SHTF Fixed blade

Originally Posted by Chieftain

Kind of old fashion, it comes with being old, is I still like my Ole' K-Bar. Stood by me for two tours in Vietnam. Both for utility and fighting. Mine was given to my by my father and came with the old MKII Navy sheath. Still have it, it's rough, but keeps a great edge and just keeps working. It ain't pretty.

I agree with some folks above that you need more than one knife. For smaller than the K-bar, I have folders that will do what I need done. Emerson Commander and Bench made etc...

For heavy work I am partial to my old Cane Machete. I don't know where we got it back home in Melbourne, Florida in the 1950's. It has a mild Hook on the end. very heavy/thick, and has always cut through what ever I need it to. I think my father picked it up in an old Army Navy store. Great blade.

There are a lot of quality good knives out there. Even though I have a few, I really don't see much more they can do than my old K-Bar. Full tang, rugged, and can hold an edge. What more is there? Not the best knife for every job, but it does most every job that needs doing.

I guess I am either a tradtionalist or a Fud, or both. But the stuff has proved itself, and will still do the do.

Go figure.

Fred

+1
I have a KA-Bar that my dad handed down to me when I joined the corps. It is rough and beat up as you describe yours. It went through whatever my pops threw at it and what I've put it through, which includes 2 tours in Iraq and a car fire. It was the only thing that survived, well that and the car frame but that's another post. LOL

For a smaller purpose knife I use a Buck Folding knife that has been pretty sturdy so far.

I have a SOG Seal Pup and also have a Glock knife I keep attached to a back pack.

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-Rainman

Currently, it's my Bark River Bravo 1. This may change when Bark River releases the STS 3 or STS 4.

Well I am having someone make a molle adaptable kydex sheath for my Bark River Fox River.

While I believe in the old adage “you only pay for quality once” I have never be able to bring myself to spend $200 + on a hunk of tempered steel.

I have a good friend from Germany who makes custom knives; he's also a very successful mechanical engineer so he knows a thing or two about the riddle of steel. I once asked him what is the “best” steel to forge a knife from and he got a big s&%$ing grin on his face. After a long technical discussion I went away with the knowledge that modern steels from reputable manufactures are good to go. So I loose no sleep at night knowing that I have inexpensvie production blades at the ready.

Most folks don't know their local and state laws regarding "lethal cutting instruments”. This can get you in hot water so it’s good to educate yourself on the matter.

http://home.netcom.com/~brlevine/sta-law.htm

For instance in my home state of Texas…

Texas - Health, Safety & Morals - 46.02. Unlawful carrying
weapons. (a) A person commits an offense if intentionally,
knowingly , or recklessly carries on or about his person a
handgun, illegal knife, or club. [Exceptions: official;
actor was own premises; was traveling; engaged in lawful
hunting, fishing, or other sporting activity; security
guard].
- 46.01. Definitions. (1) "Club"... includes... (D)
Tomahawk...
(6) "Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;

So in the BOB I keep in the cab of my truck I carry a Gerber LMF II ASEK as it's blade length is only 4.84" and keeps me from breaking my local laws. For the price it has to be one of the greatest all around knives for TEOTWAWKI.

http://www.lapolicegear.com/lmfiiasek.html

On my keychain I carry a SOG Crossgrip, on my person I carry a Kershaw Blur Tanto, and for the castle I have an SOG Fusion Tomahawk, full size black Ka-Bar with glass filled nylon handle and the Kydex sheath, Becker Combat utility (ditched the factory sheath), CRKT M16-14SF half serrated Tanto, and a USGI Machete with the self sharpening sheath.


http://sogknives.com/store/CG55.html
http://www.kershawknives.com/product...&brand=kershaw
http://sogknives.com/store/F01T.html
https://www.kabar.com/product/produc...itary/Tactical
https://www.kabar.com/product/produc...itary/Tactical
http://www.crkt.com/M16-14-Special-F...WKS-Combo-Edge
http://www.omahas.com/product_info.p...slckdkc8dihib0

Frost Mora Craftsman Triflex (inexpensive) or Fallkniven S1 (moderate expense).

Originally Posted by Chieftain

Kind of old fashion, it comes with being old, is I still like my Ole' K-Bar.

I went on a hunting trip once with two prior-service guys (one Army, one USMC). I showed up with this and spent the whole time worrying if I had dropped it in the swamp. They both showed up with this (yes I know it's now a K-bar) and didn't give a shit. I'm glad you reminded me 'cause now that I've sold the one I had that day I should go ahead and buy 6 of the other ones.

I have a 15 yr old CS Recon Tanto on my tac gear. If I break or mangle it, I'll replace it with a Strider.

Originally Posted by rainman

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-Rainman

+1 on them....recently ordered a RC-4.....great pricing and fast shipping