I'm interested in the 911 model. Almost as long as the Dogfather, but lighter and quicker in the hand. Sounds like a winning recipie to me, if one really wants a blade that big. I prefer one that carries a little easier, such as a RMD or Scrapper 5.

Amals, I always have an EZE-LAP Model M diamond rod with me. It has never let me down yet. Many consider it to be one of the MUST HAVES for knife maintenance out in the field. AT SOME POINT I plan on getting some nice leather for my forthcoming BullDog and for my Wardog. I had thought of a piggyback but then though that the larger blade (BullDog or larger) should probably be on it's own belt, and I have a L O N G nylon belt that will serve well as a baldric.

HOPEFULLY my large knife will soon be the 911! I have a DF but it is heavy and is I think actually more knife than I need. Don't plan on making many log cabins with a knife!

For me at present, (and listing the 911 as I plan on getting one) here is my list. No, it's not a dream survival SINGLE knife, but a package deal.

1. CHOPPA= The forth coming 911 or my DF
2. LARGE MIDSIZE= BullDog or Milreg (Bulldog would be my first choice)
3. MIDSIZE EDC blade= WarDog
4. POCKET size= Mud Puppy
5. Always with me= Cupidvore, (or the Swamp warden, always attached to my LITE BOB.

But if I could have only one, it would be a toss up between the WarDog and the BullDog.

Note I did not include my S5. It is a fantastic blade in it's own right, but I just like the feel and light weight of the WarDog better.

Hmmmm


How about

Full tang
micarta
5 inch finger groove handle
exposed tang on the butt for pounding
lanyard hole
3/16 thick
154CM
8 inch blade
drop point
flat grind
jimping
nice half round choil to change grip for up close work

This could be done - we have the technology....

You might want to take a look at the Desert Storm Fighter from Busse.

Or, if you could suffice a 6" blade, the BOSS Jack LE fits this bill very closely.

While the Ratmandu is a Rat, I take it with me on every camp trip. Small enough to carry easily, yet large enough to tackle some pretty big jobs. I also really like the way it feels in hand.

For a large camp knife, I think something like the Sarsquatch with a rubber handle would be sweet...

87B: I think you're doing pretty good with your specs, EXCEPT for the finger grooves. They ARE nice. I have had more than one with them, but personally I think that for a "Survival" knife they would be more a hindrance. BECAUSE, have you ever used a knife with finger grooves with the edge up for any length of time, with quite a bit of pressure? Gets to feeling pretty uncomfortable after a while. Just my 6 and a half cents and NOT based on any scientific facts. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

SH i like the grooves and i dont like it i agree with you on using it in the field and how it can be a hindrance but then can see where it can be used as an advantage in the same

BCD, I agree with everything you say. The grooves help to lock you hand onto the grip. BUT they also work AGAINST you in certain situations because they lock your hand into ONE grip style, regular or hammer grip, tip away from your hand and edge down and inverted or ice pic grip with the blade coming from the bottom of your hand and edge away from you. In a strict survival situation, I personally wouldn't want my ONLY tool to work against me. Again, just my observations.

I say IF you like the grooves, get them. After all it is YOUR knife, not someone else's.

yeah thats true i can see where you are saying it as a combat situation with the edge down and i own both. both grips are good but i like the ones without the grooves personally but like i said i own both and use both. like you said its whoevers knife not ours so its all personal prefrance

+1 on the DSF it doesn't get enough love.

For a 6" class blade the SAR-6 is awesome.

My ultimate is still 10-11" regulator with the 6.5 reg profile. Think about it everyone, If they build it we will come.

Upon further thought, skip the finger grooves. Wouldn't work with an alternate grip or the gloved hand. Maybe just a milled micarta handle. I have a Tops Swiss Basic tool with a milled micarta handle done by Justin Gingrich. Very grippy and nice.


Yes on the Desert Storm Fighter. It would certainly do the job. I don't own any Busse knives. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
I get to a mental barrier at about $150. A glock is $500.

I think Dan could make one of these for around $149 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />