yea i got my nmsfno thanks to some christmass money i like the look of the rc-5 i want on badQuote:
Originally Posted by Ameriborn
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yea i got my nmsfno thanks to some christmass money i like the look of the rc-5 i want on badQuote:
Originally Posted by Ameriborn
Nice to have some finnish quality tools out here! (that fiskars axe)
I usually handel pretty much everything with my fathers old "puukko". Local traditional knife. It is simple, easy to keep sharp and almost unbreacable. What else you can hope for. I can do everything from choping firewood to skinning game with it. And getting wood splinter (I don't know the proper word for a tiny bit of wood that usually ends up in your hand and is pain in the butt to get out) out my hand.
You got it right.Quote:
And getting wood splinter (I don't know the proper word for a tiny bit of wood that usually ends up in your hand and is pain in the butt to get out) out my hand.
You got ALL of it right. It is a pain.
Nice to know that not everything goes bad...
I've seen a lot of amazing knives over the years, I'll tell you what you obviously don't want, I mean, anybody who actually plans on surviving would know this I'd hope. What you don't want is an overly sized massive 'Rambo Knife' as they say. I will say, STAY AWAY, from anything with a blade longer than "8 1/2 inches. I bought a knife just today, Beautiful knife, made of 440 steel, which is a good important thing you also may want to look at for a knife, 420 steel tends to shatter and isn't the best idea if you plan on surviving in a rocky wilderness however, 440 steel is much harder and probably won't shatter and you won't have to repair it as often :smash:, there's lots of different grain and quality steel in 440 and 420, but the 440 is harder and more heavy duty, The knife I bought is pictured here, http://www.knifesearch.com/images/8838bb.jpg Beautiful, amazingly graceful survival knife, however, It IS mainly for looks, if you want an awesome survival knife though, I would go with something similar to that, big blades take too much time, and aren't very good for cutting things and constructing things. The problem with most survival knives is that they aren't the sturdiest things on earth sadly, the pin that locks them into the hollow handle, if knocked loose pretty much makes you fail right there. However, I would purchase a knife like the one I bought for a few reasons, the serration on the top is EXTREMELY important, you need to be able to cut things. The blade itself is fit enough for cutting small saplings, or maybe in defense of an animal attack, (now mind you, I don't expect to be fending off a bear, that would just be suicide. Unless you're bear grylls. naw just kidding.) But seriously, take a look at EVERY aspect of the knives you plan to buy people, if not, then you could end up with a piece of trash in a harsh situation. :cool2:
Hey, Goloth! Why not cut your way over to an Introductions Thread and tell us a bit about yourself? http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...splay.php?f=14Quote:
Originally Posted by Goloth
Goloth - you and I must have a different idea of what constitutes a big blade. Oh yeah, and what Ken said. Oh - and - are you associated with knifesearch?
No, I'm not, I just decided to buy that knife yesterday, I've got a couple survival knives, but I thought I was in need of a new one, I currently only have two survival knives, three foot long kunai knives, my katana, and my bamboo carved longbow, so I wanted a knew knife. Why did you want to know crash?
and @ Ken alright man, I'll hop on over there.
I consider any blade over about 4 inches to be a big blade. But hey, that's just me. As to the question about the site, just checking, as you cannot post links to your own site unless they're in your signature.Quote:
Originally Posted by Goloth
Really? I consider anything above eight because most of the blades I currently own are around six inches to a foot probably. I mean don't get me wrong, there's a lot of good knives out there that are smaller, when I was shopping for knives the other day I came across a beautiful survival knife, but the make was an extremely expensive company, the maker was SOG and the knife model was called 'Tigershark' Beautiful knife, but expensive as hell!
I'm not saying that I don't have large knives, just defining what a large knife is to me. For most wilderness chores a 3-1/2" or 4" blade is fine for me. I rarely only carry one, and usually have a saw and hatchet.
I'd add the note that I think it's important to give your gear a workout in nicely controlled circumstances. For example, sit out on your patio and do some bushcraft stuff with your knife and see how it performs. If it breaks, well, go inside and take a nap on the couch or whatever instead of being out in the woods thinking "now what". Sort of like using the grill in your drive way to figure out that the sparker at the bottom of those plastic match boxes is for sparking with steel and not striking a match!Quote:
Originally Posted by Goloth
-Dan
I agree 150% on that man. Great input. By the way... as long as I'm here, does anybody want to tell me if they think this knife was well worth the purchase? I know about blades, but I don't know everything, so anybody's input would be very appreciated. Thank you :D - The link, if you did not read my post above, is http://www.knifesearch.com/images/8838bb.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by danmc
if you want a link to the actual web page that it is on so you can review the details, it's this one
http://www.knifesearch.com/php/knife...urvival&page=6
It's the second knife down, has some details on the make etc.
What you don't want is an overly sized massive 'Rambo Knife'
That's exactly what the knife in that link is! A cheap copy of the original movie knife actually. Google Rambo Knife and see what comes up. Go back to the start of this thread and invest some time. I promise it will be worth it.
You've already bought it, so it really doesn't matter what I think....but since you asked. I think it is one of thos POS hollow handled knives that aren't worth more than about $5 or $10 bucks. You did ask.
It cost you what, $15.95? That's like 3 Venti Ultra Supremo Fair Trade Mocha Java Caramel Sugar Free Gluten Free Lactose Free Extra Shot Lattes at Starbucks. Which would you rather have? Pretend it's a computer printer. When it breaks next week, just toss it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Goloth
I personally wouldn't trust it. I would get a more known name like Ka-Bar that wouldn't bust the bank.
I'm well aware of what the 'Rambo Knife' looks like, however, this is a very different knife, for a few reasons, the knife itself is made of a much harder steel, (fit for survival purposes), then the 'replica' failure knives, the knife Rambo uses, is also approximately a foot long blade. However, as I said, I enjoy your opinions on it. @ ken, I'd much rather have a knife then coffee. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by tennecedar
How good do you think that knife would be a generating a spark with a piece of flint?Quote:
Originally Posted by Goloth
No difference. You'd p*ss through both of them in about the same amount of time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Goloth
AHA! I have already given this thought, and I will buy a set of flint from my local army surplus store, which is small 'nough to fit in the hollowed handle. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
What will you use to strike that flint in order to make a spark? The back edge of the knife?Quote:
Originally Posted by Goloth
I don't think that it being 440 steel is going to be all that great for survival unless it is of thick stock. Atleast 1/4" if it's going to be that long. And a hollow handle means that it will probably break where the blade meets the handle. At $16 dollars, you're going to get a $16 dollar knife.
Okay, you got me... lol I give up.Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
I'm well aware of what the 'Rambo Knife' looks like, however, this is a very different knife, for a few reasons, the knife itself is made of a much harder steel, (fit for survival purposes), then the 'replica' failure knives, the knife Rambo uses, is also approximately a foot long blade.
Here the real rambo knives from the first three movies. Look real close then look at yours.
Well, you talk about this great survival knife. In your first post you said that the hollow handled knives were weak, and you were right. You also said that it was made from 440 stainless (I have several of that same material). In another thread you said you hope to go into the wilderness with just a knife someday (after you learn a bit more). That might be a great adventure for you, and I wish you luck. In the things that you learn, you will probably find that 440 stainless and flint do not do a good job at making a spark. The knife you bought, although cool looking, is not a great knife in my opinion. Please hang around the forum, there is probably a lot you can learn. I know there is a lot I can learn as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Goloth
Beautiful knives... shame they probably aren't any good anymore. Yeah, I know, mine looks like the knife from FB part two, which really doesn't matter much to me. I think it could last me in a survival situation, however, I ALWAYS have a backup plan. So either way, it's a nice knife to have in my own opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by tennecedar
I will for sure, thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
I truly hope it serves you for years. Again, please go thru this thread and do some research. Don't take everything everybody has to say as the definitive truth. Look it up online or at the library. You be the judge. The men and women that have posted here have spent years if not decades gaining hands on experience. Knowledge is the only thing that will keep you alive in survival situation. Yours or your rescuers. All the nifty gadgets in the world mean squat without knowing how to use them and knowing they will do the job.
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1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless.
2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.
Every word is true.
Amen! A lesson for all! For the new an old members...Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken
I wasn't going to say anything about this, however I was thinking about the army surplus store here and it popped into my head, about the 15 dollar for a 15 dollar knife thing, in other words (you get what you pay for) and what came to mind is, when you got a site that sells that many different kinds of knives, they usually get 80% of them on surplus, so they sell them for WAY LESSthen the knives would be otherwise. Just a thought, but that's about it for me for tonight.
Goloth - you do not have to spend a lot of money for a good knife that you can rely on. In this link The top two knives are not expensive, but are very good quality knives. Another thing to remember is that just because a knife costs a lot does not make it a good knife.
I got a pretty decent Frosts of Mora knife for only $10. High carbon, red handle so I cna find it if I drop it. SHARP!
You asked what we think, and I agree with Crash. It will break under any kind of hard use right where the handle meets the balde, due to there being no to tang. A hollow handle is a horrible knife, unless it is one solid piece of steel. (Cold Steel Bushman, Schrade Extreme Survival, CRK)
I wouldn't stake my life on the knife. But! If you like it then it's okay. Are there better knives out there. Yes. Are there better knives to be used for survival? Yes again. It's not something I'd carry, which is why I don't own one. But I don't have anything against hollow handled knives. As long as you understand the place where the tube and the blade are connected is a weak point then have fun.
Had you taken the time to read the thread you would have known what most think of that knife. But you didn't. You were quick to post something you were proud of then not particularly appreciative of the comments you received even though you asked for them.
Take a moment and read some of the threads. Take the time to educate yourself. That's what they are here for. That's what we are here for.
I said hollow-handle, but most survival knives made like that are half-tang my friend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ameriborn
Exactly his point. That's why they break there. His post was valid.
...and with that, you just proved his point (or at least agreed with him). As Rick said - that's exactly the point. Here's a definition on tang that is applicable here:Quote:
Originally Posted by Goloth
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Tang: is the part of the knife blade that extends into the handle. The strongest knives are fixed blade knives with a full tang that extends down the entire handle to the pommel. Half tang knives are cheaper and more likely to break under stress.