You get one fixed blade for the rest of your life what is it?

It would have to be something from Cold Steel, like the Recon Scout or SRK.

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Lincoln
eclark@totalzone.com
 
I agree with Ken about Scandinavian knives as "only" knives.(For the rest of my LIFE? What a horrible thought!) These knives are great cutters, very sturdy, and are easy to sharpen under "combat conditions". (For those who are new to these knives, I recommend "Ragnar's" site at www. ragweedforge.com. Excellent info; a fine selection of Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish knives and other "good stuff"; very competitive prices; and excellent service.) While in my "real life"(?) I prefer these knives with 3 to 4-inch blades, or even less, if I had to have only one I would probably go for something like Helle's new BraKar,with its approximately 5-inch blade. While the edge configuration in these knives is not perfect for slicing and the BraKar's blade length is obviously a compromise between "too long" and "too short", I think that a knife like the Brakar would get me by.

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A while back a designed a knife with just that question in mind. It's a .25" thick D-2 drop point with a slight s-curve in the belly and really beefy canvas micarta scales. Blade length about 8". A friend of mine,Larry Patterson, just started making knive a while back and made one for me. He liked it so much he wanted to nuy it back from me! I don't know if Larry is going to "produce" these knives in any quantity, but he should have a website up real soon.

The upshot is, if you can have only one, make sure of exactly what you want, then get it made to YOUR specifications. You're the one who has to live with it.

In a production blade? Hmmmm. The Lile Deathwind seems to have more going for it than any other knife I've found. Superb craftsmanship, durable, and the feel and balance are beyond belief!

Tom
 
...a big one!

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John Ownby
http://www.johnownby.com
 
my cold steel bushman. under $20, simple, failsafe, pretty much indestructible. huge, as well.
...and somebody's smoking pot outside my window... hrm...

aleX.

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sharp blades are friendlier than sharp tongues.
 
OK. I'm sure we all agree the topic is artificial, but here's a more practical take on it.

Several people have mentioned Fallkniven and I have, in fact, been somewhat interested in a couple models of their knives. The biggest thing that has bothered me, though, has been the question of the handles. In the context of this thread, I hope I live more than another 10 years. OTOH, I have seen very few "soft plastic" materials that last very well. Other folks have complained about Kraton handles that lose their flexibility in a few short years. Has anyone had long-term experience with Fallkniven's handles over an extended time? Suppose someone is interested in a knife to put into an emergency kit that might go unused for years, but needs to be ready on a moment's notice. Is the Fallkniven handle material reliable enough for that?

Clearly a number of people think highly of Fallkniven as using knives. I can appreciate that. In the context of military survival knives, what you find most important is relatively short-term availability for "acute" needs. After a few years in service, changing knives seems pretty reasonable. OTOH, for a "one knife for the rest of your life" scenario or an "emergency kit in long-term storage" scenario, the stability of both the handle and sheath is extremely important.

Any thoughts on Fallkniven in that area?

Paul


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Paul Neubauer
prn@bsu.edu
A tool is, basically, an object that enables you to take advantage of the laws of physics and mechanics in such a way that you can seriously injure yourself.
 
I didn't know we were breaking this down into custom and production!
Custom: Fowler Pronghorn
Production: CRK Sable IV
 
My TOPS Anaconda. It does everything I need it to, and is my backwoods partner.
 
Benchmade Nimravus. Sure, there are much better knives out there, but this one works well for me and I really like it. Sheath sucks, but I'm going to get a local guy make me a new kydex sheath.
 
How could you NOT take a Chris Reeve One Piece Fixed Blade?!!!

If you were limited to one knife, that is most likely due to some reason. I am NOT saying that Andy's Basics would not hold up...they sure as hell would and for a lifetime. But: I would feel better with a SOLID non hallow handled Chris Reeve Fixed blade, than ANY other knife I have ever played with.

Realistically...a good, hand made, nicely griped Machette would probably do me JUST fine. My BK&T Brute, for example, wouldn't be to far from the top of the heap.

BTW: NIMRAVUS?!!! Not Even Full Tang!!! UGHH! Wouldn't trust my X's dogs life with that knife.

Steve in NYC

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What we do today in life...echoes in eternity...
Every man dies...not every man lives...
 
definately either a fowler pronghorn or any of the busse's. but since the fowler is a handmade with similar performance (in my mind) i would probably go with it. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE A COMPARISON BETWEEN A PRONGHORN AND A BUSSE!!!!
 
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