[tenderfoot]

if i can i carry this beast
or this

it is ugly but it cuts great. it just needs a better sheath. by the way the GL is my initials/ touchmark that i mark things i want attributed to me. the cleaver is my work knife at my forge where my other knives are too thin to split kindling or will just be too dirty for other uses (camping or being seen by other people). they are made from truck leafspring. the big one i would guess 1095 and the thin one maybe 5160. by the way this is the living room after church. i never wear collared shirts other wise. and it rarely is so neat.

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

Looks good,

I especially like the cleaver you are forging, check back on the simple man's knife post and I explain I was pikin' with you and give some insight into spring steel.

[tenderfoot]

COWBOYSURVIVAl
i just noticied you posted here. i just poked back about steel. thick ones are 5160/5260 and the thin ones are about 1095 or 1080 (more likley 1080 as it has more maganese 1095 on older ie 1940's springs) i got my info on springs from a guy who replaces them for a living (along with other truck assemblies). theese are two of MANY knives i have made. theese are just the most practical i have made and my favorite as the big one was my 3rd knife and the first one i will show in public. the other one is the first i used a touchmark on and the first hidden tang blade.
thanks for the compliments and i think your knife is a great job for a first knife. Although i would say no to the hollow grind as it is not tough and lose and edge due to the lack of suport. i would go for a flat or scandinavian grind for a camping knife.

[Baldninja]

If forced to choose only one, I'd have to go with just a standard, well constructed and durable machette. A great all around bladed "weapon" that has many "real world" applications not associated with many of my other bladed weapons. But if the $#!+ ever hits the fan, I'd hope that I'd not have to choose and instead could load up all my toys in a large duffel bag and have them all at my disposal!

[AlpineZone]

If left in a SHTF situation and could only pick one knife that I own....

Fallkniven A1

It's large enough to make a very effective spear out of, tough enough to cut down large trees if need be and anything else you can imagine and survive it, gets sharp enough to skin animals, batons excellent, can EDC it if necessary, can bend around 40 degrees before breakage, could be very effective as a tactical/self defense knife if needed, could pry with it, make kindling with it, cut vegetables/meats for stews etc and above all it would beg for more.

The weight because of its 1/4 inch thick blade is a little bit high but not as high as some with its 7.5 inch blade. Toughest knife I have ever personally used. I abuse it regularly in the woods cutting, prying, sticking, slicing, etc.

The only downfall is its a BEAR to sharpen because of its super rugged lamination but you don't have to sharpen it often even under the most extreme abuse.

Hope this was useful.

[trainedtosave]

Glock 81 Field knife
Leatherman c33 2.6" blade, folder

[trainedtosave]

Originally Posted by xj35s

I am very cheap. I don't spend money on knives but have some decent ones I guess.
1 Ontario U.S. Airforce survival Bought at garage sale for $1 - like new.

1 Gerber 600 folder. I like this one it holds a great edge and is robust. Found it on the side of the road.
1 Buck 443 folder with half serrated blade. Christmas present from wife.

I'm working on building one from a leaf spring.Machete/axe/hammer/scythe.I want one like this..Tom Brown Jr Tracker.

Don't bother, Tom Brown is a fake and huckster, and his knife is an impractical mall ninja toy.

[chop751]

Originally Posted by trainedtosave

Don't bother, Tom Brown is a fake and huckster, and his knife is an impractical mall ninja toy.

Just say to no to malls..

[tjwilhelm]

Chop! You're back! (sincere applause)

[chop751]

Where's my welcome home party and gifts