Anyone heard anything about this new survival knife?

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=FOSFSK425

I definitely like the orange handle

http://www.ragweedforge.com/760-o-o.jpg 4 1/8" blade. .079 thick @ $11.00 vs $129.00 Fears is a decent gunwriter. Last time I was in the Central African Republic, the bored customs agent ( imagine actor John Rys-David with tribal facial scars and a gold tooth) asked me " and how is the honourable internationally known survival expert Wayne Fears? We were all impressed when he saved those two Mormon missionaries by pouring Hoppes #9 into their snakebites during the last monsoon season." I should have kept my mouth shut at the Tujunga shooting range when the Guns And Ammo staff were there brainstorming new articles to cover their truck payments <img src="/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I take it then that Wayne Fears is not regarded as a 'survival expert'. I have never heard of him till I saw this knife.

Seems like a practical design for it's intended purpose and I have no doubt it will get the job done, however, IMHO I want better than 440c on anything I pay over $100 for. That's just me though. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

J. Wayne Fears wrote a pretty good book called The Complete Book of Outdoor Survival. Although the title is a bit exagerated, it is still a helpful book covering a broad range of survival topics. I found particularly illuminating his discussion and depiction of snakes. Although the sketches and pictures seemed a little dark, they still helped me a lot in distinguishing snakes. Anyway, the more good books you read on any subject, the more you will glean useful tidbits that further clarify and inform your understanding. Obviously I liked the book. YMMV.

The knife looks OK for the purpose, but pricey. In short I agree with Brian's assessment.

John

The knife shown has some design flaws, IMHO. Either the choil should be increased to be of useable size, or it should be eliminated to bring the cutting edge back to the guard. Also, 440C performs a lot better at higher RC 58-59 range.

Personally, I think Chris's link to the Mora is a far better choice over this one - especially if you use some of the money saved for an Allan Blade or On/Scene Tactical kydex multicarry sheath...



M

I love those sheaths. I must have one! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I love 'em, too, Brian. They lend a whole new perspective on the usefulness of these fine, inexpensive knives...

I don't have a link for Allan Blade, but On/Scene Tactical can be found here: http://www.mnsi.net/~nbtnoel/

M

I don't think it's just you... I think it's a lot of us... why pay Cadillac prices for a Chevy with earrings??? Alas... it would appear that common sense has gone out of fashion.

Troy

SgtMike,
By "usable size" do you mean the choil should be big enough for a finger? I agree with the second part "or it should be eliminated"

Is there another use for the ricasso area besides advertising for the maker? It always seemed like wasted space to me. You can't hold it and you can't cut with it.