Knife/Survival Knife Info.

**warrigal** · 03-11-2008, 12:44 AM

Unless a Rambo knife was made was made by Jimmy Lile or Gil Hibben ( Not United under Hibbens signature) I wouldn't want to rely on it when the my little world goes pear shaped.
If your buying it to have one, well cool. I would't buy one for hard core use is what I'm saying.
I'm pretty sure my Ontario rat 3 in D2 will cut through the 420j used in those production knives without to much trouble.
Fallkniven uses 420j as the SOFT stuff either side of their vg10 centers in their laminate blades.
Don't forget those knives were made with three lots of input. Stallone, Lile or Hibben's and the director and guess who get the final word.
Carl

**Tony uk** · 03-14-2008, 01:30 PM

The rambo knifes are psycological weapons

**Aurelius95** · 03-17-2008, 07:47 PM

I was on a website looking for a camping knife and came across this quote, "As of 2004 Schrade Knives are made in China with the same quality and care that goes into making world's finest pocket knives, lock backs, fixed blades, cutlery for the outdoor and hunting markets and multi-tools."

I had never heard of Schrade before today, and I'll never know more about them!

**Rick** · 03-17-2008, 08:01 PM

Schrade has been around for a long time. Personally, I don't care who makes my knife as long as it works when I want it to and the way I want it to. The Chinese have been making quality swords for much longer than Americans have been....well, American.

I remember in the late 50's and early 60's when Japan started shipping transistor radios and other novelty items to this country. Made in Japan was synonymous with junk. Look at them today. China is the Japan of yesterday. The difference is it won't take them as long to come around to the quality products we see from Japan.

**Aurelius95** · 03-18-2008, 09:00 AM

You are correct Rick, if it's quality, does it matter who makes it? Not to me. However, there have been certain cases where quality is overlooked to make a quick buck, or yen, or whatever. There was a town in Japan that changed it's name to "Usa" in the 1950's so that the unsuspecting American wouldn't notice the difference when looking at the label.

I guess each consumer needs to be ardent about knowing the quality of the product they purchase, regardless of where it comes from. I think the history of the US shows that "we" haven't always been concerned about the welfare of the user/consumer. Thanks for making me think about my remarks.

**Rick** · 03-18-2008, 09:43 AM

I had forgotten about the USA in Japan (he chuckled as he wrote). You bet we do it. New and Improved? what does that mean? The old version was basically bad?

**RangerXanatos** · 03-18-2008, 09:59 AM

I would suggest a multi-tool if it's going to fit in a coffee can. The blade for whatever reasons for cutting, the saw for cutting small trees for shelter, and the scissors are very handy when it comes to make the intital cuts on game. If you want a small fixed blade, I would suggest a mora. I have a couple and I love them.

For something bigger, I would suggest a KaBar or a BK-7 since I've used both and would feel comfortable with them. Something even bigger, but heavier and more expensive, a HI khukuri will do very well. But with these bigger blades, I would also reccomend somethjing smalll to go along with them.

**Tahyo** · 04-03-2008, 07:21 AM

Just ordered this knife last night. It's a Roselli R100. I need another knife like a hole in the head, but after looking at this one for the past few weeks, I weakened. I'm not big on the sheath and may replace it.

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**Tactical Tom** · 04-07-2008, 01:17 AM

I got out today & tried out my new Khukuri ( Jungle Model from KhukuriHouse)
This thing is AWSOME for a 10" blade, It made short,effortless work of forearm sized trees

The only complaint I have is the handle is made small & I don't care much for the sheath but I makedo for now .
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**Tony uk** · 04-10-2008, 02:13 PM

Very nice blade

**tipacanoe** · 04-12-2008, 07:30 PM

I was on the Marlin firearms website, and they have a very good to the hand folding knife , and the blade can be changed out for a small saw. The original price was 50 dollars, the close out is $10. Just thought you all might like to know, says quanities are limited. I bought two and gave one to a friend. It may not be the best knife in the world but well worth the price today.

**Rick** · 04-12-2008, 07:33 PM

Thanks, tipacanoe. Here's the link:

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Store/...tegory=Knives&

**warrigal** · 04-15-2008, 07:25 PM

Aurellius, Shrade made a number of sub brands "Old Timer", "Uncle Henry".
The Old timer series were probably front runners in this country with Vic SAKs for top branded sales for a long time. OT's were the knife of choice for our stockman ( your cowboys) The old timers when made in the States had carbon steel blades, the new Chinese ones have stainless blades. I fervently belive you have to spend a lot more money on stainless to get the same cutting performance as a carbon steel. Have a look between the price on a Frost 860clipper in carbon and in stainless.
I am a knife enthusast so rust from neglect isn't gunna happen, discolouration from use is perfectly acceptable.
The boy ( he is three in Aug.) has a Old timer packed in grease for his 18th birthday and if it turns out he isn't good to his mother it'll go on ebay. I had one but lost it I actually heard it drop out of my pocket but didn't recognise the sound. Bugger.

RangerXanatos, If I could only have one knife it would be a multitool I prefer the Swiss tool from Victorinox. I have four Leathermen, two Gerber, a Keshaw and a SOG but it is the Swiss tool I carry all the time. Solid, reliable and a good cross section of tools. The Vic saw is one of the best.
Before there is a riot. Tim Leatherman deserves a Noble peace prize for coming up with the concept of the folding plier multitol BUT his design team needs six years in a Nth Korean Gaol for mucking around with the design. The Origninal PST was groundbreaking the ( Now discontiued) Supertol is my backup tool in the BOB's. The Wave was a great Idea but whats with the Charge?????? kick?????core?????fuse?????
Tahyo I have been watching Roselli's for quiet a while but every time I have the disposable funds close I get an offer I can't refuse. One day.
I got a Bark River Knife and Tool Aurora last year and I am vey very impressed with it, as a bushcraft/ Survival knife.
The middle one in this pic is a PSK and it has become my EDC I love it Both the leather and Kydex sheaths are for it.
Smallest is a Micro Slither
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**Rick** · 04-16-2008, 06:42 AM

Man, do I agree on the Old Timer. I've carried one for so many years I don't even remember where I got it. It's in my pocket every day regardless of what I wear.

**Alpine_Sapper** · 04-16-2008, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by Rick

Man, do I agree on the Old Timer. I've carried one for so many years I don't even remember where I got it. It's in my pocket every day regardless of what I wear.

My mom has the "Old Timer" my grandfather had. When he passed the blade was probably half the width it used to be from being sharpened so many times. Still carried it though. I remember the old guys in my family when I was a kid always asking me before I left the house "Gotcher britches on?". The first time I was like "wtf?" and then I realized what they were talking about. Personally, as an e.d.c. I like the CRKT folders, specifically the M-16 Titanium, but that's just my preference.

**parmerp** · 04-20-2008, 12:54 PM

how to make a survival kit well to make a survival kit you well need a con or pouch now you need matches a knife fishing line and weight and hooks poncho or garbage bag and a birthday cancle and rope and a tiny mag light flash light and alumnum foil thet pack it all up.

**crashdive123** · 04-20-2008, 01:23 PM

Very insightful parmerp - how 'bout heading over to the introduction section to tell us a bit about yourself. You can find it here http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...splay.php?f=14

**Ole WV Coot** · 04-20-2008, 02:00 PM

Nessmuk style blades just moved up on my list. I have the ole USMC K-bar from '65. The John Ek that I bought back then and just about a bushel of Case, Hen & Rooster etc. The old couple of fixed blades I don't use anymore so when my Buck skinner hid itself I made my first Nessmuk style. It works so well I made another smaller one and they are great. You can't play Rambo with them but if you just want to slice something the extra hard blades are skinny and and brittle, just like a cutthroat razor. Anyone besides me tried that style blade and what are your opinions on it?