My Large Fixed Blade Knives
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- These are the large fixed blade knives I own. I have had good experiences with all these knives. My favorites right now are the Becker BK2 and the RTAK II. But that is always subject to change. I live in a climate with mild winters, so these knives have not been exposed to extremely low temperatures (which increase the chances of chipping).
Becker BK2
KaBar Heavy Bowie (7 inch version)
Ontario RD9
Tops 111-A Steel Eagle
Ontario RTAK II
I have the tops steel eagle 107, and I love it. The saw back actually chews threw wood extremly well, and is a great chopper and is excellent for batoning
got the same tops knife in the post now - cant wait :)
looks the part
That Ka-Bar Bowie looks like the short model. Large Heavy Bowie=9" blade, Short (or small) Heavy Bowie=7" blade. The short model has been discontinued.
How well does the saw back preform on the 111a ?
Hi
It is amazing how many people own knives, say how much they like them and always with a "but"
but...
I wish the handle were more comfortable
but...
I wish it had a hollow grind instead of a convex grind
but...
i wish it was made of stainless / carbon steel
but...
the sheath sucks
but...
every other problem that can exist.
People will purchase a car and change the tires to ones they like better.
... change the suspension to make the car ride or handle more to their liking...
... buy a house and over time change every feature in it...
... buy a etc... and do etc. to it.
So, why are people so hesitant to modify a knife, an item usually kept with "survival" or "emergency" gear? In times of need, it may in fact be the most important tool you will have at hand and be called on constantly. Why should a knife not be modified as necessary to be "perfectly suited to you and your needs"?
Yeah, I don't get it. I don't modify all of my knives... I own many but really only use a few not counting my household or workshop knives. I should say I modify all of my sporting / daily carry / emergency / survival knives to be "PERFECT FOR ME"
Just seems like common sense to me.
So, grind that handle down until it fits perfectly.
Axes / Hatchets
It seems like most outdoors types and survivalists, including the majority of my friends have some kind of mental block about carrying a chopping tool with them in the woods.
... In the woods where they knowingly go with the intention or reasonable expectation of having to process wood for anything from fire to camp implements.
Again... I just don't get it! Maybe I am an idiot or maybe I am just that much smarter than most people. Unless you are forced to have in your possession only one cutting implement... there is NO REASON to carry a large knife to chop wood with. I know that some knives are exceptionally good at chopping and some are even designed with that in mind. Those knives are never handy for fine work like cleaning and preparing food etc.
A hiker will carry multiple means of fire-starting - Multiple types of water purifying systems - multiple lighting options... etc.
But for some reason they find a need to limit themselves on the most important tool in their kit. Is this some kind of measure of manliness or something? Ok, so you know how to baton - big deal - good for you. If you need to, you can baton wood with a small pocket knife or one of the 10.00 Mora lightweight knives.
Use your head (not just you) and carry a hatchet for wood processing and hammering. This will save you energy and not unduly abuse your sharp cutting tools (knives).
Yes, hatchets suck for fine work but you also carry a medium size knife that can replace the hatchet if it gets lost or damaged and a small extremely sharp knife for fine work. When you use a large knife butt to hammer, or to baton or chop wood, you not only put a large burden on the knife but you also move yourself into an area of more potential to injure yourself. Slip when hammering a stake in with the butt of a knife, slip and there you go, skinned fingers at the least and broken fingers at the worst.
In the end you will not increase your load measurably and hatchets are actually very easy to pack / carry. They are usually easier to carry than a large or huge knife.
Yeah, I must be retarded or something because I just don't get it.
Be well, Be safe, Keep all your cutting tools sharp and carry on.
Anon
Sir, a lot of people modify their knives it's actually very common. Even I do it to the expensive ones.
people want to know what they are getting before they buy it.