Knives, bayonets, multi tools, daggers and other pointy implements. [Archive] - Page 7

gilgoul

10-28-2008, 02:43 PM

lol i wonder what kind of carry laws you have

I guess it is a NO carry, at least in administrative buildings and other malls with a security sas.
On the other hand, considering the almost daily attacks or attempts of attacks by local arabs, (last one was yesterday against a park ranger who succeeded to pull his hand gun and detain the attacker, and later the same day a younf man of 24 who was lucky enough to find a wood stick close to him, and fended off his offenders with this improvised weapon)
Also, it should be noted that the motive is more often "nationalistic" than common crime.
Now, the great State of Israel, in it's infinite wisdom, decided that I don't need a handgun considering the fact that I now live in jerusalem, despite my line of work (guide on an archaeological site and soon to be national guide) that brings me with my clients all around the country, Judea and Samaria included.
So the idea is to get myself a decent knife to carry in the case things aren't going as hoped for.
I thought of a Tanto form, but I'm fine with a bowie, and won't use the thing daily, I have a multitool for that.

Henry's Fork

10-28-2008, 06:59 PM

One that i made for my brother recently.
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1225/pa121138iv0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/107/pa121143qq0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Chulo

10-28-2008, 10:48 PM

looks like a good steak knife. :))

TacoDelRio

10-29-2008, 07:34 PM

Nice!

Eightytwelve

N-G-F-O

10-30-2008, 02:12 PM

That, my friend is a nice looking knife! In fact it's so nice that it's making my winky dance.

Henry's Fork

10-30-2008, 07:22 PM

Thanks all.

Thats the look i was shooting for. A Tacticool Steak Knife. 3/16 thick and cuts steak like butta!

NeonTerror

11-03-2008, 11:25 PM

Anyone know a good place to get Russian AK bayonets. I've searched alot but there are few sites that sell them. They don't seem to be very common.
http://www.rusmilitary.com/html/c-cold_steel.htm and eBay of course.

Thanks

Redguy

11-03-2008, 11:56 PM

All I could find at the places I usually buy from were East German Bayonets, and Romanian.

NeonTerror

11-04-2008, 12:27 AM

All I could find at the places I usually buy from were East German Bayonets, and Romanian.

Good enough. I like them all, but the Russian edition is my favorite. It's really hard to get anything Russian in the states. AKM type 2's are my favorite model.

Dan2004

11-06-2008, 08:05 PM

My new GLOCK.

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/3435/glockwsheathdv2.jpg

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4808/glockpointythinggk2.jpg

I've had it for about a month. It cuts good, solid and it feels comfortable in my hands. The grip and sheath should be cammied, though.

gunfreak09

11-11-2008, 07:46 PM

would anyone recommend the on-okc3s over the ka bar?
i wanna get one but i dont not know how much of a beating they can take....
http://www.ontarioknife.com/images/milissue/okc3s_bayonet.jpg
http://www.innovativetactical.com/catalog/images/ka-bar/9k4b25a3r01.jpg

Walker-69

11-16-2008, 08:28 AM

I was sharpening a Spyderco Centofante 4 folding knife with a Japanese water stone (8000 grit), and managed to get a nice edge to it. Then I attempted to wipe the water off the blade onto my shirt, and felt a sting... cut myself!

I love it. Now I am getting there... I have had the water stones for at least a year, but it really takes some time to learn the proper angles for grinding the blade and the right technique.

The thing here is that VG-10 steel gets much sharper than lesser steels. It has been found on Spydies starting from around year 2000, and it's being used on more and more blades. Other manufacturers use it too - SOG seems to be upgrading many of their models to VG-10. It does cost more, but then it's a little cheaper than the American-made CPM-S30V.

My golly, that was a nice clean cut. It doesn't feel like much, and a cut made by a sharp edge closes pretty quick. BTW it's close to my elbow there in the picture, it might be kind of hard to figure out the pic. Anyways, I don't think that an AUS-8 or 440C blade would have cut me in the same situ. Sharp VG-10, when it touches you it cuts you. Not so with cheaper stainless.

The Spyderco Sharpmaker or a Lansky system would be much easier to use, and a sharp edge would be easier to attain on them, but they are not very field-portable. You can't take those fishing, mountain-climbing or storming Bin Laden's cave.

Regarding the Centofante 4: it is one of my very favourite folders. It is not very strong, in fact it is more delicate than the "Delica" model: I would say it is a "gentleman's knife" despite it's dark, threatening looks. The blade is called a "Wharncliffe" shape, and it's not very good as an all-round blade but it's very good for certain tasks.

IDF_TANKER

11-16-2008, 08:36 AM

I guess it is a NO carry, at least in administrative buildings and other malls with a security sas.
On the other hand, considering the almost daily attacks or attempts of attacks by local arabs, (last one was yesterday against a park ranger who succeeded to pull his hand gun and detain the attacker, and later the same day a younf man of 24 who was lucky enough to find a wood stick close to him, and fended off his offenders with this improvised weapon)
Also, it should be noted that the motive is more often "nationalistic" than common crime.
Now, the great State of Israel, in it's infinite wisdom, decided that I don't need a handgun considering the fact that I now live in jerusalem, despite my line of work (guide on an archaeological site and soon to be national guide) that brings me with my clients all around the country, Judea and Samaria included.
So the idea is to get myself a decent knife to carry in the case things aren't going as hoped for.
I thought of a Tanto form, but I'm fine with a bowie, and won't use the thing daily, I have a multitool for that.

Are you sure you are not qualified for a license. If you work in the territories, you are, AFAIK.

1911-a1

11-16-2008, 08:55 AM

Any suggestion for a concealable knife for day carry?
I'm going to loose my gun carry licence :(

Brother, you need this.

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6249/dscn2484bt8.jpg

http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/sog/images/f02t.jpg

Walker-69

11-16-2008, 09:37 AM

Any suggestion for a concealable knife for day carry?
I'm going to loose my gun carry licence :(

Surprise, surprise... Spyderco. I will PM you a link to one article.

Carib

11-16-2008, 09:46 AM

Looking into getting another knife soon in addition to the SpyderCo I already have. It is semi serrated... I would want to get something similar to this without the thumb hole.
http://makezine.com/images/tools/spyderco.jpg
My buddy says Benchmade or Gerber. Any suggestions, probably end up getting something with a black blade but not neccesarily. Price up to $150.

Walker-69

11-16-2008, 09:56 AM

My buddy says Benchmade or Gerber. Any suggestions, probably end up getting something with a black blade but not neccesarily. Price up to $150.

For once I will suggest something else than Spyderco. Benchmade DejaVoo. It's pretty big, you can get one half serrated and black. Blade is made of premium American S30V stainless steel. Look up EBay and also Youtube, you should find lots and lots of examples.

If it's Benchmade, it can't be bad. Not sure whether it's precisely what you are looking for though.

EDIT - SORRY! I realized too late that you want something without the thumb hole... I am so biased towards this kind of knife... well, Benchmade makes automatic openers too!

http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/showimage.aspx?gid=141020&image=48432824&images=48432822,48432824&formats=0,0&format=0

Walker-69

11-16-2008, 12:27 PM

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/DisCrossbill.jpg
All righty then... now I finally have a Photobucket account... datz mah Byrd Crossbill plain edge, I like it! Check out the nice steel liners inside the G-10 handle.

ZoneOne

11-16-2008, 12:32 PM

I suggest a small fixed blade if you are going to carry a knife specifically for self defense. It might be hard to open a folder in a high stress situation.

Such as a FrontSight Hideaway Knife. Simply one of the best small self defense knives EVER!

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/623/hideaway03jp1.jpg

Switek

11-16-2008, 12:36 PM

My baby.... ;) I have an oxidized version (C).

http://www.militarialodz.pl/sklep/product_images/Noz%20wz.98z.JPG

elyisum

11-16-2008, 02:19 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2690333878_c3d59e8689.jpg

elyisum

11-16-2008, 02:22 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2690336416_f066e1bd2a.jpg

elyisum

11-16-2008, 02:24 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2233/2685326843_c22b001d6b.jpg

elyisum

11-16-2008, 02:27 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/2479912389_d152294c92.jpg

Walker-69

11-16-2008, 06:27 PM

hobbes221

11-19-2008, 01:53 AM

Has anyone ever used or owned an Extrema Ratio, I am looking at them along with a few others and would like to hear anything good or bad about them.

Walker-69

11-19-2008, 05:55 AM

OK english-speaking gang, I need some help:

How do I ****ounce "Fairbairn"?

There seems to be no right forum to ask this, it doesn't fit in "Off topic and humor" any better. Help would be appreciated, I want 2 learn.

I have been reading up on these guys, Fairbairn and Sykes... it's some freaky sh!t. They weren't into self-defense at all, they were into killing sh!t only.

Anyways, they came up with gear. Fairbairn-Sykes knife, Applegate-Fairbairn knife, the smatchet (that's one sick piece of gear)...

UK1RPO

11-19-2008, 06:01 AM

I may be wrong but is it not

Fair-Burn - Sy-cks

?

Yea they were to coppers in Hong Kong. They also invented the Commando dagger, which was primarily designed to stab between the ribs and hit the organs inside the rib cage.

TacoDelRio

11-19-2008, 06:21 AM

Has anyone ever used or owned an Extrema Ratio, I am looking at them along with a few others and would like to hear anything good or bad about them.

The one my buddy has is solid. Here's a photo:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/DSC07650.jpg

socom-lv

11-19-2008, 03:19 PM

mil. knifes

Ka-Bar Tanto Mulle Folder Serrated

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/6739/kabarjb2.jpg (http://img114.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kabarjb2.jpg)

Rus. ЛИС-2у (FOX-2 short)

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8384/fox2uao6.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fox2uao6.jpg)

Rus. AK bayonet

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1489/stiklz8.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stiklz8.jpg)

Grimar

11-19-2008, 07:14 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2233/2685326843_c22b001d6b.jpg
Elysium, may I asky you where that blade hails from? It looks kinda old, but also remeinds me of Jim Wagners RBBs.

A Random Floridian

11-19-2008, 07:32 PM

I would show a bunch of my knives, but it got pretty messy last night with those ninjas...

Steelersfan413

11-20-2008, 12:50 AM

Hey guys, I don't have a picture yet but i'll get one soon if you need it, but I'll describe it for now. My dad offered me a knife the other day, but I refused because I felt it meant too much to him had I lost it. But it was about three inches closed, six open. He told me the blade was made from surgical steel and it had some engraving at the bottom but I don't remember what it said except, "Japan". The grip was made of ivory. It also had an antelope or deer or similar animal drawn on the grip. He told me it was $80 when he bought it sometime around 1971.

I just wanted to know how much this may be worth right now. I'm not an expert at all, but just take into consideration it was made of ivory, (which is illegal now,) surgical steel, (which i'm assuming is very strong,) made in Japan, not China, the age behind it, and the small and detailed drawing. My dad and I would really appreciate some help, and i'll post up a picture by next week.

Thanks in advance

Walker-69

11-22-2008, 01:48 PM

Ok gang here comes. Here's a group shot, Böker DIREKT with a Spyderco Endura on the far left, then the SOG SEAL revolver, the Böker itself, and the small Spyderco Jester on the far right.

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/Groopshot2-small.jpg

Well, of these, the big Spyderco Endura has the finest steel. The DIREKT has a blade of 440C steel and it's NOT a real "cutting machine". Not matter how much you try, 440C will not get very sharp. However it has serrations at the front of the blade, and that is something that I have been looking for.

What makes this modestly priced folder special?

I am not into martial arts myself, but a martial arts expert wrote a review on another forum that was eye-opening. More pics:

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/Openhand.jpg

The DIREKT becomes a kubotan, or "percussion tool".

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/Closedfist.jpg

Now look at the last picture. That is a "Carson flipper", similar to the one found on the CRKT M-16. It is used for opening the blade, and it works real nice. However, in the "kubotan mode"... if you know what you are doing, that can paralyze an opponent. I will not give any ideas here, if you know self defense then you might know how to use the thing.

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/Knock.jpg

Well, it's pretty nasty stuff. But since this is a military forum, I feel that I can write about such things here. Anyways, a knife that can be used as a blunt weapon could be safer than a knife that can't, provided that some idiot doesn't go out for just the purpose of testing the knife.

Warning: outside of professional circles, don't ever make the mistake of using a knife for "personal defense" unless you have training for it. If you don't know martial arts but someone who attacks you does know martial arts, he will possibly take the knife away from you and then you will be in deep sh!t. Also, a knife is always a lethal weapon. Blunt weapons like kubotans are less lethal. This is serious. I do NOT carry a knife when I go outside. I do take them to the woods, but not to the town or city.

I see the Böker Direkt above as a professional tool, it could be used by a serving member of a military. Myself - I use it in the woods only, and indoors, I do not carry it as EDC.

Walker-69

11-27-2008, 12:42 PM

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/Direkt12.jpg

Maybe I was being too critical of 440C steel. Here is what someone wiser said about it on a knife forum:

440C can be difficult to sharpen, for whatever reason (large carbides, etc.). The old Bucks in 440C took a lot of work to get a good edge, but they held it a decently long time... Diamond hones work well -- I have been using DMT hones for about a decade and have yet to wear one out.

In practice - I am pretty sure that if you have, say, a Lansky triangular sharpener in the field, you can get it "sharp enough" for 99,9% of the tasks that you might like to do in the field or camping. If you want to do same grafting of apples in on orchard - well, then you need VG-10 instead.

Niels

11-27-2008, 01:21 PM

Walker-69

11-27-2008, 01:42 PM

What I'm curious about are the serrations on that part of the blade. It doesn't look very practical, I have to say.

Well, time will show about that. I will tell you why I got interested. In Finland, the traditional knife is the "puukko". "Scandi knife" is basically the same thing, except that is a Swedish/Danish/Norwegian term. With a scandi knife, what you do is you usually use the base of the blade, or the part closest to the handle, to cut bark off a piece of wood, or to make shavings for a fire. That is where you can apply most force.

With usual American-style blades, the serrations are there at the base, or near the handle. Serrations are no good for making nice shavings out of wood - or pretty much any other work with wood. With the DIREKT, the base is plain edge, so in my eyes it makes for a good "outdoor" knife (and then good for other purposes too). And I am curious to see how the serrations at the front work - I love serrations! I have come to the conclusion that with folders, I always want serrations... with fixed blades, plain edge is OK. That's just me.

I can think of one place where the serrations at the front might work well. When you go fishing and then clean up a fish, you need to remove the gills of the fish. A normal knife doesn't really cut into the gills - they are very tough to cut. Serrations might cut into the gills really well. But you can't reach the gills if you have a big knife where the serrations are at the back.

BlackFlag

11-29-2008, 05:16 PM

My buddy is coming home for the holidays pretty soon. He is in the Marines, and in a few months will be deployed to Afghanistan. A few of our buddies are all chipping in and would like to get him a few pieces of kit, as this is his first deployment.

I'm aiming to get him a good piece of steel. If anyone knows a good blade, I'd like to see your suggestions.

The price limit is about 350 dollars.

EDIT: Also, I plan on spending $350 no mattr the cost of the knife. So any other suggestions for useful kit would be appreciated.

Hollis

11-29-2008, 05:18 PM

My buddy is coming home for the holidays pretty soon. He is in the Marines, and in a few months will be deployed to Afghanistan. A few of our buddies are all chipping in and would like to get him a few pieces of kit, as this is his first deployment.

I'm aiming to get him a good piece of steel. If anyone knows a good blade, I'd like to see your suggestions.

The price limit is about $350 dollars.

Anything by Bill Harsey is great. The Marine K-Bar. Maybe some of the current enlisted Marines can help.

pchoiboi

11-29-2008, 06:24 PM

spyderco's are nice
K-bars are a bit unnecessary, they issue bayonets out there
so a k-bar is just extra gear
whatever you do, dont be a sucker for a surefire knife
they suck and are extremely overpriced

California Joe

11-29-2008, 06:30 PM

Look at the sticky thread at the top of this section...

Maine Finn

11-29-2008, 06:37 PM

Depends on if you want to get a fixed blade or a folding knife. Gerber makes good knives, as does Benchmade. I've got a folding Benchmade and it's excellent. It cost something like $130, but for the quality it was worth it.

eques

11-29-2008, 06:56 PM

If I were you, I'd buy some strong folder like Zero Tolerence ZT0200ST (125-130$). IMHO big fixed blades like Ka-Bar are too big and heavy, when folders, much lighter and more comfortable to carry are still very usefull. Another usefull piece of equipment should be a multitool, good manufacturers are Leatherman, Victorinox, SOG and Gerbar

BlackFlag

11-29-2008, 07:00 PM

California Joe

11-29-2008, 07:05 PM

Albatross

11-29-2008, 07:08 PM

spyderco, spyderco, spyderco, I can't say enough good things about them.

California Joe

11-29-2008, 07:09 PM

But how do you feel about spyderco?

BlackFlag

11-29-2008, 07:11 PM

Browse that thread, but you're right, most of the highspeed types around here that have posted favor a multitool like the Leatherman.

If you're feeling crafty you could always buy a knife blank and do the handle yourself. Custom like. It would probably mean more to him. Just a thought.

www.trackofthewolf.com sells lots of supplies for knives. I've made a few for flintlock patch knives...

There is a local shop that does custom diamond kote. They do firearms and knives, and I've hard good things about them, their prices aren't bad either. I was thinking of getting the knife done in OD.

BlackFlag

11-29-2008, 07:19 PM

I think I might go with this baby.. http://www.thebladeshop.com/Gerber_Silver_Trident_Black_Hytrel_Handle_Single_p/7163.htm

I've own a couple Gerber's, (Dad's hand me downs) and I can't argue with their durability. However, I've been looking at a few spyderco's as well (thanks albatross), and it looks like I'm in for a tough choice.

Right now it's fixed vs. folding. I'm not sure which would be more useful. If anyone could let me know what would be more useful for a 0311 from experience, I'd be grateful.

tomonator

11-29-2008, 07:22 PM

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb255/tomosail/hosting%20photos/POLICE-BTS.jpg

Emerson police utility Great knife

TehSuig

11-29-2008, 07:38 PM

I would stay away from getting him a fixed blade. He's going to spend 80% of his time overseas without an IBA on and carrying a fixed blade on your belt just makes you a homo. Get him a folding Benchmade auto or a Microtech. Much more useful for cutting 550 or opening MREs.

I carried a Mission MPK fixed blade throughout Iraq and never used it once. Left it in my kit bag for Afghanistan and just carried one of my Benchmades in my pocket.

Walker-69

11-30-2008, 08:42 AM

Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza folding knife list price $330

Google it up and you'll find out about the reputation for Chris Reeve blades...

Walker-69

11-30-2008, 08:44 AM

But how do you feel about spyderco?

The problem with Spyderco is that it's a love or hate-thing. Many people hate Spydies.

Laconian

11-30-2008, 11:22 AM

I carry a SOG Flash II folder good knife for the money. That said he's better off with a quality multi-tool - SOG (by reputation only can I recommend these), Leatheman (I've got a Techni-tool that is almost 10 yrs old and still solid). I have two Gerbers, one is fairly new and seems solid, the other the lock for the blades broke and it is crap.

A good flashlight by Surefire, Pelican, or Streamlight; something that runs on available batteries.

We put together a going away kit for a buddy that took a contractor gig: flashlight, 550 cord, 100mph tape, couple of good 'biners, IR tape, etc. A fixed blade knife will not get much use, a folder will get a little more but it is 1-dimensional. Just my opinion, your mileage may vary.

Walker-69

11-30-2008, 03:55 PM

I have a SOG multi-tool and I like it. It's unique. The Skeletool CX from Leatherman is quite new, just handled one in a shop today. It has a blade made of quality 154CM steel, it should make for a nice knife too. Don't weigh much, easy to carry around...

CLB Designs

12-14-2008, 03:27 AM

Good review Walker. However, I'm sceptical of supposed "tactical" uses of knives, like this "holding it in your hand and hitting someone on the head" thing. If you want to punch someone in the face, you don't grab for your knife first. If you want to possibly kill someone, why not use the blade.

What I'm curious about are the serrations on that part of the blade. It doesn't look very practical, I have to say.

Aloha Niels,

First of all, my thanks to Walker-69 for the great pics and review!woot

Sometimes using an impact tool as an "equalizer" helps...say a guy, 220 solid and higher than a kite is coming your way talking crazy with a beer in his hand...and you are smaller than he is. Ya *might* wanna use that closed knife to end this thing FAST...or as fast as you can.

Regarding the Midway Edge on this DIREKT folder. On which part of a folder, or most knives for that matter, get dull first? Usually the tip and the belly of a blade from what I have experienced. With the serrations where they are, the belly cuts longer than a conventional plain edge would of the same length and steel.

Hope this helped, and thanks again Walker-69!

God bless and stay safe all!:)
www.clbdesign.info

CLB Designs

12-14-2008, 03:52 AM

Aloha ALL,

Some pics of my latest fixed blade, the Boker Plus/CLB Design RNR...
Fugly, but functional...:oops:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/81785a00.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/6dbc13cd.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/6bd1e1a6.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/275f2247.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/4227230e.jpg

Your thoughts guys?

God bless!!!
www.clbdesign.info

Henry's Fork

12-14-2008, 04:16 AM

Nice blade, i am diggin the fatness. Thanks for the pics.

And welcome to MP.net CLB-San. Quite a few of us KnifeKnuts around here.p-)

Mister_manji

12-14-2008, 05:35 AM

what kind of fruit is that?

Walker-69

12-14-2008, 03:56 PM

what kind of fruit is that?

I know the fruit, I have had it in Africa. It's strange that it's also found in Hawaii. I know the name but just can't recall it right now.

Muchos mahalos, Chad! The RNR sure looks interesting and functional. To some, it might not look functional at all, but I think it will be very functional for certain tasks. Oh yeah, and the G4 (did I get that right?) wharncliffe design looks like a serious tool too!

Tell me Chad, how would it work if I added some nice wooden plates on each side of the handle of the RNR? I haven't got an RNR yet. Maybe even some thin coloured liners on each side of the metal. A lot of sanding on the wood, some oil of the right kind, and then it would have a wooden handle. What's your view on that?

CLB Designs

12-14-2008, 05:38 PM

Nice blade, i am diggin the fatness. Thanks for the pics.

And welcome to MP.net CLB-San. Quite a few of us KnifeKnuts around here.p-)

Aloha Henry's Fork,

Thanks for the welcome and for checking out my latest, and most misunderstood FB.:)

God bless and Happy Holidays!
www.clbdesign.info

CLB Designs

12-14-2008, 05:39 PM

what kind of fruit is that?

Aloha Mister_manji,

It's a guava from my backyard...:oops:

God bless and Happy Holidays!
www.clbdesign.info

CLB Designs

12-14-2008, 05:47 PM

I know the fruit, I have had it in Africa. It's strange that it's also found in Hawaii. I know the name but just can't recall it right now.

Muchos mahalos, Chad! The RNR sure looks interesting and functional. To some, it might not look functional at all, but I think it will be very functional for certain tasks. Oh yeah, and the G4 (did I get that right?) wharncliffe design looks like a serious tool too!

Tell me Chad, how would it work if I added some nice wooden plates on each side of the handle of the RNR? I haven't got an RNR yet. Maybe even some thin coloured liners on each side of the metal. A lot of sanding on the wood, some oil of the right kind, and then it would have a wooden handle. What's your view on that?

Aloha Walker-69,

Obviously the admin got to my application for this awesome place, and I am finally able to post!woot

The G4...G4...OH, you mean my LARGE folder coming out of Boker Plus? Her are some pics of the prototype I was sent. Some things *may* differ on the actual model...I wanted the grind line changed, as well as the addition of a Titanium Coat on the blade.woot
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/9b438fb0.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/81c51fc4.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/0ed958bf.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/0779a389.jpg

As for the addition of just about any scale onto the RNR, that would definitely work fine. The RNR is only 1/8" thick, and with my Camo-Cutouts, you can pin/screw a scale of your liking to it for sure.

God bless and Happy Holidays W69!!!

Johnny_H02

12-14-2008, 06:59 PM

Ishapore "Australian" No.1 Mk III SMLE Bayonet w/scabbard
http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/8382/img0580ez8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/img0580ez8.jpg/1/w800.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img361/img0580ez8.jpg/1/)

18th Century Repro Royal Navy Cutlass with 1812 era Scabbard
http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/9186/img0585yj9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/img0585yj9.jpg/1/w1770.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img122/img0585yj9.jpg/1/)

CLB Designs

12-14-2008, 07:24 PM

Ishapore "Australian" No.1 Mk III SMLE Bayonet w/scabbard

http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/img0580ez8.jpg/1/w800.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img361/img0580ez8.jpg/1/)

18th Century Repro Royal Navy Cutlass with 1812 era Scabbard

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/img0585yj9.jpg/1/w1770.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img122/img0585yj9.jpg/1/)

Aloha Johnny_H,

Thanks for posting that first pic...I think I got one of those minus the scabbard! Didn't know it was Aussie!:oops:

God bless!
www.clbdesign.info (http://www.clbdesign.info)

Johnny_H02

12-14-2008, 09:19 PM

Aloha Johnny_H,

Thanks for posting that first pic...I think I got one of those minus the scabbard! Didn't know it was Aussie!:oops:

God bless!
www.clbdesign.info (http://www.clbdesign.info)

It is a British Pattern Bayonet, my particular piece however has an "I" for Ishapore mfg. & "Australia" stamped into the wood grip. So your bayonet might be anything, even the Yanks manufactured them (lee bayonets).

sauerstoff

12-17-2008, 04:56 PM

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/275f2247.jpg

I didn't know there are goiaba/guaiava/guava in hawaii
BTW, nice knife, looks good for slash out

CLB Designs

12-17-2008, 05:47 PM

It is a British Pattern Bayonet, my particular piece however has an "I" for Ishapore mfg. & "Australia" stamped into the wood grip. So your bayonet might be anything, even the Yanks manufactured them (lee bayonets).

Mahalo for the info Johnny_H!

Happy Holidays and God bless!
www.clbdesign.info

CLB Designs

12-17-2008, 05:50 PM

I didn't know there are goiaba/guaiava/guava in hawaii
BTW, nice knife, looks good for slash out

Aloha sauerstoff,

Oh heck yeah...it is one of the MOST abundant fruits here...

Thanks for your comment on the Boker Plus/CLB RNR...it is VERY good for slashing...spooky in CQ.;-)

God bless and Happy Holidays!!!
www.clbdesign.info

Walker-69

12-18-2008, 03:47 PM

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/Fishy1.jpg

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/Fishy2.jpg

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/Fishy3.jpg

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/Gills.jpg

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/Soup.jpg

Here I had a fish head, on it's way to a soup for me. Now the thing here is that the gills need to come out of the fish head. So then, a chance to test the DIREKT in action! As we noticed before, the serrated version of the DIREKT has the serrations in an unusual place at the front. There is also a plain edge version but we are not concerned with that now.

As you see, I had a Cold Steel kitchen knife handy too. It's a nice blade, but it's made for different tasks, and I deemed it too thin for this kind of aggressive cutting. There's always a chance of chipping or breaking a blade that's too thin. If I had a serrated version of the same knife, I might have used it, but now I only have the plain edge Cold Steel kitchen knife.

This test proves that the serrations at the front do work for certain tasks. Gills can be kind of hard to get out of a fish, but the DIREKT managed well. Also, it was strong enough to break the backbone of the fish - another task not suited for the thinner Cold Steel kitchen knife.

In my eyes, the DIREKT is somewhat akin to a Japanese pulling saw. These Japanese saws are different from western ones; the Japanese pulling saw is only used in one direction, as the name implies - to pull.

Oh, and that was one great assortment of veggies in that soup... you don't see all of them in the pic, like the chinese sprouts, the water chestnuts, the little shallot onions... yum, yum...

Johnny_H02

12-18-2008, 03:48 PM

Fish head soup? :(

kayaker

12-18-2008, 03:51 PM

Like a stock....

Walker, have you ever tried fish eyes? Rather bitter I found...

Walker-69

12-18-2008, 04:00 PM

Fish head soup? :(

It's the taste that counts... p-)

Maybe not the best thing for a first date though...p-)

Walker-69

12-18-2008, 04:01 PM

Walker, have you ever tried fish eyes? Rather bitter I found...

Hmmm no, I leave them alone. But when the time comes to BUG OUT and live off the nature in order to survive, that's gonna be on the menu too... p-)

pascalywood

12-18-2008, 04:03 PM

I was wondering, is there a store that sells C7 Nella bayonets and the plastic scabard?

CLB Designs

12-18-2008, 06:04 PM

Sarig

12-19-2008, 03:54 AM

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r170/lordsarig/3119371195_aa020e9a51_b.jpg

9" blade :D

When I dig this out of the backpack when out in the wild, people always ask if I'm compensating for something, haha.

Sneeker

12-19-2008, 04:00 AM

9" blade :D

When I dig this out of the backpack when out in the wild, people always ask if I'm compensating for something, haha.

Are they in the ball park?

Back on topic. I always like Rapala knives for cleaning fish and game.

Walker-69

12-19-2008, 09:37 AM

Thanks for the great pics and "proof"...BTW, that soup looked great...recipe please!woot

God bless and Happy Holidays!!!

The soup... it was a mix of Finnish and oriental. Last monday, I was eating out and went to a fast food place where they sell oriental food. I ordered Japanese soup, and though it was just fast food, it blew my brain. It was just so-o-o-o delicious. Then I got curious about making soups myself - I have done a loot of cooking during some periods of my life, but never really got into making soup. Soup should be healthy for a "middle-aged" person like me, it is not so fattening. I now must look into Thai, Chinese and Japanese soup recipes and learn to make some.

BTW no offense Chad, Sneeker and others... when you reply to a post, try not to include the pictures in the reply! Only text plz. That makes the viewing experience easier for us all. woot

Steelersfan413

12-21-2008, 12:57 AM

Sorry for the quality. They're cell phone pics.

Some sh!tty Chinese knife. Blade says Jaguar on it.
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/8920/sspx0146gq1.jpg
http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/740/sspx0147tc5.jpg
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/4305/sspx0148sp1.jpg

stonecutter

12-23-2008, 04:14 PM

My favorites: Cold Steel tanto and Fairbairn-Sykes commando
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/yamagatafan/IMG_4365.jpg

sauerstoff

12-23-2008, 11:36 PM

Nice pair of blades Stonecutter.
Uh, Fairbain-Sykes, sweet ...

Hammer27

12-27-2008, 11:02 PM

http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/41751/2024672150101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2024672150101080816qpuXkn)

Walker-69

12-29-2008, 04:59 PM

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/Vesuri.jpg

How's that for a blade. It's a Finnish "vesuri", two-handed model from Fiskars. For clearing forest, it's good, except of course with a chainsaw or something else running on petrol, you get more done.

The paracord is not Finnish but it works real well with the vesuri. Why orange? Because I don't want to get shot as a rabbit like some others.

Polyshot

12-30-2008, 12:50 AM

Just picked-up this Brenchmade HK Nitrous Blitz as my EDC replacement of my CRKT M16-13 LE which was unfortunately lost while I was working........

Ducky91

12-30-2008, 01:12 AM

My small contribution and collection. Use to have a nice S&W, but lost it while hiking.

http://i39.tinypic.com/158a4bk.jpg

Walker-69

12-30-2008, 10:13 AM

Just picked-up this Brenchmade HK Nitrous Blitz as my EDC replacement of my CRKT M16-13 LE which was unfortunately lost while I was working........

Tell me Polyshot, how do you like the Nitrous Blitz? I don't own any Benchmade yet and I have never handled one.

Polyshot

12-31-2008, 05:18 AM

Tell me Polyshot, how do you like the Nitrous Blitz? I don't own any Benchmade yet and I have never handled one.

Well, even though it is my 1st Benchmade and I get my hands on it for only 2 days 2 days, I can tell you it's certainly well worth the price(that's it, if know where to look)...... it's well-balanced and feels natural when I hold it.....

Compare to the M16-13 I used to carry it is slimmer, lighter, and slightly shorter when folded, although the blade itself is almost as long........

sauerstoff

12-31-2008, 07:20 PM

http://i39.tinypic.com/158a4bk.jpg

I have the top one, the camo-rambo-style... It's the same, just another camo and the compass work no more :-(.
It's far from a good knife but I earned from my grandpa so have a sentimental price.
Cheers

MARINO

01-01-2009, 07:32 PM

I bought a US army Ka-Bar 1252 i know the history of the knife .. etc... what's your opinion .. what do you think about it

Hammer27

01-02-2009, 09:22 PM

Trident Tanto; really good photo here:
http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/35183/2544243740101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2544243740101080816DOLKtC)

MOD CQD Mk1. A real beast, just an overall intense knife; sort of the Mk23 OHWS of the knife world.
http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/44332/2295273000101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2295273000101080816AKkqGM)

http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/22218/2450858500101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2450858500101080816PCOvRj)

http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/44057/2228865820101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2228865820101080816EAGnvu)

CRKT Hissatsu; just in case you ever need to decapitate someone with a folder.

http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/41276/2413798390101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2413798390101080816zClfgf)

http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/29442/2490325060101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2490325060101080816pVhBSY)

UKWolf

01-03-2009, 08:49 PM

My small collection of pointy things. There is also a USMC Ka-bar I have, but it's on loan to a friend at the moment. He has more use for it than I do.

Anyway:
(Sorry for th shody picture quality...)
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n149/Wolfenmitter/Knivesandpointythings.jpg

USAF Aircrew Survival Knife, Leatherman Super Tool, Random mini tool and a Nepalease Kukri with skinning knife and sharpening tool.

Walker-69

01-04-2009, 09:25 AM

I bought a US army Ka-Bar 1252 i know the history of the knife .. etc... what's your opinion .. what do you think about it

It should be a good knife, but if I am correct then it's not stainless. There is nothing wrong with that actually, there's many people who like carbon steel more than stainless steel. You can make it much more sharp than most stainless knives. Just remember to clean it after use, and apply some oil on it. I have used ordinary vegetable oil, the same stuff that I use in the kitchen. Gun oil or some sort of oil spray would be even better, but then you can't cut vegetables, meat or other food with the knife, unless you clean it first. It's OK to use water and dishwashing liquid for cleaning it, just remember to dry it with a cloth afterwards, and apply oil again after you have used it.

Basillicus

01-04-2009, 05:23 PM

Here's what I have at hand:
http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/2220/knivesyk8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/knivesyk8.jpg/1/w676.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img397/knivesyk8.jpg/1/)

The Swiss one is pretty self-explanatory, one must have one although it's not really useful. That small puukko in the middle is the first one I got as a child. Too small to be really useful but it has sentimental value. The black one is a memorial from the army times. It's an american POS though and not too useful for any real work like carving due to the shape of the blade. As a weapon it might do though since it feels pretty sturdy, has a good grip, and the scabbard is easy to attach into equipment. I've got also a couple of cheap knives with plastic handles in various conditions in my tool box but I guess there's no point digging them up. One pretty basic but good puukko I have at my summer cottage.

I've been looking a new one for some time but it seems good ones are difficult to come by. Right kind of mixture of aestetics, durability and satisfactory all-around properties seems to be pretty rare in knives/puukkos you find at normal shops.

Hammer27

01-08-2009, 09:02 PM

My SOG Midnite Tiger...absolutely amazing! Pictures just don't do this knife justice.

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/41469/2235013760101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2235013760101080816xNvScB)

http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/35331/2653504350101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2653504350101080816WHbTnb)

http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/44054/2321034700101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2321034700101080816kelIiM)

dave81

01-08-2009, 09:56 PM

I've been looking a new one for some time but it seems good ones are difficult to come by. Right kind of mixture of aestetics, durability and satisfactory all-around properties seems to be pretty rare in knives/puukkos you find at normal shops.You're in Finland and you're unable to find a good knife? Even though people from all over the world turn to Finland for some of the best knives in the world?

Bro Jangles

01-08-2009, 10:00 PM

Man i want benchmade knife, but they are "illegal" in my state.

kaibilgt

01-09-2009, 12:28 PM

HI

Identify this knife pleace...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3182370178_bec71f4823_b.jpg

sauerstoff

01-09-2009, 12:34 PM

HI

Identify this knife pleace...

Boker Jim Wagner Reality-Based
http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/boker/images/051.jpg
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=BOP051

kaibilgt

01-09-2009, 12:39 PM

Boker Jim Wagner Reality-Based
http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/boker/images/051.jpg
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=BOP051

Thank you very much

Hammer27

01-09-2009, 02:43 PM

"Battle Blades"

http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/1733/2596625630101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2596625630101080816Cfbkym)

Cold Steel Scimitar Spike

http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/26249/2093087310101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2093087310101080816HkdUIR)

Basillicus

01-09-2009, 04:05 PM

You're in Finland and you're unable to find a good knife? Even though people from all over the world turn to Finland for some of the best knives in the world?

I have big demands but I'm not willing to pay hundreds of euros, so it's a difficult equation. Also, if you would buy an expensive knife you might be too affraid to "ruin" it by using it.

Basically it seems you can divide knives that are being sold here in these categories:
1.) Ultra cheap knives, usually a plastic/rubber handel and stainless steel blade, and plastic scabbard (Mora etc.). Pretty durable but you don't carry one outside construction yard.
2.) Cheap bulk puukkos, industrially made, wooden handle, leather scabbard, souvenirs for tourists and not really very durable.
3.) Expensive bulk puukkos, like above but may last for a life time or break down the next day, you never know before you buy it. You can always get a new one if the old breaks down but the trust is gone and the knife is useless.
4.) Hand made high quality puukkos, damn expensive, supposedly durable but too beautiful for serious work.
5.) These tactical hi-speed ninja killer knives this thread is full of, can be expensive, aggressive looks, maybe pretty durable, but what the hell do you really do with those out in the woods (ansver: nothing).

Walker-69

01-09-2009, 05:22 PM

Basillicus

01-09-2009, 05:49 PM

Dear Basillicus - you need to make your own, or make a few knives! Go to the website

www.brisa.fi (http://www.brisa.fi)

and check out the various blades they have from every Nordic country.

The EnZo kits are well known, they have been featured in American knife journals as well. They have "full tang" blades as well as traditional "rat tail" blades, and the full tang is a bit stronger than the traditional. Valinnanvaraa riittää. And more info in Finnish: www.puukkosivut.net (http://www.puukkosivut.net)

And if you want a very good quality "scandi" knife, you can always get a Fällkniven. They are Swedish. On Ebay, you can find Fällkniven blades also that you can make into a knife by yourself if you want. But Fällkniven are more expensive than the Brisa stuff.

A couple of years ago, I got two "Lauri carbon" (hiiliteräs) blades from Brisa. My first knife looked very bizarre, but the carbon blade was a mean cutter in the woods.

Thanks for the link, they seem to have some interesting stuff. That EnZo full tang looks very robust and serious business, I've seen the traditional narrow "tang" or the rivet holding it to break down too many times, especially if you start chopping firewood with it. Well, they aren't even intended to be used as a wood chopping axe but sometimes you just might have to use it like one.

Too bad they don't seem to have knives built around that full tang blade? I affraid I don't have the skills or tools to make a decent handle myself. Although that "EnZo Taiga 125/ Nylund" looks pretty interesting and isn't too expensive.

What comes to Fällkniven, I think I'm just not mentally prepare to buy a Swedish knife. p-)

Walker-69

01-10-2009, 05:22 AM

A couple of little friends...

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/Duo.jpg

I shall write more about them in a minute.

Walker-69

01-10-2009, 06:21 AM

A quick evaluation of the Spyderco Delica ZDP-189 combo edge.

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/Duo-close.jpg

The Delica is Spyderco's best-selling model. It has been around for many years and has been offered in various steels. The current steel is VG-10. VG-10 is an excellent steel, however Spyderco is also offering a model with a blade made out of ZDP-189 steel. ZDP-189 is a "supersteel" - it has an extraordinarily large amount of carbon in it, and that gives it unusual hardness and edge-holding ability.

I got a Delica ZDP-189 from Ebay for a reasonable price, and have been giving it light use for a while. I'm pretty happy with the knife, but I am not sure whether I would recommend it to everyone.

Many users have been reporting problems sharpening ZDP-189. It is quite natural that this kind of steel is harder to sharpen than ordinary steels; different sharpening materials might perform better than others when it comes to supersteels. I have read on the forums that ceramic sharpeners don't really work well with ZDP-189, but I haven't tried myself so I wouldn't know.

So then, how well does the supersteel hold it's edge? That depends entirely on the material. Peeling apples and oranges, you might never need to sharpen the Delica ZDP-189. Maybe that's what someone wants: apples, oranges, sausage, that kind of stuff. I would imagine that it would work practically forever without any need for sharpening.

I did cut some cardboard into pieces with the Delica, and I noticed some blunting. It is still working sharp, but the most extreme hair-splitting edge is gone. Therefore we can safely conclude that the supersteel is not invincible. But cardboard is actually quite tough on knives - there are lots of impurities in cardboard that wear out the blade faster than many other materials.

One important aspect is that a harder steel will chip more easily than an ordinary steel. There is usually a trade-off between hardness and toughness, a harder steel is more brittle, and a softer steel is more tough. Now I am not a metallurgist and I am not willing to test this on my Delica, but I would expect the tip to break more easily on the ZDP-189 blade than on a VG-10 blade. Also, the serrations might chip more easily with ZDP-189 than with VG-10. This is what I have gathered from other writers on knife forums too.

In a nutshell, I like the ZDP-189 Delica, but I don't think it's for everyone. It is an enthusiast's knife, or a number two knife. For hard use I would recommend the Delica VG-10 versions, just because they are easier to sharpen and I assume that they can take more abuse. I don't really see the need for a "supersteel" in many kinds of practical use, but that is just me. For more expansive tests on both the VG-10 and ZDP-189 Delicas, please check the web page

http://www.cutleryscience.com/reviews/reviews.html

Do a search for "Delica" on that page and you will find four different articles on the subject: VG-10 plain edge, ZDP-189 plain edge, serrated edge and VG-10 with "Emerson wave". There might also be other reviews around the net.

Sorry, this is not a very good review since I haven't even tried sharpening the thing, but then again I didn't call it a "review" but a "quick evaluation".

Walker-69

01-10-2009, 06:43 AM

I have never been really a fan of the SAK (Swiss Army Knife), but this model I REALLY like!

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/bits.jpg

There are many models of the Cybertool, and this is the cheapest and most stripped-down model. This is the Cybertool 29, I think that the model 34 is the most common one. What makes it a "cyber" tool are the Torx bits. Torx screws are found on cell phones and many other high-tech gadgets today. Incidentally, Torx screws (sometimes called star screws) are also found on many knives, so you could use the Cybertool to adjust screws on other knives. Not all though: for example the Delica, the main screw is big and there is a corresponding Torx bit in the Cybertool for that, but the other screws holding the handle together are smaller and there is no such tiny Torx bit found on the Cybertool.

The most usual colours for Cybertools are "sapphire" and "ruby red". I found this "stayglow" model on EBay. A similar frame is used on the Victorinox rescue tool; it does really glow in the dark! First it must get some exposure to light of course. But it usually does, and when you switch the lights off, you can see where it is, because it glows. It could be a really useful feature in some situs. It doesn't really shine of course, but there is enough glow so that you can locate the sucker.

Verdict: not very robust, not very tacti-cool, but it's a really nice addition to your tool set. Thumbs up!

Walker-69

01-10-2009, 02:13 PM

Great, I found an old steel chart that I originally downloaded from a knife forum some time ago. It proves the point about possible fragility of ZDP-189 when compared to some other knife steels.

I find four steels here that I have seen used on knives: 440C, ATS-34 (almost identical to 154CM), GIN-1 (found in nineties' Spydercos) and ZDP-189.

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/Steelchart-1.gif
As you see, ZDP-189 gets an A- for corrosion resistance, A+ for wear resistance and a B- for toughness. Is it "tough enough" - maybe yes, but some other steels are better. On the X and Y axes you can see that GIN-1 is all the way at the other end of the spectrum, scoring low on wear resistance (hardness) but better on toughness. GIN-1 would make for a better prybar than ZDP-189.

It is interesting to see both 440C and ATS-34 there in the middle, with ATS-34 scoring a little better for both hardness and toughness. It makes sense, because it is more of a high-end steel. VG-10 is supposedly just a hair better than ATS-34 in most regards.

dave81

01-10-2009, 02:26 PM

Man i want benchmade knife, but they are "illegal" in my state.So buy one and don't tell anybody that you have it. It's like how switchblades/automatic knives are illegal in a lot of places, but that doesn't stop online knife sellers from selling them. I bought one once and it came with a note that said, "This automatic knife may not be legal in your state. Check your local knife laws." I think I threw that note away with the box.

Hammer27

01-10-2009, 08:28 PM

Cold Steel Scimitar Spike with new cord-wrapped handle:

http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/42762/2033501080101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2033501080101080816DYKfly)

Hollis

01-11-2009, 10:45 PM

Some new additions:

One is about 70 years old.

T3ngu

01-11-2009, 10:47 PM

Some new additions:

One is about 70 years old.
You sure you dont want to adopt me? p-)

Henry's Fork

01-11-2009, 11:57 PM

Ohhhh ahhhh. Now i gots ta clean my bvds. Thanks Hollis.

Great review Walker, and that chart is also a gem. I have been seeing on teh webz, that the best ways to sharpen the ZDP blades seem to be with a belt sander or diamond stones. Are you the same Walker as the one on BF or spyderforums?

Hammer27, nice score on that SOG tigershark. I was "forced" to pick one up because they discontinued them, on top of moving the production of alot of their knives to taiwan and china. SOG blades from Seki are going to become less and less. *cries like a baby*

Walker-69

01-12-2009, 04:32 AM

Great review Walker, and that chart is also a gem. I have been seeing on teh webz, that the best ways to sharpen the ZDP blades seem to be with a belt sander or diamond stones. Are you the same Walker as the one on BF or spyderforums?

I am not on Spyderforums! That's some other 'Walker'. I think it's Bladeforums where I am registered with the exact same name as here, but I haven't really written there much. They might also have other 'Walkers' there.

Yeah, it makes sense that diamonds would work with ZDP-189.

Polyshot

01-12-2009, 03:55 PM

My blades so far.......

Hammer27

01-12-2009, 07:21 PM

Hammer27, nice score on that SOG tigershark. I was "forced" to pick one up because they discontinued them, on top of moving the production of alot of their knives to taiwan and china. SOG blades from Seki are going to become less and less. *cries like a baby*

Thanks. I always wanted one of the originals and once they converted to the "2.0" with the ridiculous rasps, guard, and just general ugliness I couldn't handle it:bash:... so I broke down and finally bought one:)

Henry's Fork

01-12-2009, 11:37 PM

I am not on Spyderforums! That's some other 'Walker'. I think it's Bladeforums where I am registered with the exact same name as here, but I haven't really written there much. They might also have other 'Walkers' there.

Yeah, it makes sense that diamonds would work with ZDP-189.

My bad Walker, i think i even asked you once before. D'oh.

@Hammer, yea that new tigershark, not feeling it either. You really scored, got a tiger without the annoying serrations, i love my spidies with serrations, just not on me fixed blades. arrrggh p-)

HuntingHawk

01-13-2009, 07:15 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v399/stickypost/Randalls.jpg

CLB Designs

01-14-2009, 04:56 AM

Aloha ALL,

NICE knives!!!

Here is one of my latest.

I got mine today from a guy in the UK who did a review on this Boker Plus/CLB Design Karambit, so a HUGE Mahalo Much to stephen63!!!
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/4e545872.jpg

Some pics of the Chadrambit...:rolleyes:
Size comp opened:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/7ab4ecab.jpg

Size Comp Closed:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/a82f5df6.jpg

Steel lined G10 side:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/78dbde97.jpg

Framelock engaged:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/b51d063f.jpg

Lockside, closed:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/085e791c.jpg

Lockside Opened:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/f4f824c4.jpg

For those who were wondering how it spun, here's my first attempt. Sorry, kinda cr*ppy because I was holding the camera in my left hand. Yeah, yeah...that's my excuse and I am sticking to it! LOL!!!
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/CLBVidStuff/th_ecbfb2b7.jpg (http://s131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/HyperKabuto/CLBVidStuff/?action=view&current=ecbfb2b7.flv)

More later all...I feel like cr*p right now...Ugh.
God bless and mahalo MUCH all!
Thanks again sir stephen63!!!

Henry's Fork

01-15-2009, 04:03 AM

@Hunting Hawk, are they custom Randall's?

@CLB, nice C-bit, bet that puppy makes a hell of a cut.. That little hawkbill is calling to me...must run away.

TacoDelRio

01-15-2009, 04:11 AM

Nifty Boker.

HuntingHawk

01-15-2009, 07:53 AM

Henry's Fork, The Model 18 was a custom I got in 1985. The Smithsonian I bought at Randal in Orlando in 1992 & had a friend carve the moose antler & then installed it. Smithsonian was purchased with a leather washer handle.

Walker-69

01-15-2009, 11:53 AM

Yo Chad, that Karambit design looks like serious business. Your designs seem quite varied and innovative, they don't stick to just one theme.

1911-a1

01-15-2009, 11:10 PM

Can we post pics of batons here or should I make a new thread?

gigit

01-24-2009, 09:54 AM

Just got one of these for my birthday from a shooting buddy:

http://www.theknifestore.com/media/CM-BK7.jpg

Becker BK7 Tactical Utility Fixed Blade

3/8" thick steel at the tang.

Runs around 40 to 60.00 US.

Ill second the Becker Knives, awesome survival knife. I have the BK-2, carbon steel ease to sharper keeps an edge better than stainless, quarter inch thick full tang. This thing is built like a tank.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ee_k9Wx0i9Q/SXscbbWBu5I/AAAAAAAAAPA/t5duYLfu7PU/BK-2_003_INFO.jpghttp://lh4.ggpht.com/_ee_k9Wx0i9Q/SXscb3Hh7cI/AAAAAAAAAPE/fhxO2igg3jA/BK2__2__INFO.jpg

therifleman

01-27-2009, 10:08 PM

I have just quired this bayonet and I'm told it was a German K98 WW2 issue. Can anyone confirm?

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/217901551_o.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/217901586_o.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/217901612_o.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/217901781_o.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/217901816_o.jpg

Hollis

01-27-2009, 10:13 PM

I think first thoughts, I would be skeptical. I have a Nazi WWII bayo, there are the typical cartouches on it, that is on the rifles, pistols anything military. (the nazi eagle)

With out the cartouches, I would guess Yugoslavian.

I know that does not help. I am sure we have a few members who will know.

LaoSexMachine

01-27-2009, 10:14 PM

It's a K98 bayonet. Repro or original I don't know. My guess.

LineDoggie

01-27-2009, 10:16 PM

I have just quired this bayonet and I'm told it was a German K98 WW2 issue. Can anyone confirm?

Your Bayonets WW2 German, Manufactured by

"Elite-Diamantwerk, Siegmar-Schönau bei Chemnitz", aka S/185 between 1938-41

Your scabbard is "Berg & Co., Solingen-Ohligs" aka S/242 Made between 1934-44

therifleman

01-27-2009, 10:20 PM

Thanks guys for the help. So I'm assuming it's some kind of early war production which would explain for the lack of cartouches?

Hollis

01-27-2009, 10:22 PM

Well I struck out, Thanks for information.

Linedoggie, where can one find that information?

LineDoggie

01-27-2009, 10:31 PM

Well I struck out, Thanks for information.

Linedoggie, where can one find that information?

I googled "German Bayonet Markings", and picked some collectors site IIRC "World Bayonets.com" 2nd down. Site has lists for different countries, eras, etc.

Hollis

01-27-2009, 10:33 PM

I googled "German Bayonet Markings", and picked some collectors site IIRC "World Bayonets.com" 2nd down. Site has lists for different countries, eras, etc.

Cool, I have to check mine, thought I am hesitant, it may be a fake.

Thanks.

Hollis

01-27-2009, 10:52 PM

Mine was made by Paul Weyersberg, Solingen... It is in pretty good shape. .

percor

01-29-2009, 12:07 PM

Hello Everybody,
My name is Patricio and I live in Argentina. I like military knives since I was very young. My first knife was a cheap "Mundial" from Brazil. The second one was a german Puma (now this model is made under Glock name). Then I start working and my salary was spend in better (for me) knives.
My first expensive option was the SOG Recon model. I great knife and very strong. I think that is the thickest knife in the market (7 mm).
Then came Randalls and Al Mars, and so on.
I was so enthusiast for military knives that I search how the were used in combat (self defence).
I was lucky in finding an instructor who was expert in this matter. He was a student in the Dan Inosanto Academy and have much experience using knives when he was a National Park ranger (Iguazu National Park - jungle everywhere and also iligal hunters).
With my partner/instructor/friend, we instruct the Argentina's Army in Hand to Hand or Combatives.
Years later I wrote the first spanish knife Fighting book: "El Guardaespaldas Silencioso" (the Silent Bodyguard). The book was sold almost everywhere (From Canada to Argentina and Europe, specially Spain). The owner of IPS in Hollywood, FL., sold a couple of copies to the Marines who serve in Irak.
Well, lests see some picks:
1st is the SOG Recon.
2nd is a Randall #1 8" stainless steel with green canvas micarta and skullcrusher.
(I used to have many knives in order to show my students different types, but last year I sold many of them to spend the money in other equipment)

LongShot

01-29-2009, 12:15 PM

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i192/longshotink/hisandhers.jpg

His and hers....

Hollis

01-29-2009, 12:19 PM

His and hers....

Cool, you have a great wife that lets you play with one of her knives.

(what hers is hers, what is his is hers p-))

LongShot

01-29-2009, 12:20 PM

Cool, you have a great wife that lets you play with one of her knives.

(what hers is hers, what is his is hers p-))

Oh hell no.....we arent married....its still my Emersonp-)

percor

01-29-2009, 12:39 PM

I like taking photos so I always make a special scenario for my knives.

3rd- Is a custom made. I design it melting the SOG and the Randall #1. It was made by KDS from Argentina and is a 9" blade ATS 34 steel. Time after my design SOG put in the market the TigerShark. There are no more than 3 of these.
4th- Is a Randall #14 CDT with skullcrusher. Thes knife was send to me from Randall in 1993 and years later I have an accident and the butt was damage (I repair it but the knife loose the red/white/blue spacers). So last November I visit Randall and make it repair.
5th- Randall # 14 restore.
6th- Gary Randall, my son and Me. Gary is holding my book.
7th- Copy of the Randall #2 8" blade made by special order from KDS.

Hollis

01-29-2009, 12:43 PM

percor

01-29-2009, 12:55 PM

8th- Al Mar Shadow 8" blade. For me is the best dagger ever made. This one was bought to a Marine who serve one year in the Gulf war (1991). The sheath was made by Eagle Industries and it was almos worn.
9th- Gerber MkII. Also a great dagger. But heavier than the Shadow.
10th- M9 bayonet, 4th edition, Military issue (not a comercial one). This one I use with my Sig 550.
11th- SOG Pentagone with a couple of modifications. (I like double guard and a metal pommel)

percor

01-29-2009, 12:57 PM

Percor, thanks for the photos. Very nice collection.

Thank you HOLLiS

percor

01-29-2009, 01:21 PM

12th- Marto Brewer Explora. This is a Survival type knife. Is made in Spain by Marto and I have to said that is a good knife. I used it trying to take it to the limits and respond well. The only thing is that it's blade is a little thin. (only 3,8 mm)
13th- Mauser Survival Knife. This knife was design by Mauser and made by Aitor from Spain. For me is a nice knife to play with. This survival comes with flares and a flare lancher in the sheath. I have three of them, one for my wife, one for my son and one for me.
14th- All the Mausers together.
15th- A leather Shoulde Holster made for the Randall # 1. This shoulder holster was made by me.
16th- A leather sheath made by Greg Gutcher of Sullivans in Tampa, Fl.
Greg actually make Randall's sheaths.

As you can see I like double guard and metal pommer in my knives.

That's all folks....

Walker-69

01-29-2009, 06:04 PM

Very nice, Percor! You have real skill and style! I'm envious.

Hollis

01-29-2009, 06:06 PM

Axes, Piolets.

The bottom one was made prior 1900.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k226/Hollis6475/Piolet.jpg

Rigging knives

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k226/Hollis6475/knives-1.jpg

percor

01-30-2009, 05:53 AM

Very nice, Percor! You have real skill and style! I'm envious.

Thank you Walker-69 for your words.
I forget to show one knife. This I always carry at night. Is a 1960 /70's German Para gravity knife. I found it to be very strong and big enought.
The pick in not mine. I still don't take any photo to this one.
I have three of them. The parts are not interchangeable (I don't know if this word in correct). One have the blade with movement and opens/close easily. The other is easy to open but need a little help with the other hand to get the blade in again.
Percor

gunfreak09

01-31-2009, 05:16 PM

can u carry a fixed or folder karambit in the airforce or any other branch?

LongShot

01-31-2009, 05:51 PM

can u carry a fixed or folder karambit in the airforce or any other branch?

Why wouldnt you be able to?

welshmann

01-31-2009, 06:24 PM

I have just quired this bayonet and I'm told it was a German K98 WW2 issue. Can anyone confirm?

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/217901551_o.jpg

how did this get attached to the rifle??

Hollis

01-31-2009, 06:38 PM

how did this get attached to the rifle??

There is a "T" rail attached to the barrel and a "T" slot machined in to the grip the bayo. There is also a hole machined to accommodate the cleaning rod.

Henry's Fork

01-31-2009, 10:45 PM

Great looking Randalls you got there percor.

Hammer27

01-31-2009, 10:55 PM

I figure I need to contribute some more, just got the itch :D

http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/36098/2481500490101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2481500490101080816TAUaPB)

http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/31195/2020301820101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2020301820101080816guBKkb)

percor

02-01-2009, 08:52 AM

Great looking Randalls you got there percor.

Thanks Henry. I used to have 6 Randalls. The first one came in 91 and it was a #14 with Border Patrol handle. The second was the #14 CDT that I show in the photos. (Really this Randall was the one I want from the begining, but Gary told me that I would have to wait 1 year and a half for that one and that a #14 with Border Patrol was ready for deliver, so I accept the Border Patrol).
Then came a #2 8" blade and a #18.
I bought a standard #1 8" blade in my country and I realize that the blade was very nice and a little bite lighter than the #14.
So my last Randall (show in the above post) would be a #1 8" S blade with the Border Patrol handle (I choose this handle because I found that my first #14 was more comfortable that the finger groves handle one). This knife have 3,5 years delay.
I sold my first Randall in order to pay part of my first AR-15.
Then I sold #2, # 18 and #1 standard to buy other things.
I think that the finger groves are very sharp. Once I get a direct hit to my knife hand and the sharp end grove cut my skin, so I rounded them.
Best regards,
Percor

percor

02-01-2009, 08:58 AM

I figure I need to contribute some more, just got the itch :D

http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/36098/2481500490101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2481500490101080816TAUaPB)

I really like the Duane Dieter automatic folder.
Some day in the near future I will get one.
Best regards
Percor

Hammer27

02-01-2009, 11:44 AM

Cold Steel collection:

http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/32666/2781536450101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2781536450101080816VpnDQD)

Gunsite
Prolite
Voyager
Pocket Bushman
Triple Action
Scimitar Spike
SR1 OTF
Kitchen knifep-)
Nightshade Karambit and Pushdagger
Khukri and mini-pal

sauerstoff

02-02-2009, 05:18 PM

Nice collection Hammer27
I have one Nightshade Kerambit on the way. I wanna get familiarized with kerambits and learn spinning.

Gunge

02-02-2009, 06:41 PM

how did this get attached to the rifle??

i have the exact same,
i thought it was a demil, where they "cut" the barrel loop off?
my dad had it from way back, and its very similar to the bayonet i got with my k98k

any clarification?

thanks and best regards to all

Hollis

02-02-2009, 07:09 PM

i have the exact same,
i thought it was a demil, where they "cut" the barrel loop off?
my dad had it from way back, and its very similar to the bayonet i got with my k98k

any clarification?

thanks and best regards to all

Read the post below the one you just quoted. :|

Gunge

02-02-2009, 07:26 PM

Red-Phos

02-02-2009, 07:27 PM

Anyone got a K98 Bayonet for sale?

Hollis

02-02-2009, 07:35 PM

@hollis
i did
im saying that just the "T" slot to the T rail holding the bayo is way to loose to be the only way it stayed attached, no?

im not doubting your info just trying to clarify, have they been demiled or were they designed/issued like that

thanks for your help, your knowledge of firearms is incredible

There is something wrong them. Maybe a Yugo bayo, that was made to look like one for a K98??

No bayo fits real snug, nor should they be real loose.

Hammer27

02-02-2009, 07:42 PM

Nice collection Hammer27
I have one Nightshade Kerambit on the way. I wanna get familiarized with kerambits and learn spinning.

That's what I always recommend. So many people want to hop into the karambit field with a $200 Emerson or Strider. The Nightshade is a great way to see if you really like and can work with the design.

Walker-69

02-05-2009, 06:21 PM

I just bought an Al Mar Mini Sere 2000 knife from EBay. It's a black version too, with ceramic black coating.

Price: $157 plus mailing. :oops::oops::oops::oops::oops::oops::oops:

I can't justify this kind of self-gratification in any way. Well, at least I am doing my part in keeping the US economy afloat.

I'll be friggin' ready when that big war comes. SERE comes from "Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape". The black coating means it will stay uncorroded even after a swim in the salt water of the Arctic Ocean.

Well, the SERE is certainly an interesting knife. Google it up and you shall see. The Mini SERE is a smaller version, however it's not much smaller in price. From this particular shop, the normal-sized black SERE would have been the same price. I just decided that a big black folder would be too socially unacceptable, a smallish black folder is a bit less scary - especially when people don't notice it. The SERE is made to ride lower in the pocket than most other similar folders, the explanation being that it is more of a "survival knife" than a "tactical knife" - it better stay safe than be ready for a quick grab.

Like I said, I can't pretend that I would actually need this blade. I just know that Al Mar knives have great fit and finish, it's a functional blade too, I couldn't resist. I'll buy some apples to peel with the Mini SERE, maybe the black coating will protect against any acid from fruit.

I shall certainly do a review on this forum once I get the folder. It should be here in a week or so.

Walker-69

02-06-2009, 06:00 AM

SERE brings us to my creed... it is a bit like the Ranger Creed or some kind of motto, or sum of beliefs. When the big war hits Europe, I will head for the Arctic. My creed goes as follows:

Run like a rabbit,
hide like a cockroach.
Flee like a chicken
but be stealthy as a fox.

Yes, I can see myself with the SERE knife, filleting cod at the shores of the Arctic Ocean. Survival-Evasion-Resistance-Escape... bring it on, baby.

Oh crud, I will have to pay 22% value added tax too when the knife arrives...

Here's a picture of the black Mini Sere. I think it's quite elegant. As you can see, there's this downward curve at the back of the handle: it is the reason why guys with really big hands don't feel comfortable with it (I've read a lot about this knife on various forums). However I don't think I'll have a problem, I don't have huge hands and actually it's not a "real mini" knife, the blade is three inches long.

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/Al-MarMiniSere01.jpg

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Listen up people, I have been doing some thinking while waiting for the Al Mar to arrive by mail... I think we have a very nice, balanced design here. The only thing that's not balanced is the price, but Al Mar is a respected brand and I assume the fit and finish to reflect the price too.

It is a simple liner lock design, and that makes sense in a survival knife. Liner locks don't have a good reputation, they can be untrustworthy in cheapo knives. But first of all, this is NOT a cheapo knife, the liner lock should be well made. And the liner lock allows for a "flow through design".

What does a "flow through design" mean? Well, it means that the knife is open at the top. You can see through it. There are "pillars" that connect the liners together, and in between is the blade. The blade is sandwiched between the liners when the knife is closed, and it swings to the front when the blade comes to use. Simple. The "pillar construction" can be undone to completely disassemble the knife.

Now if you take the knife and stick a pig with it, there might be blood spouting all over. With the flow through design, you can later on rinse the knife, dry it, then give it a lube again. Any other sorts of dirt or foreign obstacles are easy to pry out of the knife. Sure, fine sand will ruin the smooth opening of the knife, but it won't render it useless.

Other kinds of locks are harder to maintain. It might be hard to get foodstuffs or whatever out of a lockback knife. It won't be so hygienic after a while. I don't have experience with other, more "high-tech" locks, so I don't know how easy it would be to clean an AXIS lock on a Benchmade knife; but I imagine it might be hard. There are springs in an AXIS lock. A flow-through liner lock is simpler. Now I'm not an expert... but I kind of have the feeling that an AXIS lock would not function as reliably on a survival knife. A spring falls out, you can't send the knife to Benchmade for repairs if you are trying to survive.

I love serrations, and there are no serrations on this baby... but then, you can't have everything. Just carry a multitool along and use the serrated blade on the multitool. And really, for most kinds of woodwork, a clean blade without serrations is vastly better.

Well, I am looking forward to writing more in a week's time, when the sucker arrives...

Henry's Fork

02-06-2009, 06:01 PM

Nice knife Walker. Anything from Al Mar is worth the money. If i was to start buying knives with liners, the SERE would be at the top of the list.

Whats the extra 22% tax for?? Import tax?

edit: My recent splurge. Best spydie IMO. Perfect size and i have become quite the fan of s30v.

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7256/p2072026et2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

sauerstoff

02-07-2009, 12:28 AM

Can someone ID this folder please.
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/8500/iddagger2pk1.jpg

Thanks

Walker-69

02-07-2009, 04:14 AM

Nice knife Walker. Anything from Al Mar is worth the money. If i was to start buying knives with liners, the SERE would be at the top of the list.

Well I had to decide between the SERE and the Mini SERE, and I went for the Mini. I'm sure that it's more socially acceptable.... but nowhere near "politically correct" still :|

Whats the extra 22% tax for?? Import tax?

Yes, import tax. Anything above approx. $60 and I need to pay import tax.

edit: My recent splurge. Best spydie IMO. Perfect size and i have become quite the fan of s30v.

The Paramilitary. It is lovely. I would like one too. Congrats on a good buy! :)

Walker-69

02-07-2009, 04:16 AM

Can someone ID this folder please.

Thanks

It looks a bit like a Cold Steel Ti-Lite. Check out

http://www.coldsteel.com/tilite.html

The handles seem different, but yours could be an earlier model.

sauerstoff

02-07-2009, 10:38 AM

Yeah, it looks like a 6" Ti-Lite with Zytel handle.
Thanks a lot Walker-69

Walker-69

02-07-2009, 01:36 PM

I will add here a picture of the original Al Mar SERE 2000. I have never seen it in real life, but it's supposed to be a big mother-F* of a folder. It looks kind of slick in a photo but it's quite weighty. The Mini SERE looks very similar but it weighs 3,5 ounces where the original weighs 6 ounces. The Mini SERE is smaller in size but maybe a bit stouter in proportion to its length. The Mini SERE has only come out in 2006, if I am correct (I am very good at googling old news etc).

Mini SERE has a three inch blade so it's pretty close to a standard knife and not at all a miniature knife. Black versions of both the original and the Mini are available. They have a ceramic coating on the blade which is supposed to be real tough.

Hammer27

02-08-2009, 05:31 PM

I just got a Gerber LMFII ASEK and a Glock Field Knife.

The Gerber is very well done and made in Portland, Oregon, USA. The handle is very secure and comfortable in everything I've done with it. I was also impressed by the shaving sharpness of the straight edge and how smoothly the serrations cut. I tested the buttcap out on a glass bottle and it performed flawlessly. Some have stated that its "butt heavy" but I never got that impression and I personally like the buttcap the way it is. It chopped reasonably well for a 5inch blade and made fuzz sticks pretty well. The sheath is ingenious with its draw through sharpener, it comes with two adjustable straps for calf or or dropdown carry, MOLLE webbing, and it also has a rescue hook with its own MOLLE sheath. Unfortunately the sheath wears on the finish of the handle at the guard and it takes a little more effort to pull it out of the sheath than other knives. It is an excellent knife on the whole.

The Glock Field Knife is a real value (I got mine for $30 USD). Its made in Austria out of what I presume is a tool grade carbon steel. Its not extraordinarily sharp but it can be with some work put in to it. The narrow profile of the knife makes it better suited for combat than general utility but it hasn't failed in anything I've tested. Chopping obviously isn't its strong suit but it will do the job eventually. The root saw (optional) is best for notching and such, don't expect to go through a limb with this. It has a bottle cap lifter incorporated into the guard which provides a good thumb rest and allows one to index which way the blade is facing when it's sheathed. I sharpened the false edge on the tip, and it does pierce slightly better but it was good for that before.

Any questions just ask :)

http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/1860/2926123250101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2926123250101080816aFMNzY)

http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/42300/2858571420101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2858571420101080816FFxOZE)

http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/43000/2165277610101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2165277610101080816cSKFMz)

http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/41275/2533077400101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2533077400101080816finxbz)

http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/42654/2655717900101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2655717900101080816xUSwxB)

http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/43340/2891440020101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2891440020101080816RvRnil)

http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/39238/2020544870101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2020544870101080816mCTigO)

Hammer27

02-08-2009, 05:36 PM

More pictures:

http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/43553/2567948180101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2567948180101080816MdqAgJ)

http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/44653/2741143640101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2741143640101080816kGvGkk)

http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/41620/2852020810101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2852020810101080816PMjien)

This was done with just hand pressure, no baton:
http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/27946/2371079830101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2371079830101080816EQqjEO)

http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/17032/2768390870101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2768390870101080816WgYmgM)

Comparison:
http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/29399/2158877110101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2158877110101080816CxJezK)

Walker-69

02-08-2009, 05:45 PM

Nice pics, thanks. How many inches would these blades be? I'm starting to think of blades in inches instead of metric already, because it's more usual with American knives.

Hammer27

02-08-2009, 05:50 PM

Nice pics, thanks. How many inches would these blades be? I'm starting to think of blades in inches instead of metric already, because it's more usual with American knives.

The Gerber LMF II is 5inches in blade length and 11 inches overall
The Glock Field knife is about 6 and 7/8ths of inch in the blade and 12inches overall.

eques

02-08-2009, 11:38 PM

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7256/p2072026et2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
What neck knife is this?

Henry's Fork

02-09-2009, 12:35 AM

What neck knife is this?

A Rob Simonich(RIP) Bitter Root in s30v.

http://www.simonichknives.com/midtech.htm

orionhawk

02-09-2009, 09:09 AM

christ, how did I not find this thread before?

just acquired a Spyderco Perrin Street Beat. new favorite EDC belt knife. I love Spyderco.

percor

02-09-2009, 08:46 PM

I just got a Gerber LMFII ASEK Knife.
The Gerber is very well done and made in Portland, Oregon, USA. The handle is very secure and comfortable in everything I've done with it. I was also impressed by the shaving sharpness of the straight edge and how smoothly the serrations cut. I tested the buttcap out on a glass bottle and it performed flawlessly. Some have stated that its "butt heavy" but I never got that impression and I personally like the buttcap the way it is. It chopped reasonably well for a 5inch blade and made fuzz sticks pretty well. The sheath is ingenious with its draw through sharpener, it comes with two adjustable straps for calf or or dropdown carry, MOLLE webbing, and it also has a rescue hook with its own MOLLE sheath. Unfortunately the sheath wears on the finish of the handle at the guard and it takes a little more effort to pull it out of the sheath than other knives. It is an excellent knife on the whole.
Any questions just ask :)
http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/42300/2858571420101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2858571420101080816FFxOZE)

Nice knives Hammer. I like the Gerber LMF. Could you tell me the blade thick. Is 6 mm?
Could you take a picture of the sheath's back?
Is an expensive knife?
Thank you for your time,
Percor

Hammer27

02-09-2009, 09:07 PM

Nice knives Hammer. I like the Gerber LMF. Could you tell me the blade thick. Is 6 mm?
Could you take a picture of the sheath's back?
Is an expensive knife?
Thank you for your time,
Percor

It's less than 6mm, its 3/16ths of an inch so I think that converts to about 5mm or so. It costs about $100 USD but you can usually find it for a bit less. I'll get picks of the back up ASAP.

AK103K

02-09-2009, 10:53 PM

Where are the typical double-edged blades??I was wondering that myself. Times must have changed, I guess its an old fart thing. :)

Here's my all time favorite.....

Gerber MKII

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dc27b3127ccec619966a11a800000040O00CYuWbdo5bsQe3nwk/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

While I am an old Bruce Lee fan, my influences leaned more towards Mike Echanis. I've owned three or four MKII's over my lifetime, and still have two. I've never been a fan of the serrated versions though.

Another old favorite....

Blackjack 1-7

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dc27b3127ccec619caad907100000040O00CYuWbdo5bsQe3nwk/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

TacoDelRio

02-09-2009, 10:54 PM

Nice Gerber.

"You're sitting on a gold mine, Trebek!"

commanding

02-10-2009, 08:19 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v399/stickypost/Randalls.jpg

Ohh...me like!! great carving on the eagle handle, sturdy blades!

Rick_man_allen

02-10-2009, 08:33 AM

here are some pictures i just took of the
Fairbairn-Sykes Commando knife

Rick_man_allen

02-10-2009, 08:39 AM

here is a website about the knife in the pictures i just posted
http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/weapons_fairbairn_sykes_knife.html

Henry's Fork

02-10-2009, 04:00 PM

^^nice FS, didnt know they still trusted you gents in the UK with sharp pointy things these days. j/k ;)

Nice Gerber there AK, i feel stupid for getting rid of mine. Use to have this attitude with knives, if it aint being used, then its no use having it. Stupidity of youth. Gerber just re-released the MK2, going to have to pass on that, iirc its made in Taiwan, baka!

Still kept my MK1 though.
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/7175/p2072037tu3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

An me spydies.
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/2264/p2072071wz5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/1008/p2072072gx3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Rick_man_allen

02-10-2009, 04:14 PM

Very nice collection of lock knifes, I like the look of that dagger (if that’s what you call it) =)

AK103K

02-10-2009, 05:41 PM

Heres my old MKI (ser. # 12000)

Its blade has been parkerized and the handle bead blasted, stippled, and repainted.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dc31b3127ccec601f5e58b1300000040O00CYuWbdo5bsQe3nwk/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

My old Guardian (ser. # 3649)

It too has had the handle bead blasted, stippled, and repainted. Different blade steel, so rust isnt an issue. This is one of the knives I always have on me. The others, not so much anymore these days.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dc31b3127ccec60157750ae200000040O00CYuWbdo5bsQe3nwk/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

I've wanted to send the MKI and Guardian off to be fitted with a new kydex sheath, just havent been able to let them go. :)

Need to do it soon though, the leather is getting ready to go.

Another one of my favorites, the Deutsche Fallschirmjajer type knives.

The two larger knives are issue, the one on the right, a German "commercial" model. The two with the black handles are Colt CSAR Tool's (Colt Survival and Rescue)

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7cc26b3127ccec29b5afb68dc00000010O00CYuWbdo5bsQe3nwk/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Hammer27

02-10-2009, 06:32 PM

For Percor:

Back of sheath; two straps for securing on MOLLE webbing. The top one can be used as a belt loop even though it already has a sewn on belt loop behind it ( the MOLLE strap will provide quicker removal)
http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/40822/2489424650101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2489424650101080816BshLHi)

The Rescue Hook and sheath:
http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/43421/2883224600101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2883224600101080816xOocGl)

http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/44500/2524889460101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2524889460101080816mqTlse)

http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/42023/2027074040101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2027074040101080816uMRVNG)

http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/43515/2542443850101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2542443850101080816MOPTVn)

Provided leg straps (removed obviously):
http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/39358/2083467240101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2083467240101080816cEizTF)

Hispeed1

02-10-2009, 07:01 PM

here are some pictures i just took of the
Fairbairn-Sykes Commando knife

Oldie, but a goodie. I'm a fan of tanto tipped/serrated sharp things.

TacoDelRio

02-10-2009, 08:15 PM

An me spydies.
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/2264/p2072071wz5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

What's the fourth one down with the gold Spyder on it? Persian?

Walker-69

02-11-2009, 06:35 AM

What's the fourth one down with the gold Spyder on it? Persian?

It's a Centofante 3 :)

It's the least "tactical" and most "gentlemanly" knife out of the bunch. I have the Centofante 4, which is similar but with a Wharncliffe blade shape. I love it, it's one of my top three favourites. :hug:

percor

02-11-2009, 09:32 AM

For Percor:
Back of sheath; two straps for securing on MOLLE webbing. The top one can be used as a belt loop even though it already has a sewn on belt loop behind it ( the MOLLE strap will provide quicker removal)

Thank you Hammer for the pics.
I think that this Gerber would be one of my next knives.

I'm also interested in the Gerber Silver Trident.
Could anybody tell me if this knife is a good choice for the military men?
Here are two pics of it.
I check that the blade is 7/32" (5,56 mm) thick. And I like the doble guard.

A few years ago (2006) I send a e-mail to Gerber in order to ask for the Mark II dagger. They told me that this knife was discontinued and if I want to buy one, I should look for it in ebay.
I see that they are manufacturing that super design again.
Percor

AK103K

02-11-2009, 11:06 AM

Gerber is making another run of the MKII's. Unfortunately, they are stuck in the serrated blade craze and this run of them is a straight, instead of "wasp waisted" blade. It would also be nice if Gerber would update the sheath and offer a more usable one in kydex.

EBay is a source of the older knives, but they have become quite collectible, and command a pretty good buck these days, especially the Viet Nam era knives.

I dont understand the fascination with the serrated blade on knives of these types. Dont get me wrong, serrations are a good thing on the right blade, its just they are not desirable on some knives.

A perfect example is the Trident. If they offered one without the serrations, I might be interested.

I'm one of those people who believes knives are use specific, not jacks of all trades. Like anything else, you need to pick the right one for the job.

percor

02-11-2009, 03:15 PM

TacoDelRio

02-11-2009, 06:19 PM

commanding

02-14-2009, 03:23 PM

here is a photo of a knife I had custom blacksmithed for me, along with two firesteels from a firesteel maker here in the states. Knife is very sturdy and sharp, takes an edge well and the firesteels start a fire within about 2 strikes on flint.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h8/clovisfirst/MILITARY4/DSC_0001.jpg

commanding

02-14-2009, 05:13 PM

and from my militaria collection... a photo of a World War II Japanese military NCO sword, all of the paint was removed from the scabbard (it was finished brown originally as was the handle), and also a U.S. officer dress sword, I do not know the exact date on it but think it is about 1904 give or take....
swords and scabbards:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h8/clovisfirst/MILITARY5/DSC_0007.jpg

close up of marks:
US sword by Pettibone
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h8/clovisfirst/MILITARY5/DSC_0008.jpg

and Japanese "samurai" type NCO sword late war:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h8/clovisfirst/MILITARY5/DSC_0010.jpg

kaibilgt

02-17-2009, 06:00 PM

Id this knife pleace it was descontinued...

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk162/kaibil_guate/CRKT_ID.jpg

Walker-69

02-19-2009, 03:35 AM

OK guys, the Mini SERE is here. I shall write down some of my first impressions.

It is very nice. It is in the same class sizewise as a Spyderco Delica.

The Mini SERE boasts steel liners that seem nice and thick. The liners do not have cutouts and they are not skeletonized. This, I am sure, makes the knife stronger.

The blade is sorta "spear-point", with the "spear" part being quite thin. This must be the weakest part of the knife. It is up to the user to not use the tip for prying or other silly things.

The pocket clip is different from any other folder I have seen. It is made for deep carry. The whole knife disappears inside the pocket. Obviously this is more safe, it is harder to drop the knife this way. However it is not possible to draw the knife out fast; at least I could not do it with the particular jeans that I was using. But I did not buy this knife as a self defense tool. If someone is actively searching and looking for an SD blade as a "last line of defense", then maybe this knife is not the right choice. Look at the Mini SERE as a "survival knife" rather than a "tactical" knife.

I'll try to add some pics later... meanwhile, here is a picture from Al Mar:

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/mini-SERE-2000-black.jpg

TacoDelRio

02-20-2009, 04:45 PM

A certain member on here made a knife for me and I shall test it soon yes!

Henry's Fork

02-20-2009, 06:38 PM

It's a Centofante 3 :)

It's the least "tactical" and most "gentlemanly" knife out of the bunch. I have the Centofante 4, which is similar but with a Wharncliffe blade shape. I love it, it's one of my top three favourites. :hug:

Yea, the blade is much to thin to be a tactical blade. While not as rugged as any other spydies, it has surprised me with the abuse it has withstood. No blade play or nothing, and its been used weekly for the past 2 years. Its also one of spydies best slicers.

A certain member on here made a knife for me and I shall test it soon yes!

Visions of a SKS test, from days of past come to mind.

*runs away screaming*

Kunal Biswas

02-21-2009, 12:06 PM

Here some my collection people..........

TacoDelRio

02-21-2009, 07:02 PM

Visions of a SKS test, from days of past come to mind.

*runs away screaming*

Allahu Akbar.

4_tune

02-22-2009, 08:48 AM

digrar

02-22-2009, 08:53 AM

You didn't see the massive knife thread stickied at the top of this section?

Merged.

DeltaSI

02-22-2009, 09:25 AM

Some of mine
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq267/d666/tacdedx003.jpg

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq267/d666/FebKnives001.jpg

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq267/d666/FebKnives003.jpg

orionhawk

02-23-2009, 08:04 PM

waruironin

02-23-2009, 10:42 PM

a friend picked up this knife at a gunshow and was told by the seller that it was from either Uzbekistan or Azerbaijan. what say you members of MP.NET?????

thanks for any and all info,
~waruironin

Walker-69

02-24-2009, 02:23 AM

hi all, does anyone here in this forum uses this knife brand? if you do, what are your opinions? good or bad? i'm considering a folding knife from this particular brand. there not a lot of good choices here in malaysia. if possible, any recommendation on which model??? thank you in advance for any replies...

There was a similar question here last year, and I gave one response. I shall just copy and paste some of what I wrote back then:

...I have in my hands the American journal "Knives Illustrated", August 2008. They chose the "top five tactical folders" of all time, and they actually had a hard time choosing from different models, but I guess they first all agreed on the companies that deserved a mention. Here they are:

Al Mar SERE 2000
Emerson CQC-7B
Chris Reeve Classic Sebenza
Spyderco Military
CRKT M-16 SRT

Chris Reeve knives are roughly ten times more expensive the basic CRKT's, so it is obvious that the CRKT M-16 was chosen on basis of value for money. The article also states this.

One nice thing about the modern CRKT knives is that they have an additional securing pin on the liner lock. This is called the LAWKS system.

- - - - - - -

...I got one CRKT M-16 and gave it to my dad as a birthday gift (he didn't actually want one). I can profess that it is a good knife without any real faults or limitations. The 'Carson flipper' is actually really nice, just as Orionhawk said before.

Hammer27

02-24-2009, 05:00 PM

Glock Field Knife after some "hard use;" no chipping of the blade and I've gotten it very sharp although the finish has worn:

http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/3296/2626101320101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2626101320101080816tifOlK)

http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/33893/2176905200101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2176905200101080816HVeIby)

http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/26828/2824258660101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2824258660101080816aubExH)

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/41439/2126601940101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2126601940101080816AQSKlu)

Hammer27

02-24-2009, 05:05 PM

Cold Steel Pocket Bushman

This is a very tough, sharp knife, with a sold locking system. The 4inch blade is good for just about any task you'd want in a folder and the lock is one of the strongest I've encountered. Essentially, a bolt that runs the length of the handle acts as a stop bar and is released by pulling the paracord tied to the end. There are only 3 major pieces: the handle, blade, and lockbar. After that there are only 4 screws not counting the 3 for the pocket clip and a spring to keep the bolt in. At about $25 this knife is a steal. Personally, I think its great for a BOB and I keep one in my survival kit.

Note the nice swell in the handle
http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/1626/2786860540101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2786860540101080816vIUUQx)

http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/19672/2616577900101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2616577900101080816jhxBCr)

Size comparison with Tasman Salt (about the size of a Delica)
http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/42479/2659418240101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2659418240101080816dVUUhm)

Hammer27

02-24-2009, 05:06 PM

Quick shot of one of my favorite, but discontinued, folders.

MOD CQD Mk1

http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/45099/2525613270101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2525613270101080816YWtgnn)

orionhawk

02-26-2009, 08:01 PM

Cold Steel Pocket Bushman
I just wish it was smaller (or that there was a smaller one, anyway. the same knife, same proportions, with a 3 or 3.5 inch blade, I'd be all over it.

Hammer27

02-26-2009, 08:05 PM

I just wish it was smaller (or that there was a smaller one, anyway. the same knife, same proportions, with a 3 or 3.5 inch blade, I'd be all over it.

A smaller version would be a good idea for Cold Steel. At this price though, I don't think it'd be a shame inducing act to grind the blade down a bit to the size you'd like (assuming you have the capability to, that is). It doesn't feel very large but its just on the border of legality or illegal in some areas.

orionhawk

02-26-2009, 08:14 PM

A smaller version would be a good idea for Cold Steel. At this price though, I don't think it'd be a shame inducing act to grind the blade down a bit to the size you'd like (assuming you have the capability to, that is). It doesn't feel very large but its just on the border of legality or illegal in some areas.
It's well outside that border in most areas I hang out (not that I particularly care). And the problem I have is more handle size than blade length. It feels huge to me.

Jurpula

02-26-2009, 08:31 PM

My multitool.

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/4246/1320001.jpg

orionhawk

02-26-2009, 08:36 PM

mine:
http://sogknives.com/store/S62.html

SOG Powerlock w/ v-cutter, stainless. previously an older Powerlock in black oxide, without the v-cutter.

Jurpula

02-26-2009, 08:37 PM

How are the pliers, I've heard some **** about them?

orionhawk

02-26-2009, 08:39 PM

good **** or bad? I love them, they are the main reason I use the Powerlock. they're the only multitool I haven't managed to break.

Jurpula

02-26-2009, 08:43 PM

Bad ****, mostly about the lock system giving up at some point.

orionhawk

02-26-2009, 08:47 PM

never had it happen, and I used these things for crimping wire-rope swages, among other things...

the cutting edges on the wire cutters could be harder, although I should have gotten bolt cutters for what I damaged them on.

ZoneOne

02-26-2009, 10:32 PM

Anyone have any experience with the Gerber eFECT ? I have been considering buying one but I'm debating if it is worth the money.

kaibilgt

02-27-2009, 12:52 PM

My multitool.

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/4246/1320001.jpg

Nice.... I want to buy one (in black)

wave model.

Hammer27

03-15-2009, 03:40 PM

Custom EOD Probe, polymer with paracord wrap. Jimping on the spine, lanyard hole, fully serrated, and entirely corrosion proof, non-magnetic, non-sparking etc.

http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/42674/2259744890101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2259744890101080816wrpybO)

http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/44357/2140647430101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2140647430101080816aGQpGA)

elyisum

03-15-2009, 05:38 PM

a friend picked up this knife at a gunshow and was told by the seller that it was from either Uzbekistan or Azerbaijan.what say you members of MP.NET?????
Czech Paratrooper knife made by Mikov

TacoDelRio

03-15-2009, 05:55 PM

I guess these count. They are pointy.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/P3140514.jpg

Grivel Matrix Light

Victory

03-16-2009, 01:45 AM

Kel-Tec's folding bayonet:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd89/Victory0985/Random%20Weapons/KelTecBayonet.jpg

Thinking about picking one up. Does anyone here have any experience with them?

Thanks.

-Vic

IDF_TANKER

03-16-2009, 06:06 AM

Hollis

03-16-2009, 09:14 AM

I'm thinking - won't the fire from the flash hider be burning/melting the knife handle?

There is a flash hider that is closed at the bottom, acts like a recoil comp, in that gases are forced up (and sides) only. That is something a person needs to look at. I would wonder about that too.

Hollis

03-16-2009, 09:17 AM

I guess these count. They are pointy.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/P3140514.jpg

Grivel Matrix Light

Have you tried them on hard water ice (water fall)? If you ever get up to Oregon in the Summer, the Elliot Glacier on Mt. Hood is open. Serac climbing is a lot of fun.

OUTLAW-ONE

03-16-2009, 06:37 PM

My custom Metal Gear Solid 4 Blade is finished and on its way to me now! Kudos to custom knife maker Tim Horan of Horan Knives for bringing this blade to life. Blade is made of S30V w/ G10 grips. Overall length is a little over 9''. Here are pics from start to finish, more pics to follow after I take it with me on a 4 day backpacking trip. Thank you Tim.

in game pic

http://media3.dropshots.com/photos/254538/20080930/011646.jpg

first pic of blade after he cut it out compared to the in game pic on the bottom.

http://media7.dropshots.com/photos/254538/20090224/185407.jpg

http://media7.dropshots.com/photos/254538/20090225/173017.jpg

http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/254538/20090225/173216.jpg

And the finished Blade after Heat treatment & bead blast......BAD ASS!!

http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/254538/20090316/b_140058.jpg

http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/254538/20090316/b_140115.jpg

http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/254538/20090316/b_140133.jpg

http://media7.dropshots.com/photos/254538/20090316/b_140149.jpg

OUTLAW-ONE

03-16-2009, 06:48 PM

http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/254538/20090316/b_140058.jpg

http://militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?t=153473

JoaMei

03-16-2009, 06:57 PM

Nice for Fans, but is it ergonomic?

And doesnt it look on the pic like its made of carbon fiber material?

OUTLAW-ONE

03-16-2009, 07:11 PM

Yes it is carbon fiber in the game, it also stuns people. But for the real life version I chose S30V steel because Im gonna use the blade not put it in a glass case.

Hippo

03-16-2009, 07:12 PM

Im not impressed unless you can taser people with it

im kidding. nice knife

Henry's Fork

03-16-2009, 08:34 PM

Pretty neat, great choice of steel. How thick is it?

If you want to see some great carbon fiber knives, check out Warren Thomas.

Seraphim

03-16-2009, 09:33 PM

Thats pretty cool. How much did it cost you?

TacoDelRio

03-16-2009, 09:39 PM

Have you tried them on hard water ice (water fall)? If you ever get up to Oregon in the Summer, the Elliot Glacier on Mt. Hood is open. Serac climbing is a lot of fun.

I wish. This season was too hot, so not even much alpine ice yet. Might do some later in yer neighborhood, though. Got my eye on the chute up the NF of Hood. :)

OUTLAW-ONE

03-16-2009, 09:58 PM

blade thickness is .250''. It cost $500. I have a Warren Thomas Custom Spear point SP folder from Tad Gear that is carbon fiber that I keep in new condition.

LaoSexMachine

03-16-2009, 10:07 PM

Now if I can only find a gun manufacturer that can make me a hand held mini gun.

Bia

03-16-2009, 10:15 PM

It cost $500.
PT Barnum would be proud.

:P

Henry's Fork

03-16-2009, 10:32 PM

PT Barnum would be proud.

:P

Awwwwwwwwww thats just wrong.

I would say the same thing if it was a production made blade. But i cut and slice alot of slack toward one of a kind handmade blades that cost this much.

Even though i could have done the same job for him @ $200 including kydex and shipping. p-)

Hollis

03-16-2009, 10:35 PM

Hood is only accessible early season, the crevasses is late season. What is the name of the shute. Yoccum Ridge is only done in a very cold time.

That is Cathedral ridge, Yoccum is the far ridge. Top of the Reid glacier in between.

Seraphim

03-17-2009, 12:00 AM

Hollis

03-17-2009, 12:05 AM

I'm confuzzled.

It is how Mt Hood is made. Without snow and ice to hold it together there is a lot of rock fall in later season, so climbing the mountain is out. On the North Side the glaciers, it looses the snow covering and all the crevasses are open. So it time to play in the cravesses and seracs.

The top is one of my ice tool, Stubai North Wall

The North wall below is from the Soviet Union.

The axe on the bottom is pre-1900.

Likvid

03-17-2009, 02:07 AM

a friend picked up this knife at a gunshow and was told by the seller that it was from either Uzbekistan or Azerbaijan. what say you members of MP.NET?????

thanks for any and all info,
~waruironin

It's czech (czechoslovak) "utocny nuz vz.75" (assault knife mod. 75), usually called "UTON". Still used in czech and slovak armies. It was supposed for recon, airborne and air force units, now it's spread amongst entire army. Blade is from cs. equivalent for 420 steel (designation AK 5 or 17 029).
Mikov sells various commercial versions, but those new ones have worse handle material than old military ones (like yours).

http://www.mikov.cz/en/66-Cutlery-Military-knives-and-daggers.html

TacoDelRio

03-17-2009, 02:51 AM

It is how Mt Hood is made. Without snow and ice to hold it together there is a lot of rock fall in later season, so climbing the mountain is out. On the North Side the glaciers, it looses the snow covering and all the crevasses are open. So it time to play in the cravesses and seracs.

The top is one of my ice tool, Stubai North Wall

The North wall below is from the Soviet Union.

The axe on the bottom is pre-1900.

Eh, I just threw it in there. Next time I'm up north is for a wedding, no other climbers, so I'll just shout racial slurs while passing the mountains. p-)

Here's the route in question: http://www.summitpost.org/route/163392/north-face.html

KNIVES!