Category: Cutting Tools (Page 1 of 9)
I really didn’t like the red colour but it was the last Gen 3 for sale that I could find any where and a mate mentioned using dye to colour scales. Thought I would give it a go.
I was so happy with the results of the LT Wright I also did the scales on my Rieff F6.
With new laws coming into place I wanted to put forth an argument for Parang’s rather than machetes being used for bushcraft. Parang’s having a 4mm thick spine and shorter blade as opposed to the thinner spines of machetes. The thicker spines suiting Australian and SE Asian timbers. This also goes for larger knives such as the ESEE Junglas.
Used in most countries for bushcraft. Im looking forward to testing this one out
What Id really like to do is contact Ben Orford and see if he could make me one in 5mm AEBL stock.
https://www.survivalsupplies.com.au/condor-bushcraft-parang-machete
Anika Parang 300mm blade and I believe a 5mm spine and 9XC steel
https://25000miles.eu/product/anika-parang-with-grind-with-dip-leather-sheath
Try oiling ? Match the steel to the purpose. If you enjoy using a knife, then the steel doesn’t really matter anymore.
I believe the gen 3 is one of the largest models in the LT Wright line up. looking forward to testing it out.
https://blademag.com/buyers-guides/kephart-knife-options-in-the-outdoors-do-all
Axe vs Parang since governments are banning the use of machetes heres our view point.
I saw these two clips and ignored them at first . Then became intrigued and saw it as a good training idea. I also asked a few friends as to what their three knives would be. One mates first choice was a Leatherman Surge which I didn’t consider another a SAK.
After going through my list of blades I own. I choose three which were not what I was going to choose at the start. Only three with no other parameters such as environment or hostility and even blade size. I thought I would have picked one of my LT Wrights or Rieffs.
I ended up choosing an ESEE RB3 for the small blade. I wanted atleast one with a scandi grind. The Tops HOG 4.5 for the medium and for the large an 8 inch Crowner Bolo in 3V.
I do have several Winklers on order which may change this selection but with no other parameters this would be my current choice.If in a hostile environment a Spyerdco Temperance for a fighter or a Tactical Trout. In a more tropical regions a 14 inch Crowner bush knife. My ultimate three would be the Winkler SD2 along with the Lost lakes but with a Gransfors outdoor axe, for my region.
Slowly getting my eye sight back, atleast in one eye.Itll be a few more months before getting the other eye operated on and be able to drive again.In the mean time Ive been working on an assessment criteria for knife testing. I usually like owning and using a knife for 6 months before before critiquing it. However Im stuck at home all day with nothing to do other than bitch at the NDIS. I have a few more Winklers and LT Wrights on my list to purchase and test.
Model
Intro to why I purchased
Specs
Unboxing
Comparison to similar sized blades
Pre field tests
Arm hair shave
Slicing printer paper
Slicing cardboard
Indoor food prep
Tomatos
Cucumber
Oranges
Apples
Outdoor field tests
Feather sticks
Branching
Chopping
Batoning
Tip test
Bottle cutting
Rope cutting
Final thoughts
https://www.survivalsupplies.com.au/brand/winkler-knives
Blade Steel: 80CrV2 carbon steel
Finish: Black oxide
Blade Length: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)
Overall Length: 7.87 in (20 cm)
Blade Thickness: 3/16 in (4.8 mm)
Hardness: 60 HRC
Blade Style: Spear point
Grind: Flat
Handle Material: Brown Micarta
Weight: 5.4 oz (153 g)
I started selling off half of my knife collection after recent health diagnosis and went through the standard depression BS. Then thought, well Im stuck here all fukn day. Im going to do what I enjoy.Blades !. So over the next few months now that I can see properly again. Im going to get stuck back into writing about knives .Heres the first look at the forests Edge.I havent even cut a piece of cardboard with it yet. Only just came out of surgery this week. I have two more Winklers on order. A Lost lake Camp knife 6.5 inches walnut and the SD2 maple.