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Looking for a (relatively) cheap utility/survival knife
Posted on 6/10/13 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 6/10/13 at 8:41 pm
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?
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Posted on 6/10/13 at 8:43 pm to TideCPA
dont have one.. but like the gerbers
Posted on 6/10/13 at 8:45 pm to TideCPA
Spend a little more ($70) and get a plain edge Ka-Bar.
Posted on 6/10/13 at 8:54 pm to Clames
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.
Posted on 6/10/13 at 9:07 pm to TideCPA
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 6/10/13 at 9:14 pm
Posted on 6/10/13 at 9:09 pm to TideCPA
+1 on the KABAR, get the 7 inch straight edge USMC knife. You will be glad you did.
Posted on 6/10/13 at 9:17 pm to TideCPA
Posted on 6/10/13 at 9:19 pm to ZacAttack
Posted on 6/10/13 at 9:24 pm to TideCPA
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.
Posted on 6/10/13 at 9:44 pm to TideCPA
Esee Izula
Posted on 6/10/13 at 9:53 pm to bbvdd
soft steel is great for field sharpening
Posted on 6/10/13 at 11:10 pm to TideCPA
quote:
but it seems like serrations would come in handy for cutting rope
Keep a straight edge sharp and it will go through rope like butter. Hate serrated knives other than for steak.
Posted on 6/16/13 at 11:15 pm to Clames
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
Ontario SP2
Posted on 6/16/13 at 11:33 pm to TideCPA
Posted 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.
Posted 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 7/8/13 at 9:29 pm
Posted on 7/8/13 at 10:21 pm to TideCPA
sog seal pup (the super nice version... still less than 100 bucks)
Posted on 7/8/13 at 10:24 pm to TideCPA
My dream knife as a kid...
Posted 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.
Posted 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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