The Survive! Never Say Die! Chat Thread

Good for you bud! The 3.5 is so handy. I think you'll really enjoy it. Are you going to do a try stick with it as well? I'd like to hear your thoughts if so.
 
You know it dude! That'll be the first thing I do when it arrives! I really don't know why I never did any carvings with the ones I had.
 
Very happy for you! I saw that one go up for sale, glad you snatched it up. I should look into getting some cordage on my sheaths. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts when you get out to use it! CONGRATULATIONS!
 
When I got my 3.5, I thought it was too small. Then I got the 4.1, and man... that one is just right. It fills my hand, and feels substantial. I then got another 4.1, and have recently been finding new love for my 3.5. I ordered the new 4.1 and 4.7, will likely keep one of my 4.1s and pass the other 4.1 on.

What's your favorite GSO, ladies and gents?
 
Silver Needle said:
Very happy for you! I saw that one go up for sale, glad you snatched it up. I should look into getting some cordage on my sheaths. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts when you get out to use it! CONGRATULATIONS!
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Thanks bud! I made reasonable offers on two different ones on here but we couldn't come to an agreement. I got this one for $150 so I'm pretty pleased plus it's 3v with black canvas which is my favorite combo so far. I think I'll be removing the paracord on this one to replace it with some good tarred bank line. I have almost 8 feet of it wrapped around the posts on my 5 and it's barely noticeable.
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I'm also thinking of putting a bit of fishing line and hooks under the scales with a few tinder tabs if they'll fit.
 
forte_defense said:
When I got my 3.5, I thought it was too small. Then I got the 4.1, and man... that one is just right. It fills my hand, and feels substantial. I then got another 4.1, and have recently been finding new love for my 3.5. I ordered the new 4.1 and 4.7, will likely keep one of my 4.1s and pass the other 4.1 on.

What's your favorite GSO, ladies and gents?
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Haha it's a never ending battle! Right now the 4.1 is my favorite. The 5 is right there though because it's just a great size do-all knife. The 4.7 might just blow them out of the water though.
 
Standard78 said:
Haha it's a never ending battle! Right now the 4.1 is my favorite. The 5 is right there though because it's just a great size do-all knife. The 4.7 might just blow them out of the water though.
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That's why I took the leap of faith on the 4.7. I also ordered a 2.7... just before the books closed, because I didn't want to wish I had... like I missed the 5.0 seconds, and the and 5.1s... figured the 4.7 would fit the bill. I don't see myself using a larger knife than this. I have a Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe, but I barely ever need it.
 
Everything on the 4.7 just looks perfect and I rarely use anything bigger than that also. I'll have to wait till the 2.7's are out because I snoozed on ordering one. They look like a great carver or neck knife.
 
I held off on the 3.5, thinking it was too small also. Sure changed my mind once I got one, though. I'll have to get a 4.1 sometime, but in the meantime I'm really excited for the 4.7 and the new 5.1s.
 
I'm surprised S!K does not solve the "high carry" issue in house, rather than relying on 3rd party vendors like Sagewood and Chiral. Ad long as they're outsourcing sheaths, why not offer the low carry option? What am I missing? The kydex is great otherwise... they just ride too high and poke my ribs. I'd rather have my knife on my belt than in my pack, but as they come belt carry is not comfortable. I'm going to have Chiral hook me up with 3 of his rigs.
 
Ellie has hinted at some options coming. Not sure what those are yet. I can't speak for Survive! but as a business owner, I can say that it is a building process. You build your reputation, your product line, etc. If you get a high enough demand for an item you begin to try to supply that item to your customers in a way that is profitable to you. If you can't make a buck on it, you might as well go fishing, no sense giving away your time. There are some items that for whatever reason aren't profitable to supply, too many middle men, high freight cost, production cost too high on limited quantity, etc. If S!K has found a way to supply some sheath accessories that would be awesome. I think you'll be happy with those UKEs.
 
Hard Knocks said:
I held off on the 3.5, thinking it was too small also. Sure changed my mind once I got one, though. I'll have to get a 4.1 sometime, but in the meantime I'm really excited for the 4.7 and the new 5.1s.
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Same here. I wasn't a huge fan of the older 5.1 I had but the new ones look great even with the choil. I might have to try one out or get a new 6.
 
Hard Knocks said:
Ellie has hinted at some options coming. Not sure what those are yet. I can't speak for Survive! but as a business owner, I can say that it is a building process. You build your reputation, your product line, etc. If you get a high enough demand for an item you begin to try to supply that item to your customers in a way that is profitable to you. If you can't make a buck on it, you might as well go fishing, no sense giving away your time. There are some items that for whatever reason aren't profitable to supply, too many middle men, high freight cost, production cost too high on limited quantity, etc. If S!K has found a way to supply some sheath accessories that would be awesome. I think you'll be happy with those UKEs.
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Have you tried flipping the clip over? I did it on all of my knives and it helps lower the height a bit plus it stays clipped onto the belt really well. It also makes it easy to remove.
 
Standard78 said:
Have you tried flipping the clip over? I did it on all of my knives and it helps lower the height a bit plus it stays clipped onto the belt really well. It also makes it easy to remove.
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No, I've never heard of doing that. Interesting option. I just hope "easy to remove" is not synonymous with "easy to LOSE."
 
I haven't had it come off at all and I wear this everyday. The little tabs that curl over hold it really well.
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Standard78 said:
Have you tried flipping the clip over? I did it on all of my knives and it helps lower the height a bit plus it stays clipped onto the belt really well. It also makes it easy to remove.
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If you're asking me Standard, no I haven't tried that. But I think maybe I'm in the minority, liking them pretty much as they are. I'd say your idea looks good though, the clip is pretty sturdy. You still carry them handle up with the clip flipped?
 
Standard78 said:
Have you tried flipping the clip over? I did it on all of my knives and it helps lower the height a bit plus it stays clipped onto the belt really well. It also makes it easy to remove.
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It's better, but still high. I'm 5'9, and it hits me right in the ribs. I will give this some carry time this week... while I wait on a dangler. ;-)
 
Hard Knocks said:
If you're asking me Standard, no I haven't tried that. But I think maybe I'm in the minority, liking them pretty much as they are. I'd say your idea looks good though, the clip is pretty sturdy. You still carry them handle up with the clip flipped?
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I still carry it handle up. For me it's almost the perfect height because it doesn't hit my ribs and the sheath is pretty well covered when I'm wearing a t-shirt. I always had an issue with the handle jabbing me when I was driving so this helps a bit.
 
forte_defense said:
It's better, but still high. I'm 5'9, and it hits me right in the ribs. I will give this some carry time this week... while I wait on a dangler. ;-)
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You definitely can't beat a dangler!
I only flip the clip on knives that I carry during the day and at work because I don't want them to be seen. I wish I could carry my 5 around on a dangler but people out here would cry to much about it.
 
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