If ya could only take three ?
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If ya had to take off into the wilderness but could only take 3 blades which would they be ? This would be my current three......
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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At this moment in time, there probably wouldn't be a single Bussekin on the list <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />
First would be a multi-tool, either my Gerber legend or Leatherman wave. I have a bunch of others, but those two are my favorites.
Second would probably be a more substantial folder - the old classic Spyderco endura with the plastic pocket clip makes its way into my jeans pretty regularly.
Third would be a big blade for serious work. At the moment, this pack is lead by my CS LTC kukri. I have a new M9LE but haven't had a chance to put it through its paces enough to be comfortable carrying it out into the great unknown. Without having actually used the big Rat, even my cheap Ka-Bar heavy bowie beats the M9 at the moment.
Once my new toys have gotten some more serious use, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Spyderco replaced by a smallish fixed blade, Bird Dog LE or something of the like for fine slicing, and the LTC replaced by the M9 or something else....
plus, with BLADE coming up in a week, I expect to have a couple of new goodies that could take the top of the list...
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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my selection would be similar to mustard man's. LTC, swisstool spirit, and either the endura, 110, mora, or a koster.
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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The three I normally take are my DMDC, Spyderco Tenacious and the same swisstool you have pictured. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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Depends what kind of wilderness we were thrown into..
For me it would be my NMSFNO, Strider SMF, and Leatherman Multitool of some form. I like beefy, hard to break knives.
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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Battle Guard...check Koster Bushcraft...check Leatherman Charge...(don't own one anymore)...so Camillas SAK equivalent.
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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really mag? the LTC over an fbm?
idk... it's always hard for me to choose.
For the wilderness I would take the Mora or BRKT Canadian special, (though that one doesn't seem to fit my hands too well, so I'd probably go with a mora) BRKT Golok, and possibly an SAK.
If it were a SHTF or urban scenario, you bet I'd take some scrappers!
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really mag? the LTC over an fbm? I think you underestimate the effectiveness of the LTC blade geometry. It's a very effective chopper, due to holding so much of its weight near the tip, but the deep recurve means it will blow a bowie style blade completely out of the water when doing things like clearing brush. It also weighs bit less than the FBM. The only place where a straight blade would completely outshine the LTC in this 3-blade combination would be batoning, but I've beaten my LTC through some tough logs and never had it fail on me. It would have probably been a bit easier with a thicker bowie, but I'm willing to make that tradeoff for the slashing capabilities. Now, if the question was limited to only ONE knife, instead of three, the LTC wouldn't be my choice - it absolutely sucks for any kind of detail work, and I would want a straight handled blade for that.
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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05/22/09 07:32 PM
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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really mag? the LTC over an fbm? if i was only allowed one knife, then it woulda been a bowie like the FBM. otherwise, i'll take a smaller straight blade and the best chopper i've ever used, the LTC. FBM's pretty heavy too. Might go DFLE instead. [color:"#666666"] or trailmaster [/color]
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[color:"#666666"] or trailmaster [/color]
UH OH! Now ya gone and dun it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I used to like the trailmaster quite a lot - but I like the feel in hand of the M9 better. We'll see if I like it as much when I'm actually out using it. My biggest complaint about the trailmaster is the same as my complaint about the LTC kukri - I am not a fan of kraton handles.
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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how could i forget my new battle rat?!!?
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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does the swisstool (multitool) count as a knife? i mean it has a knife but it also has alot more stuff...anyways...my three:
golok, SOD, m2k
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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05/22/09 09:32 PM
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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we;; I completely forgot what the ltc even was! I was getting it confused with the thicker kukri coldsteel makes.
well in that case... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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My three, FSH and RMD The bottom Hossum combat machete...
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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Mora - small and for general chores and finer cutting Spyderco Military (S90V/CF) - folder clipped in pocket DFCG - chopping and heavy cutting
Really depends on the terrain but these are my picks for now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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[color:"#666666"] or trailmaster [/color]
UH OH! Now ya gone and dun it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I used to like the trailmaster quite a lot - but I like the feel in hand of the M9 better. We'll see if I like it as much when I'm actually out using it. My biggest complaint about the trailmaster is the same as my complaint about the LTC kukri - I am not a fan of kraton handles. I like Kraton okay, it was the fact that you could twist the handle around and eventually pull the handle off that led me to sell mine. I would take a Mora, Victorinox Huntsman, and either a Dogfather or FBM depending on how much walking I was going to do with it.
Be prepared.......It is more than a motto it is a way of life.
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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Here's my three for today. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> - FSH (large fixed) - AD (small fixed) - Vic Spirit (multitool)
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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Yard-Centric and I'm still 100% covered: - DFLE (large fixed) - SS4 (small fixed) - Vic Spirit (multitool)
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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depends. my bushcraft kit knife is 3V, but my k-muk is 1095. i've never used or carried the muk once, which is a shame since it has that nice quick draw sheath.
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Here's my three for today. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> - FSH (large fixed) - AD (small fixed) - Vic Spirit (multitool) great idea! today, mine shall be the soviet shovel, the UKPK, and the swisstool spirit (aka the constant element).
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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NMSFNO or DFLE (depends on terrain).
Ratmandu or Bravo-1 CPM154 (S5 may replace this choice)
SAK OHT
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I was sure I had posted in this thread... but I can't find my post. Maybe I only thought I did. Too much drinking?
Anyway, my large blade choice is a toss-up between my NMSFNO and my M9LE. 2nd blade would be the Scrapper 5 (I'm pretty sure it will take this spot when I get it). And my third blade is a multi-tool.
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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Usually, I would actually only carry one fixed blade. It might even be a machete, depending on where I'm going. But I usually carry two folders, one small SAK Recruit and one locking type. When I get my combo sheath for the M9LE and HCLE, then I could carry two fixed blades and a SAK in my pocket. For my last swamp trip I carried my DFLE, Rat Trap, and SAK OHT. I should have left the Rat Trap at the house. With the locking blade on the OHT, all I really need is one big fixed blade, like the NMSFNO, DFLE, M9LE, machete or even the SARsquatch. Since I normally pack a revolver, I just don't want to carry too much extra steel. Two knives really should be enough, a big one for chopping and machete work, and a folder for more delicate work.
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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tough call one of these for my fine bushcraft work This one looks great, what are the specs ?
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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wait Pitman.........by three, did you mean only three blades? or only three Pelican 370 Cube Cases FULL of blades.....?
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Re: If ya could only take three ?
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