That's sort of my philosophy, too I guess. That's why my everyday carry is an Old Timer pocket knife. It's a bad boy when it comes to cardboard boxes, packing tape and envelopes.Quote:
Originally Posted by FVR
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That's sort of my philosophy, too I guess. That's why my everyday carry is an Old Timer pocket knife. It's a bad boy when it comes to cardboard boxes, packing tape and envelopes.Quote:
Originally Posted by FVR
I carry a RAT3-D2 by Ontario, I also keep a CS SRK (CV) in the gear.
The original question on the thread was “What knife do you prefer?.....I prefer options.
Never run with those in your pocket and be very very careful when you sit down.
Yeah - kind of learned that from Beo. Where is Trooper anyway? A'int buying at his mom's and no computer.
That's Beo's story isn't it. I suspect foul play. I sure hope he isn't tied in his bedroom with Mexican finger locks to keep him off the keyboard.
Probably testing the new SRT police issue gear.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...Fingertrap.jpg
Jesus christ!!! If the goverment come at you at least you will be prepared to go on the run.
:DYou should see the gun collection.:D
CHEAP, there's something I can relate to. My Brother's are always calling me cheap, but I prefer to think of it as conservative. I mean, just because I get food off the dollar menue at wendys, and make gifts for birthdays, doesn't make me cheap. Besides, making somehting is much more special than buying somehting. Anyone can go to a store and buy something, but if I carve something that takes time and skill. But everyone calls me cheap. The only money I spend is at this little Military surplus store. Hey is that kukri you have on top in your picture a real ghurka kukri from Nepal?Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
Yes it is. Well I think it is.
It's a real Florida Kurhki now.
Do you ever use that kukri, or is it more of a collectable?
I use it. When I first got it (yep - you guessed it) at one of the shows in town, I put an edge on it and then went out and purposely abused it cutting back brush, limbs, fallen dead wood just to see how it held up. Held up just fine. Not a bad tool for under $20 (think I payed about $12 but can't remember).
:eek: holy cow!! I can't believe you got it for that cheap. This is really impressive. The last gun show I went to didn't have any good knives, just old beat up bayonets.
Cheaper Than Dirt has one that looks similar (don't know if it is) for under $10. Don't know what shipping costs are or the quality of the material.
Is that "Ebony Handled" Buck-Knife the "General" or the "Special"?:confused: the only place I could find the "General was at Cabela's.:cool:
That's 'cause Crash got their 1st!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Blood Groove
It's the 119, courtesy of Wal Mart.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Sarge47
I've looked at that one in cheaper than dirt, but I get a gut feeling it's not quality. I'm sure the one you get at the gun show is much better. My brother got me a cheap kukri from some catalogue, and it was really bad. Stainless steel blade, printed china right on it. The handle was two cheap pieces of metal stuck together, and I doubt that the tang went even half way down inside the handle. Of course I acted like I loved it...I mean it's my brother!Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
Post it!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
There's about 6 or 8 of em on here someplace. I'll get some of the others up eventually.Quote:
Originally Posted by NS0201
Here's a few of the hand guns - post #58. http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...ager#post43531
I just gave up and started making my own. I get what I want. They are sharp and pointy and I can lose as many as I want. Haven't tried a folder yet and probably won't, too much trouble. If you have the steel, plasma cutter, belt grinder, angle grinder and forge handy ain't nothing to it. Really all you need is a dremel tool, a couple of big files,vice, torch or make a little forge and just make users you can surprise yourself. I have a decent workshop about 100yds away from the house and everything I need so it's kinda easy for me.
I love my KNIVES :D Well it depends on what 'm doing for the day.
This is my New EDC (Fathers Day Gift) Along with this knife I always have my Vic. SAK soldier ! - Spyderco Endura waved -
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Here is my short hike (couple of hours) - ColdSteel ProLite/Ontario RAT3/Vic. SAK. [IMG]http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/c...CarryItems.jpg[/IMG]
Tactical Tom - looking at the time stamp on your post - what did you do? Stay up all night to open your Father's Day gift at the stroke of midnight?:D:D:D
Someone was into the presents early, I bet.
I prefer my Leatherman day to day and on hiking and hunting trips I take my Seal Elite and Seal Pup Elite knives.
Problems ?Quote:
Originally Posted by lastboyscout
1 - blade ? The blade is made from a HD truck leaf spring = High Carbon Rolled Steel
+ Easy to resharpen & holds a good edge after use
+ Very Tough Material
- Will Rust if not taken care of ( oil regulary)
2- Handles - Yes the Handles are a little small but the Jungle Model has a rough finish on the handle so it's not so slick !
3- Sheath - SUCKS :p
The coldSteel model is 1/4" thick blade - The Jungl Model from Nepal has a 3/8" Blade :eek: = BEAST !
That part I didn't do on mine. I looked at it and just wasn't satisfied with it. Instead, I chose to go with Pelican 1010. You could also use an Ottor Box 3250. It's about the same size. I think S3 also makes crushproof/waterproof cases. I wanted something that would keep the contents dry and safe no matter what.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seppo
Guess I will have to get one and give it a try. I've never used or even held one, I still use the old `60s USA Ontario and I guess I need to retire it.
i got two knives i use for survival one is a gerber obsidian,and a remington f,a,s,t.
I carry three knives on me. None are for survival. I don't plan to be in that type of situation.:o
I carry --- well you've seen the pictures.
I carry a cold steel master hunter in the woods. The blade is maybe a tad larger than what I really wanted but so far I've been pretty happy with it. It is a thick enough blade that I don't think I'm going to hurt it by using it to split smaller logs. Being able to split a smallish log means being able to make a hearth aka fireboard, although thats really not my goto fire source. The drop point blade, for me at least, seems to work well.
Rick said something about those gerber saws, I have to agree. I don't always carry mine, but it works like a champ. If I'm planning on doing anything where i need to cross cut a branch or smaller log, then I always take it.
Despite that fact that the knife thats in my pocket right now has a serrated section, I prefer a straight edge. I worry about bending/breaking a serration and I'm not convinced its that much use to me.
One thing I did modify on my master hunter though is I took a file and rounded the back side edges a bit. Before that I found that they were sharp enough that pushing on them with your thumb became painful pretty quickly.
Quite a number of other knives I looked at before I settled on this one had blades I liked but the back of the handle looked like it could become uncomfortable after extended use in some situations. Thats probably the final thing that steered me to this choice.
I'll note that this particular knife was right at the top end of my budget so I only looked at mass produced knives. Besides I'll only cry some instead of a lot if I break it or somehow lose it. Some of those customs are so pretty I might have a hard time using them how I want to.
I have the latin 24" blade CS machete. Mine is warped WAAAAY out of shape. I still use it, but I can tell that it doesn't perform nearly as well as it used to.Quote:
Originally Posted by dragonjimm
If I plan on going out with the intent of heavy chopping, I carry a HI kuhkuri. A .5" piece of leaf spring is not going to bend or break on you. ;) Otherwise, I carry a CS True Flight Thrower (which I have split 2x4's with) or the ever so popular Mora. Any one of these I would feel comfortable using to find my way back to civilization if the need ever arised. But each knife has it's pros and cons. Just depends on which you feel would do the best for you.
i just got a RAT RC-4. its awesome. the edge is razor sharp and the grip is very comfortable. and i think the price is amazing. RAT cutlery also has a no questions asked warranty...so if ANYTHING were to happen to my knife they replace it for free!
Yeah, the price is amazing. $161 on the RAT Cutlery page. $80-$90 elsewhere. That's amazingly high in my book.
yah its a bit pricey if you get it straight from RAT. i got mine from knifesupply for about 90$. the knife also comes with a nice kydex sheath with molle locks. i think all that for under 100 bucks is a deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
I'm all for that 78 cent knife that someone posted a couple of days ago. $90 is like a magnet in my pocket when it comes to buying knives. I couldn't pry it out.