I'm cringing. Those blades are brittle. I broke the tip off of mine when I threw it into a piece of plywood. It is also a PITA to sharpen and keep sharp. I have long since ground down the blade to use as a dive knife.
And in a pinch, there’s always the bayonet that came with my Mosin-Nagant... (evil grin)
(Eviler grin) I like the way you think!
Well. considering it’s not a THROWING blade, I don’t consider that an issue. And yes, it does tend to be a bit brittle. Every type of steel has it’s pluses and minuses. The Mark II is descended from the Fairbairn-Sykes. It’s designed for. . . fleshy targets. . . not wood. . . (still eviller grin)
I have a Cold Steel Scout Recon. Heavy blade but razor sharp and it won’t break. There are lots of good knives. A good folding and straight blade are essential for each person.
I also buy some of the cheaper knives as disposable but wouldn’t trust my life to them.