Knife/Survival Knife Info.

**Ameriborn** · 06-10-2008, 11:20 PM

It wouldn't be my main knife. (Which is a buck knife) However, I see what you mean on the parts thing. The good thing is they are all attached to it. Except the sharpener, but I pry wouldn't use the one it comes with anyway.

I am still not sure I am going to get it. However, I do see what you mean about the sheath. Hmm..

**dragonjimm** · 06-10-2008, 11:20 PM

those cold steel machetes are not worth the money i had one and warped the thing first day out.. best bet for a kukri is a military issue or go with a ontario 12 inch machete

heres the one i warped
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**crashdive123** · 06-11-2008, 06:23 AM

dragonjimm - just use it for cutting around corners.

**Seppo Karhu** · 06-11-2008, 04:07 PM

I too plan to do the M4040 conversion on mine.

Got two small corn bread loaf pans from W*mart that make perfect containers for the kit itself.

The Ghurka is the next best thing to a swedish brush axe for cutting small shrubs, boughs and trees for a shelter.

**Blood Groove** · 06-12-2008, 12:45 PM

I'll check those out. About knives though, I don't buy the cool-looking ones or the cheap ones. I always do tons or research on them before I buy them, and like you, I have different knives for different jobs. I use a Ka-BAr Kukri for the heavy chopping, a USMC ka-bar for all purpose camp knife, or whatever, and I got a Mora S-1 for the little jobs. Those are just my favorites, but I have many more. I've never bought a knife for over 100$ though. I'll be sure to look at those blogs they sound interesting.

**Blood Groove** · 06-12-2008, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by crashdive123

Some POS "survival knife" that I happened to pick up at a gun show. The guy selling them thought I was really interested in it (I wasn't - just curious). I think it had a price tag of $30 or $40 on it. When I told the guy that I would never own a knife like that - he said make me an offer - I jokingly say $5. So there I was, the proud new owner of a "survival knife". I doubt this will ever see the woods (learned not to say never at that gun show).

Wow I can't believe that you got that knife for only 5$! But that's probably what it was worth in the first place, and he was trying to rip someone of though. I can't stand those cheap chinese survival knives.

**dragonjimm** · 06-12-2008, 03:09 PM

oh their good for shims or wedges. some of them will do for chisel if you have a big enough hammer

**Bdog** · 06-12-2008, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by Rick

Man! I have a Bear Gryllis knife just like that! I got a great deal on it. Only $12,000.00!

No No No a butter knife he used to smear jelly on a roll while staying at a resort while filming.

**Rick** · 06-12-2008, 08:13 PM

Hey, I didn't say he used it. He just put his name on it and sold it for mega bucks. I'm still waiting for the tell tale signs that the knives he uses on the show are actually rubber knives.

**Sarge47** · 06-12-2008, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by Blood Groove

I'll check those out. About knives though, I don't buy the cool-looking ones or the cheap ones. I always do tons or research on them before I buy them, and like you, I have different knives for different jobs. I use a Ka-BAr Kukri for the heavy chopping, a USMC ka-bar for all purpose camp knife, or whatever, and I got a Mora S-1 for the little jobs. Those are just my favorites, but I have many more. I've never bought a knife for over 100$ though. I'll be sure to look at those blogs they sound interesting.

Your knife choices are wise ones; those are quality knives, IMHO. I've had my eye on the Ka-Bar Kukri for awhile now. I miss my USMC Ka-Bar but this was my 1st son & I'm just so da*ned proud of him! Anyway, I also own the Ka-Bar "Bull-Dozier", which is my favorite "long-blade" knife for the moment. Also own the Buck "General" which is a bit longer than the "Special".

BTW, the only knives, at this time, that I'd pay the maximum amount I mentioned would be either of two of Ontario's knives: The RAT-7 in D-2 steel, &/or the RTAC II with it's 10 inch blade.(shrug)

**crashdive123** · 06-12-2008, 09:30 PM

If you've got any gun or knife shows in your area you might be able to find an old K Bar. Had one in town last week end. Saturday picked up a few "experienced" knives and some blanks. Thought some more and went back Sunday. Ended up with eleven in total - one of em is an ooooold smaller K-Bar with a 4" blade - needs some work, but for $4 couldn't pass it up.

**FVR** · 06-12-2008, 09:30 PM

I'm not picky, Kabars, Caveman Kabars, longhunters, bowies, a piece of chert, a bamboo split, you get the idea.

Honestly, what do you really need a knife for, other than confidence?

Given the choice of a knife or a wool blanket, wool blanket hands down.

**Blood Groove** · 06-12-2008, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by Sarge47

Your knife choices are wise ones; those are quality knives, IMHO. I've had my eye on the Ka-Bar Kukri for awhile now. I miss my USMC Ka-Bar but this was my 1st son & I'm just so da*ned proud of him! Anyway, I also own the Ka-Bar "Bull-Dozier", which is my favorite "long-blade" knife for the moment. Also own the Buck "General" which is a bit longer than the "Special".

BTW, the only knives, at this time, that I'd pay the maximum amount I mentioned would be either of two of Ontario's knives: The RAT-7 in D-2 steel, &/or the RTAC II with it's 10 inch blade.(shrug)

The Ka-bar Kukri is a truly great knife, if you can call it that, It's great for use as a machete. The design and weight of the blade make it perfect for heavy hacking. I've used it to cut down 6 inch diameter trees, and my arm doesn't get tired at all. You you can basically use your wrist to do all the cutting. PLus this thing makes even the most awkward cutting angles. I've had to cut a small branch with the knife upside down, and with a backhand type swing, but it cut perfectly. And it stays very sharp. It's not too expensive either. Also, if you need it to clear brush, it does that the best. It's so easy to clear trails, or camping areas. I was also looking at an Ontario RAT knife, but they're out of my price range. I've read about the Fallkniven F-1, and that really looks good, but again it's out of my price range. Apperently it's the sweedish airforce survival knife.

**Blood Groove** · 06-12-2008, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by crashdive123

If you've got any gun or knife shows in your area you might be able to find an old K Bar. Had one in town last week end. Saturday picked up a few "experienced" knives and some blanks. Thought some more and went back Sunday. Ended up with eleven in total - one of em is an ooooold smaller K-Bar with a 4" blade - needs some work, but for $4 couldn't pass it up.

Holy cow! I'd give anything to get that Ka-bar!! I'm pretty sure that it's the Ka-bar Commando, a really old ka-bar, and they stopped making it a while ago. I'm not sure how much that knife is really worth, but 4$ sounds like the steal of the century. Man what's with you and great prices at gunshows!?

**sobeit** · 06-12-2008, 10:31 PM

For every day carry I have one of the following on me, a Bench Made nimbus folder, a Spider Co a Cold Steal Voyager police, Columba River M16 a smaller one, a Scrade peanut. Leatherman, or a Kershaw Chive. When I am in the woods I have one of the previous listed and my SRK or my Cold Steal Kukri. But I thank i need a Swiss Champ.

**crashdive123** · 06-12-2008, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by Blood Groove

Holy cow! I'd give anything to get that Ka-bar!! I'm pretty sure that it's the Ka-bar Commando, a really old ka-bar, and they stopped making it a while ago. I'm not sure how much that knife is really worth, but 4$ sounds like the steal of the century. Man what's with you and great prices at gunshows!?

I'm cheap. Last weekend I looked for beat up old knives. There's one guy that I've talked to before that takes some in trade or picks them up at yard sales, fixes them up and sells them. I happened to catch him when he had quite a few on hand. The K-Bar and several antler handle knives. All with high carbon content, all need work. Also picked up several blanks and handles just to see what I could do with them. But remember the key......I'm cheap.

**sixgun** · 06-13-2008, 12:02 AM

I have many knives ka-bar, spyderco, CRKT, cammilus, cold steel and benchmade, even a marbles, but I always use my mora in the woods I love those knives its one of the few things which break my golden rule (you get what you pay for) these things are made of a laminated steel simular to a traditionally made katana, soft core metal wraped in a hard metal, strengh and flexabilty the best of both worlds, they found an inexpensive way to make this metal, so many people love these knives, try one and let me know what you think I have four.

**Sarge47** · 06-13-2008, 01:04 AM

My father-in-law's got you beat, Crash. Before he retired he worked as a farm-hand. One day he was working a field and found a really old Ka-bar buried in the dirt. The leather-washer handle was gone so he replaced it & now it sits in a place of honor in his stand he built for his knife collection. He also has a WWI fighting knife he rebuilt around the "Brass-Knuckle handle. I did find a Ka-Bar fighting knife with 7 inch blade, brand new in the box for $45 but it has the Army logo on the blade, so I'm not sure how bad I want it.