I just received my new Al Mar SERE Operator 5" Fixed Blade knife and I am quite impressed with it. Interestingly enough most of the folks over at BF seem consider this knife a "pure fighter" however in my initial experiece I tend to think it would be an excellent candidate for a survival knife. In comparing it with my CRK Shadow III (a knife commonly thought of as a very capable survival knife) the only disadvantages I see in the SERE Operator are that it is thinner (although that could also be an advantage in many situations) and therefore not as capable for prying or punching through fire doors, and of course that it lacks the hollow handle that the CRK has. The steels used on both knives (S30V on the SERE and A2 on the CRK) seem perfectly capable. What am I missing here? What are your opinions in general of this knife strictly as a survival knife?
Thanks.
Al Mar SERE Operator 5" Fixed Blade
(Survival-Evasion-Resistance-Escape)
Our classic SERE™ design in a fixed blade version, the SERE™ Operator features S30V steel with a full-length perimeter tang for maximum strength. The SERE Operator™ has a synthetic sheath system designed for ambidextrous carry in vertical, horizontal or diagonal modes. It can be customized to be attached on a belt, pack or load-bearing equipment – or just about anywhere you can think of - even inside the waist carry for maximum concealability. The systems extender mounting plate can be easily drilled to allow the user full freedom to customize their attachment point(s). The SERE Operator™ is supplied with the sheath, attachment clip, secondary rubber retainer and extender mounting plate and is one of the most versatile sheath systems available today.
Steel: S30V
Blade Length: 5"
O.A.L. 10.25"
Blade Thickness: .140"
Weight: 6 oz.
Scales: Prylon
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