Knife/Survival Knife Info.

**Tony uk** · 01-02-2008, 09:01 PM

I was wondering why this site has that kinfe on it, i think that it would improve the site if we advertised a better knife.

**Sarge47** · 01-02-2008, 10:02 PM

But I wanna be RAMBO!!!!

NOT!!!

**mbarnatl** · 01-02-2008, 10:08 PM

But Sarge... it will go good with your RR survival necklace!

**Sarge47** · 01-02-2008, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by mbarnatl

But Sarge... it will go good with your RR survival necklace!

...Didn't think of that, but you're right of course....

**Tony uk** · 01-02-2008, 10:43 PM

Whats wrong with rambo, its because hes planning to outlive the 2nd iceage isnt it

That would be a good thing to try when camping, Ramboing for a day

"hey babey like my 10" knife, i can cut down small trees with this thing"

**Smok** · 01-03-2008, 12:09 AM

Can you believe Rambo has a new movie coming out

**Ole WV Coot** · 01-03-2008, 12:23 AM

Oh GREAT !!! I sure can relate to a strong, cool, tough lady-killer my age. It's about time we had a realistic movie for a change. Wonder if I can get a senior discount on tickets?

I may get a good discount if everyone at the "home" goes on the courtesy bus.

**Borelli** · 01-03-2008, 01:41 AM

ontario cutlery make some good knives do a search engine on them

**Sarge47** · 01-03-2008, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by Borelli

ontario cutlery make some good knives do a search engine on them

Ontario's been mentioned many times, but their knives are pretty expensive for the modest budget. The young man in question is only 14, that's why I was not reccommending certain products!

**Borelli** · 01-03-2008, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by Sarge47

Ontario's been mentioned many times, but their knives are pretty expensive for the modest budget. The young man in question is only 14, that's why I was not reccommending certain products!

they are not too expensive....only if you consider 30 to 40 $ expesive for the SP2 AIR FORCE SURVIVAL MODEL with full tang construction to be expensive expecially when it has a flame retardant KYDEX handle, the knife includes one heck of a sheath on it.

If your looking for expensive knifes BENCHMADE is where to look

besides the point, the kid already made up his mind, i just wanted to add some good brands to the table

But yes some parents are just not too worried that their kid likes knifes....i know mine arent freaking out about it but that is because they know i take every precausion needed when handling a sharp knife. but then again i am a bit older than the young man that you where arguing with earlier in the thread.

but it is good that you express conscern for the fellow wolf pack members Sarge, i can respect you for that.

**Rick** · 01-03-2008, 03:15 PM

Let's do this. I'll make the movie and the money and you all can say what you want about me. Sly (that's what I call him when we're bumming around on the slopes in the Italian Alps). Anyway, Sly has done pretty good with those movies. Show me da money! You know what they say about a man with a big knife...you can be certain he has a big sheath.

**Sarge47** · 01-03-2008, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Rick

Let's do this. I'll make the movie and the money and you all can say what you want about me. Sly (that's what I call him when we're bumming around on the slopes in the Italian Alps). Anyway, Sly has done pretty good with those movies. Show me da money! You know what they say about a man with a big knife...you can be certain he has a big sheath.

I hear this knife is so big he has a Humvee in the handle!

Also in May Indiana Jones is back on another adventure! It's the time of the sequels. In the next Rambo flick, Rambo V, I hear he has to rescue his fellow Nursing home residents from the bad food served in the cafeteria!

**Rick** · 01-03-2008, 03:27 PM

You are so bad..........

**Sarge47** · 01-03-2008, 03:41 PM

It might be best here if I explain myself a bit better. When I lived out in Colorado about 20 years back I went out to an area used my gun-owners to test-fire and sight-in their rifles, handguns, etc. A vehicle pulled up and a fellow got out with his 6 year old son, whom he then handed a 30-06 rifle to hold for him while he got more stuff out of the vehicle.

He was teaching his young-un how to shoot. I was very impressed with the dicipline of the young boy as he held the rifle steady, shoulder rest on the ground, barrel pointing straight up, with his hand no where near the trigger, but holding it firmly by the front rest. Regardless, I would never tell anybody that it's okay for a 6-year old to be handed a real fire-arm, unloaded or not; that's not my place. The same is true with knives, especially ones with long blades. As my Blog states; I "err on the side of caution", and I'm always cautious when advising someone else's kid. Can you say "LAWSUIT"! How about "LIABILITY"! And finally, "PROSECUTION"! In my years working in the insurance field I can tell you that I've seen many cases go to court where the defendent had the law on their side, but lost anyway! We need to be very careful when advising anyone who's underage on anything that could get them hurt! Just my couple of pennies.

**Rick** · 01-03-2008, 04:36 PM

I just bought a Spyderco Flatbyrd. Does anyone have one or the older Spydercard? If so, what do you think of it?

http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=256

**Bladesypher** · 01-03-2008, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Rick

I just bought a Spyderco Flatbyrd. Does anyone have one or the older Spydercard? If so, what do you think of it?

http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=256

I don't care much for knife with short thick blade and metal handles. It depends on what you need it for. I prefer a traditional birch handle with a 4"-5" blade with just over an inch thickness. It suits my needs for pretty much all survival or bushcraft tasks and it can be held on my person at all times in a sheath. I think the Spyderco would be good as a back-up light-weight knife for any jobs it would come in handy though. And its small so it's easy to carry. If I was to choose between the 4" birch handled blade I and the spyderco I would pick the birch handle one. just a personal preference. But I guess using a Spyderco has its advantages.
http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=168 looks nice.
What were you planning on using it for?

**Rick** · 01-03-2008, 04:56 PM

I was planning to carry it in my wallet. If it turns out to be a little too thick then I'll drop it in my smaller survival kit. This isn't for a main knife.

**Bladesypher** · 01-03-2008, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Rick

I was planning to carry it in my wallet. If it turns out to be a little too thick then I'll drop it in my smaller survival kit. This isn't for a main knife.

Ah good. I dont think using only a knife like that would work out too well even for a week of light-weight camping.

What do you guys prefer? A metal handle or a natural handle eg: Antler/Horn/Wood.

**Tony uk** · 01-03-2008, 05:44 PM

I needed rescueing from plane food they serve on Easy Jet

Where was rambo then :@

Chinese knife steel is probily only a misture of lead and antifreeze

**Tony uk** · 01-03-2008, 05:56 PM

I like a metal or rubber non-slip handel best but Wood handels are great also.

If you where looking to put something in your wallet try the Swiss Card

http://www.minitools.co.uk/index.htm...inox/index.htm

I dont carry one but it looks to be handey as a tool to have