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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on August 30, 2011 at 19:30

I would have to bring my swamp knife or what alot call a canp knife. The knife would have to be big enough to take care of fire wood and yet small enough to help clean fish and game. I think it would also have to be big enough to help build a shelter. I worked the swamp when I was young as an wildlife enforcement agent and I would bury myself back in the swamp some times  and thats the main knife I would bring. I also would bring a folder but in this senereo, I can't bring it. I think the most handy size knife for this type of adventure is one that measures about 15".

Permalink Reply by Billy Oneale on August 30, 2011 at 20:17

The boys on Dual Survival always seem to have a big fixed blade on them. A camp knife with a sawback would be the handiest. I agree with Robert about the size also.

Permalink Reply by johnny twoshoes on August 31, 2011 at 19:36

Thats a tough one for me, I feel that a stainless would be best. Putting myself in this "real" situation I would have my Buck 110 on my hip, and probably my Red Wine GEC #72 in my pocket. If I had to pick between the two, I would really be tempted by the Buck. Just an all around bigger knife, not a better knife though. So I'd go with a Buck 110, for a "real" situation.

 

I would probably have GEC build me an all stainless, black micarta scaled, bowie style knife. It would have saw teeth on the spine, and a lanyard hole, fresh with paracord. It would probably have a 7'' cutting edge, and a 4'' handle. I think a scandi grind would be best for all the cutting and resharpening. Speaking of which, the micarta would be screwed into each other, removing the screw will expose a hollow for a GEC wet stone. Yep, I'm ready now.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on August 31, 2011 at 19:54

And we have decided to borrow Johnny's knife.  (Donnie has his 73 in his hand right now)

Permalink Reply by Billy Oneale on August 31, 2011 at 23:21

Johnny, That would be a very good  choice.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on September 4, 2011 at 12:48

Johnny, that sounds like one hella of a knife but good luck getting GEC to build it. They seem to make only small fixed blades, everyone a real user but too small for big jobs. If GEC would make a series of large outdoor knives they would probably sell like hot cakes.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on September 5, 2011 at 16:10

Robert,

Since that thought of Johnny's did get some good reception here I moved it the GEC thread "what would you like to see GEC build next".

I do not know if GEC watches this thread but I know they watch that one

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on September 6, 2011 at 19:17

I wish they would make some pioneer lockbacks, I think there a #23.  My little Scout Lockback needs a big brother. Put my name on one.

Jan Carter said:

Robert,

Since that thought of Johnny's did get some good reception here I moved it the GEC thread "what would you like to see GEC build next".

I do not know if GEC watches this thread but I know they watch that one

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on September 16, 2011 at 17:22

Good luck...I'll go with my GEC, Randall, M.L. and Treemans. I'll feel alot safer and happier.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on September 18, 2011 at 18:44

Don,

Be sure you also bring a cell phone.  We will ship you a real knife

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on September 20, 2011 at 20:45

My guess would be he has some