Knives and Axes Archives - https://www.ozroamer.com.au/category/news-reviews/products-and-accessories/knives-and-axes/ Travel | Leisure | Lifestyle Tue, 01 Oct 2013 22:42:18 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.ozroamer.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cropped-1x1-32x32.jpg Knives and Axes Archives - https://www.ozroamer.com.au/category/news-reviews/products-and-accessories/knives-and-axes/ 32 32 Kizlyar Supreme Vendetta Review https://www.ozroamer.com.au/kizlyar-supreme-vendetta-review/ Thu, 19 Sep 2013 04:39:30 +0000 http://www.ozroamer.com.au/?p=4955 The Kizlyar Supreme Vendetta is part of the outdoor series. With a 10 long blade and 5inches of blade and 4mm thick the Vendetta has an unusual shaped blade that allows a multitude of uses. The Kizlyar Supreme Vendetta will provide a lifetime of use and be passed down to your kids one day. [...]

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Kizlyar Supreme Vendetta Outdoor Series
The Kizlyar Supreme Vendetta is part of the outdoor series. With a 10 long blade and 5inches of blade and 4mm thick the Vendetta has an unusual shaped blade that allows a multitude of uses. The Kizlyar Supreme Vendetta will provide a lifetime of use and be passed down to your kids one day.

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Kizlyar Kayman Machete Review https://www.ozroamer.com.au/kizlyar-kayman-machete-review/ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 02:42:18 +0000 http://www.ozroamer.com.au/?p=4912 We review the Kizlyar Kayman Machete. The Kizlyar Kayman is a combination knife, machete camping knife that has a multitude of uses for camping. The 10 1/2 inch blade is 5.3mm thick. [...]

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Kizlyar Kayman Machete
We review the Kizlyar Kayman Machete. The Kizlyar Kayman is a combination knife, machete camping knife that has a multitude of uses for camping. The 10 1/2 inch blade is 5.3mm thick and has a clever design combining a couple of different shapes to provide versatility. Kizlyar Knives are superb quality and the Kayman is a ripper.

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Kizlyar Supreme Vendetta Outdoor Series https://www.ozroamer.com.au/kizlyar-supreme-vendetta-outdoor-series/ Wed, 31 Jul 2013 08:54:39 +0000 http://www.ozroamer.com.au/?p=4659 We introduce an awesome camping knife the Kizlyar Supreme Vendetta knife from the Kizlyar Supreme Outdoor Series. Its made fro AUS8 steel and awesome quality. [...]

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Kizlyar Supreme Vendetta Knife Outdoor Series
We introduce an awesome camping knife the Kizlyar Supreme Vendetta knife from the Kizlyar Supreme Outdoor Series. Its made fro AUS8 steel and awesome quality.

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SOG FastHawk Tactical Tomahawk Review https://www.ozroamer.com.au/sog-fasthawk-tactical-tomahawk-review/ Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:09:14 +0000 http://www.ozroamer.com.au/?p=4532 We recently had a SOG Fast Hawk Tactical Tomahawk to review on a camping trip. The SOG Specialty Knives & Tools F06P-N FastHawk Tactical Tomahawk is an all-purpose tool which is very attractive, light and virtually indestructible. [...]

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SOG Fast Hawk Tomahawk Cover
We recently had a SOG Fast Hawk Tactical Tomahawk to review on a camping trip. The SOG Specialty Knives & Tools F06P-N FastHawk Tactical Tomahawk is an all-purpose tool which is very attractive, light and virtually indestructible. We used the SOG Fast Hawk Tactical Tomahawk for a number of tasks which we chat about later.

SOG Fast Hawk Tomahawk 1

Part of a range of Tactical Tomahawks from the reputable SOG knife maker the Fast Hawk is designed with military precision and made of 420 stainless steel. This gives it a pristine appearance especially as the head and 2-Inch edge has a polished finish, which fortifies against corrosion and impact damage. We also tested he matt black version.

SOG Fast Hawk Tomahawk Grip

One feature I particularly liked was the grip that felt great in your hand. It is slip free and made of ballistic polymer. This is attached to the head with heavy-duty bolts and a steel ferrule which adds to the overall quality feel. There is a lanyard hole at the base of the handle.The head has a soft nylon sheath that clips securely and can easily be mounted to your backpack, belt or gear.

SOG Fast Hawk Tomahawk chopping

There is a balance between power and portability that is weighed toward portable in mobile operations. At about 30cm long and weighing only half a kilogram the SOG FastHawk is almost a perfect compromise between size and functionality.
On the camping trip we used the Fast Hawk to cut firewood, shave wood, splinter kindling, dig a fire pit in hard ground by loosening the dirt, as a pry bar and lastly as a hammer.

SOG Fast Hawk Tomahawk side view

It performed all these tasks with ease and as expected for a tomahawk of this size. It is a compromise after all and while it was more than adequate it wasn’t as good as individual tools. But then you would be carrying heaps of heavy gear. The blade keeps it edge despite heavy use.

The hammer bit, while useful in a pinch, is not something I would recommend as there is a very sharp blade swinging near your fingers. Not my idea of a smart thing to do.

On the trip, boys being boys we also used the FastHawk as a throwing axe. To be blunt it was brilliant. THE edges stick beautifully, the spike stuck every time and it was light and agile. Personally I prefer a longer handle for throwing though.

SOG products have been around since 1986 with Spencer Frazer’s interpretation of the legendary Studies and Observation Group (SOG) military knife of the Vietnam era. That conflict also gave birth to Peter LaGana’s 1966 interpretation of the fighting ‘hawk, known simply as the Vietnam Tomahawk, to which the FastHawk and Tactical Tomahawk owe their heritage.

On another note the lightweight and shorter handle are ideal s a self defence weapon in close quarters. It is agile and easy to manipulate. While it doesn’t have the trench hawks hook blade it is still a handy piece of equipment to have.

At a price between $45-$60 depending on where you buy it, the SOG F06P-N FastHawk Tactical Tomahawk is definitely worth looking at for a quality, practical lightweight camping axe .

Specifications
• Blade Length: 2″ x .26″
• Overall Length: 31cm
• Weight: 0.5Kg
• Edge: Straight
• Steel: 420
• HRC: 51-53
• Handle: Fiberglass/Nylon
• Finish: Hard cased Black
• Sheath: Nylon
• Country of Origin: China

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Schrade Extreme Survival Fixed Blade Knife SCHF3N Review https://www.ozroamer.com.au/schrade-extreme-survival-fixed-blade-knife-schf3n-review/ Tue, 28 May 2013 05:26:57 +0000 http://www.ozroamer.com.au/?p=4334 One of the necessities when camping is a durable strong knife. Today we are reviewing the Schrade Extreme Survival Fixed Blade Knife SCHF3N. This is a fierce sounding name but the Schrade SCHF3N is an ideal camping accessory. [...]

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One of the necessities when camping is a durable strong knife. Today we are reviewing the Schrade Extreme Survival Fixed Blade Knife SCHF3N. This is a fierce sounding name but the Schrade SCHF3N is an ideal camping accessory.

The Schrade SCHF3N is part of a range of survival knives from Schrade. This particular version is the non serrated blade version which I prefer.

The SCHF3N is about 30 cm on length overall with the Micarta handle being about 14 cm and the blade 16cm. The blade is a full tang which is extremely important for strength and durability as with normal use camping the knife cops a lot of use, cutting, chopping and general belting.

Overall weight is about 415gm so it has some weight behind it and is just about the perfect size for its intended purpose.. The blade is a hollow ground drop point blade which is more combat or tactical in appearance but practical for camping use.

Schrade SCHF3N finger grip

The blade has a long sweeping point that is practical for piercing carving and more delicate tasks. The thick blade and overall weight aids in chopping etc. The full tang extends beyond the handle to form a handy steel point for crushing things or breaking glass etc.

Schrade SCHF3N 5MM thickness

The SCHF3N is made from 440C high carbon stainless steel and comes extremely sharp from the box. This steel is strong but holds an edge well. The other thing to note is that the blade is 6mm thick, adding to the strength and weight.

One feature I particularly like on this knife is the Micarta handle. Micarta is great for knife handles as its tough, works in all temperatures and easily replaceable. The handle is two blocks of Micarta that are attached at three points by screws.

Schrade SCHF3N jimping

The handle is shaped for finger grips, has an uplift near the hilt for a thumb with jimping on the spine to prevent slipping and fits beautifully in the hand. Use the supplied lanyard and you would find it difficult to drop this knife at all.

Schrade SCHF3N finger grip 3

The other feature that is appealing is the finger hollow on the blade that allows you to grip the knife for fine detail work. This is unusual in such a heavy duty survival knife and allows greater flexibility in use.

Schrade SCHF3N finger grip 2

The sheath is a heavy duty nylon sheath with front pocket for a sharpener, lighting steel, other survival necessities etc. It comes with a plastic insert for the blade to prevent slicing the nylon and the insert is secured by a screw at the bottom and steel grommets.

As the plastic insert can be removed and converted to left handed the knife can be worn either side. A screw at the bottom of the sheath can be undone and the plastic insert can then be removed. You simply turn the insert around, insert it back into the sheath, and replace the screw.

The retention clasp is good because it doesn’t get in the way when you are trying to draw the blade, and there are multiple ways to attach this knife to yourself or your gear.

Overall the Schrade SCHF3N is an excellent camping accessory that is tough, robust, practical and not very expensive. It’s a little hard to find though but well worth the effort.

Schrade Knives Extreme Survival Fixed Blade Knife SCHF3N

Price : around $80
Blade: 6.4 inches (16.2 cm)
Handle: 5.6 inches (14.2 cm)
Weight: 415gm.
Handle Type: Micarta
Steel: 440C High Carbon Stainless Steel
Includes Sheath

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