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 Re: Scrapyard knives
[Re: Kiba ookami]
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06/08/09 08:36 PM
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If you are talking a knife to truly be used for surviving in the wilderness, straight is the way to go. A straight knife can be field sharpened on a rock or stropped on a scrap of leather or animal hide. Serrated knives are a pain to sharpen even with specialized tools designed specifically for the task.
Now for a knife to keep in your car or boat, where you might expect to be cutting fibrous materials like rope or seatbelts, and field sharpening isn't an issue, serrations might not be a bad choice
Proper tool for the job at hand.
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Re: Scrapyard knives
[Re: MustardMan]
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06/08/09 09:50 PM
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Welcome to the Yard Kiba! Maybe you can get in on the Regulator.....Should be after the S5. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
If you are going through Hell.....Keep going! Winston Churchill.
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Re: Scrapyard knives
[Re: Kiba ookami]
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06/08/09 09:52 PM
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Just a random little question if any of you have a survival knife or anything...
What is your preference on a survival knife straight or serrated edge? plain edge, I've seen video/posts where knife fails at the serrations, seems to be the weak spot. and welcome! the Dumpster Mutt (DM) is an awesome knife, you just need to keep an eye out for one in the secondary market.
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Re: Scrapyard knives
[Re: Kiba ookami]
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06/08/09 10:09 PM
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Im new to scrapyard knives and I'm a bit confused about ordering knives. I'm really interested in the Dumpster Mutt but I dont know how to order one...
any help would be much appreciated! thanks The Dogs have answered well. Welcome to the Yard It is a great place to talk knives Dumpster Dan
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Re: Scrapyard knives
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06/08/09 10:19 PM
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straight <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> +1. Straight.
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Re: Scrapyard knives
[Re: crpoc]
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06/08/09 11:18 PM
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Welcome to our humble dwelling. They give us water and table scraps every night around here, and free roaming of the Scrap Yard. It's a fun place. Everyone has already answered your question, so I'll just leave it with "Welcome!".
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Re: Scrapyard knives
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06/08/09 11:39 PM
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Welcome to the yard Kiba! I concur with everyone else here on preferring plain edge over serrated. As was mentioned though, it is best to have 2 or 3 knives/tools with you if possible. I would never go full serrated but i would consider a combo edge if you must have the serrations. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Scrapyard knives
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06/08/09 11:57 PM
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Re: Scrapyard knives
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06/09/09 12:15 AM
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thanks everyone
Yeah im thinking getting a nice knife(sorry i put in another brand...) and if i can get my hands on one a dumpster mutt otherwise im gonna try to get a half serrated and a plain edge and have them both on me.
Last edited by Kiba ookami; 06/09/09 12:30 AM.
"The strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack"
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Re: Scrapyard knives
[Re: Kiba ookami]
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06/09/09 12:19 AM
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the only serrated blade I would carry is a spyderco folder. serrations on a fixed blade are about as useful to me as a kick in the butt.
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Re: Scrapyard knives
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06/09/09 12:21 AM
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The best survival knife is a combination of 2 elements in my personal opinion. A sturdy fixed blade with a quality multitool thrown in. Perhaps something like a Leatherman or SOG Powerlock containing a punch, a straight blade & a fully serrated blade. Just my two cents.
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Re: Scrapyard knives
[Re: Jon C]
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06/09/09 12:22 AM
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Kiba ookami
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As Art said here are some more details....
I live in Colorado so i do lots of mountain stuff as well as Utah in the canyonlands
as for size i prefer 9" down to about 7" and types of steel...im not exactly familiar with, but any information would be great.
"The strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack"
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