Welcome to the yard. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Here's where I took mine out for a little workout.
http://www.scrapyardknives.com/ubbthread...true#Post411038That'll give you some idea of what they can do bushcraft wise. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Don't worry about the tip breaking unless you're trying to break into a bank vault. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
Res-c is soft enough that you don't want to beat on it & it will melt under extreme heat like that from fire but the suns heat won't bother it.
The handles are friction fit & the lanyard tube does hold the handle onto the tang.
I haven't had or heard of the handle rotating on the tang so fagetaboutit.
Just remember the steel is for beating on & the res-c is for holding onto the steel. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Here's the official tech info on SYKCO knives.
http://www.scrapyardknives.com/tech.htmEnjoy the Regs.
