![]() ![]() The tang is usually attached to the handle with bolts, pins, screws, or glue. Tang is the part of the knife that extends into the handle. So, the blade might be 5 inches and the handle another 5 inches. The perfect survival knife length is between 9 and 11 inches. But, if you only have 1 survival knife to pick, I’d go for a medium-sized one. In a family survival situation, I might have one large knife for myself, a medium-sized knife for my wife, and give my daughter the tiny Swiss Army knife to carry. ![]() Large knives are also terrible when doing precision tasks like carving snares or using the tip as an improvised screwdriver.īy contrast, small survival knives can’t do challenging tasks like batoning wood. If you were to put it in your pack, it wouldn’t be readily accessible. It could easily get snagged on something if you were to have one on your hip. This is my ideal go-to "WSHTF" field knife and comes with a lifetime warranty and lifetime free sharpening.Large knives are cumbersome to carry ( every ounce matters in your survival pack!). Made here in Oregon by FOG with all American made materials. Note from Jeff: The 6.5" Model 451 Chopper is a heavy duty hard use field knife that is just a badass cutting tool for the avid outdoorsman, Bush Crafter, hiker, camper or professional soldier. Knife Weight: 14 oz (knife alone), 1#5oz (knife and sheath) If you would prefer a left-side carry, just add that into the notes during check-out. Note: Sheaths have a thermo-formed insert and are fitted for right-side carry. Sheath: Spec-Ops Brand Combat Master Sheath: Handle Material: 3D Machined and contoured G-10 or Canvas Micarta with diamond texture Learn more about Cerakote Firearms Coatings here: Knife Name: 6.5" Model 451 Chopper Field Knifeīlade Length: 6.5” from tip to front of handleīlade Style: Full-Tang Fixed Blade, Drop Point with SwedgeĬoating: Cerakote TM Ceramic Firearms Coating This is a premium 100% US-made field knife designed to excel in multiple cutting chores under the most demanding conditions. ![]() Included is a Spec-Ops Brand fabric sheath with thermoformed puncture-proof kydex lining. Cerakote coated stainless steel hardware locks all the components into place. Both the guard and pommel feature machined slots for additional user-added cord attachment points. Enhanced parrot's beak pommel and lower front guard aid in blade retention during chopping. The handle shape provides an ergonomic and balanced grip for use in multiple positions. The handle scales are 3D CNC machined and contoured from tough G-10 or Canvas Micarta with palm swell and diamond texturing for a secure and comfortable grip. The blade is heat treated and double tempered to a hardness of 58-60 Rc and the cutting edge is ground razor sharp at a 40 degree included angle (20 degrees per side). The exposed pommel with jimping acts as a flat hammering surface and includes a lanyard attachment hole sized for the included 550 cord lanyard. The Cerakote TM coated full 1/4" thick D2 tool steel full tang drop point blade features a main flat grind with a thick secondary swedge for maximum toughness and piercing ability. 6.5" Model 451 Chopper full-tang fixed blade field knife, designed and made by Freeman Outdoor Gear LLC. ![]()
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