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Are there any new tomahawk suggestions. Are throwing tomahawks different than hand-held ones? Would you want both? What would you want to look for in a survival tomahawk? I'm thinking I would want one with a Kydex sheath that is light and one piece as it attaches to the handle. Would I want one with a spike on one side and/or a hammer? Any more recent recommendations out there?

I think this would be a better value than the SOG and I would like to get this knife. I really like the grind, but the curved blade might be harder to sharpen. And, it comes with a nice leather sheath.... This would make a great survival knife from Schrade, and its 1095 Carbon Steel. Schrade SCHF42 With a nice custom handle it would be almost a perfect knife, if it has been hardened properly.

For me, one of the things I love about the 10/22 is that the standard magazine is flush. That's partially why I choose it over a Marlin, etc. 60, 70, or a Savage, etc.

What beautiful dogs. My snow dog... Labrador... she was having a ball in snow, today, as well.

I would prefer the G23 with a conversion barrel. It can still use the 15-round G22 magazines and can also use the G19 9mm magazines. This is a great setup. Throw in a 22 conversion kit and you have quite a versatile kit. A Glock 22 with a grip chop might be awesome as well. The day I move out of NJ into free America I will buy either a full-size M&P 9 Pro or a Glock 34 with standard capacity magazines and a US made AK.

It's a shame that that Tick didn't do a better job on the Schmuckster. It's the only time I actually rooted for a tick... Sen. Schumer Treated for Lyme Disease After Tick Bite Conservatives should send Cornyn a windfall and write that schmucker Majority Leader Locksly from Kentucky and tell him about it. Donate to John Cornyn

This was done on purpose by the Czar and company to punish us for sticking it to him during the last election. And, because an essentially unarmed public would be beneficial to them for them to continue to carry out their designs.

I would consider a S&W M&P 45C as well.

If they came out with a LCR X version in 9mm with the Hogue tamer grip and a 3" barrel, that would be awesome.

I would alternate between the following based on the day, how I am dressed, etc.: S&W M&P 9 Shield S&W M&P 9C Ruger LCR in 9mm NAA Sidewinder I would consider the new Glock 9mm, a Glock 19, a Ruger SP101 in .38/.357 and a S&W Model 60. The nod would go to the Shield.

I believe that there is a problem with the magazine being separate from the grip, as well. One of the take-down chargers would be a really neat thing to have. Unfortunately, the Repuplik doesn't support freedom.

It is feared that the American Citizen will just capitulate and try to comply to this draconian harassment and continue losing personal freedoms and property rights. The American people will get bogged down in the specifics in a reasonable attempt to placate the unplacatable radicals instead of standing together against these continuous, unconstitutional, and unjust assaults. This encroachment of personal liberty by an unelected branch of government, it will demoralize those that support the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and keep them busy while the Czar-in-Chief, his fiat henchmen, and the handlers, those corporatist and alien masters of the two wings of the statist Demopublican party that put them into power, as all of these radicals continue their machination in the direction of the American citizen. The peaceful and just American people need to oppose this unconstitutional power grab on private property and assault on the Bill of Rights on a grand scale. They also need to go on the offensive and get to the bottom of Fast and Furious and a host of other scandals brought forth by Washington insiders as the tentacles put forth by this bill are exposed and dealt with. The ATF should not have ANY powers until that scandal is finally addressed. And keep in mind, that by closing down the lead production in this nation and by putting forth this law in stopping the importation of ammunition, there will be a vast shortage, impending ban, incredible costs associated, and increasing tyranny directed at, yep, not ISIS, but the American People. It's great for the NRA and the lawmakers to be addressing this, but the American People at large, they need to be engaged. If We the People let this stand we deserve to walk away with our tails between our legs. Lets tell Obama where to shove his pen and his phone. Calls should be flooding the offices of Congress until they do something on our behalf for a change. We still have some semblance of a Democratic Republic.

I imagine RTSP in Randolph could do it, but it would be some dollars.

I would have felt the same, but sometimes these shops buy from different vendors, different suppliers, etc. and the outlay on the first one might have been different. However, if I was in the store, I would have made it right... discount a box of ammo, etc.

Good: Ramsey, Roxbury - Good prices, but a lot of stuff banged around. Some guys are knuckleheads that bs too much and ignore customers. Others are great. Andover Hunt & Fish - Good prices, Garret is a good guy and can't do enough for customer. Mom good to deal with as well. Avoid Steve with suspicious bug eyes. Hired help, except awesome Bow guy, quite useless. Simon Peters - busy, but good experiences. Pricing could be better. Good staff. Jim Flynn - Good prices and true enthusiast... when you can get him. No weekends. Reminds me of soup vendor on Seinfeld. Luke warm: Skylands - Good 2A supporter. Bad pricing. Maybe still does, but used to tack shipping cost of about $25 onto marked gun price at time of sale. Might actually need your business to stay afloat but not a people person. If you support, do business only with wife. Terry is nice and helpful. He Would have more business with better attitude and CS. Bad: Frank at Silver Bullet - Only caters to local LEOs. Was a complete blank and would never use, again. Sells stock you put downpayment on (wanting to use permits before expiring) and leaves you hanging) Ultra right wackadoodle, gives constitutional conservatives a bad name. Excuses for bad behavior could be low IQ or possibly post tramatic stress.

My parents live on a one-way-street and everyone goes the wrong way, including the local LEOs with no lights on. And, they don't even go at a slower speed, but rather are speeding in a residential area. When I am there and walking with my dog or my children it does not make me happy as there is a reason for the one-way street. Some people abuse this shortcut intentionally (LEOs), but then some do it accidentally because of the way the signs are placed. There is a blind curve and a narrow road surface on that street, so there is a reason it is a one-way street in order to avoid head-on collisions. And, when you are walking on the street, there is no sidewalk and this narrow street would make it more dangerous for pedestrians. In fact, some clowns do it and back down the street. Was it accidental, or did you knowingly go down the street?

This new Schrade may be one of the best deals in "Survival Knives"... And, it might be shipped with ferro rod and sharpener. I'm not crazy about the sheath, but it seems workable. And, the coating would need to be removed.... Schrade SCHF38 The SCHF36 and SCHF37 also look pretty good as well. These have a really ergonomic grip and bells and whistles in 1095 Carbon Steel. I don't know if the SCHF36 is available, but that would be my choice with its choil, 90 degree spine, etc..

BK22 is the same knife, but has a different sheath, if I remember correctly. I like it better. This would most likely be the perfect knife for what you have indicated. You can get one and start modifying it to your liking.

RAT 3 or Becker BK24 would also suffice for a small fixed blade. I love my Ka-Bar BK24 D'Eskabar! My choices would be the following: Small knife... get whatever Mora you choose. Small tough knife... Kabar Becker BK24. Medium Knife... Kabar Becker BK16 or 17. I like the BK17 a little better than 16. Crow Bar... Kabar Becker BK2. Crow Bar Lite... and really versatile, Becker BK10 Crewman. Self Defense... Kabar Becker BK7. Overkill axe substitute.. BK9 Other considerations.. RAT or Esee series or Tops series in size you want. . For most versatile, get a 3-5" blade of whatever shape you want... I like clip or drop point, and get with good carbon steel, such as 1095 Crovan Carbon Steel. Handles are personal and you want one that is comfortable in your hand. Some have hotspots, some not. I wish Beckers came stock with Micarta handles, as the handles are where Beckers shine. A BK22 paired with a Mora is all you need, save for an axe and a Laplander saw. Considering compromises and quality, you cannot go wrong with the Becker BK17 as an EDC fixed-blade outdoor knife, but it is better with liners in the handle. But, as current prices on Amazon, the RAT 3 or RAT 5 are great values.

The SCHF10 is a nice knife for the money. The steel in the SCHF9 is a little better, though, but the shape of the knife is a little awkward to use/carry, etc. Both the SCHF9 and SCHF10 knife are a little harder to sharpen than some other knives, with the shape of their blades, etc.. The SCHF 26 is essentially the same knife with a few minor differences. The SCHF14 is also an interesting knife, in my opinion. For a few dollars more (love that movie), you can get the RAT 3 or RAT 5 on Amazon, or the Kabar Navy Mark 1 with the Kraton handle. These, as well as the SCHF9 have 1095 Carbon Steel.

Is this still the case in buying a handgun? If you have a home in Pennsylvania and you go there, say on the weekends, can you purchase a handgun? And, if so, are there any Pennsylvania dealers that will actually go through with this?

The Glock 23 with a 9mm conversion barrel is a better gun than the Glock 19 and a Glock 19 is a better gun than a Glock 17 (at least in this state), and the M&P 9 is better than all 3 of them, and made in the USA, but maybe not in this state with the magazine limitation. So, stick with the Glock 19, but get better sights. I believe Ramsey had G19s in stock.

Mora is a great knife, but for a primary survival knife, I would get something better, as well. Seriously consider the Becker BK-2 or RAT 5 (especially at the price on Amazon), or the more expensive Esee 5. Both of these knives are quite thick and heavy. I like the Micarta handle that comes with the Esee and RAT, but the Becker has better ergonomics and is a better chopper with that hump at the back end of the grip. You can do things with a larger knife that you cannot with a smaller knife, and a small knife is great for fine work. The Mora or maybe the Becker BK14 or BK24 would make a good choice. Yes, if you really want a small, fixed blade knife, I would suggest the Kabar Becker BK24 that is a collaboration with Esee. You may want to purchase the optional grips. And, if you want a larger one, I would really look at the Becker knives and pick the one you like best. The BK-9 is quite large. I would rather carry a hatchet. The BK2 (or BK22 (different sheath)) is a fabulous bushcraft knife and holds up to its reputation. The BK7 is a brute, but I feel it is more tactical than survival and bushcraft. The BK10 is a compromise and probably the best jack-of-all trades in the line. Not too big. Not too small, modified drop point, etc. A BK10 Crewman and a BK24 (or Mora) would just about handle all your knife needs. Just remember that you need to coatl carbon-steel with mineral oil, as it will rust. If you are going to do Bushcraft, and you aren't into tactical fighting knives, then consider the BK16 or even the Ontario RAT 3. The Esee 3 is more than your budget, but might be worth it. The Esee and RAT knives are very similar, but the Esee is better made and more flexible and durable than the Ontario and comes with better sheaths. Out of the box, they are more complete. Again, for a survival knife, a 4-5" blade still would be my choice, such as the BK10, Esee 5 or RAT 5. The Kydex Essee 5 sheath is nicer than the nylon sheath for the RAT. The RAT is thinner and lighter. For fine work, the RAT would be nicer. The Esee would be good to baton and chop, etc.. Both have good warranties. For everyday carry, I would go with the cheaper, lighter RAT, though, than the Esee. For an all-out survival knife, look at the Esee. I would assume that the RAT3 and Esee 3 are similarly stacked. For just hiking, etc. the lighter weight, yet quite durable RAT 3 would still be a very nice knife to carry with a 3" blade, or get whatever Mora you like, such as that Bushcraft Black. Get the Mora with the closed loop sheath for added retention. However, in NJ, with New Jersey's excessive rules, you would probably be safer carrying a folding knife, or a multi-tool. For a folding knife, look at the RAT 1 or maybe a Kershaw Blur. As far as multi-tools go, look at a Gerber or a Leatherman.

This would be out of budget.

If the SCHF10 had the quality steel that the 9 has, I would buy one. Although, the blade looks like it would be hard to sharpen.