I am getting tired. But this is the last one, the Busse Sarsquatch CE. It is a fine chopper and splitter. And a wicked slicer. The handle fits me just right, too.



I like the idea of less weight in a survival knife. And INFI is, well, INFI! But it lacks a decent point, so I'd choose the extra weight of the Ratweiler. Of this bunch, my first choice for a survival knife is the Ratweiler. If only some crazy man would grind a point on the Sarquatch. It would be perfect. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Woops, left out the Ontario RAT-7. I like the handle shape on this one. This knife can do a lot for its weight, too. It carries very light and compact, and it chops just a bit better than the BK-7.


I have always liked the RAT-7. I have one in D2 steel as well. It's a good all-around field knife, and a good choice for a lighter knife that still has a full tang and micarta scales.

Awesome Review Vic! I love knowing I have a couple of knives that meet the Horn Dog seal of approval. Ordered the Shrade, I was waiting for a review like this to justify the purchase of one. A solid piece of steel for knife and handle is a great idea, imho.

Awesome review, HD. Out of all of those I only have the CW - great blade.
I do have a CRK 5.5" sable. I haven't had any problems with the handle, but I've only used it for cleaning deer and such. (I did remove the butt cap, insert a hickory stick, and use it as a spear on a squirrel, though.)

The one knife I still need is the Ratweiler. Aren't the grips fatter on the RW than the CW? could this be the reason for the weight diff? It could weigh 100 lbs, and I'd still want one. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Gotta love that bowiesquatch! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

The scary thing is, I have some more I found in that size. What can I say? I collect them. The Ratweiler, Chopweiler, SOD, Camp Tramp, Sarsquatch, Hudson Bay, and Ranger RD7 were all much more useful for wood chopping than the more combat oriented Green Beret, Ka-bar Next Generation, and SOG Seal 2000. The BK-7, RAT-7,and Bravo-2 were good survival knives and more versatile than the SOG, GB, and Ka-Bar. The MOD-4 and Entrek were clunkers that should have been more useful for their weight and style. The Schrade is the purest "survival" knife but a pain to use. It is certainly tough enough. Best bang for the buck, other than the Schrade would have to be the Ranger.

I wouldn't worry about meeting my seal of approval, Art. I am no "expert". A lot of it depends on the user and the terrain. These are just my impressions. For me in coastal GA, give me a good machete and a Swiss army knife and I am good to go.

There is not a lot of difference in performance between the HB, CW, RW, CT, SODLE, SARQ, and RD7. These are the cream of the crop. I certainly don't need them all. I am not well! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Wow Vic that is the most knives I have ever seen is a single review. Feel free to pm me if you need to get rid of any extra 7" to 9" blades, I only have one that size.

I hope the knife manufacturers cut you some kind of deal cuz it's reviews like these that make us go credit card happy.

That being said, when's the next one! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

That was my goal. Naturally, I didn't get into too much detail, looking at that huge pile of knives to do. I have a pretty nice pile of chopped and split wood now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Those RD7s are beasts. Justin's 5160 is known for it's quality. I wonder if Ontario maintains it?

We've all got the fever, some just have it worse than others. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

If the the recent Ontario Ranger Afghan I got is typical, I'd say the quality is the same.