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What is an Air Force Survival Knife?

adelogroup | Dec 14, 2010 |

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The Air Force survival knife is one of the Ontario Company's most well known creations. This knife was widely utilized by the United States Army and Air Force. The Air Force 499 served as basis for measurement for other survival knives. It was usually added in survival kits of the air crew. Also known as the "bolt knife", this survival knife is built out of carbon steel and has the ability to resist rust. The Air Force 499 knife has saw back which can be utilized to cut aircraft bodies.

One good feature of the Air Force survival knife is that it has a full tang. A full tang is important in a knife because it enables the knife to be used even when the handle is broken. Its handle is made out of leather hence providing it with a good grip. In addition, it also has a pommel in it which is needed in breaking flints, pounding nails and creating arrow heads, all necessary in making a dangerous club. Aside from that, this knife features a 1/8 – inch thick blade and a metal plate at the edge of the knife. A sharpening stone and a storage pouch come together with this knife once it is purchased.

Furthermore, the Air Force 499 comes with a sheath made of leather which serves as its protection from getting wet. It also has a belt loop with lots of holes in it enabling you to tie it anywhere you want or in any way you please. To help you make your spear for hunting and also to serve as your protection, its hand guard has two holes in it. The end part of the knife is built out of steel which can is why it can be utilized for hammering as well.

Usually, the Air Force survival knife is 9 and 1/2 inches long. Its blade is 5 inches long. Although this model does not look as good as more pricey options, when it comes to dependability, it stands out among the rest. Moreover, its overall design, weight, size and other characteristics make ideal for almost any type of task that you need to perform. Aside from that, it is also very affordable but of good quality. If you are looking for the perfect knife for your camping trip, this knife is the best one that you can find on the market.