What is your Favorite Knife?
Rocky_Raccoon
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Cold Steel Safe Keeper II its a double sided push dagge w/4" blade simple yet effective....
http://www.coldsteel.com/fixed-blades-safe-keeper.html
http://www.coldsteel.com/fixed-blades-safe-keeper.html
sven hassell
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XSF-1 dagger made by M.O.D.
Missileer
Active member
Rampage said:
Here are two sites that give you a problem, picking a knife. Don't get stuck on a brand, choose what you would use if you were in his place. My carry knife is a custom job by a local knifesmith (overpriced). I ordered a straight D2 steel, epoxy powder coat, tanto style point, half serrated blade. Anything over 5-6 inches is not necessary, he put a 6 inch on mine. The handle material is a composite like Kraton and the hilt and pommel are steel also powder coated. I ordered a scabbard from a place on the web that is a ballistic nylon cloth with leather leg tie downs.
Anything can be etched now, most everything is laser cut, it's much better than engraving. Some of these dealers are giving military discounts, it won't hurt to ask. Thank your Brother-in-Law for me for his service.
https://www.kabar.com/index.jsphttps://www.kabar.com/glossary.jsp
major liability
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I like the new Marine bayonet, OKC3S (Ontario Knife Company 3 Serrated).
I also like the Bundeswehr knife KM2000.
And nothing will mess up your enemy worse than a Gurkha Kukri in your off hand for when your handgun runs dry.
I also like the Bundeswehr knife KM2000.
And nothing will mess up your enemy worse than a Gurkha Kukri in your off hand for when your handgun runs dry.
Chief Bones
Forums Grumpy Old Man
I like:
A 12 inch - "Split Blade" Double Bladed Kris Knife (wavy). (Looking for one - will probably have to order from Knifesmith.
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Presently have 5 inch "Split Blade" - Single Bladed Conventional Dagger (straight).
(and)
14 inch Blade - Double Edged rapier style dagger (designed to be used with one handed sword).
(and)
12 inch Blade - Survival Knife - Single edge - sawback edge - compass handle with survuval equipment in handle (needle & thread, hook and fishing line, matches and "mini-saw" rope to be used with a branch as a saw).
I also own a Naval Enlisted Cutlass and a 30 inch Double Edged two handed sword.
Am looking to buy a 45 in long sword of the Excaliber class of broadswords.
A 12 inch - "Split Blade" Double Bladed Kris Knife (wavy). (Looking for one - will probably have to order from Knifesmith.
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Presently have 5 inch "Split Blade" - Single Bladed Conventional Dagger (straight).
(and)
14 inch Blade - Double Edged rapier style dagger (designed to be used with one handed sword).
(and)
12 inch Blade - Survival Knife - Single edge - sawback edge - compass handle with survuval equipment in handle (needle & thread, hook and fishing line, matches and "mini-saw" rope to be used with a branch as a saw).
I also own a Naval Enlisted Cutlass and a 30 inch Double Edged two handed sword.
Am looking to buy a 45 in long sword of the Excaliber class of broadswords.
AussieNick
Forum Digger
To be honest my fav is the good old reliable M16 Bayonet that I first learnt the bayonet course with. So reliable and simple.
BUT, I do like the M9 bayonet very much....
As you can probably guess I'm not much of one for fancy folding knives or big rambo hunting knives. I only take my bayonet and my issue clasp knife in the field, I don't see the point when they do everything I want.
BUT, I do like the M9 bayonet very much....
As you can probably guess I'm not much of one for fancy folding knives or big rambo hunting knives. I only take my bayonet and my issue clasp knife in the field, I don't see the point when they do everything I want.
godofthunder9010
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http://www.sitemason.com/files/kCplXa/kukri.jpg
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EDIT: Found exactly the Knife I'd want up there.
a big blade, I'd take a Kukri over just about anything. I'd get it custom made, Damascas steel prolly. Something that will take quite a beating. A Roman Gladius is wouldn't be a bad choice either, but it would be a bit larger. One of those two would be excellent for situation where I've got no gun or I'm out of ammo. The Kukri also is great for hacking your way through underbrush and chopping down small trees, so its a great all-around thing to have with you.
Small blade, there are lots that I like and I'd have a lot of shopping to do.
For
EDIT: Found exactly the Knife I'd want up there.
a big blade, I'd take a Kukri over just about anything. I'd get it custom made, Damascas steel prolly. Something that will take quite a beating. A Roman Gladius is wouldn't be a bad choice either, but it would be a bit larger. One of those two would be excellent for situation where I've got no gun or I'm out of ammo. The Kukri also is great for hacking your way through underbrush and chopping down small trees, so its a great all-around thing to have with you.
Small blade, there are lots that I like and I'd have a lot of shopping to do.
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Doppleganger
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godofthunder9010 said:
I've got one of those blades as it happens. It was given to my dad by a member of the Ghurka Regiment when my dad was serving in Borneo with the Gordon Highlanders. It needs sharpened but it's the genuine article.
godofthunder9010
Active member
Interesting. Is it a Damascas steel blade by any chance? I know that many in India specialize in making Damascas, but no idea if it was being done in WW2. I wonder what the value of the knife would be exactly?
deerslayer
Milforum Swamp Dweller
engraving carbon knives... yes, I believe it is possible. Pricing would be your one majro concern.
I agree on the Khukuri, I've always wanted one (big machete user and conneseiur). Personally, I wouldn't mind an Emerson CQC6 or maybe a Frequent Flyer. But I don't need anything expensive. A nice caping knife and a plethora of utility knives, and I'm set for everything from hunting to personal defense.
I agree on the Khukuri, I've always wanted one (big machete user and conneseiur). Personally, I wouldn't mind an Emerson CQC6 or maybe a Frequent Flyer. But I don't need anything expensive. A nice caping knife and a plethora of utility knives, and I'm set for everything from hunting to personal defense.
godofthunder9010
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Not sure I follow the "engraving carbon knives" bit, since a correctly forged Damascas steel blade gets its look from the method in which it was forged. I certainly wouldn't bother with a fake, painted/printed on Damascas. Be kinda pointless. The whole reason to go with Damascas is because its extremely good steel. The cost would most certainly be prohibitive, but an excellently made Damascas Kukri would cost less than many firearms.
A few different small throwables wouldn't be bad to have along. Mostly would want my Leatherman Wave along for the rest of utility functions.
A few different small throwables wouldn't be bad to have along. Mostly would want my Leatherman Wave along for the rest of utility functions.
deerslayer
Milforum Swamp Dweller
godofthunder: a poster above me asked about engraving carbon, so I just said it could be done. Major element here is cost, though.
Missileer
Active member
I don't think you can fool Mother Nature with trying to pass off acid etched blades for Damascus. They are made by layering different metals then folding, punching, twisting, while hammer welding the steel. Every maker has his own patterns. Acid only etches the surface but unless there aren't layers, they wont turn out a pattern.
I watched a History Channel episode of "Shootouts" about 3 Soldiers taking out a mortar team in Iraq. They killed all but two who ran into a marsh and were firing from the reeds. One was killed by a Soldier but one of our guys was hit. The other two waited but didn't hear the last bad guy so one of our guys said "I'll get the _____! and pulled his combat knife and went in the water kicking around the bottom. The other insurgent got away in the fight but the knife our guy pulled was a KaBar. Still going strong after all these wars.
I watched a History Channel episode of "Shootouts" about 3 Soldiers taking out a mortar team in Iraq. They killed all but two who ran into a marsh and were firing from the reeds. One was killed by a Soldier but one of our guys was hit. The other two waited but didn't hear the last bad guy so one of our guys said "I'll get the _____! and pulled his combat knife and went in the water kicking around the bottom. The other insurgent got away in the fight but the knife our guy pulled was a KaBar. Still going strong after all these wars.
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SGTSanderson
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my favourite knife, well i say knife, is the sword that i bought in scotland, its called a claymore, you ought to see one of them 
