Reading something on the internet and then assuming it is true is easy to do. In fact, I find myself doing this all the time. However, I have to stop and think. Who is the source and how much do they know about this topic? Nine times out of ten the author is pulling their information from another source, which is what we all tend to do.
Now, there's nothing wrong with that, but what happens is when something is repeated over and over again through the years everyone assumes that it's true when that couldn't be farther from the truth.
Well, it turns out these myths are also affecting your beliefs about knives.
It's normal for fact and fiction to eventually merge, which leads to a ton of confusion. When it gets to that point, a survivalist isn't sure what to believe or whether the knife they own is legit or flawed.
Preppers who own knives and knife owners in general should understand that what once was considered true a decade ago or even one hundred years ago may not be the same truth today. For example, if your grandad tells you that your knife isn't the best there is because he knows which knives are best, don't necessarily believe him. Knives in our industry today are not the same as they once were, even though knives from the past still can kick some serious butt.
Get ready to unmask some truths about knives that are in all reality false. It's about time we dispelled some myths and you never know — you may be surprised to discover those “facts” that have been around for many, many years are no longer applicable today!
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It’s a piece of material that pokes and slices stuff. It’s not like they take batteries or require an instruction manual.
Bryan Holland there is a huge difference in quality, educate yourself on the subject
Whatever myths, a clean railroad rail will do an excellent sharpening job on any blade, if you approach it right, SHTF, or real life.
Goody goody more clickbait exclamation point more garbage
opinion #1 is bunk. the others are gimmes.
i call that a nife
Carbon content has everything to do with how well a knife can be hardened so if fact a your #1 is full of$#%&!@*
My knife is so sharp it will cut a bch.
Excellent write-up!
You guys need to check your facts before posting misinformation again and again
What a waste of my time, reading this B.S article.
I was a knife dealer for almost 20 yrs dealing with production & custom blades. I very, very happy to see an article like this. Great info with great photos.
I have that knife pictured
Me too, and love it
I used my knife to win the Revolution.
Buddy Carchide
A Ka-Bar isn’t a filet knife, just like a cleaver isn’t a woodcarving knife. Find a knife that works for you and you’re golden.
Basically quality- comfort -functionality is what you want in your cutting tool
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Someone with some common sense. My “collection of blades” varies in brands, sizes, styles, if it catches my eye and I like the “feel” of it….. I buy it. Most the times after a lil research.
My newest knife, mostly hand made from a dexter Russell shoe knife, this thing does everything I want it to! And it cost $5…. I work and so does my knife.
Does anyone know what the #4 knife is
Materials / hardness can make a difference when it comes time to start a fire, few stainless blades are suitable to strike a flint. More carbon usually works better.
Cold steel went down the tubes. There stuff from the late 90s early 2000s was fabulous.
Loveless?
Randall?
http://www.houzz.com/photos/48730180/Dexter-Russell-425-Square-Point-Traditional-Handle-Shoe-Knife-75540-X5S-transitional-chefs-knives
Yep.
Nice srk I got one of them.
Enjoyed this POV 🙂 this just an idea , maybe you could have someone edit it before posting . 🙂 its a good read . I collect blades and have started reading and building a small forge .
The best knife I’ve ever owned, it’s a klein electricians knife that I use for everything. Pry bar, screwdriver, hotdog roasting stick shaper. Love it.
This article is terribly misleading.
What is the best survival or bushcraft knife out there ? The one you have on you !!
Lisa Draven all though I’m sure you already knew this 🙂
“Reading something on the internet” it says. Didn’t I read THIS article on the internet? And who takes anyone’s word for it? That’s what endless hours of review videos are for. If you want something and action you don’t need to take anybody’s word for it.
“Reading something on the internet” it says. Didn’t I read THIS article on the internet? And who takes anyone’s word for it? That’s what endless hours of review videos are for. If you watch something in action you don’t need to take anybody’s word for it.
Case, Gerber, Buck and Schrade. My four favorite brands. For a good, sturdy, well-crafted knife built to last for under $20, try the Old Timer Sharpfinger.
The lightest sharpest most durable longest lasting knife I have is an obsidian rock. 🙂
I have never heard of these “myths” before; and don’t know anyone (that knows anything about edged tools) that would believe any of them.
Is this a joke?
Looks custom to me. Not Loveless and definitely not Randall. It looks Loveless inspired though.
I just bought this a few days ago. Yeah, I’m “that guy”.
This is all useless misinformation. Especially number one.
No. They aren’t all myths. Some types of steal are always softer than others.
How do you figure? Most knives are tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 57~60… 12c27 stainless steel and 1095 steel are both the same hardness at, well, the same hardness, lolz.
Rolla McCarty
Kool read
The Material Goes Hand In Hand With Heat treating. They both play a part but they are basically one. You can’t heat treat any metal and make it harder. So in the end, the material does play a role
This is fucken stupid
True Anthony, though in a survival circumstance I may have to push its limitations.
Just buy a ZT and don’t worry anymore
I’ve used a cheap Gerber for the last five years to skin deer. Great knife an you can’t tell I’ve used an sharpened it a lot. Holds a better edge Then my 100 dollar knife.