Water purification tabs are useful, but can be put in small packages and stowed anywhere. Hooks and line will probably work better as snares than for fishing. Instead of waterproof matches, I recommend a compact fire starter, some line for snares/fishing, a couple of needles including a heavy-duty one, dental floss/thread for sewing, and hooks for fishing or making snares. You can throw in more items sans container, but odds of losing them are increased. A plastic container slightly smaller in diameter than the inside diameter of the handle is useful. Most survival knife users have an opinion about stocking the handle of their knife. I’ve used both and find the saw teeth useful so I recommend them. The Model 18’s blade is available with or without saw teeth. I like the 5.5-inch model as it carries easier. Two Model 18 blade lengths are available: 5.5 inches and 7.5 inches. Crossguard holes allow using paracord as a wrist thong, lashing the knife to the equipment vest, or, theoretically, tying it to a pole to make a spear, more on that later. I like this feature, though I carry a GI compass designed for land navigation the one inside the butt cap is a useful backup. Randall offers a compass inside the butt cap. However, for general survival use, the point can puncture equipment or skin.Ĭurrent screw-in-caps are waterproof if O-rings are kept in good order. At left: a screw cap doubling as a skull crusher for close combat usage. Original Vietnam-era Model 18s used a crutch tip as a handle cap. This option is still available, but I like my handles checkered they may still be wrapped if desired. Originally, the Model 18 came with a smooth handle so fishing line or other cord could wrap the handle for a better grip and to stow line. Based on experience, I’ll offer some thoughts. As I’ve used the Model 18, I’ve experimented with rigging it and stocking the hollow handle. I also learned a thin diamond sharpening tool is better than a stone as it allows room in the sharpener pocket for a gigli saw and multi-tool. One lesson learned was a ballistic nylon sheath is more durable than leather.
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