Knife/Survival Knife Info.

**Pict** · 01-10-2009, 05:19 PM

Klak,

I can see how a Mora could fail like that. I haven't had any cold cracking problems in Brazil! I didn't say they were the end all in knives but they are a good place to start for 95% of bush knife needs. They are the Bic lighter of knives. A Bic is GTG for 95% of what you need to light on fire. Mac

**Sarge47** · 01-10-2009, 06:35 PM

1st, I just moved your thread to the right place; it wasn't even in the right forum, & it's also in the "Knife Sticky".

2nd, You just asked a loaded question; 50 people will give you 50 different answers. So what you do is fill in the following blanks. AGE._____, $$____,
& Favorite brands____________. The reason I asked you age is I don't remember if you've posted it or not, but a knife I might reccommend to a teen might be a bit different than for an adult. Also, some states have age restrictions for knife purchases.

3rd, Cody Lundin also endorses the Mora knife. Stay out of Alaska, the artic, or you freezer & you should be alright.

**crashdive123** · 01-10-2009, 06:40 PM

Sniperfx - in the introduction you did, you said:

my friends and i go out for days with just the essentials and live off the land

What kind of knife are you using now (if that is one of the essentials you take with you)?

**Sarge47** · 01-10-2009, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by crashdive123

Sniperfx - in the introduction you did, you said: What kind of knife are you using now (if that is one of the essentials you take with you)?

Good question, Crash; I just checked Mr. Fix's intro & he sounded like he was more experienced than I see here. Obviously never in the military or he would already have a preference. I'm guessing teens to early 20's or, if older, a very sheltered lifestyle...but then that's just me.

**Nativedude** · 01-10-2009, 11:55 PM

Eagle wrote: Hello Everyone,

I too have a survival kit problem. I have a master list that would probably fit into a small day pack. Lately though I have been developing a kit in a coffee can. I can describe it later if anyone is interested but on to my problem. It is what type of knife/tool should I put in the kit. I own a leatherman Wave that I carry all the time (even to church) and I have both wenger and victornx SAK(Both carry tidentical gear. Large lock blade, wood saw, philips and flathead drivers, awl). What are some of your opinions out there? Folding vs fixed? Multi tool (leatherman) vs Knife (SAK)?

I have used all of the knives that you described in your post. While they do all work, personally, I prefer a fixed blade knife over a folder. My favorite is the Swiss Mora S1 knife. I was introduced to this knife by Mors Kochanski.

It is small enough to carry anywhere without freaking people out, yet it is an incredibly strong and versatile knife. And I've used mine in Alaska in -40 degree weather and I've had no problem with it. The Mora SI is the best of the Mora line-up. All the others, IMHO, are not worth the $$.

Here's what mine looks like:
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Been using it for about 8 years now. . .LOVE IT!!!

**klkak** · 01-11-2009, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Nativedude

I have used all of the knives that you described in your post. While they do all work, personally, I prefer a fixed blade knife over a folder. My favorite is the Swiss Mora S1 knife. I was introduced to this knife by Mors Kochanski.

It is small enough to carry anywhere without freaking people out, yet it is an incredibly strong and versatile knife. And I've used mine in Alaska in -40 degree weather and I've had no problem with it. The Mora SI is the best of the Mora line-up. All the others, IMHO, are not worth the $$.

Here's what mine looks like:
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Been using it for about 8 years now. . .LOVE IT!!!

It appears that knife has a wood handle. I imagine it will handle the cold better then the plastic handled ones I have used and eventually broke.

**rebel** · 01-11-2009, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Nativedude

I have used all of the knives that you described in your post. While they do all work, personally, I prefer a fixed blade knife over a folder. My favorite is the Swiss Mora S1 knife. I was introduced to this knife by Mors Kochanski.

It is small enough to carry anywhere without freaking people out, yet it is an incredibly strong and versatile knife. And I've used mine in Alaska in -40 degree weather and I've had no problem with it. The Mora SI is the best of the Mora line-up. All the others, IMHO, are not worth the $$.

Here's what mine looks like:
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Been using it for about 8 years now. . .LOVE IT!!!

Is that the stainless or high carbon model?

**Nativedude** · 01-13-2009, 11:16 PM

My Mora is the laminated blade model.

**Vikrod** · 01-19-2009, 03:20 AM

Originally Posted by wolf

http://www.coldsteel.com/fixed-blades-bushman.html VERY GOOD BLADE HERE <-- iwould recommend it if you dont have anything else you were already going to get.

Yes, I have used the Cold Steel "Bushman" for about a year, and it is the best survival knife you can buy for the money. It's only about $20.00 but will perform as well as any knife in the $1-200 range. It also comes with a sheath that has a pouch big enough to put a survival kit in. Also, the handle is hollow and a Swedish Firesteel fits perfectly in the handle without falling out or risk of damage. If you want proof of the Bushman's strength, watch the destruction test on www.knifetests.com

**crashdive123** · 01-19-2009, 07:35 AM

Vikrod, how about slicing on over to the Introduction section and tell us a bit about yourself. Thanks.

**vthompson** · 01-19-2009, 03:17 PM

To me, you should have a good fixed blade knife to keep in your kit for a number of reasons. It should be big and heavy enough to chop and split wood with and a number of other reasons.
My favorite knife is the Gerber LMF II A.S.E.K. Survival knife. These knives are awsome and they will take a lot of abuse from you. You can find them on the internet for $60.00 and they are worth every penny of it. Just my 2 cent's worth.

**joeblkwolf** · 02-28-2009, 05:58 AM

i have alot of knives tried, and tested alot outdoors even expensive ones, last year i got a frost hedgehog, heavy blade, good design, hasn't let me down yet, for uder 20 dollers, i love it, just pass'n on info for those that dont like to spend alot
http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/eC...og&SKU=FRC033B

**crashdive123** · 02-28-2009, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by joeblkwolf

i have alot of knives tried, and tested alot outdoors even expensive ones, last year i got a frost hedgehog, heavy blade, good design, hasn't let me down yet, for uder 20 dollers, i love it, just pass'n on info for those that dont like to spend alot
http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/eC...og&SKU=FRC033B

Thanks Joeblkwolf - you probably know this already, but for anybody that doesn't....Frost Cutlery (maker of knife in the link) and Frosts (maker of the S1 Mora that is often talked about) are two very different companies.

**Deer Sniper** · 03-07-2009, 03:20 AM

Here is a 1985 Air Force pilot survival I have had since 86 ( Camillus Cutlery ) I have tried to kill. I have abused that knife with abandon, but it wont die.

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Here is that knife with two others.

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I prefer the $5.95 s.m.k.w. I wrapped its scaleless grip with 550 cord. The other knife at the top is a Randall 14.

**SARKY** · 03-07-2009, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by Deer Sniper

Here is a 1985 Air Force pilot survival I have had since 86 ( Camillus Cutlery ) I have tried to kill ( If you dont believe be, look at it. the knife but it wont die.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/j...o/100_2959.jpg

Here is that knife with two others.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/j...o/100_2957.jpg

I prefer the $5.95 s.m.k.w. I wrapped its scaleless grip with 550 cord. The other knife at the top is a Randall 14.

If you only knew how many of those we went through in the 5 years I was instructing at SERE School! Either the tip would snap or the blade would snap at the hilt.

**chiye tanka** · 03-07-2009, 03:48 PM

D.S. what is the bottom knife?

**Deer Sniper** · 03-08-2009, 02:42 AM

Originally Posted by chiye tanka

D.S. what is the bottom knife?

The knife on the bottom is a 440s blade with guard but no scales which I purchased at the Smokey Mountain Knife Works store years ago for $5.95. They had this blade in there catalog for years. It was just sitting in my case doing nothing so about two weeks ago I drilled a lanyard hole in the rear of the tang and wrapped the handle with 550 cord in a Japanese style pattern. The knife is obviously a second and has a very, very slight ( almost unnoticeable ) bend to the right, but is completely functional and I can tell it will become one of my favorites. The next project will be a sheath for this knife. Large, solid survival knife for less than $10. You cant beat that with a stick!

**Deer Sniper** · 03-08-2009, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by SARKY

If you only knew how many of those we went through in the 5 years I was instructing at SERE School! Either the tip would snap or the blade would snap at the hilt.

Do you know if the Ontario Cutlery spec+ version with the molded handle is any better? I have thought about buying one for my collection.

**jawilliams0425** · 03-08-2009, 07:03 PM

Hello everyone, this is my first post. I carry a fixed blade knife and a folder when I am out. To me you can't beat a buck 110 folder and for a fixed blade the jokers wild. Some people baton with their knife and some use is as a knife. I do carry a folding saw with me. But that is my two cents.