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Post by thereth on Apr 16, 2015 21:19:30 GMT 10
Hey guys, I came across this knife the other day in my regular web surfing and thought it didnt look bad at all, it is a single piece of metal (including handle), 1070 Carbon Steel, a little pricey but I figure I could find it cheaper if i looked, so far the best price I have found it is $121.00 + pp, Here is a link to the amazon page www.amazon.com/Schrade-SCHF2SM-Extreme-Survival-One-Piece/dp/B0038A1VKWThe only negative is it has a hollow handle, but even that has an O-Ring for water tightness so it could be worse. This is the smaller model, there is a larger one but it is a very large knife 7.5" Blade compared to 5.6" and I have enough borderline Rambo knives. :-) Look forward to hearing your thoughts |
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Post by arkane on Apr 16, 2015 22:03:08 GMT 10
What would you use it for?
Too big and clumsy for peeling oranges or spuds
Too big and clumsy for skinning/gutting
Too small for chopping firewood
I have found I mostly Actually use a small blade for smallwork like peeling oranges, spuds, skinning and gutting
or a small axe for bigger jobs like cutting trees and firewood!
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Post by agriculturalprep on Apr 17, 2015 14:02:30 GMT 10
I wouldn't if i was you, if you wanted an urban survival knife, as in something strong enough to pry open doors, break into cars/wrecks etc. you need something fairly hardy and strong. Its a good quality steel, i have 1095 Carbon Esee knives and they rust like crazy if you don't look after them. The best prevention is just regular use, or a coating. Just some thoughts for you.
For strength i would completely avoid hollow handles. Compromises the longevity, strength and its not practical.
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Post by Paul on Apr 17, 2015 17:10:44 GMT 10
I am just about to start testing this.http://www.cuttingedgeknives.com.au/product_details.php?page=1&pID=19333
I already have it, it comes with a fire steel and sharpener, quality seems ok, but I am yet to put it through its paces.
I am currently testing a condor bush lore, its a nice knife but the steel is too soft, 1075 carbon steal.
I am hoping the schrade 36 will be better.
Paul
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Post by Nighthawk on Apr 17, 2015 22:17:47 GMT 10
I came across this knife the other day in my regular web surfing and thought it didnt look bad at all, it is a single piece of metal (including handle), 1070 Carbon Steel, a little pricey but I figure I could find it cheaper if i looked, so far the best price I have found it is $121.00 + pp, 1070 is a very low grade carbon steel. Soft and doesn't hold an edge. Hollow handles should be avoided at all costs. This knife will break under any serious force. |
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Post by spatial on Jun 7, 2023 20:48:12 GMT 10
To resurrect a very old thread. Anyone heard of half breed knives made in Aus. Came accross a vid from DBK, last viewed their channel 5 years ago. They seem to makke a quality product. Looking at large rescue axe. www.halfbreedblades.com.au/ |
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Post by norseman on Jun 8, 2023 4:58:36 GMT 10
To resurrect a very old thread. Anyone heard of half breed knives made in Aus. Came accross a vid from DBK, last viewed their channel 5 years ago. They seem to makke a quality product. Looking at large rescue axe. www.halfbreedblades.com.au/There's a big "fantasy" component included within most of those knife designs! |
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Post by spatial on Jun 8, 2023 7:11:54 GMT 10
To resurrect a very old thread. Anyone heard of half breed knives made in Aus. Came across a vid from DBK, last viewed their channel 5 years ago. They seem to makke a quality product. Looking at large rescue axe. www.halfbreedblades.com.au/There's a big "fantasy" component included within most of those knife designs! Yip overweigh and a heavy tool steel that is not needed. I never use a knife for wood processing.. That is why I was looking at the axes. |
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Post by frostbite on Jun 8, 2023 8:20:42 GMT 10
Awesome blast from the past, this thread. Even a contribution from the legendary Arkane. I wonder how he feels not making the grade in the great Australian Militant Survivalist test. Maybe I should make him a cup that says Militant Survivalist with Failed stamped across it. You still using your cup, buddy?  |
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Post by norseman on Jun 8, 2023 11:39:42 GMT 10
Awesome blast from the past, this thread. Even a contribution from the legendary Arkane. I wonder how he feels not making the grade in the great Australian Militant Survivalist test. Maybe I should make him a cup that says Militant Survivalist with Failed stamped across it. You still using your cup, buddy? Every day mate!  ![]() |
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Post by spatial on Feb 24, 2024 20:10:24 GMT 10
Interesting axe design. The one tool bushcraft idea is ridiculous, but I think this axe could be useful.
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Post by Joey on Feb 24, 2024 20:58:25 GMT 10
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Post by spatial on Feb 25, 2024 7:47:37 GMT 10
Ok, I did not look at the price. Give it a few months there will be cheap Taiwanese knock off .. I have been looking at hatchets, tomahawks lately. |
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Post by Stealth on Feb 25, 2024 14:22:27 GMT 10
Oooft, that's a pretty penny. Not going to say I wouldn't like one though. Might have to ask for one for my next few birthdays lmao |
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Post by frostbite on Feb 25, 2024 15:32:44 GMT 10
When Mrs Frostbite wants something expensive she doesn’t book out the next few birthday gifts, she just stops running when I chase her around the house.
Last time it was a $2k eyelid tuck, this time it’s an $1800 Bettinsoli trap gun. God knows what I’m going to have to agree to when I want to buy a $45k Ducati V4 superbike. Probably the ironing for the next 10 years.
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Post by Tim Horton on Feb 25, 2024 16:41:39 GMT 10
What do you think ?? (about the knife)
If you got the coin... go for it....
That is a lot more than I would spend.. But then I still have a couple old ..Old Timer.. folding knives.. One virtually new stainless, one well used steel, both with the leather belt pouches..
I have a set of old Estwing hatchet, camp axe, woodsman axe.. (12, 18, 26" as I remember) I carried the hatchet in a day pack when big brother and I as young guys had hunting camps.. And even up until something less than 2 years ago now that hatchet field cleaned and processed more big game than most any cutting tool available..
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