Winter v.s. Summer Knives

[Dannyboy Leather]

I/we tend to do more historical trekking or experimental archeology (mountain man or colonial) in the winter months. We take almost no modern equipment, tools, fire making, weapons, clothing, food, etc., on these trips. Everything must be as historically correct as possible in order to experience the limitations of the period. My fixed blades are generally in the 5" to 8" range, supplemented with a small friction or clasp folder, and perhaps a small fixed bladed patch knife. Yes, the fixed blades were larger on the early frontier or in the western mountains (used as weapons also) so we upscale to some degree in keeping with the persona.

BTW, the term "survival knife" is a fairly modern invention or concept. Before folks moved into the industrial age, all tools (knives included) were seen and understood to provide survival and a means of livelihood. The term "survival knife" would have been a completely foreign concept to our not too distant ancestors. A *variety* of tools provided for their welfare and survival.

 

[King Bear]

That's some seriously cool kit you have there!