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Reviews > Knives > Fixed Blade > Muskrat Suregrip > Owner Review by Joshua GoodinKNIVES OF ALASKA MUSKRAT -
SUREGRIP KNIFE TESTER INFORMATION
I have been hiking and backpacking since I was 15, in locations from as far east as South Carolina and as far west as California. A lot of my experience came during a three year stint in the Army. I would classify myself as a mid-weight hiker. I believe there are some "luxuries" worth taking, but I keep my weight down on as many things as possible. I will average 75 to 100 miles (121 - 161 km) a year. I usually set a leisurely pace of between 1 - 3 mph (1.61 - 4.83 kph), because I like to really enjoy my surroundings. PRODUCT INFORMATION Manufacturer: Knives of
Alaska FIELD USE I use this knife exclusively for
backpacking and hunting, I've used it for a couple of years now. The first thing
that I noticed is that it comes straight out of the box unbelievably sharp.
During the time I have used it I have not had to sharpen it even once, although
it is getting to the point now where it will just barely shave hair. The back of
the blade has a textured thumb rest for more precise handling. The Suregrip
handle has lived up to its name thus far, it has yet to slip in my hands, even
when wet. I chose this style handle for that exact reason. The reason I chose a
rounded point knife is because it minimizes weight while maximizing blade area.
It can also double as a perfect skinner while hunting. The sheath is an oiled
leather which looks great and holds the knife, it even has a secondary
wrap-around button handle holder, however, even with this, if the sheath is
turned upside down the knife will not stay in. SUMMARY I have used the knife to cut everything
you could imagine cutting on the trail and in the woods; rope, plastic,
cardboard, tape, skin, bone, and so forth, and so far I have no complaints about
the functionality of the knife. The pros of this knife are that steel seems is
of good quality, the edge has held through countless uses, the grip and thumb
rest are exceptionally functional, and the weight and size are perfect for my
uses. My negatives about this knife are harder to come up with. Primarily my
complaints have to do with the sheath and its inability to hold the knife
inside, even though it has an extra handle holder. Also I was a little
disappointed with the button on the handle wrap part of the sheath, it seems to
be oversized, and of a comparable quality to any button you might find in a
craft store. Read more reviews of Knives of Alaska gear Read more gear reviews by Joshua Goodin Reviews > Knives > Fixed Blade > Muskrat Suregrip > Owner Review by Joshua Goodin |