Jagdkommando Engraved Extrema Ratio TASK J

Jagdkommando Engraved Extrema Ratio TASK J

Is it a "Survival Knife?"

Strong sturdy but at the same time "Pointy" tip of the TASK J

Short answer: YES

According to my personal experience;

Of course it is!

Why?

It's design totally satisfies what I believe, based upon real world experiences, what should be required from a knife which is meant to be solely relied upon. (see previous blogs about what are my requirements for a knife to designated a role in survival).

Simple construction

Sturdy blade

Good steel* (doesn't need to be some "super steel")

Safe scabbard and durable

Holds an edge but still easy enough to sharpen.

Good penetrating point.

* Stainless Vs Non-stainless steels

Adventures anywhere near saltwater or possibilities of unplanned extended stays near salt water, then a Stainless blade would be my first choice.

Adventures anywhere where saltwater (in other words a highly corrosive substance) would not be encountered, then either stainless or non stainless would be fine.

The Extrema Ratio Jagdkommando TASK J satisfies the above points.

One's "Survival knife" need not be a huge chopper or machete (it could be of course but here I only discuss the TASKJ's design**.

** (as part of the knife design, the carry system/scabbard is very important too for obvious safety reasons).

As an "extra", I can also use the holes in the guard to bend strong wire or break it as well (via repeated rapid flexing of the wire too stiff to accomplish by hand alone)

The spine can be pounded upon if necessary, although this too is not a prerequisite for a "Survival knife"

The TASK J is easily carried and safely deployed and stored in it's scabbard.

The TASKJ is comfortable to use with wet or dry hands and is not too heavy***.

*** "Not too heavy" is an arbitrary value. It totally depends upon the person who will carry the knife. If one has to even for an instant think that their knife of choice is "a bit heavy" or maybe "we/I could choose something else", then this will not be a knife you should be thinking about taking, regardless of what knife you consider fits your requirements (that's for any knife, not just this "survival knife thing"!).

I think the TASK J is one of Extrema Ratio's best knives for 2017-2018! Very versatile for outdoor use and heavy duty military toughness guaranteed by the Jagdkommando LASER engraved emblem of the Austrian military. Don't get me wrong the Dobermann IV is damn good but getting on the large side for military use.

BCT