#241971 - 02/28/12 12:08 AM
Re: Primary Survival Knives
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Dagny -- Sounds like you got a good deal. Chaosmagnet -- I meant sawing as in serration, for getting through tough material, like rope. But it seems a lot of "combo" blades have the serrated part near the handle, where I would want the regular blade to be for control. Like this:  So yeah, probably should stick with the right tool for the right job.
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#242016 - 02/28/12 04:56 PM
Re: Primary Survival Knives
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Chaosmagnet -- I meant sawing as in serration, for getting through tough material, like rope. But it seems a lot of "combo" blades have the serrated part near the handle, where I would want the regular blade to be for control. Gotcha. I've changed my tune over the years regarding serrated blades. I'm not convinced that they offer a big enough advantage for cutting things like rope and webbing to offset how hard they are to keep sharp, particularly in the field. Since switching away from serrated blades I haven't seen a significant reduction in cutting ability as a consequence.
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#242020 - 02/28/12 05:56 PM
Re: Primary Survival Knives
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Snake_Doctor
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This thread is still alive? I agree. I don't like serrations on any knife. Sawbacks I flucuate on. I like the neat grooves they make for traps, etc.
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#242043 - 02/28/12 09:53 PM
Re: Primary Survival Knives
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If there was mention of 3.5 inch blade then I must have misses it. Yes, I am saying that. A fixed blade tends to have better handle design and a hilt. Also at 3.5 you are getting into belt carry range. Rarely have I made a blade that small, hideouts and sleeve blades being the rare exception. A five inch blade would have gone deeper and would have made a larger wound channel. This is of course merely my humble opinion. Thenks for responding. No problem. I assumed that was what you meant.  I hated to ask because I didn't want to sound patronizing. Sorry if it did. 
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#242050 - 02/28/12 11:03 PM
Re: Primary Survival Knives
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I am often patronizing myself. Lol. NP. I have tough skin.
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#242194 - 03/01/12 07:16 PM
Re: Primary Survival Knives
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#242263 - 03/02/12 08:13 PM
Re: Primary Survival Knives
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EDC: Ozark Trail $1 folder, Wenger SAK , & OLD Leatherman (original model?)
Morning fishing trips: Mora #2
Dream & SHTF: black classic Kabar from Phaedrus.
I also pack as back-ups a TL-29 and an old Victorinox SAK and I treasure an Imperial Kamp King (thanks again, Phaedrus!). Have a Kabar combat knife and a Cold Steel Kukri machete packed in the evac ruck (SHTF).
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#242286 - 03/02/12 10:37 PM
Re: Primary Survival Knives
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I carried an early Leatherman Tool,purchased in 1985, for several years. I had to leave it at the Oaxaca Airport in 1990; someone down there is very happy.
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#242302 - 03/03/12 12:35 AM
Re: Primary Survival Knives
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Still, it has nearly doubled! Not quite "Antiques Roadshow" material, but they have done better than most of my investments lately.....
AR -"The market in these early Leatherman tools has been quite strong lately. I would place an insurance value of $50,000 on a specimen in this condition.
My descendant - "Oh, and to think I played with this as a child. Thank you so much! (sobbing with joy)"
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