tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post3271376494864259595..comments2024-02-11T01:14:21.904-08:00Comments on SURVIVING IN ARGENTINA: Knife Torture TestsFerFALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-36266792658490813072011-01-03T21:29:11.982-08:002011-01-03T21:29:11.982-08:00Sorry, but I must take issue with Bones' recom...Sorry, but I must take issue with Bones' recommendation of the Buck 119. I had one of those, and really liked it until the tip snapped during moderate use. I have had a couple other Buck knives that broke or chipped, as well. In my experience, if you are careful and conscientious in your use of a knife, a Buck will likely serve you fine. But if you may have to subject it to rough treatment, better get something tougher. I like a knife made of 1095 carbon steel, personally. Even an Old Hickory butcher knife will stand up to a surprising amount of abuse that the typical stainless steel knife won't tolerate.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473363347150080651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-61881252358688341822010-12-28T08:06:46.593-08:002010-12-28T08:06:46.593-08:00The Glock knife (actually a bayonet) is the best o...The Glock knife (actually a bayonet) is the best one I have. It cost $25 about 20 years ago, and costs the same or less now. I used it whenever I was in the field during my years in the military. An interesting fact was that no one ever noticed it on my belt. The dull synthentic finish goes unnoticed, unlike the flashy stuff everyone else liked to wear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-10045781084985474422010-12-24T10:18:09.119-08:002010-12-24T10:18:09.119-08:00Thank you for posting the reviews. I'm actuall...Thank you for posting the reviews. I'm actually impressed with the $9 dollar CTD knife. Its amazing that such an inexpensive work knife can take that much of a beating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-61244152362345752932010-12-24T08:07:40.529-08:002010-12-24T08:07:40.529-08:00The Buck #119 is a nice value knife which can be h...The Buck #119 is a nice value knife which can be had at walmart for under $40. 6" fixed blade, cheap enough that you won't worry about it. The handle is a bit slick but easily fixed with a bit of friction tape. A good basic knife for folks on a budget.Bonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-81294317427190225032010-12-24T06:52:00.489-08:002010-12-24T06:52:00.489-08:00I can vouch for the Cold Steel Kukri Magnum machet...I can vouch for the Cold Steel Kukri Magnum machete. Mine is much tougher than any other machete I've owned and I've put it through some serious abuse.<br /><br />I must admit that when I grab a general purpose knife to go out into the wilderness, I too grab a knife I made (well, my father and I). There is a joy to using a homemade tool.Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682475060718774717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-17190844800570593642010-12-23T23:50:33.302-08:002010-12-23T23:50:33.302-08:00Interesting. I have two Gerber MLF II Infantry kni...Interesting. I have two Gerber MLF II Infantry knives. One sitting beside me on my desk and the other in my truck bag. I think I paid $65 a piece for them. Good solid knives. I was going to buy two Gerber Silver Tridents but a friend who had spent a lot of time in Afghanistan insisted that the much cheaper infantry knife would last just as long if not longer and was far more utilitarian. <br /><br />Expensive knives are fine, but they are a tool that gets used hard, and often times it's not wise to put too much money into them as they will all break eventually. The other factor is that a $230 knife will draw the attention of the kind of people who are looking two turn around things for some quick money. They may not be as interested in a cheaper knife and I won't worry much about losing it.ENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12193563623321560413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-29672813451727976702010-12-23T18:56:21.325-08:002010-12-23T18:56:21.325-08:00I have a bayonet from a FR8 rifle, the same one us...I have a bayonet from a FR8 rifle, the same one used on the Cetme rifle. It is the toughest utility blade I own. I believe it should be considered on any such listslidelockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249365195065491426noreply@blogger.com