Nope, still stuck in decision loop.Quote:
Originally Posted by directimpingement
Andy
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Nope, still stuck in decision loop.Quote:
Originally Posted by directimpingement
Andy
I would look at the Cold Steel knifes if you want a super steel, Midway usually has very good prices on these, Master Hunter or maybe Republic. Dang it you got me to looking, I already have a Master Hunter and now I want a Republic.
Master Hunter https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019763453?pid=878513
Republic https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1026076744?pid=334982
The more I look at the Cold Steel Republic the better it looks as a bushcraft knife.
Pros:
Made in USA
Super Steel
Handle
Blade Design (5" but you can choke up on it)
Midway price
Cons:
Leather Sheath
Top serrations a little long
More expensive than the KA-BAR's but still a good deal at $170
Just throwing this in the mix. They do make it with a Cerakote blade finish but it's $35-$40 more.
https://knifeworks.com/fallkniven-s1...-zytel-sheath/
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Originally Posted by 3 AE
I have an F1 that I really like.
I will also recommend Scandi grinds
I have carbon and stainless Garbergs that have worked well and use the multimount sheath.
https://morakniv.se/en/knife-series/garberg/
I am making an assumption the smaller Teravas would be very tough knives based on using a Skrama 240 over the last year for splitting wood, machete chores, and making fuzz sticks.
Fixed Blade Knives - Varusteleka.com
https://www.varusteleka.com/en/group...ade-knives/725
Survival Lilly does not like the S1 as a hard use knife. What I gather from her and others is that VG10 is a very hard steel which is why it is laminated and can be brittle and prone to chipping. It also has a convex grind which is hard to field sharpen and is not a drop point.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBWf1P7QDzA
Your best gal Lilly is a tuff lady on her knives. These people have forgotten more about knives that I will ever know. During the busy season (Christmas) I usually open boxes with mine and most survive, so probably not the best critic.
PB
Can the scandi grind be maintained with a simple diamond card/stone in the field? I am thinking a Mora Companion HD will be a practical, super low cost, gift for my now-NG Infantry son. Sometimes things grow legs and walk away in the field...Quote:
Originally Posted by jsbhike
The F1 would be closer to my desired knife size and type.
Andy
Very easy to maintain which is a large part of the reason Scandi grinds are so popular in bushcrafting.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyLate
https://www.ragweedforge.com/scanshrp.html
These little triangle ceramic stubs are handy. Probably never wear one out(which is possible with diamonds) and their cutting ability is restored with a Scotchbrite pad and scouring powder. I have even cleaned the metal out of Spyderco sharpmaker rods(may be the same things other than length) with sandy soil.
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/LSL...tyle-sharpener
Went to Smoky Mountain Knife Works and handled the BK-16, Becker Nessmuk, and the EK-51 Short Drop Point. Decided on the EK, but I was after a relatively small knife. I "think" I prefer the Nessmuk to the BK-16, but I would have been happy with any of the three.
The EK-51 has a pretty small handle, so it's definitely not for everyone and every use.
Andy