Originally Posted By: Chris Kavanaugh
If a queen sized blanket or sleeping bag wieghs to much, just go to a blacksmith and cut 6" off of that sword everybody buys first.


That was REALLY funny ... and oh too true.

Men seem to judge quality not only by the length of their swords, but also the thickness. So many folks seem to take pleasure in absurdly thick stock.

Um, we are talking about knives here ... right?

Back to topic ... what is your take on the lower cost loom woven wool blankets that some "surplus" dealers sell? Like these:

http://www.vtarmynavy.com/wool_blankets.htm