Knife thread
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PETER PETRAKIEV
Adventurer
A new project. 
PETER PETRAKIEV
Adventurer
Completed.
teotwaki
Excelsior!
necromancing this thread
I went on a easy hike in the Angeles Forest back in November http://suntothenorth.blogspot.com/2017/01/a-hike-in-woods.html
Tried out some edged items as part of the day's activities. First was the Bahco Laplander hand saw. Barely weighs 7 ounces.
Man, this thing really sawed well through the 5"-6" diameter log!
A mil surlus pop flare pouch makes for a nice carrying case if you need one.
It is the perfect size with a close but not snug fit. Lengthwise it
has only 1/2" to spare so a lanyard makes it easy to extract the saw. Internal depth is 10". This
pouch is an older type with just a snap closure whereas later generations have a Fastex buckle and
Velcro. I think that model exposes a little of the saw whereas this version covers it completely.
Then came the ESEE-6 and I have come to really like the knife a lot. It is no longer new but the paint has held up well through batoning, hacking and whacking of various wooden objects. It holds a great edge and can be used for lots of camp activities. The hike gave me a chance for a "glamour shoot" of the knife while I hacked at the log. It is far easier to use the saw for any decent sized tree trunk or limb but it is always good to see how well your tools can fill in for other tasks. Following is a bunch of wilderness setting knife porn
I went on a easy hike in the Angeles Forest back in November http://suntothenorth.blogspot.com/2017/01/a-hike-in-woods.html
Tried out some edged items as part of the day's activities. First was the Bahco Laplander hand saw. Barely weighs 7 ounces.
Man, this thing really sawed well through the 5"-6" diameter log!
A mil surlus pop flare pouch makes for a nice carrying case if you need one.
It is the perfect size with a close but not snug fit. Lengthwise it
has only 1/2" to spare so a lanyard makes it easy to extract the saw. Internal depth is 10". This
pouch is an older type with just a snap closure whereas later generations have a Fastex buckle and
Velcro. I think that model exposes a little of the saw whereas this version covers it completely.
Then came the ESEE-6 and I have come to really like the knife a lot. It is no longer new but the paint has held up well through batoning, hacking and whacking of various wooden objects. It holds a great edge and can be used for lots of camp activities. The hike gave me a chance for a "glamour shoot" of the knife while I hacked at the log. It is far easier to use the saw for any decent sized tree trunk or limb but it is always good to see how well your tools can fill in for other tasks. Following is a bunch of wilderness setting knife porn
PETER PETRAKIEV
Adventurer
Two new "things".
trailscape
Explorer
Here's an old Ka-Bar I tried to give new life to. I got it as a rusty blade with no handle remaining.
teotwaki
Excelsior!
Beautiful photos to highlight the craftsmanship!
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
My latest, ordered it Saturday, had it in my hands the same night.
[video]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002OAU30G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/video]
Switchblades are no legal for non military/police in my state, and this is the next best thing to one.
You have to use some force on the lever, but once you pull it down with your index finger, it flies open.
Much better than my Gerbers that are spring assisted.
[video]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002OAU30G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/video]
Switchblades are no legal for non military/police in my state, and this is the next best thing to one.
You have to use some force on the lever, but once you pull it down with your index finger, it flies open.
Much better than my Gerbers that are spring assisted.
OneLiveRound
New member
WininUtah
Adventurer
Not a knife but a fun, edged tool. Someone introduced me to the tomahawks made by Bobby Tyler. He has several varieties and they all sell for $125.00, a very nice price point. Bobby's main business is Color Case Hardening for companies like Henry. I haven't used the 'hawk but may play at throwing it. There are two in the picture, I bought my brother one for his birthday.
