the knife is 1/4 inch thick and there are two holes in the steel in the handle and the cover has the same just voids. it is not a hollow handle just has some space built in.

I have a Cold Steel SRK knife I bought last year. It's great! I can't say I've used it in any survival situations, but I've split wood with it, and cut up a few old basketballs we needed to get rid of. If you've ever tried to cut a basketball with a regular knife, you know that they're tough! The SRK knife cuts through all that rubber like it was butter! I bought it at Reliks online. They're in Ontario, and have a great selection. Here's a link:

http://www.reliks.com/merchant.ihtml?pid=4831

K Bar Bk7, Buck stainless lockback and Leatherman Multi tool Here. Also have various hunting and fishing knives. My fav is a Russel belt knife.

I would tend to agree with gc_mountainman response to Dang.The area I would add something is the Damascus term. Present day custom makers and some high end production makers use the term to imply a linkage to the Japanese master sword makers use of "pattern welding", the process of hammering two different types of carbon steels, then folding it repeatedly on itself, hundreds of times for added strength. The blade is heat treated to ensure a perfect temper with the softer steel on the inside to allow some flex and the hard steel on the outside for cutting. It was then hand sharpened by a master sword sharpener using stone wheels with increasing x1000's grit. The Damascus patterns are varied and attractive as the makers artistic skill level. The science is the heat treatment, the sharpening and the selection of steels used for the end user. There many excellent custom makers in Canada. If anyone is interested check out the Canadian Knifemakers Guild or for custom knives from North America try True North Knives.

Damascus steel was made with iron and carbonized iron, this c. iron was made by baking iron with lambs wool in a sealed pottery container at a high temp. Then both irons were hammer welded together( heated cherry red and hammered together, heated ,folded and hammered again 10-20 times. Hence the "water marks" . Europe baked the iron in charcoal to the same effect but not as good.

Excellent, thanks for that guys.

I'll check out those websites as well as we now have a few 'industrial' machetes and knives but I'd like to invest some money on some quality knives or panangs (sp) etc...

Next paycheck we are moving so the teotwawki event better not happen until at least July 15th or I'll be very upset after just unpacking and ordering more goodies. 👿

Dang,

You may want to checkout Wholesale Sports, down in that new shopping area not too far from Ikea - Deerfoot Meadows. Wholesale is that log structure sandwiched between the Brick and Walmart and across the street from Super Store.

They have a good selection of knives, knowledgeable staff and you can hold the knife in your hand and get a feel for it. Pictures on a website are nice, but holding a knife in your hand will tell you instantly whether it will work for you.

Mountainman.

Wow looks like a very nice knife. I have a very small hand. Wonder if it would work for me? Would like it for
a little less money. Looks very nice.

Ironically, we were just in wholesale sports trying to decide on the next gun safe... I didn't think to look at their selection of knives though.

We've bought several firearms there over the years and I'm not allowed to go in alone 🙁

Here is a link for canadians for knives, they have an extensive selection, good known brands aswell, cold steel, ka bar, buck, SOG and more! i have used them in the past but i made the mistake of taking the cheapest postage selection so it took 3 weeks for me to get my order, but non the less its definitely worth a look! here is the link

http://www.knifezone.ca/

Thanks Desro,

That link will be helpful to many.

Mountainman.

Im a cold steel guy , the best camp knife is the CS Trailmaster.

In San Mai 3 Steel
http://www.warriorsandwonders.com/All_Fixed_Blade/Cold_Steel_Trail_Master_VG1-San_Mai_III
In SK5 steel
http://www.warriorsandwonders.com/Cold_Steel/Cold_Steel_Trail_Master_SK-5

I would post a pic of mine but photobucket did an "update" and now the whole site is useless as tits on a bull

Knives I carry edc ,urban situation mora fix blade carbon steel,Victorionx German issue solders knife s/s multitool ,Leatherman wingman s/s multitool, three blade Buck pocket knife ,Gerber vice multitool, rural situations,traveling,hiking,camping,etc. all of the above +Cold steel Recon Scout modified, Sheffield heavy duty multitool ranger banded to sheath and a re-profiled carbon steel meat clever. This is not to mention the other tools I have with me, but experience has taught me,( better to have and not need,than to need and not have). just my opinion Inkspot.

You carry all those on you all the time or do you mean in your BOB?

That would be a good ongoing workout!

Hi Dangphool yes I carry these with me edc in the following order on my person,Belt pouch Victorionx solders knife ss/multitool,right pants pocket three blade buck pocket knife,left pocket Geber Vice multitool, in my edc,bod,nghb whatever you want to call it mora fix blade carbon steel,Leatherman mutlitool bag is always with me,in urban situation,Rural situations bag always with me,Recon Scout w/rangered banded Sheffield multitool belt strapped right leg,cleaver sheathed in bag.This is not to mention the other things that I carry in my bag daily, first aid kit ,diamond file,two slingshots,two ponchos light weight,two space blankets,note book ,pens and marker two of each,appox 120 paracord,camera small,fire steel three,tinder box,water container wide mouth s/s light weight tarp for shelter or whatever,plus change of clothes,spare hat,three bandanas 1msq cotton.gloves and a few more thing batteries,chargers for phone.Food bag 1/2 cooked rice,two cans sardines,two packs noodles,sometimes dried fruit or a apple.Almost forgot my survival fishing kit that I built out of a cigar tube,I also carry other kit on my person, that in a pinch if I was to loss my bag I would still be OK.I've been in some nasty places in this world and like I said better to have and not need, than to need and not have.just my opinion inkspot.