Paul,

There is no question that assembling your own kit has many advantages and is a great learning experience. OTOH, seems to me that if BSA is going to offer a product, especially something as critical as a survival kit, it should be of appropriate quality and practicality. But, what the heck do I know? <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I remain amazed that in this day and age BSA and others continue to promote folding knives with non-locking blades. <img src="images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />