Hi Dev,
I don't do survival, though I would really like to, because the so-and-so's I go with love their creature comforts at the end of the day, even when camping. It would be a general outdoor knife and would be used to clear a path or space to fish from. Something a $20.00 machette will do with elan but I cannot carry a machette inside my backpack the way I carry my Golok. Actually, that's a pathetic excuse. I like good knives but I should have remained content with the value-for-money ESEE line.
The handle and sheath are two things that I am circumspect about. I think the handle could have been a little longer. The handle does appear to have a slight palm swell and flared pommel (something I wanted the Golok to have) so I hope it feels good in the hand. Yes, I decided to go ahead with the order....
Courtesy Bark River Knives.
As for your knife, there's no way I would be able tell how sharp it is from a picture but send the pics nevertheless. There are degrees of ease of cutting paper. The type of paper being cut also matters. I don't mean to blow my trumpet but this is what someone who thought his knife to be sharp had to say,
"Do let me come over once you have the new barkie.I wish to see you at work bettering the factory edge.The memory of those barkies slice paper like it was non-existent is still fresh upon me. I didn't quite know how bad i was until i saw how good you are." I genuinely do not consider myself an expert on knife sharpening, so you can imagine how much better it can get. It's a skill that is worth learning.
No, seriously will sign a bond stating I will not defile the blade or handle. I love Khukries and this one come oh so close to one and still maintains its own character. I have a Nieto which looks somewhat like it. Cheepo handle with a touch of brass.
, you broke my heart....
