Name/Title
Rambo - I Survival KnifeEntry/Object ID
136; Full Code: 136.56.81-DG-NBTags
Dagger, SurvivalDescription
Welcome to a detailed look at my Hollow-Handle Survival Bowie, an artifact I acquired in Chinatown, San Francisco, back in 1997. To me, this piece is a fascinating record of late-20th-century "Survivalist" engineering; it represents a design philosophy that prioritizes Systemic Self-Sufficiency by turning the knife into a modular container. I value this specimen as a biographical anchor, specifically documenting my interest in tools that offer Redundant Survival Assets and aggressive Material Processing capabilities.
My Design & Engineering Observations
My Choice of Blade Architecture (The Sawback Clip-Point):
What I have here is a robust, black-coated blade with a radical Clip-Point and a functional Sawback.
My Technical Logic: The "Saw" notches on the spine are engineered for Friction-Based Material Removal, allowing me to notch wood for traps or lashings. The clip-point thins the distal mass, giving me extreme Point-Pressure Concentration for precise administrative piercing.
My Coating Choice: The black finish provides me with a state of "Non-Reflective Administrative Security," while offering a primary layer of corrosion resistance for the steel beneath.
My Modular Hilt & Hollow-Handle Architecture:
The hilt is constructed from a textured metal tube with a Knurled Grip for high-friction indexing.
My Mechanical Logic: By utilizing a hollow handle, I’ve gained a dedicated administrative space. I keep a Survival Kit (matches, fishing line, needles) inside the handle, secured by a threaded pommel cap with a watertight O-ring.
My Integrated Compass: I have a liquid-filled compass seated in the pommel cap, providing me with immediate Navigation Certainty without needing to access secondary gear.
My Integrated Sheath System:
I’ve opted for a heavy-duty black leather scabbard that functions as a Tactical Carrier.
My Redundant Assets: I have an external pocket containing a Sharpening Stone, ensuring I maintain "Edge Certainty" in the field. I’ve also integrated a high-visibility white pommel-plug and a braided cord for secondary Retention Certainty.
My Administrative Indexing: I’ve marked the sheath with "136," recording its specific place in my extensive inventory sequence.Made/Created
Manufacturer
United CutleryDate made
circa 1997Dimensions
Dimension Description
14"Length
10 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
