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Military knife

by Bill
(South Carolina)

USAF survival knife

USAF survival knife

My favorite knife is an old military knife, the USAF aircrew survival knife. It has been around for years. I used this knife during my military service, that is more then 20 years ago. I guess it is probably one of the best all-round survival knives.

The knife fits well in the hand. The blade length is about 5”. It is a good basic knife for camping and backpacking. A good compromise between a small knife and a big chopper.

Disadvantage? It can be a bit tricky to sharpen the blade. I guess there are better steel available on modern knives.

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Sep 27, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		Great knife
by: starsea

It has been on many trips. Has never let me down. I have a new one to replace the old one if need be but I don't think it well ever happen.
May 28, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		Great grunt work knife
by: Papabob

I also have one of these knives, I use it along side with my Mora knife.

This knife is reserved for the tasks that involve grit, dirt, hammering, splitting wood, etc. Its an awful knife for fine carving or field dressing animals (fur,fin or feathers), but thats what my Mora is for.

To keep it sharp I just use a carbide sharpener and sometimes a fine metal file.

My knife is 16 years old and still going strong.
Mar 18, 2008
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starstarstarstar 		Only problem I have is:
by: "Wood Rat"

I've owned a couple of these and found them to be great knives but I live in the Willamette Valley and have found that I have a lot of problems with the leather handle. The saw actually works though and that's saying a lot as most saws are just for looks.
Feb 29, 2008
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starstarstarstar 		Agree
by: Buck

I still use my old USAF knife.

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