (yet to be sharpened)...I have chopped several logs, baton way to much wood and more, this is my go to blade

200+...if you can get a Busse Battle Bitch...the handle is awesome, steel is king and it will do the heavy stuff with easy!
 
u sounded like you were questioning rust, with a carbon blade. I have over two years with an EDC in 1095 steel. It is coated and i have not had to worry about rust yet. If i were you, i would not let rust be a factor. ( if you couldnt tell im a carbon snob) Good luck

check out stknives the edc i was talking about is the back up.
 
1. Good ol' leather handled KABAR
2. Same as above with money for a cab out of the woods
3 Same as #1 with a Hummer Limo out of the woods and a nice dinner
 
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