Re: outdoor knife, bushcraft
[Re: BrianA]
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02/28/07 11:50 PM
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BrianA
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Sorry, I didn't mean to post off topic. I just realized my post didn't have anything to do with the threads original intent. I have a short attention span <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: outdoor knife, bushcraft
[Re: BrianA]
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03/01/07 01:14 AM
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Andy Wayne
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On a side note, it sounds like Andy really knows what his bigger blades are capable of. I think it is very important to have that kind of experience before a situation arises that requires that type of use. Wouldn't it suck if you had to baton in that manner in a remote location, and broke the tip off? Yeah, I wanted to make sure that didn’t happen, so I wanted to fully test it myself in adverse weather conditions, beating on it as hard as I could, through tough frozen knotty hardwood. Because if I had any problems, I’d rather they be in my backyard than in the woods where my life could depend on it. I wanted to be able to have full confidance in the ability of my knives.
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Re: outdoor knife, bushcraft
[Re: Andy Wayne]
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03/01/07 02:30 PM
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BrianA
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Of my larger knives, I have only had a chance to give 1 that level of beating. Simply because I have not had time to do the new ones yet. That 1 that I have beat is my favorite, because I really know what it can do, and I can trust it.
I am sure I will have some new favorites too, when I get some time in with the wood on them <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: outdoor knife, bushcraft
[Re: BrianA]
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03/01/07 04:25 PM
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As far as the original topic I feel batoning techniques qualify.
I don't think you have to worry about the handles of your knives Andy but if I was stuck out in the bush I would be more carefull. The theory is that since the handle is above the impact the pressure goes down and misses the handle.
I think the SS4 would make a great bushcraft blade. It is the right size and is tough as hell with a terrific handle. All it needs is the leather sheath with the firesteel pocket and your ready to bushcraft.
"if you want to be a hero you have to learn to drive stick"! Sara Conner
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Re: outdoor knife, bushcraft
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03/01/07 09:10 PM
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Paul the Brit'
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Like you said Unsub- just add a decent folding saw or a DF!
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Re: outdoor knife, bushcraft
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03/01/07 09:54 PM
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Bubbamets5505
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I'll just use my DF. That thing isn't gonna break. I'll beat the heck out of it. And if it breaks while I'm in a survival situation then I guess I'm screwed. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: outdoor knife, bushcraft
[Re: Bubbamets5505]
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03/02/07 09:03 PM
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Paul the Brit'
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Don't think it'll break mate.. It ain't Carbon V..
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Re: outdoor knife, bushcraft
[Re: Bubbamets5505]
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03/03/07 03:52 AM
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Andy Wayne
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I'll just use my DF. That thing isn't gonna break. I'll beat the heck out of it. And if it breaks while I'm in a survival situation then I guess I'm screwed. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I don't think there's any wood that will damage a Scrap Yard Kin knife. And I've tried. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: outdoor knife, bushcraft
[Re: Andy Wayne]
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03/03/07 01:23 PM
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Paul the Brit'
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Nice one Andy! Till Cliff does the business, you're unofficial brand tester!
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Re: outdoor knife, bushcraft
[Re: Paul the Brit']
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03/04/07 03:24 AM
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tedwca
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Did you see the post on BF about the chipped DF? Looks like a defect in the manufacturing and a one of a kind break, but it did happen in wood.
Ted Wilson Dum inter homines sumus, colamus humanitatem. BTW - Winter is Coming.
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Re: outdoor knife, bushcraft
[Re: tedwca]
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03/04/07 03:29 AM
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Andy Wayne
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Really? Hmm...no, I usually only go to the sale forum on BF.
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Re: outdoor knife, bushcraft
[Re: Andy Wayne]
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03/04/07 03:40 AM
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tedwca
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Ted Wilson Dum inter homines sumus, colamus humanitatem. BTW - Winter is Coming.
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