The difference between the SCHF36 and 36M is the laminated micarta (M) handle. That might be obvious to some or a mystery to folks like myself new to what have come to be known as 'bushcraft/survival' knives. I have both the 36 and 36M: one of them in the Toyota, the other in my truck. I don't know if the micarta handle justifies the price difference between the 36 and 36M. The fire starter and sharpening steel are convenient additions to the purchase but I don't know as they'd be a deal breaker either. This is the third knife I've purchased that comes with its own buzzwords, i.e. bushcraft & survival. The other is a Kershaw Camp 10. The next will likely be a Morakniv Companion. . .and for the price of those I'll likely buy three.
Most bushknives are monsters. I've looked at many of the YouTube video reviews. The sky's the limit to obsessiveness. But, price points usually drive the bus. This Schrade 36 like its brother the 36M is a heavy piece of steel. The blade looks like a combination of "hollow ground" and "sabre ground". The cutting edges on mine were not evenly ground. Good edges are "V" shaped, symmetrical and invisible: out of the box the edge on both the 36 & 36m were both visible and asymmetrical. So, Schrade's price point precludes too much attention to detail. That said, the knife arrives sharp enough with a decent sheath, fire starter and sharpening stone. If you want it sharper or re-ground, go for it. But then, you'd be into Ka-Bar or Kershaw territory. Barring obsessive behavior, most of us would be happy with this knife out of the box.
You 'could' potentially shave with it given a bit of work on the edge. But, I didn't buy a full quarter-inch tang, with handle-jimping and a choil to shave with: this blade is 1 1/2" wide, 1/4" thick and 4 1/4" in front of the finger choil!! No swage: the tang is 1/4" all the way to within 3/4" of the tip where it begins to bevel. There's no real pommel on the handle's end. However, the spine is most of 1/4" thick so my thought is, if you can baton with it you'll be able to pound a bit with it as well.
This is a very heavy, stoutly-built knife designed for a lot of abuse that will serve for years. If I could only have one knife at this price point it'd be this one or one very similar to it. This one will spend most of its life in my truck for emergency use, i.e. breaking windows, baton work, removing back straps & tenderloins from the occasional gubbermint goat, etc.
| Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor,Camping |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schrade |
| Model Name | SCHF36CP |
| Special Feature | Full Tang |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Included Components | Knife with belt sheath with Ferro Rod and sharpening stone |
| Handle Material | Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) |
| Color | Multi |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Style | 1.0 |
| Blade Length | 5 Inches |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Item Weight | 0.35 Kilograms |
| Blade Shape | Drop Point |
| Blade Edge | Compound Bevel |
| Is Cordless? | Yes |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Item Length | 10.4 Inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00044356225557 |
| Size | 5" |
| Manufacturer | Schrade |
| UPC | 044356225557 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 13.7 x 6.5 x 2.55 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.7 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14 x 7 x 3 inches |
| Brand Name | Schrade |
| Material | Blend |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | SCHF36CP |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Sport Type | Hunting, Tactical & Military |
