Does this also make a good survival knife?
1012544
To put it simply, yes! This knife is an excellent choice for a survival tool. It is beefy, very well made, one solid piece of steel, and can't be beaten for the money. The knife rusts easily because it's made of a mild carbon-steel and needs to be oiled; this means it is flexible enough to withstand the abuse of throwing (or chopping, or prying, or batoning) without breaking but will need the edge retouched with a sharpener slightly more often than other knives. This is the same steel used in many machetes, so liken it to that.
1012545
Probably not. Its good for throwing but i would not use it as a survival knife. Its really heavy and the blade wouldn't remain sharp very long. I would recommend for throwing unless your trying to do the thorn style. Only really good for spinning throws.
1012546
No, It makes for a good throwing knife but it rust really easily. It's very well balanced for throwing.
920723
I can't think of a home defense scenario that I would have a large knife on me. A smaller revolver or mace would be far likelier to be carried discreetly (not freak out neighbors) and be ready to deploy. Knife work takes real training and you don't need something this size except in a knife fight. This is really a top notch survival knife for field conditions.
41357
I would definitely still recommend this knife. I do multi-day hikes in the backcountry and always have this strapped to my pack. It's a well crafted knife. I think it would suit your purposes.
961638
Yup, I use it as a skinning knife has a nice blade on it the holster is horrible would not recommend for an emergency situation as it gets stuck often and you need to wiggle it a little to get it out. This happened on all give that I got has a pretty nice balance to it so they make nice practice throwers another reason why I got them. But if you are looking for something that you can rely on I would have to say you should get something that may cost a little more but is reliable.
920724
Plenty of answers for you....and jokes for that matter. Just wanted to say that if fighting is the primary purpose then there are better/lighter/faster choices. If you need a tank bushcraft or camping/survival knife that you certainly can fight effectively enough with........THEN YES, it's good for any kind of defense.
632755
Yes it would be a good self defense knife but I don't reccommend carring it. The first day I carried te knife it opened in my pocket and I didn't know it did and I almost cut my hand open. It needs to have a lock or not be so easy to open.
1294453
Never have used it for that purpose but it does keep a sharp edge. It is a thinner knife which I would imagine could be of use for that. It is considerably smaller in the handle than other knives making it a good knife when reaching inside a deer so probably better for some finer work on wood
1006130
Yes. I took this knife as backup while boar hunting with my brother. We ran into a little more than we could handle, my brother reminded me of this knife and after using it....I would absolutely consider adding this to YOUR collection.
983367
That knife was not designed for that, but the I can recommend the K-Bar plus a very durable machete, if you are having those kinds of problems.
803339
This Knife will be a heirloom, It Should work Well for Deer Hunting and Such,, If Your Run into a Bear Show Him the knife, The Bear will Turn Tail and Run,,,,,,Take Care. Amazon Added to My Comment, I did Not Say, [ Its a Real Monster ]
1604334
I think so. This knife has been with me through a lot of heavy use and has held up excellent. It came with a razor edge & resharpens & holds an edge well. I'd buy it again.
705947
Yes, sir. Solid knife... It is an aircraft survival knife, so expect that. But definitely the knife I keep on my car visor for the "just incase" moments...
814350
Yes! This knife is very much worth getting. I have had it for about 4 months now and it's bin nothing but good. It may need some sharpening but when it has that edge it lasts. I have bin putting it threw very heavy use and it has never failed me. Would recommend for everyone who wants a small fixed blade.
770843
I've had this CRKT on my keychain for a year & it has held up to regular use and even abuse. Holds an edge really well & doesn't knick up. It is a very small knife, there's a limit what it can do, but for a survival gear pack or everyday use as a quick blade I highly recommend it.
1649639
Unfortunately It will not.Still that being said it is a phenomenal knife and I think you would truly enjoy it.Best Regards and thanks for the interest.
1777246
Yes fairly, i haven't used it much but it is a lot more sharp than the other knifes I have. It has a nice grip with it to it is one of my better ones
931299
Survival knives are more all-around knives. So, that being the case, more weight is better. However, as they say, "the best survivor knife is the one you have with you", and any Mora knife, while possibly a little limited in what it can do, can do a LOT!