Quote Originally Posted by DVC357 View Post
What features would your perfect Deployment or Survival tool have.
Steel, size, grip, finish,.....
Any feedback would be appreciated.
If it is going to be used as a tool, the blade should be thick and sturdy. I prefer a carbon steel blade myself because I find it easier to put an edge on and maintain that edge. A stainless with a higher carbon content would be my second choice. Size? Maybe a five or six inch blade? Grip should be durable and slip resistant. I prefer some kind of pommel to help keep the blade where it belongs and not in my hand. I like a non-reflective finish of some sort. Either bead blasted or coated black in some fashion. I prefer a plain edge with no serrations myself.

Hope that helps.