I had a Kabar Last Ditch and it was super light but made crappy. Anyone know how the CRKT compares?
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I've had this CRKT on my keychain for a year & it has held up to regular use and even abuse. Holds an edge really well & doesn't knick up. It is a very small knife, there's a limit what it can do, but for a survival gear pack or everyday use as a quick blade I highly recommend it.
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I've found this one to be a good last resort type knife. I've tested it some just to see what it could do. It throws decent sparks from the spine off a ferro rod. It stays sharp and holds an edge pretty well and does decent work making feather sticks. The RSK does good work Skinning small game like squirels and gutting fish. I wouldn't use it to baton wood (But why would you want to with such a small blade) I swapped out the included cord for some paracord and tied it off to fit my hand. Used withing it's limits it's a great knife. Is it a primary cutting tool? No. But stashed in a survival tin and kept handy, it's better than most small folding knives. I've found this one to be a good last resort type knife. I've tested it some just to see what it could do. It throws decent sparks from the spine off a ferro rod. It stays sharp and holds an edge pretty well and does decent work making feather sticks. The RSK does good work Skinning small game like squirels and gutting fish. I wouldn't use it to baton wood (But why would you want to with such a small blade) I swapped out the included cord for some paracord and tied it off to fit my hand. Used withing it's limits it's a great knife. Is it a primary cutting tool? No. But stashed in a survival... » Read More I've found this one to be a good last resort type knife. I've tested it some just to see what it could do. It throws decent sparks from the spine off a ferro rod. It stays sharp and holds an edge pretty well and does decent work making feather sticks. The RSK does good work Skinning small game like squirels and gutting fish. I wouldn't use it to baton wood (But why would you want to with such a small blade) I swapped out the included cord for some paracord and tied it off to fit my hand. Used withing it's limits it's a great knife. Is it a primary cutting tool? No. But stashed in a survival tin and kept handy, it's better than most small folding knives. « Show Less
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CRKT are made with quality steel. Personally this knife fits perfectly for a survival tin. I would recommend it.
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the weight distribution in this knife makes it not the best to cut down trees with (kinda like kabars), if you compare it to a more blade-heavy knife like the recon scout or the trailmaster by cold steel. i own those four knives and honestly, while it's the most beautiful of the bunch, the KK is not the most efficient in the field. i consider it as a display knife. for even better performance, durability and overall value, i like the kabar better. and when it's time to go cut some wood, i bring one of the cold steels and i am confident it wont break on me. but your question was can it cut small trees down & split wood. and my answer is yes, and with style.
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Seems stable to me. I must say, I love mine. My son saw and used my KAVAJ, and bought one for himself. Enjoy it.
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It is indeed a "rat tail" tang, a fairly substantial one and should be plenty strong as the ka-bar's were for years and years. Fallkniven makes a knife very similar to this and a full tang design where it is exposed at the butt of the handle. I prefer the fallkniven to the srk, but the srk will still be very useful.try a google search for "coldsteel srk tang photo: and you will see the tang. I wouldn't call it "full" but it's not a skinny rat tail either.
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I own both. I prefer the BK2. I don't think anyone would dispute the differences in terms of quality. That being said the Schrade is really quite nice for the money. This Schrade is full tang .25" thick 1095 steel. Really can't go wrong for $40 bucks.
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I'm not sure, but probably. I would consider a kruzer kaddy though, better quality.
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I had a usmc kabar for over 6 years. It was used throughout Afghanistan and then some. Not hard use because it's a combat knife afterall. I recently bought us army one from here and it seems a bit different. I mean it is the same steel and all but just feels different. Not by much. Maybe it's just me.
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I went looking to replace mine after I left it out in the rain. I found the TEKTON first, and bought it, and was very unhappy. Then I found this one, and I much prefer it. I think the price difference is inconsequential.
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It's big and scary, but rather fat and blunt. Not my first choice for the job. Staying with Ka-bar, the USMC model is probably a better candidate for that job.
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Sorry but I have never actually seen or used the Crosley so I can't say which one is better. I did return this one however because the push buttons on it were so small it was difficult to operate correctly.
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Hi Ethan,Its a full tang and solid all the way through - I doubt if Kabar make any fixed blades that arent full tang. I'm still using the knife regularly for light/medium grade work and it's still a very good sharp knife (I use a larger knife for any battoning work although the Kabar will do it - its just a little too small to be ideal). The blade has not lost its finish at all and still sparkles with the only downside is that I've realised that leather handles arent as good as krayton. They dont allow the same level of grip and can slide a little if damp. However 90% of the time its fine.Hope this helps you. Hi Ethan,Its a full tang and solid all the way through - I doubt if Kabar make any fixed blades that arent full tang. I'm still using the knife regularly for light/medium grade work and it's still a very good sharp knife (I use a larger knife for any battoning work although the Kabar will do it - its just a little too small to be ideal). The blade has not lost its finish at all and still sparkles with the only downside is that I've realised that leather handles arent as good as krayton. They dont allow the same level of grip and can slide a little if damp. However 90% of the time its... » Read More Hi Ethan,Its a full tang and solid all the way through - I doubt if Kabar make any fixed blades that arent full tang. I'm still using the knife regularly for light/medium grade work and it's still a very good sharp knife (I use a larger knife for any battoning work although the Kabar will do it - its just a little too small to be ideal). The blade has not lost its finish at all and still sparkles with the only downside is that I've realised that leather handles arent as good as krayton. They dont allow the same level of grip and can slide a little if damp. However 90% of the time its fine.Hope this helps you. « Show Less
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the weight distribution in this knife makes it not the best to cut down trees with (kinda like kabars), if you compare it to a more blade-heavy knife like the recon scout or the trailmaster by cold steel. i own those four knives and honestly, while it's the most beautiful of the bunch, the KK is not the most efficient in the field. i consider it as a display knife. for even better performance, durability and overall value, i like the kabar better. and when it's time to go cut some wood, i bring one of the cold steels and i am confident it wont break on me.but your question was can it cut small trees down & split wood. and my answer is yes, and with style. the weight distribution in this knife makes it not the best to cut down trees with (kinda like kabars), if you compare it to a more blade-heavy knife like the recon scout or the trailmaster by cold steel. i own those four knives and honestly, while it's the most beautiful of the bunch, the KK is not the most efficient in the field. i consider it as a display knife. for even better performance, durability and overall value, i like the kabar better. and when it's time to go cut some wood, i bring one of the cold steels and i am confident it wont break on me.but your question was can it... » Read More the weight distribution in this knife makes it not the best to cut down trees with (kinda like kabars), if you compare it to a more blade-heavy knife like the recon scout or the trailmaster by cold steel. i own those four knives and honestly, while it's the most beautiful of the bunch, the KK is not the most efficient in the field. i consider it as a display knife. for even better performance, durability and overall value, i like the kabar better. and when it's time to go cut some wood, i bring one of the cold steels and i am confident it wont break on me.but your question was can it cut small trees down & split wood. and my answer is yes, and with style. « Show Less
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Yes, Ka-Bar knives are fantastic and well worth the money, I own most of the ZK series, and a large number of other blades by them, and I can safely say they're worth their weight in gold. I've even split wood with just my standard Marine Fighting knife by Ka-Bar. My EDC is also a Ka-Bar folder from the Zombie Series and I have yet to re-edge it, just strop it every few months. If you want a good knife, Ka-Bar is your blade.
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Really depends on what you intend to use it for, this is a lot bigger then the fighting style ka bar. As an 'everyday' knife I'd go with something smaller. This is a great camp knife though
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yes its pretty clever its a rotating pin point so you get more pressure over a wider area But it will most likely break so keep your receipt Ive been thru three of them Karcher consumer stuff is pretty cheaply made but for the money they are ok for a year or so.
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The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to answer as best as I can. These arent armchair opinions either. I own or have friends who own, and we use them in the woods. The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to... » Read More The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to answer as best as I can. These arent armchair opinions either. I own or have friends who own, and we use them in the woods. « Show Less
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It's dependable and durable. It comes pretty sharp and the metal is good. But it's not better than a Ka Bar. It's rat tail tang, and the balance is not very good.