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In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on July 18, 2014 at 8:26

I think there is plenty of interest and activity in both groups. I also believe that a merger may water down the different topics and actually have less activity in the long run. They work very well the way they are and are some of the top Groups on IKC. If it ain't broke don't fix it....lol

Comment by Tobias Gibson on July 8, 2014 at 17:08

Robert, there have been times when I thought the two groups should be  merged but I think you are correct,  While the topic is similar the direction taken is different.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on July 8, 2014 at 10:39

I'm glad this group and the Outdoor group didn't get combine. I think there is enough material for both groups to survive, just fine. We may have a little cross over but that doesn't hurt anything. Thanks to everyone that visits both these fine groups.

Comment by Howard P Reynolds on July 7, 2014 at 19:27

Yes, I did notice the plaque, and wondered who it was.  Thanks for the follow-up.  Military tradition must be strong in your family.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on July 7, 2014 at 18:14

Thanks Howard,

Not sure if you noticed it or not  but the name plate in the background is my fathers.  It was presented to him after his tour during the Korean War. S/Sgt Gibson, Floyd, - Korea 1951-2.  He served with the 5th Air Force. In WWII he served with the US Army in the 3rd Infantry Division and was wounded twice, the second time at Anzio.

I figured the name plate a suitable backdrop for knife in use during the Korean War.

Comment by Howard P Reynolds on July 7, 2014 at 17:30

Thanks for the Curtis LeMay survival knife video, Tobias.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on July 7, 2014 at 7:02

Some day, I'll need to write a little history of the USAF Survival Knife.  But for now, here is another video or another Air Force Knife.  In this case the USAF E-1 Survival Knife.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on July 5, 2014 at 14:32

Tobias, I won a second place in one contest and won another just the other day. So I would like to be left out of this contest. Thank you for all you have done for OUR club.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on July 2, 2014 at 18:17

Just a reminder that the "Win This Knife contest ends real soon.  If you haven't entered, now is the time.  You must replay to this thread:

http://www.iknifecollector.com/group/knives-of-the-great-outdoors-f...

Comment by Tobias Gibson on July 2, 2014 at 16:01

While I like the knife I also find the saw back the least desirable trait.  That said, when batoning with a saw back, the easy thing to do is to place a stick in line with the saw and then hit the stick with your batoning rod. Obviously not as good as whacking the back of the knife.  a 3/16 inch saw blade is kind of hard ot use on wood.  A captain I knew (while I was in ROTC) told me story of how he cut his way out of Helicopter with a one of these knives. (He had crash landed on top of VC Machinegun nest.) After he told me that story I went out and promptly bought one!

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