Welcome Aboard JR. Good looking knife.

A few months ago Capt. Chris started a thread here asking what items people might carry in the handle of their Model 18's.

It didn't get a lot of play, but it would be interesting to have you list the contents of your 18's handle.

Thanks,
Larry

JR3,
Nice 18, and nice modifications!!!
Welcome to the Forums!
Tony

I'll get a list and picture of the contents in the handle later today.

JR3,

Couple questions..

What is the capsule and where can it be purchased?

What kind of small diameter cord did you use on the handle and where can it be purchased?

Thanks and welcome to the forum!

Tom

As promised,

Fishhooks
Fishing line
Eye hooks- Fishing and traps
several bundles of tinder
Mini Ferro rod
Pain Killers
Sterile sewing/suture kit
Sterile scalpel blade
3 Life boat matches-striker in capsule
3 swivels- fishing or traps

A very basic kit, but the contents are effective.



The line used is the same line used to anchor Duck Decoys. It was purchased from Cabelas, I believe.

The capsule is from an old Brewer Survival Knife. Pretty decent knife, just not my thing. The capsule, however is very useful. Actually was used by me while I was overseas as an "escape" capsule. Never needed, thank God.

Pretty Cool!
I like the Morse Code on the capsule.
Remember Morse Code???
Tony

- ... .- -. -.- ... .--- .-. ...--

That's, Thanks JR3, in Morse Code.

Curious...why no compass?

You are welcome, TAH. And again, this is a very welcoming place.

TAH,
No compass. IMO, if there was a way to isolate the compass against shock, I would consider having one. But, eventually using the knife hard, it will give up the ghost. Then its just a non-functional item taking up space. In addition, I like to pound with it when seperating strands for cordage and use the handle cap for a bearing point when doing the Bow Drill method of firemaking. For me this seems to be one of the most time consuming items to find and make for the components needed in that process.

I is my opinion that the Model #18 with a 5.5 inch (O1 carbon for me only) blade is a superb outdoors/survival/take everywhere knife. Perfect tool size knife that is very versitile in the field. Remember; a survival knife in the sock drawer does you no good when it's needed.

The handle of the 18 is good for storing things in it such as shown above, but I can't imagine a scenario where I would be in a survival situation and that knife and contents are the only things I would have to work with. A knapsack filled with gear and supplies plus a (any) Randall would be much more realistic, IMHO.