Schrade Extreme Survival SCHF2SM

[Mistwalker]

Some of you may remember the SCHF1 I did a review on a couple of years ago. This one is the SCHF2SM, a smaller verion of the clip point SCHF2.

It comes in a similar sheath as it's big brother. Balistic nylon with a pouch on the front for accessories.

It is a hollow handled knife machined out of one piece of steel. The hexagonal cap screws off to reveal a tool kit of various driver bits.

The tool kit can be removed in order to use the space in the handle for other supplies.

The semmetry of the handle makes it pretty comfortable in multiple grips.

The fresh from the box edge is nice and sharp.

Then after chopping through some hard seasoned Dogwood. The coating is wearing a bit now but the edge is still doing well, it's still sharp enough to shave hair. The circular handle can be a bit awkward to chop with but the knurling does help keep a possitive grip.

Then I chopped through a seasoned Cherry branch. The edge is still doing well afterward.

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[FerlasDave]

Mistwalker, All I have to say is WOW! That is an awesome knife and the blade shape is perfect imo. Nice one.

 

[Graham_S]

It reminds me very much of a CRK Mountaineer 1.
I had one, and sold it when times were a bit hard.
I might pick up one of these.

 

[Mistwalker]

Mistwalker, All I have to say is WOW! That is an awesome knife and the blade shape is perfect imo. Nice one.

Thanks Davey, I think so too. I think this one is a good bit more user friendly than the larger one I have.

It reminds me very much of a CRK Mountaineer 1.
I had one, and sold it when times were a bit hard.
I might pick up one of these.

Yes, it is a very similar design, some say a bit too similar....but for those of us who can't afford the CRKs it is a great option. It's big brother proved itself to be extremely tough and I have no issues with owning them.

 

[Shewie]

Excellent review again Brian

Do you think the handle will give you problems when it's warm and humid ?

 

[JonathanD]

Blimey, that is sooooo CRK. Excellent. Wonder when they'll be available over here.

 

[JonathanD]

Excellent review again Brian

Do you think the handle will give you problems when it's warm and humid ?

I've used a CRK and never had this problem. In fact the handle on teh Schrade looks more friendly due to the removeal of steel at the base of the handle. It was that part of the CRK that started to rub first.

Great prices on these too.

 

[Mistwalker]

Excellent review again Brian

Do you think the handle will give you problems when it's warm and humid ?

Thanks Rich!

No, when it's warm and humid...even with sweaty hands they're not bad at all (I have a lot of that here this time of year). It's the cold months with hi humidity I fear issues, as in possibly freezing to the hand.

Blimey, that is sooooo CRK. Excellent. Wonder when they'll be available over here.

They are pretty new but I'd think they'd be available there pretty soon.

 

[mark wood]

I fear issues, as in possibly freezing to the hand.

I believe Mr Reeve's response to such concerns is 'wear gloves'

 

[JonathanD]

I believe Mr Reeve's response to such concerns is 'wear gloves'

Yes, and you quote directly!!!!!

 

[TeeDee]

Potential GB iTEM?

 

[Mistwalker]

I believe Mr Reeve's response to such concerns is 'wear gloves'

Yes yes, I know lol.

Potential GB iTEM?

superknifesales.com ...probably the best lead I can give you. I may have one other but I'll have to talk to them first.

 

[Lupis]

superknifesales.com ...probably the best lead I can give you. I may have one other but I'll have to talk to them first.

It may just be me being particularly dense this morning but I can't see that knife on their site.

 

[Mistwalker]

It may just be me being particularly dense this morning but I can't see that knife on their site.

No...you're right. It's not showing yet...but that site belongs to the brother of the owner of Schrade (Taylor Brands). He has access to any and all of Schrades knives that are avaialbe. Just write and ask.

 

[JonathanD]

I've sent an email to Heinnies. If another couple do the same and register their interest they might get it in.

 

[TomBartlett]

I've read that a hollow handle can weaken a knife, any truth in that statement?

 

[JonathanD]

I've read that a hollow handle can weaken a knife, any truth in that statement?

Depends on the way it is made. In the case of the knife here, then no as it is machined from one solid billet.

 

[sargey]

It reminds me very much of a CRK Mountaineer 1.
I had one, and sold it when times were a bit hard.
I might pick up one of these.

i thought it was bit more like the Nkonka

cheers, and.

 

[Graham_S]

The tools certainly make it resemble the Nkonka, but the blade shape is more Mountaineer to me.

 

[FerlasDave]

I've sent an email to Heinnies. If another couple do the same and register their interest they might get it in.

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