Survival knife

[NA8]

Ok, to brighten things up a bit, here's a new knife on the way that is yet another reasonable consideration for a tough survival knife.

http://www.chestnutridgeknifeshop.c...d=636&osCsid=395f6121411546d9adae45ceb5964cfe

Bow Drill Divot ? Gotta luv it.

 

[cruisemissile]

Yeah! Well, THATS what I carried (stapped upside down to my webbing, of course!) when I served with the SAS on the raid on Entebbe airport.

I walked away from that one smiling!

hmmm,
1) Raid on Entebbe was 1974
2) Dark Ops didn't come into existence until recently (2 or 3 years, not sure exactly, but much much later than 1974)
3) Entebbe raid was carried out by Israeli commandos, I didn't think U.K. SAS was involved.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Entebbe

Are you sure you carried a Dark Ops knife (did you use a DeLorean time machine or something?) at Entebbe?

 

[mossyoak]

hmmm,
1) Raid on Entebbe was 1974
2) Dark Ops didn't come into existence until recently (2 or 3 years, not sure exactly, but much much later than 1974)
3) Entebbe raid was carried out by Israeli commandos, I didn't think U.K. SAS was involved.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Entebbe

Are you sure you carried a Dark Ops knife (did you use a DeLorean time machine or something?) at Entebbe?

Dude I can vouch for him I was there with the commandos

 

[StuToffee]

Darn! You found me out!:devil:

hmmm,
1) Raid on Entebbe was 1974
2) Dark Ops didn't come into existence until recently (2 or 3 years, not sure exactly, but much much later than 1974)
3) Entebbe raid was carried out by Israeli commandos, I didn't think U.K. SAS was involved.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Entebbe

Are you sure you carried a Dark Ops knife (did you use a DeLorean time machine or something?) at Entebbe?

 

[cy]

hate to point out the obvious... but the best knife is the one on your person when an emergency occurs.

this strikes out most of the sheath knives pictured in this thread

the knife most likely to be used for survival is your normal EDC. which is almost always on my person. if I've got pants on... my Damascus folder is clipped in.

 

[cruisemissile]

Darn! You found me out!:devil:

maybe you meant to say "I was 'going commando' at Aunt Ebbe's ", at least that was MossyOak's version.
then again, what's CPF without a few tall tales?

 

[Monocrom]

I was a joke and dork ops are the worst knives ever made.

+1

I'd rather be stranded in the woods with a rusty spatula than a Dork Ops knife.

 

[cruisemissile]

+1

I'd rather be stranded in the woods with a rusty spatula than a Dork Ops knife.

glad I never got one. they got good marketing and glossy ads, though.!

 

[Monocrom]

glad I never got one. they got good marketing and glossy ads, though.!

Actually, their marketing is crappy too. Designed to appeal to mall ninjas. I recall they had a neck-knife once that was advertised as being great for "de-animating a terrorist." (Or some such BS along those lines).

 

[cruisemissile]

Actually, their marketing is crappy too. Designed to appeal to mall ninjas. I recall they had a neck-knife once that was advertised as being great for "de-animating a terrorist." (Or some such BS along those lines).

its interesting that unlike all the $ "dork ops" spends on ads, Randall knives, spends almost zero on ads, it seems like, but t hey have a five year waiting list.
their brochures are not very impressive, and their website is very plain.
I actually went to the Randall factory in Orlando and its totally underwhelming as you drive up. it looks like someones house, the driveway is dirt, if I recall correctly and there's really no paved parking.
you ask yourself "am I in the right place?"
but sure enough, they make awesome knives that have been carried by generals, astronauts, royalty and presidents, as well as real deal warriors.
so, I have 8 more months to wait for one Randall bowie, but another 3 1/2 for a #2.

 

[Monocrom]

so, I have 8 more months to wait for one Randall bowie, but another 3 1/2 for a #2.

Ouch!

Still, very understandable. When you have a reputation for greatness, no need to be flashy.

Choices are, either pay a huge premium to buy a pre-owned Randall; or wait 5 long years. Once again, ouch!

 

[rotncore]

RAT RC4. Simple, tough, not too expensive, and backed by a Surefire like warranty. I have one on the way with an orange G10 handle, and leather sheath with a fire steel slot.

In Canada, if you are chopping trees, bring an axe. I also have a Camillus era Becker BK10 with a custom kydex sheath, but it's too big for general camp use, and I'm getting sick of pulling up my pants on hikes to use it regularly.

I can see the appeal of big knives, they're cool, they look deadly, and with a higher register ring they are marketed heavily. But give me a solid bushcraft inspired smaller blade any day over the boutique waiting list demi-swords.

 

[Egsise]

More info

 

[NA8]

I can see the appeal of big knives, they're cool, they look deadly, and with a higher register ring they are marketed heavily. But give me a solid bushcraft inspired smaller blade any day over the boutique waiting list demi-swords.

Could depend where you're going. A "sharpened prybar" might be useful if you need to pry something off your head or leg.

http://jasperwildlife.com/Fatal-Bear-Attacks-in-North-America-Jasper-Wildlife.html

http://www.truckerfun.com/images/alaska-grizzly-bear-notice.jpg

http://images.smarter.com/blogs/grizzly.jpg


http://www.grizzlyflatsca.com/strategy.htm

http://photos.viczhang.com/images/20050923011905_20050926-mountain-lion-2.jpg

http://www.saddlemountainoutfitters.com/images/2007/mountainlion9.jpg

 

[oronocova]

Wonder if anyone has used one of these? I really like the design/look and it looks very useful. Just an all around good looking knife IMO. A little more than I am willing to spend, maybe someone else has some input as to whether or not it is actually a good buy / good knife.

 

[rotncore]

Could depend where you're going. A "sharpened prybar" might be useful if you need to pry something off your head or leg.

http://jasperwildlife.com/Fatal-Bear-Attacks-in-North-America-Jasper-Wildlife.html

http://www.truckerfun.com/images/alaska-grizzly-bear-notice.jpg

http://images.smarter.com/blogs/grizzly.jpg


http://www.grizzlyflatsca.com/strategy.htm

http://photos.viczhang.com/images/20050923011905_20050926-mountain-lion-2.jpg

http://www.saddlemountainoutfitters.com/images/2007/mountainlion9.jpg

The shortest piece of steel I want in that case is my 12.5" barrel pump shotgun. Never take a knife to a bear fight.

 

[mbassoc2003]

I have a couple. On the whole, when in the woods, I carry either a RAT 3 or a Gerber LMF. Not yet decided on which one I would bug out with. I have a last resort ditch kit packed into a Maxpedition F1 with a Fallkniven U2, Wenger EvoGrip 18 and Zebralight H20 in it, amongst the more regular items in an SK.

 

[HoopleHead]

Halp!

I'd like a multi-purpose camp knife with a 4-6" blade, ideally right ~5". Must have a small guard at least. Should have a thick spine.

Right now I've narrowed it down to:
- Chris Reeve Shadow IV
- RAT Cutlery RC-5 SERE
- Strider MT/Model 10 Sniper
- Busse Combat Badger Attack BATACLE (the .25" thick version)

I've tried the Bravo-1 (A2) and didn't like the fit and finish at all. The Gameskeeper II looked like it would fit the bill but based on the Bravo-1 (and contrary to all the Bark River recs) I'm a bit hesitant.

Which of these would you recommend? How does 1095 steel hold up, does it require a lot of maintenance? Any other comparable recs?

Thanks

 

[NoFair]

Most of my BRKT knives have had good fit and finish (not perfect though) and they fixed the bad one up for free.

Tried the Spyderco Dayhiker? About the right size...

http://www.knifeworks.com/spydercodayhikergreencontouredmicartahandleplainedge.aspx

 

[HoopleHead]

Halp!

I'd like a multi-purpose camp knife with a 4-6" blade, ideally right ~5". Must have a small guard at least. Should have a thick spine.

Right now I've narrowed it down to:
- Chris Reeve Shadow IV
- RAT Cutlery RC-5 SERE
- Strider MT/Model 10 Sniper
- Busse Combat Badger Attack BATACLE (the .25" thick version)

I've tried the Bravo-1 (A2) and didn't like the fit and finish at all. The Gameskeeper II looked like it would fit the bill but based on the Bravo-1 (and contrary to all the Bark River recs) I'm a bit hesitant.

Which of these would you recommend? How does 1095 steel hold up, does it require a lot of maintenance? Any other comparable recs?

Thanks

Any other recs? I don't really want a recurve blade. I think my list is now:

- Busse Satin Jack
- Chris Reeve Shadow IV, maybe another Chris Reeve as I'm not sure if I want the one piece
- Busse Badger Attack (thick, non-TAC version)
- RAT Cutlery RC-5 SERE, maybe the RC-4
- Scrap Yard Dumpster Mutt (although I'd probably just get a Busse)