Knife/Survival Knife Info.

**dragonjimm** · 05-31-2008, 12:35 AM

now for my two cents. the best knife for survival is the one you have with you when you need it ...cant remember where i heard that but it holds some truth.

i carry a leatherman wave ever where i can. A cold steel thrower makes a good knife cheap and stout. as does a cold steel bushman. several moras and spec plus Ontarios current big knife is a Ontario spec plus quartermaster. a 18 inch machete and a gerber bush hokk. while i prefer small fixed blade knifes over folders i manageto still pack a queen two blade trapper,a large case sod buster along with a old case mako and a 60's camillus scout folder from time to time.

**julian** · 05-31-2008, 01:07 AM

I've been struggling with choosing between a rat-5 and rat-7 knife (1095 and serrated). The only reason I've been considering the bigger 7 is because I always aim for simplicity and would like to avoid carrying a hatchet or saw (when I'm backpacking/wandering in the woods/etc) if at all possible. Any opinions on which may be a better choice for me? Also, I'd love to go D2, but I've heard it's not a good idea for a blade over 5" that may see rough use.

Thanks for any opinions you all care to offer.
-Julian

**crashdive123** · 05-31-2008, 06:44 AM

Julian - it really boils down to personal preference and what you are comfortable with. For me, I do not like to rely on just one knife when wandering about. Just like with fire starting methods, I like to carry several back ups. There is a statement (not mine) that I agree with - to a point. A large knife can do everything a small knife can do, but a small knife can't do everything a large knife can do.

**Rick** · 05-31-2008, 12:40 PM

Forget the serrations for cutting. A small backpacking saw will do far more than a serrated knife in far less the amount of time. Something like the Gerber backpacking saw is great. I've started carrying one with me and it has made a huge difference.

**julian** · 05-31-2008, 03:36 PM

Thanks for the info guys.
Rick: That's a good point about the serrated blade. If I need a serrated blade, I carry a little gerber folder with a serrated edge on it so I think I'm going to end up going for the non-serrated rat-7 with 1095 steel.
The rat-5 looks really good too, but I think that extra blade length will come in handy for splitting firewood. Not planning on splitting any big logs, but I like the idea of having a little more exposed steel to pound so I'm not putting too much stress on the tip. If any of you see in flaws in my logic, please let me know! I'm likely going to be ordering one after I come back from some backcountry camping this weekend.

-Julian

**Rick** · 05-31-2008, 03:41 PM

As Crash would say, "If it works for you, it works for me."

**lastboyscout** · 06-09-2008, 02:25 AM

Cold .
Steel makes several models and they are great. coldsteel.com
Their are only three problems with the traditional Kukri.
Blade,handle and sheath.
Most handals are small and slick.
Blades are not of the best metal and rust easy.
The sheath is poor leather and will rot and does not carry well.
But in spite of that they work great. They have been taken into the modern age by some makers.

I use a Cold Steel light kukri and love it. I Glued a leatherman tool and a sharpening rod pouch onto the sheath.

**Rick** · 06-09-2008, 06:20 AM

lastboyscout - A lot of us have converted ours and there are a number of posts on it. You can view the conversion at:

http://www.m4040.com/Survival/Ghurka...dification.htm

**RBB** · 06-09-2008, 07:19 AM

A friend picked up the middle blade in the photo below from a pawn shop near where a Ghurka regiment was stationed in England. He sold it to me for $8.00. It has a wonderful balance and exceptional workmanship. I'm sorry the photo is not a close up, as the Kukri is a work of art. It has been dated to the 1700s.

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**crashdive123** · 06-09-2008, 07:43 AM

The M40 site is what I've used to modify mine.
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**Beo** · 06-09-2008, 11:10 AM

RBB,
Wanna sell the top long knife?
The last knife is actually a plug bayonet but works great for a survival knife, all look old but in good shape and would fetch a great price but I'd hang onto them (except for selling me the top one

**Ameriborn** · 06-09-2008, 06:36 PM

I know how everyone loves the Leatherman multi-tools. (I do myself) However, I was wondering if anyone has ever used any of the knives? I am looking to getting one of the hunting knives, however I wasn't sure if it was worth it.

has anyone ever used any of the hunting knives? They are listed on the site, if you don't know what I am talking about. Please let me know, thanks.

**crashdive123** · 06-09-2008, 06:44 PM

Welcome to the forum Ameriborn - How about heading over to the introduction section and tell us a bit about yourself. You can find it here http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...splay.php?f=14

**NS0201** · 06-09-2008, 08:06 PM

I ain't no marine or survivalist but a 13 year old hunter/outdoorsman. I carry a leather all the time and of course I use it as a backup in the woods with my primary knife the survival knife I will be getting.

**Rick** · 06-09-2008, 09:01 PM

Oh, man. What is it I say here? Oh, yeah.

As Crash would say, "If it works for you, it works for me."

**lastboyscout** · 06-10-2008, 02:00 AM

cool guys I have not scene that mod. I am not that handy so would never do that on my own. But more power to you guys. Love to see what others did to their gear. I carried mine in South Africa for over a month and loved it.

Thanks for the welcome here.
I am an FNG here.