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 Re: your survival dream knife
[Re: SkunkHunter]
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06/28/11 11:26 AM
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sf45acp
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SF, you are not canting the handle up or down are you? It needs to be flat with the blade or you will get some feeling from it. I have notice that on non Res-C blades and then when I got everything level it wasn't an issue for me. I'm really starting to think I have an issue with this knife. I have had it out chopping brush in the yard and its great but when batoning wood, I get a vibration in my hand that is just not tolerable. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
History, in general, only informs us of what bad government is. (Thomas Jefferson)
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Re: your survival dream knife
[Re: sf45acp]
#582379
06/28/11 11:28 AM
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sf45acp
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I'll give it a shot again and seen how it feels. Your right on the fact of canting and I have notices this. I'll test again and thanks much.
History, in general, only informs us of what bad government is. (Thomas Jefferson)
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Re: your survival dream knife
[Re: sf45acp]
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06/28/11 01:04 PM
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Endeavour Morse
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If I had to take one knife with me during TEOTWAWKI it would definitely be my SWKW Chopweiler.
However, I think the design could be improved upon.
BLADE: The Chopweiler blade is 7.5" x 0.25". I'd like to see a 10" x 0.333 version with a very high saber grind (1/4" of flat near the spine).
EDGE: Standard V.
HANDLE: Flare out the very end of the pommel a little to permit use as an improvised hammer. I'd like a 3/8" wide flat area with milled in jimping.
THE REST: Standard Chopweiler.
I'm going to cheat now, and say my 10" Chopweiler should be sold with a Piggyback compatible Bush Craft knife:
BLADE: SR101 Full 5" x 3/16" Full Flat Grind Drop Point.
* I'd want a fairly deep bellied blade as well.
* I'd want a thumb ramp with jimping.
* I'd want a round choil with the cutting edge stopped at a 45 degree angle as to not score the finger while in the choil.
HANDLE: Paper.
On to the Sheath....
TYPE: Piggyback.
POCKETS: All pockets made with full width closure flaps, and secured with Mil-Grade Hook & Loop (velcro).
1) POCKET A (Large Pocket): Sized for a 3"x4"x1/4" sharpening stone, AMK 2 Person Space Blanket (folded in half).
2) POCKET B (Same size as A but not as deep. This pocket would be between POCKET A and the Sheath to protect the contents): Sized for a Silva Starter Compass.
3) POCKET C (1/2 of POCKET A size and located below POCKET A): Sized for a LMF Army Model Firesteel AND Bic Classic butane lighter.
4) POCKET D (1/2 of POCKET A size and located below POCKET A): Sized for a single AA battery powered LED flashlight and Fox40 Micro Whistle
5) POCKET E (3/4 of POCKET A and located below C & D): Sized for a bottle of water purification tablets and the filter component of an AquaMira Frontier Filter straw.
6) POCKET F (covering remaining portion of sheath at bottom): Sized to allow 110yds of fishing line, 25-50 No.2 hooks, and 10 BB sized split sinkers.
7) POCKET G (located on BACKSIDE of sheath / toward the body): Sized for a USAF polished stainless steel signaling mirror. This would be a "slip pocket without a lid, and position against the body to prevent accidental "flashes" in a E&E scenario.
OTHER FEATURES:
1) GROMMETS: Grommets around perimeter designed to allow 7-Strand 550 Paracord to be looped around behind the sheath (as to not interfere with the front pockets).
MATERIAL: .090" kydex inside two-layer 1000D Cordura sewn with bonded thread, etc.
ATTACHMENT: MOLLE and reinforced belt loops.
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I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.
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Re: your survival dream knife
[Re: KnotSlip]
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06/28/11 06:27 PM
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Toast
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Would o1 bad steel for your knife? Your description sounds very nice to me. I was already picturing the NMSFNO before you mentioned it, though I prefer a more tappered point.
Getting my Zombie kit ready and watching out for those Corpse Men!!!
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Re: your survival dream knife
[Re: Toast]
#582382
06/28/11 06:42 PM
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Toast
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I don't know if it's perfect but I would love to try a Ratdaddy. INFI would be nice but I'm fine with sr101. A resC handle would be nice if it could be shaped correctly or black and blue paper micarta with rope cut. Satin finish wound be nice too.
Getting my Zombie kit ready and watching out for those Corpse Men!!!
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Re: your survival dream knife
[Re: Toast]
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06/28/11 07:31 PM
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KnotSlip
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Would o1 bad steel for your knife? Your description sounds very nice to me. I was already picturing the NMSFNO before you mentioned it, though I prefer a more tappered point. O1 would be fine Toast and may be what I decide to use. I like S30V alot but it would be more difficult to maintain out in the woods. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> O1 sharpens easy and if you keep it clean and dry (oiled) it won't rust as bad as some others.
KS
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"Life's too short..."
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Re: your survival dream knife
[Re: Private Klink]
#582384
06/29/11 04:54 PM
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Horn Dog
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It's going to be really difficult to beat the DogFather LE or the B-11! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Gundog -- Howdy and Welcome to the Scrap Yard! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> I agree. A big knife or machete can do a lot more work with less effort than any smaller "survival knife". I collect survival knives from many manufacturers. Most are smaller 4" to 5" knives. They are basically hunting knives. A Swiss Army knife and a big chopper is the way to go, IMO. And in big knives, the DFLE, M9, and BWM are favorites. ESEE's Junglas is another good one.
Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.
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Re: your survival dream knife
[Re: Horn Dog]
#582385
07/04/11 05:59 PM
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gun dog
OP
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Thanks for all the comments. I haven't had lots of time to follow the forum lately. I am working on a farm in southern Ohio and we have been baling Straw like nuts( 60,000 bales). I have looked at lots of the knives recommended and still am thinking about getting the Esee Junglas.
Any day I'm above the grass and I'm not a zombie is a good day! JYD#138
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Re: your survival dream knife
[Re: gun dog]
#582386
07/04/11 06:06 PM
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skorpyd
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Yea , better not get a Bussekin blade. You won't be able to stop.
But then is that a bad thing?
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Re: your survival dream knife
[Re: skorpyd]
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07/04/11 07:01 PM
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SkunkHunter
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Right now for me, the WarDog is the one to beat. For a larger blade, perhaps the DogFather. I would prefer the DFLE or a B11 for their lighter weight, but Don't have one of them I am concentrating on what I got.
If you’re not Paranoid, You’re
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Be a Sheepdog
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Re: your survival dream knife
[Re: SkunkHunter]
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07/04/11 07:11 PM
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gun dog
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The WarDog is a sweet blade but I have some great blades that size already.
Any day I'm above the grass and I'm not a zombie is a good day! JYD#138
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Re: your survival dream knife
[Re: Endeavour Morse]
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07/04/11 11:23 PM
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skorpyd
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If I had to take one knife with me during TEOTWAWKI it would definitely be my SWKW Chopweiler.
However, I think the design could be improved upon.
BLADE: The Chopweiler blade is 7.5" x 0.25". I'd like to see a 10" x 0.333 version with a very high saber grind (1/4" of flat near the spine).
EDGE: Standard V.
HANDLE: Flare out the very end of the pommel a little to permit use as an improvised hammer. I'd like a 3/8" wide flat area with milled in jimping.
THE REST: Standard Chopweiler.
I'm going to cheat now, and say my 10" Chopweiler should be sold with a Piggyback compatible Bush Craft knife:
BLADE: SR101 Full 5" x 3/16" Full Flat Grind Drop Point.
* I'd want a fairly deep bellied blade as well.
* I'd want a thumb ramp with jimping.
* I'd want a round choil with the cutting edge stopped at a 45 degree angle as to not score the finger while in the choil.
HANDLE: Paper.
On to the Sheath....
TYPE: Piggyback.
POCKETS: All pockets made with full width closure flaps, and secured with Mil-Grade Hook & Loop (velcro).
1) POCKET A (Large Pocket): Sized for a 3"x4"x1/4" sharpening stone, AMK 2 Person Space Blanket (folded in half).
2) POCKET B (Same size as A but not as deep. This pocket would be between POCKET A and the Sheath to protect the contents): Sized for a Silva Starter Compass.
3) POCKET C (1/2 of POCKET A size and located below POCKET A): Sized for a LMF Army Model Firesteel AND Bic Classic butane lighter.
4) POCKET D (1/2 of POCKET A size and located below POCKET A): Sized for a single AA battery powered LED flashlight and Fox40 Micro Whistle
5) POCKET E (3/4 of POCKET A and located below C & D): Sized for a bottle of water purification tablets and the filter component of an AquaMira Frontier Filter straw.
6) POCKET F (covering remaining portion of sheath at bottom): Sized to allow 110yds of fishing line, 25-50 No.2 hooks, and 10 BB sized split sinkers.
7) POCKET G (located on BACKSIDE of sheath / toward the body): Sized for a USAF polished stainless steel signaling mirror. This would be a "slip pocket without a lid, and position against the body to prevent accidental "flashes" in a E&E scenario.
OTHER FEATURES:
1) GROMMETS: Grommets around perimeter designed to allow 7-Strand 550 Paracord to be looped around behind the sheath (as to not interfere with the front pockets).
MATERIAL: .090" kydex inside two-layer 1000D Cordura sewn with bonded thread, etc.
ATTACHMENT: MOLLE and reinforced belt loops. Well thought out as usual arch, I would love to see a sheath like that, only I would put my 10.5" regulator with the 6.5 reg blade profile. (when Dan makes it that is)
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