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  • Review - DAJO Survival Knife

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    maddave
    Published on 15-04-2011 05:57
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    Review of the DAJO Survival Knife

    I'm not a great lover of "survival" knives but have to admit I've found one worthy of the name and WELL worthy of the inexpensive price tag.

    There is a small instruction leaflet in the box telling you the contents of the knife and a quick tutorial on how to use the supplied firesteel.

    The Sheath is cordura with a reinforced insert for the blade and a velcro pouch on the front. There is also approx 5 feet of utility cord with a cordlock attached.

    When you open the front pouch you are presented with a good quality "light my fire" mini firesteel and an anodised aluminium whistle that is quite loud !!

    Review of the DAJO survival knifeI needed a small lightweight knife to accompany me on my African off road challenge later this year, and after looking at some survival knives like the "Rambo" types and the Loft Wiseman "treebeater" etc. I think I've finally found a knife I can thoroughly recommend. I introduce the DAJO SURVIVAL KNIFE.

    The knife is 19cm (7.5") long, 9cm (3 3/4") blade and 10cm (4") handle. It has a full tang hollow ground blade about 3mm thick made of chrome moly stainless steel (7Cr17MoWV) with an HRC of 57 and it weighs 3.4oz. Bothe the G10 handle and the blade are of a "skeletal" design that make the knife easy to lash to other objects as well as reducing the weight.

    The knife comes packed in an unassuming cardboard box that's nice and eco friendly.
    Review of the DAJO survival knife
    Review of the DAJO survival knife
    The sheath offers 4 carry options. Neck or bandolier carry utilising the utility cord, horizontal belt carry or vertical belt carry.



    The knife costs £29.95 including delivery from Heinne. http://heinnie.com

    In my opinion this is the survival knife of the 21st century. It's tough, light and capable. I put it though a series of decent tests at the weekend and it flew through them. It's all the "bear grylls" gerber could have been with a bit of thought. This knife is the real deal and is an absolute bargain for the price tag. Any negative points?? Just a couple...

    1. The cord would have been more useful if it was 550 paracord (i'll be replacing mine)

    2. The small anodised whistle is black, I'd have preferred orange or red so it could be easily seen if dropped.

    3 the handle is a bit angular and could have been smoother. Not a real problem but I could see it being uncomfy after prolonged use.

    review of the DAJO survival knife


    The one thing I didn't test is if the groove in the blade can open a bottle of beer..... Ah well next time
    This article was originally published in forum thread: DAJO Survival Knife Review started by maddave View original post
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    Comments 10 Comments
    1. Graham_S's Avatar
      Graham_S - 17-04-2011, 12:25
      As stated in the article,
      you can find it here
    1. ardri's Avatar
      ardri - 17-04-2011, 19:57
      Maddave;
      Good review, I got one a couple of months age. It is not a heavy duty knife but I found it to be very capable. Totally agree ref the string that comes with it, I too have replaced with para cord.
      Regards
      Ardri
    1. connorav's Avatar
      connorav - 18-04-2011, 12:34
      Looks brilliant I feel bad for buying a clipper now
    1. subedarmajor's Avatar
      subedarmajor - 19-04-2011, 10:45
      Maddave; a verygood review, I am sorely tempted.
      @ Connorav; never feel bad about buying a clipper! I have a few knives (not as many as some) and still love my clipper.

      Cheers, Alan.
    1. Pignut's Avatar
      Pignut - 19-04-2011, 12:41
      Quote Originally Posted by subedarmajor View Post
      Maddave; a verygood review, I am sorely tempted.
      @ Connorav; never feel bad about buying a clipper! I have a few knives (not as many as some) and still love my clipper.

      Cheers, Alan.
      Not you aswell!

      I am tempted also.

      (Great review)
    1. jonajuna's Avatar
      jonajuna - 26-04-2011, 00:23
      looks the bees struggle with the need or desire to "It can even be fashioned into a spear with the included cord." you do that and lose your spear, you lose your knife too.... could always use the knife and a fire to harden/sharpen the point of the spear and keep your knife where it belongs, attached to you
    1. Chris68's Avatar
      Chris68 - 22-05-2011, 07:23
      Thanks for the review!
    1. ED-E's Avatar
      ED-E - 05-06-2011, 21:03
      Thanks for the review. I read a lot of good comments on the Dajo. I'll buy it for a friends birthday.
    1. iandstanley's Avatar
      iandstanley - 02-02-2012, 12:34
      regards the handle

      how thick is it would it easily take a double layer wrapping of paracord for comfort?
    1. jacko1066's Avatar
      jacko1066 - 04-02-2012, 01:30
      Quote Originally Posted by iandstanley View Post
      regards the handle

      how thick is it would it easily take a double layer wrapping of paracord for comfort?
      I have this knife and am mega impressed with it!! I think it would easily take 1 wrap of cord round the handle but not sure it would take 2, it may be difficult to get back in the sheath with 2 lots round it!! Great idea though, I may try it myself!!
      Cheers
      Steve