What's THE best survival knife? - Page 6

KenR · 09-03-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtysouth

I can't believe no one has mentioned a RAT knife. They have different sizes to pick from, depending on your definition of survival knife. They're also made it the USA.

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+1

I'm a big fan of RAT knives and have an RC4 and Izula.

The new HEST is interesting as well.

fish3006 · 09-03-2009, 12:27 PM

the RATs look fine ...

Norhasken · 09-03-2009, 12:55 PM

Randall model 18

mcfear · 09-03-2009, 06:28 PM

the old timers might have changed hands, but to me and all the people out west where i got mine, the quality between the new and old models is neglible. shit all difference. only problem i had, was the clip on the sheath was a bit stiff. so i got it replaced with a smoother clip.

See-Double-You · 09-03-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fish3006

that's a nice bowie-style blade.

any puukko fans here? love the finnish approach to knife-making ...

YES !!!!! I adore the puukko style; most things Scandinavian for that matter. I don't make the same sort of money today as I did five years ago, so knives have taken a back burner on my list of hobbies. Roger Bergh is probably one of my favorate designers/smiths. I have a couple of his blade blanks via BladeGallery, which someday I'll get around to doing something with.

I check ebay from time to time for a good deal on a small UHC Roselli or KP series Kellam.

G.S. · 09-03-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Buca

No one mentioned Chris Reeves yet?

http://www.chrisreeve.com/onepiece.htm

I have the 5.5" Green Beret. So beautiful, I hardly want to use it.

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I have some different models of CR knives; they represent excellence in design, material and craftsmanship. You need to check them out!!!

Mikas · 09-04-2009, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Shmerel

i just bought this

thanks for your help, guys.

You guys just cost me 100£...

bush pilot · 09-04-2009, 05:17 AM

I know it's not a fixed blade. But it's got two locking blades.

I use this tool more that anything else I've got. It's invaluable.
And for $70.

A fixed blade is nice nice for hunting when you're skinning out big critters.
When I'm hunting I carry 2-3 fixed blade knives. The only real criteria I have is whether they can hold an edge or or and how easily they sharpen up.
Even more important than a knife is the sharpening tool.
The Spyderco Sharpmaker is the best I've found

Nerfin · 09-04-2009, 05:52 AM

+1 Leatherman Wave. Carry it with me all the time, including bike trips, so for "survival" it may be all I have to rely on. That's not such a bad thing as it's so versatile. Also use the Ka-bar for camping - excellent as well, but not quite as descreet as the Wave....

tslewisz · 09-04-2009, 07:05 AM

I carry a Leatherman Charge xTi a lot, for the tools on it. I don't think I've ever used the cutting blade; I'll use whatever other knife I'm carrying instead.

Dirtysouth · 09-04-2009, 08:38 AM

I just listed this in the fleamarket if anyone is in the market. It's a beautiful knife, it's just to nice for what I'm going to do with it. I'd feel bad for it if I left it stuck in a tree for a week or two straight.

Giuseppe · 09-04-2009, 10:55 PM

If people living in the Arctic Circle can rely on them...

Shmerel · 09-05-2009, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bush pilot

I know it's not a fixed blade. But it's got two locking blades.

I use this tool more that anything else I've got. It's invaluable.
And for $70.

Yeah, apart from the 2 knives I just bought, I also carry this Wave in my tool roll.

So can a man have too many knives?

librarian · 09-05-2009, 07:09 AM

Durga's knife works for me.

yosmitetom · 09-05-2009, 08:03 AM

Eight arms but only two tits?

09-03-2009, 12:55 PM	#78
Norhasken Tryin' to find my way Joined: Aug 2007 Location: On the couch Oddometer: 16,442	Randall model 18 __________________ "Hmm, tricky. I think he believed in something, if you understand my meaning."

09-04-2009, 05:52 AM	#84
Nerfin An Adventure thats Knarly Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 54	+1 Leatherman Wave. Carry it with me all the time, including bike trips, so for "survival" it may be all I have to rely on. That's not such a bad thing as it's so versatile. Also use the Ka-bar for camping - excellent as well, but not quite as descreet as the Wave.... __________________ Only runnin on one cylinder....

09-04-2009, 08:38 AM	#86
Dirtysouth Stud fee waived for noobs Joined: Jul 2004 Location: 30120 Oddometer: 4,820	I just listed this in the fleamarket if anyone is in the market. It's a beautiful knife, it's just to nice for what I'm going to do with it. I'd feel bad for it if I left it stuck in a tree for a week or two straight. __________________ "...When your time comes to die, do not be like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, So that when their time comes, they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home." - Tecumseh Dirtysouth screwed with this post 09-04-2009 at 08:46 AM

09-04-2009, 10:55 PM	#87
Giuseppe Medium-Viz Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Rock City, TN Oddometer: 462	Marttiini If people living in the Arctic Circle can rely on them...

09-05-2009, 07:09 AM	#89
librarian I run for Boston Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Home of the Massholes Oddometer: 101	Durga's knife works for me. __________________ One man's theology is another man's belly laugh. -- Robert A. Heinlein You can't trust water: even a straight stick turns crooked in it. -- W.C. Fields What's the point of wearing your favorite rocketship underpants if nobody ever asks to see 'em? -- Calvin (Calvin & Hobbes)

09-03-2009, 12:27 PM	#77
fish3006 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 367	the RATs look fine ...

09-03-2009, 06:28 PM	#79
mcfear now known as many things Joined: Jun 2008 Location: who the hell knows these days :D Oddometer: 2,556	the old timers might have changed hands, but to me and all the people out west where i got mine, the quality between the new and old models is neglible. shit all difference. only problem i had, was the clip on the sheath was a bit stiff. so i got it replaced with a smoother clip.

09-04-2009, 05:17 AM	#83
bush pilot Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Bangkok, everywhere else Oddometer: 2,155	I know it's not a fixed blade. But it's got two locking blades. I use this tool more that anything else I've got. It's invaluable. And for $70. A fixed blade is nice nice for hunting when you're skinning out big critters. When I'm hunting I carry 2-3 fixed blade knives. The only real criteria I have is whether they can hold an edge or or and how easily they sharpen up. Even more important than a knife is the sharpening tool. The Spyderco Sharpmaker is the best I've found

09-04-2009, 07:05 AM	#85
tslewisz Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Bloomington, IL Oddometer: 2,229	I carry a Leatherman Charge xTi a lot, for the tools on it. I don't think I've ever used the cutting blade; I'll use whatever other knife I'm carrying instead.

09-05-2009, 08:03 AM	#90
yosmitetom Banned Joined: Jun 2008 Location: East Texas Oddometer: 3,354	Eight arms but only two tits?

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