The O.D.W.S.K.!

**Sarge47** · 05-22-2009, 10:54 PM

Okay, here's the Poll. These are all fixed-blade knives with all of the criteria I've listed; vote away!

**Chris** · 05-22-2009, 11:48 PM

I vote for Finn Bear for two reasons.

1. I can get it wholesale.

2. Sometime in the next week I'm going to be a Dad, and we're naming the boy Finn. So, it is serindipity.

**nell67** · 05-23-2009, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by Chris

I vote for Finn Bear for two reasons.

1. I can get it wholesale.

2. Sometime in the next week I'm going to be a Dad, and we're naming the boy Finn. So, it is serindipity.

Congratulations Chris,on June 5th,I become a grandmother again,well that is when they induce,anyway. A girl named Hannah.

**chiye tanka** · 05-23-2009, 02:53 PM

The Finn Bear. It's stainless and I like the handle better.

**tsitenha** · 05-23-2009, 04:55 PM

Voted for the Mora in carbon steel, but like the CS roach belly in use shape other than the SS blade material.

**Pict** · 05-23-2009, 10:28 PM

I have no reservations recommending the Moras with the recommendation they be paired with a heavy hitter like a machete or hatchet. Mac

**Sarge47** · 05-23-2009, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by Chris

I vote for Finn Bear for two reasons.

1. I can get it wholesale.

2. Sometime in the next week I'm going to be a Dad, and we're naming the boy Finn. So, it is serindipity.

Foul! Foul!
I claim bias! Just kidding! As the proud father of a Sergent of the United States Marine Corps just let me say Congrats!

**Sarge47** · 05-24-2009, 09:15 AM

That's interesting, the Mora knife has a long lead in the race. C'mon folks, cast those votes, we're not talking about "Hopeak for Prez" here! That's a completely different thread!

**trax** · 05-24-2009, 03:51 PM

I don't vote because I don't think it matters. Know what you're doing with whatever knife you have, that's what matters.

I think they're all probably good deals in the price range they're in.

**sgtdraino** · 05-25-2009, 07:02 AM

I will refrain from voting, as I have no direct experience with any of the knives in the poll.

**Sourdough** · 05-25-2009, 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by sgtdraino

i Will Refrain From Voting, As I Have No Direct Experience With Any Of The Knives In The Poll.

Ditto................

**crashdive123** · 05-25-2009, 07:14 AM

Yep, me too. I don't have experience with the top three.

**crashdive123** · 05-25-2009, 07:23 AM

I like the idea of being able to recommend a good quality knife to those in search of one that have a limited budget or limited knowledge of knives. Knives, like guns, food, and friends will most likely cause a group of 100 to have about 101 opinions on the topic. I do like your efforts Sarge in being able to provide this kind of info to those that seek it. As a thought about recommending knives - why not have a list? A list that would include knives under $25, knives between $26 and $50, knives between $51 and $75, knives between $76 and $100, and then knives over $100. This could also carry over into folders and multi-tools. Most have said that they would not rely on one knife while out, why limit recommendations? One of the drawbacks to my recommendation would probably be the size of the lists.

**Rick** · 05-25-2009, 08:59 AM

I won't vote either. Three of those I've never used so any vote would skew the results. I think Crash my be on to something, too. We have a book sticky that lists several very good books. A list of several good, inexpensive knives could be added to the survival knife sticky for anyone interested in a knife of that type.

**Sarge47** · 05-25-2009, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by crashdive123

I like the idea of being able to recommend a good quality knife to those in search of one that have a limited budget or limited knowledge of knives. Knives, like guns, food, and friends will most likely cause a group of 100 to have about 101 opinions on the topic. I do like your efforts Sarge in being able to provide this kind of info to those that seek it. As a thought about recommending knives - why not have a list? A list that would include knives under $25, knives between $26 and $50, knives between $51 and $75, knives between $76 and $100, and then knives over $100. This could also carry over into folders and multi-tools. Most have said that they would not rely on one knife while out, why limit recommendations? One of the drawbacks to my recommendation would probably be the size of the lists.

Actually, that's not a bad idea. I've also been toying with the idea of a "Knife Buyers Worksheet;" where somebody looking for a knife but isn't sure which one can can work through a series of questions & the recommendations could then be given. However I've since come to the conclusion that there wouldn't be that many questions. Perhaps age, amount budgeted, knife experience, location where the knife would be used, under what conditions, What tasks, other than survival, would the knife be used for, physical handicaps, if any...that sort of thing. Then, perhaps, we could also have the list. However, while I feel that both the Ontario RAT 7 as well as the Ka-bar Fighting knives are very good knives, there would be several instances where I'd not suggest them. I figured the Mora knives were a good knife to recommend to someone just starting out for the following reasons:

1.) Low on cost while long on quality.
2.) Highly recommended by some of the best experts in the field.
3.) Full-tang, fixed blade knives which is the best choice for a Primary knife, especially for beginners.
4.) Safe-Zone not only carries a full line of them, I did some research & found it to be the lowest price so rae & it's owned by one of our members.
5.) There was another reason that I chose Safe-Zone, but that involves
what Rick does so I don't want to mention that here.
6.) Also, regarding Safe-Zone, I understand that, at some point, Rick will
be getting the Ontario RAT 5 in, so if someone has to have a bigger, heavier, more costly knife they'd have one available, but the Mora would STILL be my recommendation!

The current problem that I see when a newbie comes on here & asks: "Which "survival" knife should I buy?" Then doesn't give us anymore info could then get this response. Well, after some extensive research, we've come up with the best low cost, best quality survival knife to be the Mora knife and it can be found here at one of the lowest prices. (give link) If that doesn't do it for you go to this sticky & read what the other members have said in answer to this question in the past. (Give links to "Survival Knives" Sticky.) Anyway that's my "buck two-fifty.)

**Sarge47** · 05-25-2009, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by remy

Is the Mora really full tang by the way ?

Based on what I've seen, yes; however I've been wrong before!

**RangerXanatos** · 05-25-2009, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by remy

Yeah...a list like that would be mor-appropriate.
It's a good idea !

Is the Mora really full tang by the way ?

No.

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**crashdive123** · 05-25-2009, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by remy

Yeah...a list like that would be mor-appropriate.
It's a good idea !

Is the Mora really full tang by the way ?

I don't believe they are (not sure about all styles). Some are half tang, some are rat tail tang.

**crashdive123** · 05-25-2009, 01:18 PM

Well, there you go. Thanks for the pic RX.

**Sarge47** · 05-25-2009, 01:31 PM

Now THAT's interesting. Still, however, given that fact, they're still a great value for the money, & like I said earlier, I don't plan on ditching my Ka-Bar anytime soon!