Reinhardt,

Its not a question of being humble its a question of pointing out a knife that is seriously lacking in quality and is dangerous as I owned one and it broke cutting me the first time I used it. A cheap small SAK is a better option.

Never had a problem with NATO matches personally as long as they are dry, mine are 20 years old and work fine.

If you don't want opinions and constructive criticism why post at all.

Here is an example of a decently put together kit with good quality components based on Doug's kit philosophy posted on another surival forum. I wish mine was as good.

http://www.swampratknifeworks.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=000829

Flip