winkler ii rubber scales?

[brian4696]

I am just curious if anyone has used the rubber grips (scales) on the winkler ii utility or SAR knife. What i am asking is do they cause blisters?
I really like his blades and am going to get one but im just curious how the rubber feels with use?

 

[IntegratedEdge]

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[brian4696]

I don't intend to use it for fighting. Im just a avid backpacker looking for another good fixed blade for backpacking/wilderness survival stuff. I didnt read that book you are talking about but when i did talk to them at winkler knives they did say they were back ordered a few months. Like i said i was just looking for a kind of survival knife then came across his website from someone else talking about it in forums or by luck but when i watched that video he has on there i was very impressed and thought that if it can do that then i never have to worry about using it to split wood or anything for that matter. Now i am in no way experienced with survival or very knowledgeable with knives but that was my thought process on it. The reason i asked about sar is bc i didnt want to wait 4 months and the place i called in my state had a sar and a utility knife. My thought process could be way off but that is how this came about. My wife is ok with me spending that money on a knife just this once so i want to make a good choice bc i will never be able to again lol.

 

[scouter27]

I think you should keep looking. The belt knife, IMO, is the most general purpose knife in his line up. There are dealers listed on the WKII site, some of whom have the belt knife and others in stock.

 

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[Camber]

Brian4696,

I really suggest you write Daniel and ask him about any questions you may have. He's very friendly and answers within a day usually. I wrote him in the past about the belt knife and he didn't recommend it strongly for batonning through wood. He suggested the Field Knife, and he preferred the extra length it had over the hunting knife. His second suggestion was the utility knife (which I believe he can do without the serrations if you don't want them). Both would serve you well. The SAR knife is similar to the Utility but is stainless and has the spike pommel. I have a knife with a similar pommel design and it's great, but it is not that comfortable on the belt as the spike digs into my side and it also limits my ability to pound on the pommel either for tip first splitting or for hammering pegs.

 

[brian4696]

I think it far better people respect and even idolize real heroes over sporting "heroes" or celebrities

Well said!
Thanks for all the advice i think im going to give winkler ii a call at the shop and see what he thingks.
Collin What knife did you end up getting and how do you like it now?

 

[brian4696]

Oh just a fyi i had micro surgery on my right hand and it sucks. I had cut all the nerves and tendons in 2 of my fingers before because i was being a idiot with a knife.