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Looking for a (relatively) cheap utility/survival knife
Posted by TideCPA on 6/10/13 at 8:41 pm00
Thinking about pulling the trigger on this one: Gerber Prodigy
Anybody have one one of these or another one you would recommend?
Anybody have one one of these or another one you would recommend?
Just out of curiosity, why do you prefer the straight edge over partially serrated? I know they're probably a little trickier to sharpen, but it seems like serrations would come in handy for cutting rope, small branches, etc.
I am not a fan of Gerber steel. Everyone that I've had they were too soft.
I also don't like half serrated blades because its so hard to sharpened the serrated edge.
I also don't like half serrated blades because its so hard to sharpened the serrated edge.
This post was edited on 6/10 at 9:14 pm
Warmer. Get the straight edge version. Knives come from the factory with a pretty good edge. The serrations won't cut better than the straight edge and are very difficult to sharpen in the field.
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Update: I was about to buy a Ka Bar but figured the 7" blade might be a little much for my purposes so I looked at a Ka Bar short and Ontario SP2 and ultimately went with the Ontario. Arrived Friday and the size is perfect. The only thing I might miss is a hammer pommel but that's not a huge deal. I can write a review after it gets some use if anyone cares.
Ontario SP2
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re: Looking for a (relatively) cheap utility/survival knifePosted by TigerTatorTots on 6/17/13 at 8:40 am to TideCPA
quote:Please do. I'm in the market for a survival knife to add to my BoB
I can write a review after it gets some use if anyone cares.
re: Looking for a (relatively) cheap utility/survival knifePosted by TideCPA on 7/8/13 at 9:27 pm to TigerTatorTots
I've used the knife a few times since the purchase so I figured I would post an update.
Pros:
- Knife holds a great edge. I've cut plenty of rope, chopped a number of small branches, and evened batoned a chunk of pine. I still have yet to sharpen this thing and don't think it needs it. Ontario's 1095 steel is good stuff.
- The coating is fantastic. Shows no discernible wear so far.
- The handle was what ultimately caused me to purchase this over the Ka-Bar short. It's big enough to allow you a different grip for cutting vs chopping, and the material (Kraton) is very comfortable and appears really durable.
- Made in USA.
Cons:
- I'm not a big fan of the sharpened clip point. Have to be aware if you're holding the back of the blade.
- The serrated portion on the back is worthless on wood. I realize this is a pilot's survival knife but unless you find yourself cutting your way out of aircraft aluminum very often it won't help much.
- Sheath is meh.
Overall this is an awesome knife. My gripes are pretty minor and honestly I don't think you can find a better '"do-it-all" blade for less than $40. Thing is built like a tank. There's a reason the USAF trusts it for its pilots.
This post was edited on 7/8 at 9:29 pm
re: Looking for a (relatively) cheap utility/survival knifePosted by DownshiftAndFloorIt on 7/9/13 at 5:17 am to TideCPA
Can't beat a stainless leathermen for a utility knife/tool. The knives on them are pretty good, you get a straight knife and a whole seperate saw, needle nose pliars, and a whole bunch of other very useful shite.
re: Looking for a (relatively) cheap utility/survival knifePosted by Yat27 on 7/9/13 at 5:53 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Can't beat a stainless leathermen for a utility knife/tool. The knives on them are pretty good, you get a straight knife and a whole seperate saw, needle nose pliars, and a whole bunch of other very useful shite.
I carry a Leatherman Juice CS4 with me just about everywhere. I still carry a folding knife in addition.
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