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Post by sweetcostarica on Oct 3, 2013 21:48:19 GMT
Here's a video with new 2013 small blades on the market. These knives focus on hiking, camping, and common sense bushcraft use. Definitions I use: Small Blade: 3 to 7 inches Large Blade: 10 to 15+ inches *** For chopping/cutting wood larger than the size of normal human arm you should use an Axe or saw. Do not use a small knife or large knife with a Baton unless your in an emergency survival situation.***
Always ask yourself: "What do I want to do with my blade/axe?" Then you will have an idea what tool to use.
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Post by aussie-rabbit on Oct 9, 2013 13:06:01 GMT
I see you have missed the middle Medium - 7 to 10 inches. Actually from a collectors view point Small is usually considered 4 inches or less, medium is 4 to 8 inches followed by large and very large, I don't know who set the bar in 4 inch increments, or when nor where. IMHO
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Post by sweetcostarica on Oct 9, 2013 20:08:37 GMT
Never really saw the need for the Rambo-ish 7" to 10" knives. They ARE fun but not useful IMO. They are too big for small tasks and not large enough for big work. They are tweeners. So I don't use them. Generally speaking.
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Post by Nilfgaardian on Oct 10, 2013 20:33:55 GMT
Saw the video, good information. The knife on the Swedish soldier at the end, I've got one of those(Mora 2000). I've had mine since I was a little boy (I started with blades early) making toy boats out of wood and bark. Still have it and it has never failed me.
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Post by sweetcostarica on Oct 11, 2013 1:36:58 GMT
Your comment Nilfgaardian is a great recommendation for the Mora 2000. Also, if Sweden's military uses the Mora it must be really good. I love the Mora 2000 too and I took it to Costa Rica as my small carry knife. It worked well and was easy to keep sharp with it's Scandi grind. Today, I am starting to use the stainless & carbon versions of the Mora Bushcraft plus the Heavy Duties more. But I will never stop using the Mora 2000.
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