I picked one of these knives up for when I take my pup for a walk in the mountains...I like it!!!...Although you can, please don't baton on your knife (unless that's all you have) that's what hatchets are for!!!...You can find these a…
I picked one of these knives up for when I take my pup for a walk in the mountains...I like it!!!...Although you can, please don't baton on your knife (unless that's all you have) that's what hatchets are for!!!...You can find these at Cabela's, Amazon and probably most sporting goods stores...
Adam has been asked to find a great survival knife for under $60. Well here's a great one from Buck Knives called the Selkirk Model 863 (http://amzn.to/1KxmwoO). Check out this overview with some field testing.
SelKirk Specs:
4-5/8" drop point 420HC blade
9-1/2" overall length 7.6 oz.
Brown and black CNC contoured Micarta handle with steel bolsters
Injection molded nylon sheath; Can be configured into horizontal or vertical belt carry
2-1/2" Ferrocerium striker with whistle integrated in the grip; Rear bolster can be used as an improvised hammer
Some Reviews:
Nothing "entry level" about this knife. It's capable, it's beautiful, it's sharp as a razor out of the box, and it's backed by an awesome warranty. I was very impressed when I got mine, especially for the price.
I just bought one and I am super happy with it..freaking beautiful too. Sharper than anything I've ever bought. Just a total awesome knife
In all honesty, it is a quite good looking and pretty functional knife for the price from what you've shown. The sheath is also a strong point. However, I personally just can't reward American companies for sending manufacturing to China anymore. I know, I know, good luck finding anything that isn't made overseas and if all things were made here the prices would be double, I get it. I for one, can no longer do it. So when and where I can, I buy American. With that said, I'm very grateful for you showing other options with lower price points on the channel. So please don't stop doing that when you can, even if it is made in the PRC.
Thanks for this first look at the model 863, Adam. This coming from Buck reminds me of the Gerber Strongarm, which IS made in the USA. About the same price. Some similar sheath features. I'd like to see a comparison of these two.
