Let’s see those Survival knives
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I bet. Huge.
I'm seeing a hole on the bottom edge. Of course it isn't the best angle and my eyes could be deceiving me. You can't see the top edge, but if there is a hole on the bottom, I'm betting there is one on the top too. No reason not to.
Also, while very nice knives I wouldn't call several of these "survival knives". To my way of thinking several of these I'd call fighting knives. Is my terminology incorrect?
You are correct.
Speedo66
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If you're referring to the Cold Steel Bushman, there is only one hole in the one I have and posted.
Joe Flowers thinks well of the Bushman (and Joe's opinion carries a lot of weight). A couple of simple mods like slipping some bike inner-tube over the handle or wrapping in light cordage and slipping the tube over can improve grip, but also provide fire-starter.
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Gus Chiggins
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This a Varusteleka (sounds like "where is the liquor") Terävä Skrama 240 Carbon steel. It came from Finland in 2 weeks. It has a 30° edge on the top 2/3 and it tapers to 20° near the handle for finer work.Unfortunately, I wasn't paying attention, and put mine back in the sheath upside down! I haven't been able to get mine out so far. I don't want to destroy the sheath in the process, so I'll probably take it to a friend who has a heat gun.
Speedo66
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Looks like he liked it enough to create an homage.
https://www.osograndeknives.com/cat...-handle-leather-sheath-ctk233-10hc-25440.html
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I keep meaning to get a Becker BK7 but haven't yet.
I literally would be fine with surviving only having this. A saw for cutting and splitting wood, Few ways to Start a fire, 2 blades and a way to sharpen…. multiple other tools like compass.Look up Felix Immlur on You tube. The greatest bush craftsman I’ve ever seen. Works for Victorinox also. Does everything with a Sak and knowledge. Makes a boat, skies, shelter, and Tons of other items. Very impressive to say the least
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Gordon
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This custom made for me Newt Martin (RIP) MCE2 was a tribute to the original Lile "Rambo" but some feel it is every bit as good in some ways. The saw really works well; can cut a 2x4" in less than 2 minutes . Has a good compass in cap and handle can hold quite a bit. Is a good chopper , not a competition one but the knife would be a ferocious fighter (defender against anything ) the 10" 1/4"+ blade is very hard 5160 ball bearing steel. . The heavy leather sheath matches my Milt Sparks holsters and has a Norton India stone in the pocket . the cord on the handle can un wrap and the handle tube is heavy knurled.
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Gordon
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Man That is a high quality knife- awesome!
Speedo66
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Nice, what does it weigh?
Space Ghost
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OK, I just got it because of the cool "Captain America" looking handle, but it is one seriously big honkin' piece of 8670.
I'm sure if I were to take it into the woods as a survival knife, it would easily outlive me.
I'm sure if I were to take it into the woods as a survival knife, it would easily outlive me.
Gordon
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I think 30.oz WITH sheath ; it is 5/16" thick . like I said a pretty good chopper . The saw is a much better design than the original Lile IMHO.
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Cold Steel's drop forged Survivalist
Not the best picture, but some classics.
A one-to-one copy by Sgt. Mike McCarter of the only Kephart not in a museum. Mike made it with period materials.
A Randall 18 from the 70s
A Vietnam era Warner/Dickey Garcia Survival Knife
A 1976 Blackie Collins S&W Survival Bowie
All except the Kephart clone have hollow storage handles.
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