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carbon steel.. stainless steel stuff is rubbish for a quality blade. Also only get full tang if you can. Otherwise you will probably have a knife that doesn't last very long in use.

Now you can still get use out a stainless steel non full tang blade, but for a survival knife where you can't replace it if it gets damaged only go full tang carbon steel or a similar material such as titanium, if it will hold its edge.

This is a nice blade here. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Tactical-Sur...Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a81576098&_uhb=1

This one might be alright too.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Camillus-Kni...Collectible_Knives&hash=item3cbc915858&_uhb=1


note that you need to watch these sellers.. really look into a knife you might want... lots of fraudsters out there.


I agree with you for the most part on full tang being ideal over partial tang for a survival blade. However titanium in most knives (unless your spending 150 +) is a poor mixture or likely not titanium at all. High carbon steel, which is a mix between carbon and stainless is preferred but also expensive, and as I have been in the knife industry for 12 years, (working directly as a field tester for a major knife company) it is not rubbish. The Mick custom is a decent knife, it is 440C, but it is highly faked and is often 440a, which is junk. I own this knife, and have found the blade length to handle ratio (67%) a bit much for me, but that's just my opinion. Knives are one of the most faked items on the planet, be very weary when purchasing, going with a high end reputable brand although much more is usually your best bet.
 
I agree with you for the most part on full tang being ideal over partial tang for a survival blade. However titanium in most knives (unless your spending 150 +) is a poor mixture or likely not titanium at all. High carbon steel, which is a mix between carbon and stainless is preferred but also expensive, and as I have been in the knife industry for 12 years, (working directly as a field tester for a major knife company) it is not rubbish. The Mick custom is a decent knife, it is 440C, but it is highly faked and is often 440a, which is junk. I own this knife, and have found the blade length to handle ratio (67%) a bit much for me, but that's just my opinion. Knives are one of the most faked items on the planet, be very weary when purchasing, going with a high end reputable brand although much more is usually your best bet.


Well said, whats your take on sak's ?
 
Well said, whats your take on sak's ?

Also, what I forgot to mention, is titanium is really not ideal for knives, as it is myth that it is stronger then steel. Titanium has a higher strength to weight ration, but the actual strength is poor for most knives. It does have some good applications, but I wouldn't recommend paying for the extra process (Kroll). To Swiss Army Knives; these are high great multi-tools. The lockable blade series is good quality and great for any prepper, they are also great knives to start youth on. Everybody thinks of the old standbye red multi blade with a saw and toothpick. However they are much more then that, I carry the "Handyman" and the "Swiss Tool". These knives have a huge following and do one thing most knives never do, increase in value. Most blades are made from high grade steel, have a good edge and maintain easily. The one caution with these knives, like any other multiblade folder, putting to much backward pressure on the knife is dangerous, as the construction although sound, can sometimes fold under pressure. Another downside is paying for the name, the "Swiss Tool", can run 110-160 bucks which is high if you ask me.
 
I agree with you for the most part on full tang being ideal over partial tang for a survival blade. However titanium in most knives (unless your spending 150 +) is a poor mixture or likely not titanium at all. High carbon steel, which is a mix between carbon and stainless is preferred but also expensive, and as I have been in the knife industry for 12 years, (working directly as a field tester for a major knife company) it is not rubbish. The Mick custom is a decent knife, it is 440C, but it is highly faked and is often 440a, which is junk. I own this knife, and have found the blade length to handle ratio (67%) a bit much for me, but that's just my opinion. Knives are one of the most faked items on the planet, be very weary when purchasing, going with a high end reputable brand although much more is usually your best bet.
yes you know your knives. you need to be careful about people selling knives with the name titanium in them, at best it is probably only a coating.

Tood@T2_Tactical, you know your stuff.

imo though you can still find low cost knives you just got to test them to insure they are what is being sold.

Have you ever tried to retemper your 440A knife apparently you may be able to improve the blade by refinishing it.

http://www.macabeeknives.com/articles/heattreat.html
 
Take a turd and wrap it in gold you get gold covered S#!t... Don't start with 440 anything and expect it to be good. Especially under 25 dollars. Aus8a maybe but not 440. I have yet to meet a 440 steel that I liked and I doubt many of ya'll out there have My field experience with bladed instruments. A knife to bet your life on for under 25.00 the list is very small my friends. Victorinox isn't bad but it's hard to find a survival blade from them. Multi-use is more their category. Sorry colt.. that's just my opinion.. the topic was recommend a knife
http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/20SPH/PENDLETON_LITE_HUNTER.aspx
http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/20PC/FINN_BEAR.aspx
http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/20RBC/ROACH_BELLY.aspx
Still I prefer a good carbon steel. But I've used each of these knifes and would recommend them for survival. when it comes to the ultimate survival knife i say go cold steel SRK in San Mai III but thats a pretty penny.

A little more expensive is this.

http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/80PHB/SURVIVAL_EDGE_(BLACK).aspx
http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/BUSHMAN.20_SERIES/BUSHMAN_SERIES.aspx
 
I also think you should look into k-bar and camillus knifes. look them up on ebay or amazon and search with your price option.
 
I agree on the 440 s rating by Ro ....its crap . Some people like ATS 34. I hate all stainless. I personally ain't gonna leave my knife out in the dirt. Try a 52100 or L6 or some chrome vanadium steels. If you don't take care of your knives ,you didn't need them anyway.
 
Bill your 110% correct!! Go carbon or go home. A good medium Carbon steel with the right heat treatment is the way to go!! 1060 carbon is some of my favorite to work with..
 
This one was made from a seven block piece ( Masamune style) the edge has 51200 layers in it . The bolster and guard are all integral as part of the tang( full). So its all one piece of steel. Could have used a slightly longer blade for better balance because the extra steel in the handle was more than I expected. Any way ....I was so proud of my work on this knife, I couldn't wait to give it to the kid for a graduation present...... he hasn't got a clue.....he thinks it is a blade with flaws and just happens to be really sharp. So gentlemen it is a pleasure conversing with men who know as much as y'all. Each of you definitely have vast knowledge in the field. I'm impressed. By the way ...moral of the story....NEVER cast your pearls before swine. I had worked my butt off at my best attempt at the worlds finest hunting knife and rednecks like me seem to have no appreciation for the finer things in life. Lol
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Titanium machines a lot like stainless. They both tend to smear instead of cutting off cleanly like carbon steels would. Hence the way they sharpen is the same. The metal particles dont wish to turn loose and leave a clean edge.
 
I don't know a lot about what kind of steel to use to make a knife but I have an old machete that I brought back from the Philippines made from a willies jeep leaf spring it is easy to sharpen, and will cut through just about anything it's not the prettiest knife I have but it has served me well for about 30 years now.
 
That type of metal is what we look for when we want to purchase a "Ginunting" which is something like a short sword and is actually in use by our Armed Forces in the Philippines. You have a very good knife there.

http://www.functionalselfdefense.org/blog/filipino-swords/

I haven't gotten one yet but I currently have the Philippine Jungle Bolo that was issued to our Forces in the 1970s. It is a sturdy and heavy bolo knife (about 30 inches from tip to heel)
 

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