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Originally Posted by Survival Guy 10
Might be just me, but I do find it offensive when someone doesn't spell "United States Marine Corps" correctly. But hey thats just me being a Marine. Semper Fi
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Originally Posted by Survival Guy 10
Might be just me, but I do find it offensive when someone doesn't spell "United States Marine Corps" correctly. But hey thats just me being a Marine. Semper Fi
Sorry, you feel offended. But please keep in mind that he is 13.Quote:
Originally Posted by sthrnstrong
LOL. Guess I really need to start checking profiles before I speak.
Btw. RangerXantos whereabouts are in NE Georgia. I around Forsyth for about 15yrs. Got a bunch of buddies around Winder area.
The way he tries, I think it would be easy to confuse him with someone older.Quote:
Originally Posted by sthrnstrong
I'm a little North East from Winder in Elberton. I spend a lot of time in Athens, Hartwell, Lavonia, and a couple of places in South Carolina that border Georgia. So I see a lot of cars with a Winder tag.
OK SO until the knife making chops have come of age, I am in the market for a new Bushcraft/Trail knife. The budget is a problem. I'm broke and baby food takes priority over knives (thought the wife got me a new Machete for Christmas YAY!!!)
I need a camp and trail knife, so a lot of wood use, no skinning, but plenty of splitting small kindling. I really like the Ray Mears style of bushcraft knives, I just can't pay the price. anyone know of something in the family at least. I've thought about puukkos and Mora's (can't beat the price) but I want a full tang, not a stick tang. I want to try and stay under $50.oo
Any suggestions?
For that money there are more choices than you can shake a leather sheath at. Pawn shops, yard sales, gun shows can all be sources of experienced knives. Walmart has several that fit your criteria. There are some very good knives that can be had for under $50.
i would check out Cold Steel. they a variety of blades to choose from all at different prices. i have the SRK which is a really tough blade and comes with a great sheath all for around 60-70$ if you look good.
another bang for the buck knife would be a ka-bar. i bought two for my brothers both under 50$. those are some hard working blades and they too come with good sheaths.
Ok so I've been doing some home work towards what I need and want, found a couple in my price range, D2 tool steel or Damascus. I've read that Damascus is really just two blended tool steels, so as for the steel does anyone have an opinoin in this case?
Damascus steel, when welded (heated in forge, and beat into one piece) properly can be very tough. Done improperly it can fall apart, break, etc. There is a guy in the knife club that I joined that makes damascus steel. Some members have said the quality is lacking. I belive that many (not all) that purchase a damasucs steel knife are reluctant to use it and would rather display it.
I have a Damascus steel knife,which I used to carry all the time. It is a very tough little knife. That was my problem it was too small for most of the uses I would need it for in the bush.I have folders that have larger blades. I replaced it with an excellent little O-1 carbon steel knife,that is a very good knife.
Really it is all a matter of preference, There is no such thing as a "Perfect knife",it is as elusive as a Unicorn. Each knife has it's benefits and it's downfalls,due to design or composition of materials. My suggestion would be to go with a medium size knife of proven design and materials.
Damascus is tough, it is beautiful,it is hard,it combines the properties of two steels and can be one of the best knives you will ever own.... If it is properly made. However you could also find a knife made from a single type of steel that will perform as well,without the price tag that comes along with Damascus. Really the choice is yours. Find some info on the different types of knife steels,and go with what suits your needs/preferences,in a proven design.
I know this sounds like a "Cop-out" answer. But really it is the best advice that I can give you on the selection of any knife you ever look at. Choose a steel that's properties suit your needs, in a proven design.
I plan on getting a new knife since the one I have is a bit to big and cluncky to use all that well (10" blade). I would like to stay fairly low price as well since I dont have a steady income. Anyone?
:eyepoke: OH Brother!
This is a joke, right? If not, you just crossed over into "Numpty" land!
:death: :oops: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :cool2:
Just grind 5 inches off the end of the knife you have.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger Dylan
LOL,,,, I still Have one of those,,,,,,,,,, someplace ,, ?? My aunt bought my Cousin and I each one for Christmas,,,,, LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
I know this is an old thread, I just wanted to tell Crash Thanks for bringing a fond memory back to me,,, :) :)
Funny, you started out your post "just in case" lol
The one you have.
This is your Numpty Land prize!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarge47
http://takecarezines.files.wordpress...ic-knife-2.jpg
Your not going to get your 500 points this way; okay, for low cost go to Safe zone & check out these Mora Knives. They're very good & low cost. Read Klkak's praise report on the Mora Survival knife 2000!
http://www.safezonellc.com/mora2000.html
http://www.safezonellc.com/kevin.html
This is the one I bought from Safe Zone:
http://www.safezonellc.com/mora746.html
There are many more models to choose from, but the 2000 is obviously a great one for the money! :cool2:
only the knife you have with you in an emergency is a survival knife.
the important considerations when selecting any knife are it's materials, it's suitability for the tasks you intend to use it for [e.g. if you need a camp knife capable of chopping detail, big and clunky might be just the thing], and your aptitude in using it. anything else a manufacturer calls it, or claims about it are pretty much irrelevant, unless you are concerned about collectability/resale value, etc.
Hi Sarge,, I like that on in the first link,, question, How are the sheathes ? are they pretty durable ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarge47
They're pretty good. You need to do a search for Klkak's "Praise Report" as he did several threads. Really good info! :cool2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Justin Case
Ok,, I just looked at the review on Ricks Homepage,, Didnt talk about the sheath,, Ill search . ;) Thanks !Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarge47
For an honest and straightforward answer. There is no such thing as "the best Survival knife" It is as mythological as a Unicorn. Instead I would suggest what some other "long term survivors" used, namely the Mountain Men. If it were possible they would have a "layering" of blades.
A "Layering of Blades" To me means knives that overlap in size and use. Say for them it was something like a Jack Knife,Patch Knife,Skinning knife, And a larger blade, like a Hudson Bay knife,Bowie Knife or some such.
Using knives available today, the choices are very Varied.but to try and follow this train of thought, I'll tell you what I have that I consider "Overlapping Knives" although I use more than they did.
1) Swiss Army Knife
2) Mora
3) A Nessie (Nessmuk pattern)
4) a "Bowie" Knife
5) An Ontario 12" Machete
My Nessie and Bowie are approximately the Same size. However the Bowie is slightly longer, and considerably thicker, Also the blade grinds are different. VERY different. These are the only ones that you won't be able to find pictures of by doing a "Google" Search. Because I made them.
So to give you an idea of the difference:
http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/t...andNessie5.jpg
I also have a few others that I can "swap out" as my mood or needs dictate.
But honestly the true answer to your question is one of two possible answers:
1) There is no single "Perfect Survival knife".
2) The one you have with you when you need it.
Justin - I'm not at all certain there is a "good" commercial sheath these days. Even high dollar, big name knives have gone to flimsy nylon sheaths that aren't worth the match it would take to burn 'em. Just my opinion.
The Mora sheaths are plastic. At least the majority of them are. I think they are better than some of the nylon sheaths that are being sold today but not as good as a nice leather sheath or even a Kydex sheath. Still, they do the job they were designed for and I think very durable for the money. Again, just my opinion.
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Originally Posted by Justin Case
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...ead.php?t=9653
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...port+mora+2000 :cool2:
Ok, Thanks,, now that you mention it, I have a Dive tool (knife) with a plastic sheath , (forgot about it :blushing:) but its a good sheath ;)
Great ! Thanks Sarge ;) I LIKE the look of the 2000,, interesting grind ,,,Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarge47
For all those tenderfeet out thar, get yourself a real life KABAR or a home made Bowie and be done with it.
What's the best knife, that's like asking what's the best BEER? What's the best TRUCK? What's the best CAR?
Are brunettes better than blondes? Are blondes better than redheads?
Tell ya what, go to a yard sale or a flea market and pick up a $5.00 butcher knife.
Guess what ya got?
The best survival knife.
This idea about survival going hand in hand with quality knives is a joke. Okay, you're in a survival situation, you have not knife, just roll over because you're going to die, no knife, YOU will die.
Now, me and a few others, no knife, no problem. Because a knife does not equal life but rather a false sense of security.
Think I will go play with some rocks.
Frank is one of the few guys I know that can easily kill Wild Turkey without a knife. Or any other weapon for that matter.
Yeah,, Hell Bite their head off ! LOL just joking :clap:
Red heads are the best. :innocent:
I knew you'd be along - I'm psychot...........um - I knew you'd be along.Quote:
Originally Posted by Justin Case
I prefer cheap beer.
redheads and cheep beer, cant go wrong :tongue_smilie:
Knife bait proves irresistible.
Gotta love this crowd.:)
thats a good thing he does that without a weapon would hate to see him get hurt after finishing off the wild turkeyQuote:
Originally Posted by Rick
Franks gonna make some lucky woman a fine mountain man one day.:clap::innocent:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
I'm kinda partial to brunettes and Alaskan Amber.