Would this knife be suitable for zombies or should I go with the tanto version?
59067
Go with a trench spike.Get a rail road spikeMachine and refine the materialsBoom.
2199004
NO!!! This knife is for fighting and fighting only!!!! Get you a Tops BoB field craft if you want a great bushcraft knife. If you want a Great fighting knife get this. If you just want a Bowie knife that can do it all get a Svord Bowie!!
2133924
this knife is more of a survival knife it is extremely durable and well built, if you want a combat knife look at the LMF II by Gerber. This knife is definitely not for daily carry it is to bulky therefor it cant really be used for defense. If you are looking for a tactical fixed blade knife go with a cold steel kobun. I love that blade it is extremely sharp, way sharper than the gerber when it arrives. hope my response can aid you in the search for a fixed blade knife
2164614
Get a tomato knife and another chefs knife, or a Santoku if you prefer a flat blade. I prefer a chefs knife and wish I had gotten a second one instead of the Santoku.
2089960
I use a skinning knife with a rounded point, but for processing it works great. The blade is not very flexible, so if your wanting to butcher small game or fish the regular model would work better. The handle gives you a good grip on the knife even when covered in blood and slime, better then any i have ever used and Clean-up has never been a real problem. They are scary sharp and easy to keep that way with a little 600 grit wet/dry paper and a leather strop or belt. Mora are some of the best working knife I've ever used (and I've used a lot). I also do the hot vinegar to all my Mora's tho it is not needed (search youtube for hot vinegar patina). Buy a few, you won't be sorry. I use a skinning knife with a rounded point, but for processing it works great. The blade is not very flexible, so if your wanting to butcher small game or fish the regular model would work better. The handle gives you a good grip on the knife even when covered in blood and slime, better then any i have ever used and Clean-up has never been a real problem. They are scary sharp and easy to keep that way with a little 600 grit wet/dry paper and a leather strop or belt. Mora are some of the best working knife I've ever used (and I've used a lot). I also do the hot vinegar to all my Mora's tho... » Read More I use a skinning knife with a rounded point, but for processing it works great. The blade is not very flexible, so if your wanting to butcher small game or fish the regular model would work better. The handle gives you a good grip on the knife even when covered in blood and slime, better then any i have ever used and Clean-up has never been a real problem. They are scary sharp and easy to keep that way with a little 600 grit wet/dry paper and a leather strop or belt. Mora are some of the best working knife I've ever used (and I've used a lot). I also do the hot vinegar to all my Mora's tho it is not needed (search youtube for hot vinegar patina). Buy a few, you won't be sorry. « Show Less
1467384
It takes a good edge and unless used inappropriately, the steel holds the edge. OF course it all depends on what material you are cutting, but I often cut cardboard with it, which is pretty hard on an edge. It is part of my EDC along with 2 other knives (rule of 3's), and I find that it is very handy. I also own one of the tanto blade models, but this straight edge seems to be more versatile. This is a hard steel, so needs to be sharpened properly. I keep mine in shape with a leather strop and it seems to do fine.
1025451
Seki City Japan. Using VG-10 steel, FRN handle scales. It's a good quality knife and I did a lot of research before buying it, but at the end I bought it mostly because I loved how it looked. If it were me, I would buy an Ontario Rat Model 2. It looks more simple, but the craftsmanship is way better, zero blade play and built like a rock. And it is half the price. Also look at the Benchmade Mini Griptilian.
939236
It is a great knife, I generally use it in the kitchen or for skinning and butchering large wild game. The newer models aren't as sturdy as the older models but they are still a good full tang knife with a sturdy handle. Easily sharpened but blade thickness is slim so not practical for wood and they rust easily.
273869
The edge is very sharp. Though I use it for display, it would do nicely for cutting through zombies
31830
The blade is quite springy, but that is kind of what you want for a rapier. If you are going to be using it as a rapier, i.e. as a thrusting weapon, it should do just fine. If you are going to be hacking and slashing, you'd probably want a broadsword or something similar with a stiffer and thicker blade.
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I like the rat 1, great blade, get satin blade the black is paint & doesn't wear well . The handle is strong & comfortable .Razor sharp out of the box & I prefer the drop pt. blade shape. Kershaw knives are well made & sharp but I would choose the Rat.
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Yes, the 2 feels a lot heavier in the hand. I had both the 2 and 10, until I deemed them both unsuitable for my survival style; the 2, well, because although indestructible, it's extremely heavy; and the 10 because, well, it's a shorter version of the 9, which happens to be my favorite. If you want an honest opinion from an avid survivalist and military veteran, the perfect combo is the 9 with a 16 or 17. That's all you really need. But, if you just want one good survival knife that can do it all, go with the 10 or 7. The 2 is just too much steel. Besides, all the Beckers are pretty much indestructible. The only thing the 2 could specialize in compared to the others is prying, but you shouldn't be prying with knives anyhow.
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for sure . This is my go to survival knife . Its a tank and built to endure everything . For the money this is the best knife . Several reviews place this in the top survival knife ever . Check some of the popular you tube reviews. It can do everything and is close to unbreakable . Unless you want to go in the 200 area Like ZT0100 or similar this is the choice . Hope this helps . Buy it you will love it ...
962258
personal preference, but i like spear points over tanto points any day of the week. blur is a great knife tho, i own three.
956403
I have no expirence with Spyderco products, always seem to me tip would easily break as the are rather "pointy"I have both large and small Rat Folders, the large is in a sheath on my 511 tac bag, the small I carry in a pocket and rotate it out with a Benchmade auto. I got turned onto AUS8A steel several years ago by Jeff Randall the designer of the Rat series. I think I have one fixed blade and three liner locks make in that steel. All my blades are standard edge. For me sereations don't work anymore. When I was a Firefighter/Paramedic partially sereated was ok, but still carried plain edge most of the time. The decision is yours, decide the use in the long term...RegardsR.StegerKy I have no expirence with Spyderco products, always seem to me tip would easily break as the are rather "pointy"I have both large and small Rat Folders, the large is in a sheath on my 511 tac bag, the small I carry in a pocket and rotate it out with a Benchmade auto. I got turned onto AUS8A steel several years ago by Jeff Randall the designer of the Rat series. I think I have one fixed blade and three liner locks make in that steel. All my blades are standard edge. For me sereations don't work anymore. When I was a Firefighter/Paramedic partially sereated was ok, but still... » Read More I have no expirence with Spyderco products, always seem to me tip would easily break as the are rather "pointy"I have both large and small Rat Folders, the large is in a sheath on my 511 tac bag, the small I carry in a pocket and rotate it out with a Benchmade auto. I got turned onto AUS8A steel several years ago by Jeff Randall the designer of the Rat series. I think I have one fixed blade and three liner locks make in that steel. All my blades are standard edge. For me sereations don't work anymore. When I was a Firefighter/Paramedic partially sereated was ok, but still carried plain edge most of the time. The decision is yours, decide the use in the long term...RegardsR.StegerKy « Show Less
1000331
It depends on the katana. A low-quality katana's (or what some people may call, "mall katana") blade can break or wear down if cut through bone (i.e. the skull or neck) while a higher quality can cut through steel with ease. I would not put my life on the line with this katana in the event of a zombie apocalypse considering the material used.
2075338
it depends on the weight of the knife. I would think that a light knife would be okay, but a heavy one would not work.