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Junior Member
Registered: 02-21-09
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I'm sure this question has been posted before... I just didn't have the time and patience to dig through all of the many threads to see. I'm wondering what knife Les uses and what others see as their favorite wilderness knife. I've got a sog seal pup elite and have really been impressed with it. What are your thoughts?
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Senior Member
Location: Kaintuck Territory
Registered: 05-13-06
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According to this source: Survival TopicsLes carries the Buck 119 Special. Buck makes excellent high quality knives both fixed blade and lock blade folders that are affordable. My personal preference is a Marine issue full size KABAR. If you don't like a knife that big, KABAR also makes/sells a KABAR "Short", same design as the full size Marine issue but smaller. (5 1/4" blade) KABAR also makes several other style knives and survival tools. I also usually carry a Coleman/Western Bowie that pulls good duty as a short machete. For a shapening stone I simply carry a plain old two sided Arkansas stone and I also carry a cheap "10 second" sharpener for quick touch ups to an edge. Welcome aboard! |
Senior Member
Registered: 08-01-05
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yep Les carries a buck 119 I only heard good things about this knife. I am going to get one if it feels good in my hand.
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Senior Member
Registered: 08-15-07
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Hey Outdoor Junkie .Welcome to the board.  |
Senior Member
Location: Kaintuck Territory
Registered: 05-13-06
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quote: Originally posted by linsleyk:
yep Les carries a buck 119 I only heard good things about this knife. I am going to get one if it feels good in my hand.
Wally World carries them for about 40 bucks. |
Junior Member
Registered: 06-11-09
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I have personally always liked Gerber knives and tools, they are well made and not ridiculously expensive.
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Senior Member
Location: Kaintuck Territory
Registered: 05-13-06
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quote: Originally posted by El_Zilcho:
I have personally always liked Gerber knives and tools, they are well made and not ridiculously expensive.
While I have never personally carried a Gerber, I can vouch that they are an excellent knife as well. Back in my Marine Coprs days, when the Gerber BMF first hit the market a lot of my buddies bought and carried them for field use. I never saw or heard of one not being well worth the money. |
Junior Member
Registered: 07-04-09
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um no...
If you go to the Q and A section when asked what kind of knife he uses he clearly answers with a LEATHERMAN wich i already knew because my dad my brother and i all have one
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Senior Member
Location: Kaintuck Territory
Registered: 05-13-06
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quote: Originally posted by Survival_kid:
um no...
If you go to the Q and A section when asked what kind of knife he uses he clearly answers with a LEATHERMAN wich i already knew because my dad my brother and i all have one
Yes, the Leatherman WAVE is the MULTITOOL Les carries. When he has also carried a knife he carries the Buck 119 Special. The Q&A never asked what kind of knife he carried, it was specific in what kind of "multitool" he carried. Note the quote from the Q&A below: quote: Q: I've watched several episodes of your show and I've noticed that you always carry the same "multi-tool." What type is it? Which items do you use that a good-sized, fold-up knife does not have? Which feature, besides the blade, is the most useful to you and why?
A: My favorite multi-tool is the Leatherman Wave. Other than the multi-tool, an ax is an amazing item to have. Don't forget to keep a sharpening file with it and learn how to sharpen — it makes a big difference. A bandana is always useful and, of course, a fool-proof way to start a fire is essential.
There is no question that having a multi-tool or fold-up knife with a saw blade is a fantastic advantage. That little saw blade makes fashioning tools and traps a lot easier.
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Senior Member
Location: colorado baby
Registered: 05-04-08
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my favorite is this knife from big five. its called a survival jeep knife. its got the handle hallowed out so that you can what you want in it. matches, fishing line whatever you want and its completely waterproof. and for 10 bucks you cant go wrong. this is all i ever bring with me knife wise from now on
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Junior Member
Registered: 07-20-09
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quote: Originally posted by formermarine0341: According to this source: Survival TopicsLes carries the Buck 119 Special. Buck makes excellent high quality knives both fixed blade and lock blade folders that are affordable. My personal preference is a Marine issue full size KABAR. If you don't like a knife that big, KABAR also makes/sells a KABAR "Short", same design as the full size Marine issue but smaller. (5 1/4" blade) KABAR also makes several other style knives and survival tools. I also usually carry a Coleman/Western Bowie that pulls good duty as a short machete. For a shapening stone I simply carry a plain old two sided Arkansas stone and I also carry a cheap "10 second" sharpener for quick touch ups to an edge. __________________ ankle knife / military knivesWelcome aboard!
__________________ Buck Knives has produced art knives for and under license with other companies and organizations such as: the National Rifle Association, the Boy Scouts of America, Colt Firearms, Anheuser-Busch (Budweiser), Republic Studios, Harley Davidson, Indian Motorcycles, Ford Motor Company, Chevy Truck, Elvis Presley Estate, John Wayne Estate, Roy Clark, Purina, NHRA, Monroe Auto and Ducks Unlimited. Additionally Buck has worked with many commissions to produce art knives for state anniversary's (Texas Sesquicentennial), state agencies (West Virginia State Police), commemorations (Battle Iowa) or celebrations (Apple Harvest Festival). |
Senior Member
Location: Kaintuck Territory
Registered: 05-13-06
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quote: Buck Knives has produced art knives for and under license with other companies and organizations such as: the National Rifle Association, the Boy Scouts of America, Colt Firearms, Anheuser-Busch (Budweiser), Republic Studios, Harley Davidson, Indian Motorcycles, Ford Motor Company, Chevy Truck, Elvis Presley Estate, John Wayne Estate, Roy Clark, Purina, NHRA, Monroe Auto and Ducks Unlimited. Additionally Buck has worked with many commissions to produce art knives for state anniversary's (Texas Sesquicentennial), state agencies (West Virginia State Police), commemorations (Battle Iowa) or celebrations (Apple Harvest Festival).
Unfortunately, I don't buy commemorative knives (or guns). I know they can increase in value, but when I buy a knife (or gun), I buy it to use. I even use the WWII knives I have as they are built to take years of use and abuse. |
Senior Member
Registered: 01-06-09
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Same here. Well I have a few simpley for looks knives. But I do have several hunting knives to my name.
A good Knife can save your Life.
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Senior Member
Location: Kaintuck Territory
Registered: 05-13-06
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quote: A good Knife can save your Life.
Even a cheap piece of junk can save your life, but why take the risk of using a knife that may fail you. I'll stick with my KABAR. |
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