My Survival Kit and Survival Knife

mddubs · 04-24-2009, 11:06 AM

Hello everyone,

I'm new to the forums and just looking for some feedback on this blog post I wrote about the survival kit I created. I haven't even been camping since I was a scout, but something sparked a new interest in survival and I figured this was the first step. Thanks.

My Emergency Survival Kit - Matt Williamson's Blog

-Matt

Icemancometh · 04-24-2009, 02:18 PM

Welcome,

I too have both the LMF and the Seal Pup. I agree with your evaluation of the knives. In comparison, the LMF is a tank. I wouldn't hesitate to baton the LMF through a piece of wood. I tend to use the Seal Pup for more of a hunting knife than anything else. It is very lightwieght compared to the Gerber and doesn't seem like it would be near as durable. Different knives for different purposes.

Big Dog · 04-24-2009, 02:25 PM

Howdy, Mddubs! Welcome to G&G.

I'm a big proponent of getting out into the woods and trying out my camping/survival gear. A quick 'over-nighter' can show you how well most items will work, a good weekend outing is even better.
I have the local National Forest as my 'backyard', but there is probably a good place near you.

mddubs · 04-24-2009, 02:32 PM

Yeah the LMF II is a beast. Have you seen this clip ...

YouTube - Gerber LMF II ASEK Destruction Test...

I'm not planning on chopping any concrete with it but I'm glad to know I can

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BigDog, thanks, I'm planning on trying to get something together this summer. I'll probably wait till I move back east. I hate Illinois, I can't go to the range and rent a gun to shoot without getting a FOID card. Bullshit. Can't wait to move back east.

04-24-2009, 11:06 AM	#1
mddubs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2	My Survival Kit and Survival Knife Hello everyone, I'm new to the forums and just looking for some feedback on this blog post I wrote about the survival kit I created. I haven't even been camping since I was a scout, but something sparked a new interest in survival and I figured this was the first step. Thanks. My Emergency Survival Kit - Matt Williamson's Blog -Matt

04-24-2009, 02:25 PM	#3
Big Dog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 14,131	Howdy, Mddubs! Welcome to G&G. I'm a big proponent of getting out into the woods and trying out my camping/survival gear. A quick 'over-nighter' can show you how well most items will work, a good weekend outing is even better. I have the local National Forest as my 'backyard', but there is probably a good place near you. __________________ "A bold spirit embiggens the smallest man!" Jebediah Springfield

04-24-2009, 02:18 PM	#2
Icemancometh Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bluegrass State Posts: 39	Welcome, I too have both the LMF and the Seal Pup. I agree with your evaluation of the knives. In comparison, the LMF is a tank. I wouldn't hesitate to baton the LMF through a piece of wood. I tend to use the Seal Pup for more of a hunting knife than anything else. It is very lightwieght compared to the Gerber and doesn't seem like it would be near as durable. Different knives for different purposes.