I've had a "Swiss Card" for years now and keep it in my "Altoids tin" survival kit.:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony uk
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I've had a "Swiss Card" for years now and keep it in my "Altoids tin" survival kit.:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony uk
Handles don't bother me one way or the other as long as they aren't square or have sharp corners on them. That can wear on your hand pretty quick. Rounded handles in just about any material is okay.
I poured through Build the Perfect Survival Kit and the author has a mini mini survival kit that he carries in his front pocket. He has a photon light, a whistle, a metal match and striker, a metal tube to carry fire starter and a mini multi tool on it. I thought that was pretty cool but the multi tool with everything else was a bit much for me in my front pocket, especially if it's the wifey and I going out to dinner. I didn't want any good lookin' (fill in your favorite hair color) walking up to me asking, "If that your survival kit or are you just glad to see me?" A guy could get into trouble, you know. Anywho, I opted for the Spyderco just because of the size.
Agreed it is NOT
Why does everyone always pick on blonde people ?
Is that better?
Has anyone used a Hoffman Harpoon or Hoffman Harpoon XL. When I was looking through McCann's store I noticed it.
Crazy! I was looking at those earlier today. Wicked looking. I don't own any and I don't think I would ever use them. If I were to make a spear it would be out of split wood for fishing or just sharp for jabbing.
Lol Rick :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Rick
Your like the site Billy Conely :D
That is what I said. I found McCann's site today and was going through the products he stands behind from his book. I don't remember this being in his book... so it kind of made me think why he is selling it in his store. I know he likes multi-use items... here is part of the description from the page:
It is useful as a small knife, or as a spear/harpoon. Designed to be attached to a shaft, it is traction coated 1095 carbon steel with a full tang. The handle is wrapped with OD green parachute cord, which can be used to attach it to a shaft.
Lupo, a great knife, that won the Backpacker awards is the SOG Seal Pup FP3.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lupo
It has a 4" AUS 8 SS blade with a Kraton Handle and is lite (4.0 oz). It has as all SOG knives have, a LIFE Time Guarantee. You can find it on the Net for less than $40. It lists for a lot more ($60+). The nylon sheath has a multi- carry system.
Field Pup FP-3
The Field Pup is a beautiful knife with its high gloss satin finish, typically found only on expensive knives. It's the right size and weight, suitable for a variety of outdoor sporting tasks. It's comfortable to use with its slightly yielding Kraton molded handle that form fits the full tang blade. SOG's trademarked finger grips are combined with aggressive thumb notches on the back of the blade, making the Field Pup a real working knife. The blade is also protected by a nylon sheath.
The Field Pup is seen in the Prepared to Survive DVD, produced by Lifeview Outdoors. SOG was please to be a part of the production of this essential resource.
Blade Length 4"
Overall Length 8.5"
Weight 4.0 oz.
Edge Straight
Steel AUS 8
Handle Kraton
Finish Satin
Sheath Nylon
AUS 8 is a very good quality steel, could you post a link Grey Wolf?:confused:
For you Sarge..... sure.
This is one of the best prices for the SOG FIELD PUP FP3 $32.47 (but check around), this one charges $7.95 (pretty standard) for shipping.
http://www.waltherprecision.com/item...OG_Knives.aspx
It looks like a good investment for a survival knife, but not "sexy" enough for the "Know-nothing Nimrods" we get on here. Seems like the 1st question out of their mouths is about knife selection and they dash right off towards the big ones. oh well, I think it'd be a great knife for a Survival kit, meets all my criteria!:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gray Wolf
thanks for this thread, i needed something like this.
oh, and i got a fire steel its one of those swiss light my fire army grade ones that last for 12000 strokes
This might be a good spot to repeat Mitch's info about knife size. Good stuff, Mitch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mitch
Here is another review about the SOG Field Pup FP3 from Outdoors Magazine.
http://outdoors-magazine.com/spip.php?article200
Depending on where you buy it, some come with a black nylon sheath with snap-closure, protective insert, and extra outer pocket for carrying a whetstone, small map, multi-tool, or compass. Others sell it with a sturdy leather/Kydex sheath.
What do you look for in a high quality knife? What characteristics are necessary?
See this thread:
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...survival+knife
1. carbon steel
2. full tang construction
3. underside guard
4. within the 4-6" blade length range
5. NO serrations or hollow handle
Are we doing this AGAIN?:confused: What's wrong with the other ten threads on the same subject?:cool:
Came across this knife in a google search. Aside from being made of Aus 8 stainless (as opposed to good ol' carbon steel), this knife looks great! Should be among the top 5 for people considering their first survival knife.
4 3/4" blade
underside guard
about 1/6" thick blade
lightweight
SOG brand
http://www.bestknives.com/sogresere.html
http://www.britishblades.com/home/ar...showarticle=55
Don't knock the Aus 8 SS, okay? My Ka-bar uses it!:cool:
looking in a store that had a few knifes and looked in the survival knife section and saw a incrediabley small knife i mean the size of a double aa battery does anyone know the purpose of a knife this small i mean really
probably to add to an emergency kit or a "pen knife" just for cheap, light, easy. I've seen a small switchblade knife, that was a giveaway at some advertising convention, in an emergency kit.
My "Swiss Army Card" has a very small knife blade on it, but it could be of some use in an emergency.:cool:
I have several pen knives. My Old Timer goes everywhere with me and it isn't much larger than a AA battery. A good utility knife for opening packages, cutting string and the 1001 other uses is just good to have around even if it isn't a survival situation.
That's one that is discussed in Build the Perfect Survival Kit. He considers it an important multi-use tool.
I'm not too keen on those little saws, rather prefer a simple fixed.
Yep, they have their places. Even a small one can be just what you need when there is nothing else available.
I agree RR, Right On!
Serrations can have their place, though.
We don't need another thread on this topic, it's been done to death!:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by RobertRogers
Why don't you move it to one of the other threads. In fact, consolidating them might not be a bad idea.
I seem to be having a problem doing that.:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
In the admin section click Threads and Post then Move. You'll have a menu to select the post. The move button is at the bottom. Or.... just delete the whole thread. There really isn't much in it that needs to be moved.
Mitch posted a nice write up on it. "It's a bit shorter than a Lapplander but I never found that to be a problem."
Okay, I just merged 5 knife threads and will be adding the newest one to it
1 I'm getting the hang of it!:D
I've got it! Just figured it out!:D
Hello, I never did see the rules of this forum so I hope I don't break one on my first post. :o
The SOG Hunter Revolver is my baby :p.........I carry it every where and it has performed some pretty amazing things for me in the last four years since it came out.
Thanks guys for the kind words and mentions of the SOG Revolver knife.
Mitch.chesney, I really like your blog !
Robbie Roberson.;)
Thanks Robbie. Always enjoy to hear from people who read it.