Knives, bayonets, multi tools, daggers and other pointy implements.

[Fintin]

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)

My mom has something that looks just like that, it was sold as a lettuce knife...

[Hammer27]

My mom has something that looks just like that, it was sold as a lettuce knife...

That's right. Here's my thinking: the Mission EOD Probes and knives are titanium, specifically targeted to EOD personnel and cost upwards of $200. This took a probably 3hrs total of reshaping, painting, and cord wrapping and probably cost only about $15 total. Now, it won't cut as well as titanium obviously but for poking around in holes you get the exact same performance at 7.5% of the price of a Mission EOD probe.

[Henry's Fork]

Hammer, is that the EOD knife they sell at County Comm? If so, nice mod.

[Hammer27]

Hammer, is that the EOD knife they sell at County Comm? If so, nice mod.

Yep, I did another one in a similar fashion that I'll probably finish up soon (its only reground at this point). I'll have to order some more to my wallet's dismay...

[FMJ]

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

This knife has nothing to do do with Uzbekistan or Azerbaijan. It is a Czech army(AČR) assault knife vz 75 UTON (UTOčný=assault+Nůž=knife, model 75). Blade is made of AK5 steel (similar to 420). This knife was (and now maybe still is) issued to paras and recons of the AČR and to special units of the Police of the Czech republic (black sheath). According to the number on the blade is it a piece from the early production. Many info (but only in czech) you maybe find here - http://www.militaria.wz.cz/noze/uton.htm

[JC0352]

picked up a new folder a few weeks back for free with my REI annual refundwoot

[Henry's Fork]

^^ Nice Grip, 154 holds a great edge and resharpens quick. I carry the same one with serrations for my job.

REI is also good stuff. I wish my refund was as big as yours.

[TacoDelRio]

Ahem...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/P3300712.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/P3300713.jpg

Henry's Fork Tactical Super Hi-Mega JDM Internally-adjustable deep-dish quick-detachable low-ride-height octuple-turbo-charged interfooled totally-radical low-visibility variable-valve-timing knife.

I'll have a more glorious setting (IE not a parking lot) soon enough. Got a bit of a solo trip coming up, nobody else wants to go, and I have to go through a half dozen miles of forest before I get to a certain peak before I can climb, so I'll probably end up making a shelter or two. Either way, this bad boy is coming with me. Lotsa bears there, so maybe I'll shank a bear and get some cool fighting scars or something.

It'll probably just stay on my belt. :-)

Anywho, the clip you sent broke from sitting in my car. The plastic bits stretched out and eventually stopped locking. I replaced it with 550 cord, made it really tight, and now it's actually about a thousand times better. Not as bulky as the old clip, and I've got some 550 cord now if I need it for whatever the hell.

[Henry's Fork]

Ahem...

Anywho, the clip you sent broke from sitting in my car. The plastic bits stretched out and eventually stopped locking. I replaced it with 550 cord, made it really tight, and now it's actually about a thousand times better. Not as bulky as the old clip, and I've got some 550 cord now if I need it for whatever the hell.

@&#% Tek loks. Bah! Starting to believe anything with the word "tech" in it suxs.

Ill send you a plain ole kydex loop, they dont break, but are like, extra low speed and high drag!1!1!one

Glad ya like the knife. :oops: :-*$

[kayaker]

Good looking knife you got there Taco..... B) Let us know how it performs.

[TacoDelRio]

Henry, I appreciate it, but no need to send one. I'll be using this on a trip where I'll be doing a lot of climbing which always breaks that kinda stuff, so the 550 cord should be just what I need.

Afterwards, I'll be wrong, and I'll send you a message begging for a kydex loop. :-)

RYAN: HOLA DOOD!

[Henry's Fork]

Right on. The way you have the paracord rigged up is leet. Gonna have to bite your stylez. Play safe Taco kun.

[TacoDelRio]

Absolute! Just gotta make sure the cord is really tight before you tie the end knot. Gotta take up all the slack. I'm sure there's a prettier or smarter way...

[TangoAlpha777]

heres my collection so far.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3432/3404847559_81fa059a88_b.jpg
afsoc leatherman
kanetsune
gerber profile fixed blade
camillus
buck
buck
gerber multitool

[TacoDelRio]

Kanetsune Little Makiri?

Great knives... their swords are for display only, though. Found that out the expensive way. :-( (I have a Mai as well)

[MBTex]

Is there an advantage to the tanto vs plain blade on an EDC folder.

Anyone had any bad experiences with the Kershaw Leek.

[Hollis]

Is there an advantage to the tanto vs plain blade on an EDC folder.

Anyone had any bad experiences with the Kershaw Leek.


My understanding, it is there because of desires from people. There are other tips design of knives that better suited for certain purpose. I think it is more in the eye of the beholder/owner.

That is what I heard. For what ever that is worth.

[DeltaSI]

Is there an advantage to the tanto vs plain blade on an EDC folder.

Anyone had any bad experiences with the Kershaw Leek.

The tanto is better for stabbing and the like, some people find it harder to sharpen too.

The only bad experience I have had with a Leek involves my ex cutting my thumb with one, they are very sharp out of the box.

[TacoDelRio]

Leek = good civil EDC folder. Real sharp.

Tanto = shankin' fools.
Other points like clip or drop points = better for opening letters and whatnot.

[Hispeed1]

Leek = good civil EDC folder. Real sharp.
Tanto = shankin' fools.
Other points like clip or drop points = better for opening letters and whatnot.

I love tanto tips with partial serrations on the blade, ie. Benchmade Nitrous (Stryker). This is for a civvy use daily utility carry knife application.

[TacoDelRio]

Harumph.

I took crap from some mega leet knife fighting dude when I worked at a gun store because I said outright (I was 'younger') that tantos aren't practical for EDC knives. It just would've taken too long for me to say that I find it unlikely that the blade geometry provided by a tanto-style point (modern tanto, mind you, not a traditional 1-shaku length Tanto) is generally inferior to a drop point, clip point, or other "average" point because it does not give as much 'working edge' for the typical mundane work an EDC blade sees, such as peeling fruit, cutting plants, chopping sticks for a shelter for us outdoorsy-folks, and opening packages and letters.

The internet is angry because people have better things to do. :-)

I don't mean that as anything against you or implied upon anything, Hi-Speed, just a shared story. Maybe that dude is reading this...

[MBTex]

Thanks for the opinions. Think I'm going to pick me up a Leek. Need a new EDC thats not to expensive.

[Hollis]

Harumph.

I took crap from some mega leet knife fighting dude when I worked at a gun store because I said outright (I was 'younger') that tantos aren't practical for EDC knives. It just would've taken too long for me to say that I find it unlikely that the blade geometry provided by a tanto-style point (modern tanto, mind you, not a traditional 1-shaku length Tanto) is generally inferior to a drop point, clip point, or other "average" point because it does not give as much 'working edge' for the typical mundane work an EDC blade sees, such as peeling fruit, cutting plants, chopping sticks for a shelter for us outdoorsy-folks, and opening packages and letters.

The internet is angry because people have better things to do. :-)

I don't mean that as anything against you or implied upon anything, Hi-Speed, just a shared story. Maybe that dude is reading this...

Works for me, from my limited view. If tantos was the cutting edge in pointy technology, we would see more of it. Biggest part that I see with them is the "cool appeal".

[TacoDelRio]

Agreed, H. They sold the most overall. Friends bought them and ended up leaving them at home in favor of a more useful blade. Nobody wants to admit they bought a $200 nice knife with a tanto blade, but don't carry it because it was a poor decision.

[Hammer27]

I only have two knives with tanto tips. I find that they work well on some knives but they are never my first choice. Its a bit of a pain to sharpen them too. They just came out with a tanto Ka-Bar...I almost threw up.

[TacoDelRio]

I had a K-Bar tanto, all black. Kinda nice. Their rounded serrations are quite nice for some work. Sold it for a monocular and $30 or something. Good for stabbing people.

[Hammer27]

I had a K-Bar tanto, all black. Kinda nice. Their rounded serrations are quite nice for some work. Sold it for a monocular and $30 or something. Good for stabbing people.

Those aren't so terrible but this was with the classic leather washers and sheath. It just looks like an abomination to me. Maybe a 21st century Ka-Bar with the tanto would be alright...

[orionhawk]

Anyone had any bad experiences with the Kershaw Leek.
mine rusted. a problem I have only EVER had with Kershaws. My recently-acquired Needs Work did the same. a few specks of rust on the flat of the blade.

[Mr Gently Benevolent]

mine rusted. a problem I have only EVER had with Kershaws. My recently-acquired Needs Work did the same. a few specks of rust on the flat of the blade.I had my Leek in my pocket at all times when I was in fish factories and fish markets and never a hint of rust.

[TacoDelRio]

Those aren't so terrible but this was with the classic leather washers and sheath. It just looks like an abomination to me. Maybe a 21st century Ka-Bar with the tanto would be alright...

Oh God... yeah I agree with that.

[orionhawk]

I had my Leek in my pocket at all times when I was in fish factories and fish markets and never a hint of rust.
mine was sitting on a shelf for some time, as I had moved on to Spyderco knives for EDC. I'm talking a few tiny specks of finish rust, less than a millimeter across each. not like that's that big a deal, but it only happened to the 2 Kershaws. If I had been using them, it may not have happened.

[nicholas1992]

i actually just bought a TOPS Rangers Edge combat knife. 8 inch blade with a micarta handle for only $150. For everday carry I use my kershaw blur.

[Dan2004]

Picked this up last night, haven't had the chance to field-test her yet. It's a Gerber "Fast Draw" assisted opening knife.

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/521/gerber2.jpg
http://uscav.com/prodinfo/enlarged/33089L.jpg

I normally carry a Winchester folder (I can't remember exactly what model :|). Weightwise, it feels about the same as my Win, maybe a little lighter. The blade is somewhat lighter, and the overall feel of it is something I'm not used to: It almost feels like a toy.

The thumb safety is stubborn at times, though I prolly just need to break it in more. Though, initially, it does seem as though it would be hinderance to the rapid deployment of the blade should I need it in a hurry.

However, it does have a nice "shock effect" to it. I showed it to my Dad, and the mere sound (*snikt*) of the deploying blade made him jump. It seems as though that could be quite effective in a defensive situation if I'm not carrying, or in an are where I'm prohibited from doing so.

[Henry's Fork]

A zombie poker in 1/8" thick 1095, made a few weeks ago. p-)

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6135/p4122538.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p4122538.jpg)

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/3807/p4122540.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p4122540.jpg)

[wildcat]

looking for a US made tomahawk not to expensive any ideas

[Henry's Fork]

^Thats a tuff one.

Tacticool or traditional?

[wildcat]

not fussed.

[Hollis]

A zombie poker in 1/8" thick 1095, made a few weeks ago. p-)

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6135/p4122538.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p4122538.jpg)

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/3807/p4122540.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p4122540.jpg)


Very very cool, especially that you made them. I have been talking to my kids on building some knives and working with Kydex. Very nicely done, thanks.

[Henry's Fork]

Thanks much Hollis, if you got the time, will and space, its a great cheap hobby to get into.

Wildcat, http://www.fehrmanknives.com/tomahawks.htm
I dont own any of his hawks, but i own a few of his knives, top of the line and darn near bomb proof. All made for use and abuse.

The only authentic US made hawks i know of are all custom and mucho dinero.

[NoRestForTheWeary]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/total9053/IMG_3078.jpg

[wildcat]

Thanks much Hollis, if you got the time, will and space, its a great cheap hobby to get into.

Wildcat, http://www.fehrmanknives.com/tomahawks.htm
I dont own any of his hawks, but i own a few of his knives, top of the line and darn near bomb proof. All made for use and abuse.

The only authentic US made hawks i know of are all custom and mucho dinero.
Thanks, these are one ones that have been issued in some units in the US Army, I will look into them, a little costly, but I have a $300 knife, so what the hell.

[Bugaboo]

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

This is UTON vz. 75 from the former Czechoslovakia, for airborne units, special forces etc. Stil being issued in Czech and maybe in Slovakia too. Neither in Uzbekistan nor Azerbaijan.

[Muddlers]

Just got the MOD Survival Knife myself
http://www.vancouvertacticalsupplies.com/images/survival_l.jpg

I'll upload some of my own pictures later.

[sergey31]

I'm not much of a knife person nor consider myself a collector so this is whatever I could find on hand. I am liking them more and more, I hope I don't turn in to fanatic since my budged would not allow much room for that.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/sergey25/Guns/65a1.jpg

[kramer]

That`s it I`m ordering a Samekniv with the logo of my unit ingraved.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/3161/imagestreamdo.jpg

[CrasH25]

One of a few custom knives I have. Will post some more when I get some good shots.

[Henry's Fork]

One of a few custom knives I have. Will post some more when I get some good shots.

Nice. Whos the maker?

Sweet AV, did this blade do that to ya?

[CrasH25]

The knife was made by 'Knives of the Frontier' by Larry Walker, who also happens to be my father. Good guess on the injury...the knife got me good last time I went camping.

[sup_tech]

Has anyone had any experience with a OKS Ranger RD 6:
http://s50.radikal.ru/i127/0904/15/7f904089a652.jpg

I am looking for a reliable yet inexpensive working knife to use during hiking trips. This one is sold for $ 79.99 US.

Specs:

5160 HIGH CARBON STEEL BLADE
BLACK TEXTURED POWDER COAT FINISH
BLADE LENGTH: 6-1/2"
BLADE THICKNESS: 1/4"
OVERALL LENGTH: 11-3/4"
RC HARDNESS: 57-58 RC
HANDLE/SLABS: BLACK MICARTA
BLACK NYLON SHEATH WITH PLASTIC INSERT
MANUFACTURER: ONTARIO KNIFE CO. (MADE IN THE USA)
DESIGNER: JUSTIN GINGRICH OF RANGER KNIVES

[Henry's Fork]

^ Ranger knives are some tuff SOBs, great blades. Dont own one but have used one before. The only problem i have with them is they are now made by Ontario, a big knife company that did a small upstart knife company wrong a while back. Thats just me.

[dave81]

Are you talking about Rat Cutlery? Anyway, when did Ontario start making Ranger Knives? The whole appeal of Ranger Knives was that they were designed & made by current and former Rangers.

[wildcat]

Has anyone had any experience with a OKS Ranger RD 6:


I am looking for a reliable yet inexpensive working knife to use during hiking trips. This one is sold for $ 79.99 US.

Specs:
Are these US made, US steel, if so where to purchase?

[Henry's Fork]

Are you talking about Rat Cutlery? Anyway, when did Ontario start making Ranger Knives? The whole appeal of Ranger Knives was that they were designed & made by current and former Rangers.

Yea RC. Also iirc, Ontario bought Justin out to make his regular line, leaving him free to focus on custom work.




@ Wildcat, try here.
http://www.rangerknives.com/Links/index.html

[sup_tech]

Thanks for your info, Henry's Fork.

[kramer]

What`s the general opinion on Cold Steel here? That Lynn Thompson guy looks like he really wants to stab someone.

I`m looking into the SRK for my gear.

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

[AK103K]

I have a bunch of Cold Steel knives. They have some cool ideas now and then, but every time I buy one, a short while later, I usually wonder why I bothered. Yet, I still havent learned my lesson. p-)

They're OK, and while they come pretty sharp new, they dont seem to take and hold an edge well.

[kramer]

So I went on and bought the SRK, and I gotta say this thing is awesome. I`ve been slashing and stabbing all day at all kinds of ****, and it comes razorsharp. I partially shaved my leg just to test it. I mounted it upsidedown on my vest, and it sits rocksolid. I`m happy with it so far .

Cold Steel seems like a fun company. Especially the videos.

Special Forces Shovel anyone?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7EdhnReYH0

[TacoDelRio]

I broke two of those shovels. Cheap. Got them for $10 each a long time ago, dealer discount thing. Not so durable for throwing, as advertised.

[dave81]

Yeah I love those Cold Steel videos, but who throws a shovel, honestly?

It's the same as throwing a knife at a person: More likely than not you'll only hurt the guy (if you get it to stick), but worse, you just gave him a weapon -- probably your ONLY weapon, seeing as how you've been reduced to THROWING A KNIFE AT A PERSON.

[SandBagger]

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)...

yeah the knife doesnt look like much but **** the amount of thinking involved like balance grip etc

p.s smatchet looks disgusting!

[SandBagger]

Yeah I love those Cold Steel videos, but who throws a shovel, honestly?

It's the same as throwing a knife at a person: More likely than not you'll only hurt the guy (if you get it to stick), but worse, you just gave him a weapon -- probably your ONLY weapon, seeing as how you've been reduced to THROWING A KNIFE AT A PERSON.
come on man that is a badass shovel if that shovel was a person theyd be black

[TacoDelRio]

Eh, it's fun. I agree with you, Dave, about retention.

[Russian-Space]

NSAK74 http://www.x0xs.com/egun/bagnety.jpg

[Russian-Space]

NSAK74 http://www.x0xs.com/egun/1753753.jpg

[Hammer27]

Traded the blade and lock of a Waved Endura with the handle of the Endura Glock tool and did a Scandi grind for a one-of-kind knife. Tts the perfect gunfighter's folding knife.

http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/42108/2083744170101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2083744170101080816DuCaIy)

http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/41463/2206781230101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2206781230101080816XLnaJb)

[Henry's Fork]

Neat Mod Hammer. Man i hate taking delica and enduras apart. Its a SOB to get them back together. Always wondered how VG-10 would stand up to being re-profiled.

A few more of mine that i finished up last week.

A High Speed Low Drag MRE Slayer in 1095, and a couple of my "Koneko" EDC line in O-1.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4418/picsasof5809845.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picsasof5809845.jpg)

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/9725/picsasof5809848.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picsasof5809848.jpg)

[TacoDelRio]

Dude, slick!!!!!!

[CrasH25]

Hey Henry's Fork, those are some nice beefy blades man. Is 1095 your preferred steel?

[Henry's Fork]

Hey Henry's Fork, those are some nice beefy blades man. Is 1095 your preferred steel?

Thanks. Since i dont have a heat treating oven yet, i stick to using 1095 and O-1. 2 steels that are pretty easy to heat treat in my backyard BBQ.

In my opinion, O-1 holds a better edge, but 1095 is a little more rust proof and popular with Ontarios RAT line and Rat Cutlery RC line. 1095 is also much cheaper than O-1 when buying bar stock. Around half the cost.

[Hammer27]

NSAK74 http://www.x0xs.com/egun/bagnety.jpg

Where can I get one of those?

[Maine Finn]

Picked up another new toy today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/AngryFinn/Knife4edit.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/AngryFinn/Knife5edit.png

[goat89]

Hey I was wondering if you guys would recommend a kid like me, a multitool before I join the Army? I am from Singapore and its of course compulsory and I thought one of them Leatherman multitools would really help me when I am outfield? Any thoughts or recommendations besides Leatherman?

[man!x]

Hey I was wondering if you guys would recommend a kid like me, a multitool before I join the Army? I am from Singapore and its of course compulsory and I thought one of them Leatherman multitools would really help me when I am outfield? Any thoughts or recommendations besides Leatherman?


Bro, dont worry about buying a multitool. SAF will provide you with a SOG Powerlock multitool. Heck to think about it, they provide you with almost everything you need for military training.

[Maine Finn]

Hey I was wondering if you guys would recommend a kid like me, a multitool before I join the Army? I am from Singapore and its of course compulsory and I thought one of them Leatherman multitools would really help me when I am outfield? Any thoughts or recommendations besides Leatherman?

This (http://www.gerber-tools.com/Gerber-Multi-Plier-600-Blunt-Nose-black-07520.htm) is a good multi-tool. Maybe a little more pricey than a generic Leatherman, but it's good quality stuff.

Edit:


Bro, dont worry about buying a multitool. SAF will provide you with a SOG Powerlock multitool. Heck to think about it, they provide you with almost everything you need for military training.

Issued tools are great, too. You can beat the crap out of them and not have to worry about breaking something you've paid your own money for. :D

[goat89]

Bro, dont worry about buying a multitool. SAF will provide you with a SOG Powerlock multitool. Heck to think about it, they provide you with almost everything you need for military training.
What? I didn't know about that! You don't get to keep it do you? :3

[wildcat]

Hey I was wondering if you guys would recommend a kid like me, a multitool before I join the Army? I am from Singapore and its of course compulsory and I thought one of them Leatherman multitools would really help me when I am outfield? Any thoughts or recommendations besides Leatherman?
I used to use a Gerber multitool, I always challenge myself to break it, though using it, and never did, last over 4 years of heavy use in the army. I thought it was a better design than a leatherman, but I like leatherman too.

[man!x]

What? I didn't know about that! You don't get to keep it do you? :3


Yes, we all get to keep it. I bought one during my last in camp training. It cost around $70 worth of military credits. The newer enlistees are issued with one when they enlist on the first day

[goat89]

I used to use a Gerber multitool, I always challenge myself to break it, though using it, and never did, last over 4 years of heavy use in the army. I thought it was a better design than a leatherman, but I like leatherman too.

Cool. Funny thing is, in just a matter of seconds I found out that I don't to buy one as they are providing me SOG Powerlock. Seems pretty decent from what I have read on the net. Anyone has anything to say about it? ;3

[goat89]

Yes, we all get to keep it. I bought one during my last in camp training. It cost around $70 worth of military credits. The newer enlistees are issued with one when they enlist on the first day
E-mart? ;) How was it? Solid bugger? Intarweb reviews seems to say its pretty darn decent.

[man!x]

It is quite good compared to the cheap swiss army knife i was issued when i enlisted 7 years ago. But i do know a few guys who broke the tip of the pliers while trying to unscrew a jammed M16 muzzle.

[goat89]

It is quite good compared to the cheap swiss army knife i was issued when i enlisted 7 years ago. But i do know a few guys who broke the tip of the pliers while trying to unscrew a jammed M16 muzzle.
Ouch. Is it black oxidized? Do you know the exact model? Apprarently they have 3 ver. The 1st old one, the 2nd one and an EOD version.

[man!x]

SOG PowerLock EOD Black Oxide, customised SAF version.

Anyway when are you enlisting?

[goat89]

SOG PowerLock EOD Black Oxide, customised SAF version.

Anyway when are you enlisting?
Ah! Thx! End of next year? Around there?

[man!x]

Ah! Thx! End of next year? Around there?

Well, you have 1.5 years to worry about that. Don't be to eager to use your own gear. You will just attract attention from the instructors. Most of the stuff issued are good enough for daily military use. You never know what the SAF will issue in 1.5 yrs time. From what i see, the newer equipment currently issued are light years ahead compared to what i was issued few years back.

[ugurbey90]

http://www.birliknet.net/uploads/1/outdoor20edge20kodipak20knife6.jpg

[Walker-69]

Hey I was wondering if you guys would recommend a kid like me, a multitool before I join the Army? I am from Singapore and its of course compulsory and I thought one of them Leatherman multitools would really help me when I am outfield? Any thoughts or recommendations besides Leatherman?

I have a SOG multitool and I like it. The "compound leverage" feature is unique and real cool.

I have had and used small Leathermans, and I don't have anything against Leatherman, but I have read on a dozen different forums: Leathermans catch rust easy. That is not good if you are in the military. Well, of course you can oil your Leatherman and keep it properly lubed all the time.

A Victorinox Swisstool or Swisstool Spirit might be the best quality. Victorinox claim that you can put their multitools through a dishwasher. I would say that their quality level is a step above SOG. But then again, you don't always need the best quality, some tools are made for harsh use and then you don't treat them like jewels.

SOG is my favourite and then comes Victorinox (but I don't own any Victorinox). Other makers could have certain models that are better for some special use. This is only my 2 cents.

[sauerstoff]

Picked up another new toy today.

Hmm, the Nimravus looks such a good blade, what do you think about it mate ?
Thanks in advance

[Henry's Fork]

A folder i put together a while back. AUS-8 blade, G10 with red liners. Not a big fan of the liner lock, but i cant complain, it does the job.
http://i39.tinypic.com/2mobjon.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/33ccft2.jpg

[gaijinsamurai]

For those of you unaware, Henry's Fork makes some beautiful knives. I just received my latest blade in the mail today, and it's a nice one!!!

[Smartenheimer]

Anyone got an idea where to get a reproduction M1917 bayonet? Later Vietnam war model is fine too. Ebay is the only plausible option?

I'm itching to attach something to the business end of my Norinco 97 :D

[rhino]

very nice Henry's, on both accounts

Im hoping we will get a chance to tald about that fighter in very neer future (end of the month?fingers crossed)

[TacoDelRio]

For those of you unaware, Henry's Fork makes some beautiful knives. I just received my latest blade in the mail today, and it's a nice one!!!

That is a lie. p-)

DOOD, nice bolsters or whatnot!

[Cirap]

I use two Gerbers for my everyday use.

Gerber Suspension multi-tool, and a Gerber Vector folding knife.

They're nothing fancy. Cheap, decent. they get the job done.

[Maine Finn]

Hmm, the Nimravus looks such a good blade, what do you think about it mate ?
Thanks in advance

It's a great knife. Sturdier than a folding knife but just as useful. The sheath is customizable too, you can adjust it to fit a belt, a vest, or a pack. One of the best purchases I've made recently, for sure. :)

[gaijinsamurai]

That is a lie. p-)

DOOD, nice bolsters or whatnot!

Californian speaks with fork-ed tongue.

[Hammer27]

I just got this Camillus M3 trench knife. Very well made knife, exactly like they were made in WWII and Made in the USA. I'm actually surprised at how much I like this knife! It feels very well balanced and quick in the hand too.

http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/44330/2884127590101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2884127590101080816lkkXrh)

[rhino]

^ looks like Nella, only with different grip

[Sanjeger]

I'm considering buying from Knifecenter, are they to recommend?

[Splat]

I'm considering buying from Knifecenter, are they to recommend?

I know many guys that have bought from Knifecenter without problems. I've bought many knives from knifeworks.com with no problems. Roger at Knifeworks is an OK guy.

[Sanjeger]

Awesome, thnx!

[Splat]

I just got this Camillus M3 trench knife. Very well made knife, exactly like they were made in WWII and Made in the USA. I'm actually surprised at how much I like this knife! It feels very well balanced and quick in the hand too.

I have this same knife. It was my uncle's who landed 3rd wave at Omaha. Very good knife. I haven't sharpened it or done any type of reconditioning and pro'lly never will.

[PathFindeR[BE]]

Leatherman Fuse, nothing fancy and helped me out a lot of times.

[Vucjak]

When i visited my family in the Balkans, Bosnia(RS) we had a UN police officer from Nepal staying with us temporarily, i got to know the guy and he was a cool dude. He gave me a knife as a present when he left for Nepal. As i remember he said something that some special unit or something uses it as a ceremonial thing, i cant really remember it was like 10 years ago.

So if anyone knows anything about this knife, is it rare, expensive etc etc, I will keep it though :)

Heres the knife:

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/vajking1/DSC02112.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/vajking1/DSC02113.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/vajking1/DSC02114.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/vajking1/DSC02115.jpg

[Vucjak]

ops i just noticed i shouldnt post this here.. If any mod can delete this thread and i will re post it in the knife thread...

[Vucjak]

When i visited my family in the Balkans, Bosnia(RS) we had a UN police officer from Nepal staying with us temporarily, i got to know the guy and he was a cool dude. He gave me a knife as a present when he left for Nepal. As i remember he said something that some special unit or something uses it as a ceremonial thing, i cant really remember it was like 10 years ago.

So if anyone knows anything about this knife, is it rare, expensive etc etc, I will keep it though :)

Heres the knife:

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/vajking1/DSC02112.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/vajking1/DSC02113.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/vajking1/DSC02114.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/vajking1/DSC02115.jpg

[Hammer27]

http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/42096/2243365020101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2243365020101080816nsHVih)

Some of the family:

http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/4679/2849411370101080816S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2849411370101080816RgkeTK)

[GiladS]

It's a kukri...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kukri

[goat89]

^X2. Not the size Gurkhas use, but as said before ceremonial. Very nice. KEEP IT.

[rajkhalsa]

Beautiful example!

[gaijinsamurai]

Nice Kukri!!

[Eagle The Lightning]

Cool pictures

[aop]

Where can I get one of those?
Those look like the bayonets that ship with Bulgarian Arsenal rifles here in Europe. Note the "Circle 10" markings. I have one of those, it came with my Arsenal SAR-M1. It isn't sharpened at all unlike my old AK-47 bayonet.

[Henry's Fork]

Sweet Kuk, the blade reminds me of a nessmuk.

A couple of mine in O1 and 1095.
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/6779/p6270327.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/p6270327.jpg/)
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/4440/p6270331d.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/p6270331d.jpg/)

[TacoDelRio]

First one looks super cool. Is it the same as the 3rd one down in the 2nd pic?

[Paulinski]

Some Banned Busses.

Ruck and AK

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Dragnaath/100_0468.jpg

NMFBM

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Dragnaath/BannedNMFBM-Mine.jpg

[DE_Six]

I recently bought this little gem, a Benchmade Mini-Griptilian folder for general purpose use (infanteer). Benchmade's quality doesn't need an introduction, and this blade is up to it. It has great ergonomics, the handle grip works well when wet/slimy, blade opens smoothly and holds an edge and I couldn't be happier with it.

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4503/741047.jpg

:)

[TacoDelRio]

Paulinski... that's a badass sword lookin' deal ya got there! 'Spensive, I suppose?

[Mister_manji]

I recently bought this little gem, a Benchmade Mini-Griptilian folder for general purpose use (infanteer). Benchmade's quality doesn't need an introduction, and this blade is up to it. It has great ergonomics, the handle grip works well when wet/slimy, blade opens smoothly and holds an edge and I couldn't be happier with it.



:)
+1 ive always enjoyed my Griptilian quite a bit. A very useful knife of high quality.

[Sanjeger]

Just ordered this:

http://www.teraasekeskus.com/images/extra/BlackhawkMod1.jpg

Can't wait.

[Henry's Fork]

Paulinski... that's a badass sword lookin' deal ya got there! 'Spensive, I suppose?

x2

Them Busse swords are the ultimate in Zombie defense.

Hey Paul, you pre-order a Swamp Rat Waki? I passed, appreciate swords and all, but they are not my cup of tea.

I got ready to strip and convex my NMSFNO, then it occured to me i would have to take off the scales and somehow get them back on without a press and dies. Maybe Ban will just do a handle job for me after i mod it?

[FindYourInk]

I'm sure it's been asked many times before, but what's the best website to buy a knife, in particular one of the Benchmade Mini-Griptilian? Thanks.

[Walker-69]

I'm sure it's been asked many times before, but what's the best website to buy a knife, in particular one of the Benchmade Mini-Griptilian? Thanks.

I have always used EBay. I have bought lots of stuff from EBay, most from USA, some from England. I live in Finland and most of the transactions have been very smooth.

There are lots of sellers on EBay. Just do a search for a Griptilian, then check the sellers' credentials. If the seller has done thousands of transactions and has more than 99% positive feedback, then you can most likely trust that seller.

Yes there are scams and cheaters on EBay, but they are unlikely to have thousands of positive transactions behind them. Usually when a seller starts to have less than 97-98% positive feedback, they are in trouble themselves as they get less buyers.

[Diogenes]

Some Banned Busses.

Ruck and AK

NMFBM




why they were banned?

[FindYourInk]

Thanks Walker, I'll have a look.

[rhino]

why they were banned?


'cause they are long sharp and pointy

[Henry's Fork]

^^ rofl


why they were banned?

:) Ban is the name of the knife maker who 'mods' the knife.


x2 Walker, i buy most of my folders on Ebay.

[FindYourInk]

Which model of the Griptilian is recommended? I know pretty much nothing about knives.

[Henry's Fork]

I carry a full size combo edge Grippy for work. Since i work for a arborist, i cut every kind of plant and tree under the California sunshine with it. Slap a convex edge on it and it will make that 154cm edge last and last and last. If i wasnt going to use it for work i would go with a plain edge. Which is why i have a large Ritter Grip on order.

Cant go wrong with most of Benchmades blades.

[Diogenes]

^^ rofl



:) Ban is the name of the knife maker who 'mods' the knife.

.

:oops::oops:

i know Busse but not Banrofl

[Paulinski]

Thanks guys.

Yeah there were both relatively expensive. :oops:

No I didn't order the Waki - I got Horton Ring Sword coming.

[Bugaboo]

My humble collection from L to R: first two are every-day-carry knives; the last two are collection items, fighting knife form the 50', Vz. 24 bayonet.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/Bugaboo_Cz/KNIVES.jpg

I am so proud I didn't put my toes in the picture :)

[TacoDelRio]

Holy crap @ this: http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=374

I'd get one if I had a whopping $8! DAMN YOU, SCHOOL!

[gunfreak09]

anyone have any oppinions about the ontarion okc3s over the kabar?

[Henry's Fork]

Hey Taco, just wait till your skooling pays off and buy Seki made spidies. ;)

One i jus finished up and need to put a edge on.
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8413/p7110583.jpg (http://img25.imageshack.us/i/p7110583.jpg/)
http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/6901/p7110579.jpg (http://img160.imageshack.us/i/p7110579.jpg/)

[Sanjeger]

"Deliverance":

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/foxandeh/P7090282.jpg

[STEPAN1983]

victorinox (always in my pocket)
and "Mora 2000" (outdoor)

http://s60.radikal.ru/i169/0907/bf/891b0f25f190.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

[TacoDelRio]

Hey Taco, just wait till your skooling pays off and buy Seki made spidies. ;)

One i jus finished up and need to put a edge on.


I've got so many damn knives. :-) My daily is a Spyderco Harpy, or if I'm in the mountains or something, the Yamaneko Supah Tanto. ;-)

BTW, what should I use to take of mild surface rust/stuff?

[dave81]

Stepan: Are you in the German Army or is that knife available commercially? Also, why the German Army version as opposed to the Swiss Army (since they're essentially the same knife made by Victorinox)? Just curious, as the new Swiss Army "Soldier" might be my next purchase.

[STEPAN1983]

I bought this knife in Moscow :) I know that there was a previous model for germans, the smaller one with oval handle. Mine is much better and all blades are great (exept the awl - I dont need it and its ugly). The main blade is very easy to open, and it can be fixed. overall quality is great and in the same time its not expensive.
I dont recommend you to buy mil-tec and other replicas, its crap.

[Steelersfan413]

Hey guys, based on some of the stuff I've already found, are there any other knives you can recommend out of the bunch that are particularly good, or ones that you like? Or the best place to buy it if the link I provided isn't.


Benchmade Griptilian Tanto 3.45
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=BM553SBK

Benchmade Mini-Griptilian® 2.91"
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=BM556SBK

Blackhawk Hornet II
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=BH15H211BK

Blackhawk Point Man
http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Point-Man,687,37.htm

Blackhawk CQD Mark 1 Type E
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=BH15M111BK

Kershaw RAM Flipper Hawk-Lock® 3-1/8"
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=KS1910CKTST

SOG Aegis Tanto Assisted Opening 3.5"
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=SOGAE04

SOG Trident Tanto Folder with 3.75"
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=SOGTF7

SOG Flash II
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=SOG5FSA

[Henry's Fork]

Hey guys, based on some of the stuff I've already found, are there any other knives you can recommend out of the bunch that are particularly good, or ones that you like? Or the best place to buy it if the link I provided isn't.


The prices look pretty good.

I hardly never use my SOG folder, as it seems more for defense than utility.
My work knife and a Ritter.
http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/460/p7110570.jpg (http://img159.imageshack.us/i/p7110570.jpg/)

[Steelersfan413]

The prices look pretty good.

I hardly never use my SOG folder, as it seems more for defense than utility.
My work knife and a Ritter.
http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/460/p7110570.jpg (http://img159.imageshack.us/i/p7110570.jpg/)

I like that first one. I can't use non serrated knives anymore. I may keep one, but almost everything I need to use it for, (mostly in the backyard), would require a serrated.

You like that one that you have?

[Henry's Fork]

^Love it, thats why i use it for work. Its like a timex, takes a lickin and keeps on ticken.

[Steelersfan413]

Wait, is that top one a Doug Ritter too? The grip looks exactly the same, but the blade doesn't have the name of it on there, and I couldn't find a serrated model on the website.

[Henry's Fork]

Nope. They are both made by Benchmade, top one is just a regular Grip 551S. They also make the Ritter with serrations and a black coating. Both have the same handle, lock and clip. Just different blade style, steels(s30v and 154cm) and washers. They are large folders but since they dont weigh much, you forget they are on your pocket.

[Steelersfan413]

Cool. Thanks for the info man.

[sauerstoff]

My little "collection"
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2496/3727226374_a5a00e169c.jpg

thanks

[dave81]

I was on the verge of buying on of those little Boker Chad Los Banos Subcom folders above, but when I gave it a "test drive" at the store I quickly discovered it's horribly biased for right-handed users.
I don't think anyone makes left-hand specific folders for under $50, which is all I'm willing to spend on a working knife.

[sauerstoff]

Must be hard to find knives for left-handeds. As a right-handed, I have no complaining about this little knive, actually love it, it's my secondary EDC, it's perfect for minor tasks and sometimes it's my prime EDC when I need something mora concealable than Endura. Actually I should bought the Claw, looks very nice.

[Steelersfan413]

^Well they make enough knives that are ambidextrious enough. Removable clip that can be put on both sides, and most have safeties or AXIS locks or whatever that are accessible from both sides.

[sauerstoff]

^Well they make enough knives that are ambidextrious enough. Removable clip that can be put on both sides, and most have safeties or AXIS locks or whatever that are accessible from both sides.
Yes I know, but as he said, it's hard to find under $50.

[Diogenes]

i did my army service carrying this one:

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/6973/1707090310.th.jpg (http://img20.imageshack.us/i/1707090310.jpg/)

[Steelersfan413]

Yes I know, but as he said, it's hard to find under $50.

Oh I must have missed that. lol

[dave81]

^Well they make enough knives that are ambidextrious enough. Removable clip that can be put on both sides, and most have safeties or AXIS locks or whatever that are accessible from both sides.
You ever try to close a liner lock with your left hand? Like most right-hand specific tasks, it's doable with the left hand, but awkward and slightly dangerous -- you have to push your index finger towards the blade edge as it closes into the handle. The first time I tried it (Benchmade Emerson CQC-6 or 7) I cut a sliver of skin off, and since then the few knives that I actually do own are lockbacks or slipjoints. I don't imagine that frame locks are any different. If you're right handed, the next time you're in an arts & crafts store try using a pair of left-handed specific scissors to get a feel for how uncomfortable doing things "backwards" feels.

[Steelersfan413]

You ever try to close a liner lock with your left hand? Like most right-hand specific tasks, it's doable with the left hand, but awkward and slightly dangerous -- you have to push your index finger towards the blade edge as it closes into the handle. The first time I tried it (Benchmade Emerson CQC-6 or 7) I cut a sliver of skin off, and since then the few knives that I actually do own are lockbacks or slipjoints. I don't imagine that frame locks are any different. If you're right handed, the next time you're in an arts & crafts store try using a pair of left-handed specific scissors to get a feel for how uncomfortable doing things "backwards" feels.


Yeah I know what you mean. I do feel bad for lefties sometimes.

[kaibilgt]

spyderco Harpy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W05aMcdwcUQ

HRT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKUcMwNXr60

[TacoDelRio]

Smith and Wesson HRT?

How come people continue to buy their knives? (somewhat hypothetical question)

[Raw1]

A nice left handed knife that i think was done by mistake is the new swiss army soldier issued knife.

[Addled]

I bought a spotting scope from this company at xmas, good service and they take paypal, posting the link coz they have a large selection of knives.

http://www.heinnie.com/prcm7a94421/Knives/c-1-92/

I like the look of the Eickhorn blades, anyone here got one?http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5741/km3000.jpg

[Paulinski]

Hortonized FBM and Scroffie

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Dragnaath/DSCN1194.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Dragnaath/DSCN1188.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Dragnaath/DSCN1201.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Dragnaath/DSCN1199.jpg

Horton Blood Ring Sword.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Dragnaath/DSCN1206.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Dragnaath/DSCN1207.jpg

[FindYourInk]

Bought a Benchmade Griptilian 551BK. It's my first knife and so far I'm loving it!
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/4957/img0494h.th.jpg (http://img200.imageshack.us/i/img0494h.jpg/)
[/URL][URL="http://img505.imageshack.us/i/img0493s.jpg/"]http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/7954/img0493s.th.jpg (http://img505.imageshack.us/i/img0493s.jpg/)

[kramer]

Good choice. Benchmade makes really good knifes. I currently have a SOG Flash 2 on the way. I`ve heard so much good about it. Then I can finally throw away my piece of poo Buck 480.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK8rmMs4ri4

[TacoDelRio]

Nice sheepsfoot blade, Paulinski... or is that Wharncliffe?

[Paulinski]

Nice sheepsfoot blade, Paulinski... or is that Wharncliffe?

Its Busse Sus Scroffa.

[TacoDelRio]

It's a sheepsfoot (blade type), according to Wikipedia. :-) Looks sweet. I know it's a Busse. You have too much money. ;-)

[Paulinski]

Thanks.

Had to sell a bunch of blades recently though - finance department was furious with recent acquisitions. ;)

[Henry's Fork]

Thanks.

Had to sell a bunch of blades recently though - finance department was furious with recent acquisitions. ;)

Most women never see the vast importance of knives until they need something cut.

Thats the first scrofa that i sort of dig. JH was talking about modding 'some guys SS from Canada', but never saw what he did to it. Turned out sweet.

That ringer sword is a beast. Good score.

[gunfreak09]

does the us coast gaurd have an issued combat knife?

[TacoDelRio]

Thanks.

Had to sell a bunch of blades recently though - finance department was furious with recent acquisitions. ;)

Did the dep't. recently acquire more shoes? p-)

[Paulinski]

and purses....

[TacoDelRio]

I guess the trick is to be single AND have reliable income at the same time. ;-)

[Paulinski]

I guess the trick is to be single AND have reliable income at the same time. ;-)

Nah - I have a lovely wife and killer blades. I'm happy. p-)

[CAV-TROOPER]

I have had this knife for a few months and I love it. It has held it's edge well and it is light and durable.

http://www.jimwagnertraining.com/homelinkboker.html

[TacoDelRio]

Nah - I have a lovely wife and killer blades. I'm happy. p-)

This is sometimes the most difficult of levels to reach.

[rhino]

that it:| Im officially a knife guy;
got to drive a tech yeasterday, he asked me if Im a knife guy, noticing a folder in my vest, we stared to talk (he is a bit of a knife nut) and I just noticed I had 3 knifes on me at that time (he beat me by another 3, yop 6 knifes totall)
Henry's, he loved your spike:), I still dont know how to fit it into the vest yet though so it rides in my backpack right now

[CAV-TROOPER]

that it:| Im officially a knife guy;
got to drive a tech yeasterday, he asked me if Im a knife guy, noticing a folder in my vest, we stared to talk (he is a bit of a knife nut) and I just noticed I had 3 knifes on me at that time (he beat me by another 3, yop 6 knifes totall)
Henry's, he loved your spike:), I still dont know how to fit it into the vest yet though so it rides in my backpack right now


You must cause a ruckus at airport metal detectors!!rofl

[Henry's Fork]

that it:| Im officially a knife guy;
got to drive a tech yeasterday, he asked me if Im a knife guy, noticing a folder in my vest, we stared to talk (he is a bit of a knife nut) and I just noticed I had 3 knifes on me at that time (he beat me by another 3, yop 6 knifes totall)
Henry's, he loved your spike:), I still dont know how to fit it into the vest yet though so it rides in my backpack right now

woot Knife Knuts FTW.

Man, 9 blades between the 2 of ya. You guys got me beat, but then, if i lived in the country side, 3 or 4 knifes would be the norm. Too many SHEEPLE here in the bay area to freak out if they see one knife, let alone many. So my discreetion leves me with one folder and one keychain blade.

Note to all Girlymen and Zombies across the globe: Canadians are REAL MEN, not afraid of sharp pointy things, you have been warned!

[Bro Jangles]

I guess the trick is to be single AND have reliable income at the same time. ;-)
single and poor sucks too.

[TacoDelRio]

single and poor sucks too.

Such is my life story. High five.

[rhino]

woot Knife Knuts FTW.

Man, 9 blades between the 2 of ya. You guys got me beat, but then, if i lived in the country side, 3 or 4 knifes would be the norm. Too many SHEEPLE here in the bay area to freak out if they see one knife, let alone many. So my discreetion leves me with one folder and one keychain blade.

Note to all Girlymen and Zombies across the globe: Canadians are REAL MEN, not afraid of sharp pointy things, you have been warned!

dude, we were downtown Toronto:)
after work he showed me stuff he had in his locker, there were another 3 knifes there

[TacoDelRio]

I was sharpening knives today, and I took my Spyderco Harpy (EDC) out of my pocket to sharpen it. It looked like there was a hair on the blade...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/P7270052.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/P7270053.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/TacoDelRio/P7270054.jpg
:-( :-( :-( :-(

I'm pushing down on the tip in the last pic to show how far the crack goes. All the way to the hole. :-(

RIP Harpy. 2004-2009, every damn day. Been everywhere, cold, hot, underwater, on mountains, frozen to crap, etc.

:-( :-( :-(

[GETSOME]

^^^^
Whats the garentee on those blades?:-(

[kaibilgt]

I was sharpening knives today, and I took my Spyderco Harpy (EDC) out of my pocket to sharpen it. It looked like there was a hair on the blade...




:-( :-( :-( :-(

I'm pushing down on the tip in the last pic to show how far the crack goes. All the way to the hole. :-(

RIP Harpy. 2004-2009, every damn day. Been everywhere, cold, hot, underwater, on mountains, frozen to crap, etc.

:-( :-( :-(

What hapend??????

I have one harpy

[rhino]

RIP Spyderco

if there ever was a better excusse to go and buy a new knife I dont know it:)

[kaibilgt]

RIP Spyderco

if there ever was a better excusse to go and buy a new knife I dont know it:)

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

I like this....

http://www.amazon.com/Delica-Black-Handle-Blade-ComboEdge/dp/B001EDIWES/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1248799348&sr=8-5

[Henry's Fork]

I was sharpening knives today, and I took my Spyderco Harpy (EDC) out of my pocket to sharpen it. It looked like there was a hair on the blade...

I'm pushing down on the tip in the last pic to show how far the crack goes. All the way to the hole. :-(

RIP Harpy. 2004-2009, every damn day. Been everywhere, cold, hot, underwater, on mountains, frozen to crap, etc.

:-( :-( :-(

Been using your spidie as a pocket ice ax, i see!!11one

Seriously OUCH homie, how the hell did that happen?

[SHAM]

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

I like this....

http://www.amazon.com/Delica-Black-Handle-Blade-ComboEdge/dp/B001EDIWES/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1248799348&sr=8-5

Thats interesting, I saw the amazon.com page you posted for the knife and I was suprised. Knife crime being such a huge thing over here, and the posession of a knife in public being a criminal offence that i was suprised to see amazon associate itself/ selling knifes.
So i checked amazon.co.uk and low and behold they do sell knifes also.
A few swiss army knifes, a few leathermen multi tools and a couple of camping knifes, but still I have to say I was suprised they havent been pounded by knife crime groups.

[TacoDelRio]

I have no idea how it happened. I never use knives as prybars or anything. :-(

I'd get something new, but I have no spending cash.

So HF, think you can make a traditional Kiridashi? :-)

[Albatross]

spyderco are the greatest knives ever.

[TacoDelRio]

^^^^
Whats the garentee on those blades?:-(

Link: http://www.spyderco.com/edge-u-cation/index.php?item=10

I'm probably SOL on it, seeing as it's been on my side every single day for the past 5 years.

I'm looking at the Centofante. Looks good. The replacement, when I can afford one, will be another Spyderco, most likely.

[dave81]

Taco, that is f cking tragic. Seriously no idea what happened? Did you fall on your side or something? Something must have put great enough pressure on the hump of the blade to push the tip down and crack it like that, yes?
A similar, though not as severe, incident happened to me, to the only knife I own that I paid for, a Wenger Swiss Army Soldier, which I keep in the car for emergencies. I have no idea what happened. I'd never once used the blade for anything, I just liked to open it up and appreciate it, and one day it had a chip in it. Nothing significant, maybe a half a millimeter chipped out in the center of the blade. Again, I never used the blade for anything more than shaving my arm hair to test its sharpness out of the package, but I did open and close it numerous times, just to admire the workmanship. I don't know if the frame itself chipped the blade from closing too firmly with a snap, but that's what happened. I cleaned it off and smoothed it out with my Spyderco Sharpmaker, but it's still a mystery to me.

[ktk.ace]

erm... whats SOL?

Noob here.

the only folder i have with me now is my trusty (and abit rusty) superknife ...

[rhino]

erm... whats SOL?

Noob here.

the only folder i have with me now is my trusty (and abit rusty) superknife ...


SOL=Surprise Oversized Lobotomy

[AK103K]

SOL = Scheiße Outta (out of) Luck

[TacoDelRio]

No idea. Nothing outstanding, just got tired of life I guess. ;-)

[Steelersfan413]

My only folder broke recently, and I want to get one in the next few days, because I'm going to New York next week, and I'd rather not go without one. So I don't need something that I'll keep forever, but something nice and durable, yet cheap is really what I'm looking for. Should I look for something like a Gerber or a S&W, or what?

My budget is around $50, but I really want to spend less.

[kramer]

My only folder broke recently, and I want to get one in the next few days, because I'm going to New York next week, and I'd rather not go without one. So I don't need something that I'll keep forever, but something nice and durable, yet cheap is really what I'm looking for. Should I look for something like a Gerber or a S&W, or what?

My budget is around $50, but I really want to spend less.
SpiderCo Delica 4 (http://yourcornerstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=785_2213_2231&products_id=16981)

Outstanding knife. I personally don`t like Gerber or S&W so I`d go with a Delica. But it depends on you. How large should the blade be? How heavy? What steel?

I for one EDC a S.O.G Flash II now. Razorsharp and wicked fast due to assisted opening, but there are some people who abosloutly hate S.O.G.

[Steelersfan413]

Yeah I held a Flash II at a local gun store, and I didn't like the feel of the aluminum handle. Felt way to flimsy, and the blade made it a tad front-heavy.

I'd like it to be a little big, and the weight should be light. My last knife weighed my pants down a bit. Steel should be 440 or greater.

I was actually checking out the Kershaw Blur with a Tanto, but then I decided I wanted something cheap, in case it's confiscated at the airport. (I don't think it will be; it's gonna be in my checked bag), but I'd rather play it safe than have to throw out a brand new Kershaw.

[TacoDelRio]

Flash 2's are good people.

I'd rather catch an incurable disease than buy a Smith and Wesson knife/watch/polo shirt/etc. Don't f*#@$&ing buy one. :-)

[Steelersfan413]

Well I went with the Kershaw Blur with a Tanto. Found a great price on eBay

[TacoDelRio]

Excellent... :-)

[dave81]

I would've suggested a basic Swiss Army Knife for $15-25. I just got the new version of the Swiss Army Soldier for $39. It's lovely, and for some reason the liner lock is set up backwards, so as a left-hander I finally have a knife I can open & close one-handed. :)

[Henry's Fork]

Flash 2's are good people.

I'd rather catch an incurable disease than buy a Smith and Wesson knife/watch/polo shirt/etc. Don't f*#@$&ing buy one. :-)

So that S&W i just sent you was a mistake? rofl

[TacoDelRio]

So that S&W i just sent you was a mistake? rofl

?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!

Hey yo G thug, want a Lone Wolf something or other knife, anda few others in trade eh???

[goat89]

RIP Harpy. 2004-2009
Sorry about your loss Taco. I know how it fels like to lose a piece of valued, not only expensive, but 2 much 'blood' 2gether.
I havent got a knife for myself yet, but your Harpy is like a fang design... any advantage with that design? Small & lightweight? Concealable? Suitable for wilderness survival?

[TacoDelRio]

Actually, it's completely impractical. It's supposed to be used on boats for cutting line. Something with a normal, 3-4in blade without serrations would be superior for outdoors stuff. I just carried it because it's conveniently small, and VG10 holds an edge forever.

[goat89]

Actually, it's completely impractical. It's supposed to be used on boats for cutting line. Something with a normal, 3-4in blade without serrations would be superior for outdoors stuff. I just carried it because it's conveniently small, and VG10 holds an edge forever.
HAHAHA! Now I know! :D
Without serrations? Why?

[TacoDelRio]

I can only speak for myself and my own hobbies. Serrations are of limited application. I rarely find them to be of any real help. I would rather have a plain blade for most any knife/job.

YMMV

[ktk.ace]

I would've suggested a basic Swiss Army Knife for $15-25. I just got the new version of the Swiss Army Soldier for $39. It's lovely, and for some reason the liner lock is set up backwards, so as a left-hander I finally have a knife I can open & close one-handed. :)

speaking of swiss army knives, is $40 a good deal on the new german army field issued one worth it?

or a 20 dollar CRKT folding knife?

[StuRat]

I can only speak for myself and my own hobbies. Serrations are of limited application. I rarely find them to be of any real help. I would rather have a plain blade for most any knife/job.

YMMV

I thought you needed serrations in wet environments?

Just picked up a black Leatherman Wave :)

[dave81]

If you keep your knives sharp enough, you don't need serrations. They only make the edge most fragile, at the part of the blade where you apply the most strength, closest to the handle.

[ktk.ace]

If you keep your knives sharp enough, you don't need serrations. They only make the edge most fragile, at the part of the blade where you apply the most strength, closest to the handle.

like as in how we open up a bag of chips? structurally weak point?

[TacoDelRio]

I thought you needed serrations in wet environments?

Just picked up a black Leatherman Wave :)

Aside from snow, the environments my knife worked in weren't especially wet. The serrations got in the way of keeping it clean as well, when using the knife to spread stuff on butter, and so forth.

I would imagine it helps greatly on a boat.

[kramer]

The best boat knife is without a doubt a SpyderCo Salt 1. Excellent knife. H1 is an outstanding steeltype.

[therifleman]

3 150 year old American Civil War bayonets. Two of them are stamped "U.S" In total I believe one of them (most rusty one) is for an 1861 Springfield and the other two are for the 1860 Spencer trapdoor rifle.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/DSC_0315.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/DSC_0316.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/DSC_0317.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/DSC_0318.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/DSC_0324.jpg

[TacoDelRio]

The best boat knife is without a doubt a SpyderCo Salt 1. Excellent knife. H1 is an outstanding steeltype.

Holds an edge real well?

[rhino]

nice samples rifleman

Im planning on attending Civil War reanactment next weekend, ill try to take as many pix as possible:)

[ALBA660]

KA-BAR FTW (For the win?)

[Diogenes]

i really could use some advice. I used the blade of my stainless steel multitool to open a
bottle of hydrochloric acid and a small drop fell on the blade. There is a stain left, tried to remove it no success.Any ideas?

[rhino]

i really could use some advice. I used the blade of my stainless steel multitool to open a
bottle of hydrochloric acid and a small drop fell on the blade. There is a stain left, tried to remove it no success.Any ideas?

cover the rest of the blade with the even layer of the same substance and whipe it off, voila no more stain and prolly the only multitool with that colour blade:)

[dave81]

Multitools are meant to be used and abused. Leave it the way it is as a badge of honor.

[pascalywood]

KA-BAR FTW (For the win?)


No its Free The Whales p-)

[ALBA660]

Nuke The Whales

[kramer]

Let`s take a look at daddys new toys :D
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3286/21082009229.jpg
Strømeng Samekniv 9"
RAT Cutlery Izula
2x SpyderCo Bug
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1832/21082009223iwx.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1303/21082009226.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3319/21082009228trz.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/396/21082009227zes.jpg

[Henry's Fork]

Fresh off the bench, 10" Blade, 3/16" thick, O1 tool steel. :-*$

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/2395/p8220970.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/p8220970.jpg/)

[Jurpula]

Cool blade.

[TacoDelRio]

Pimp daddy

[digrar]

For filleting pachyderms?

[TacoDelRio]

For cutting cheese... moon cheese...

KRAMER, have you used the Spyderco Bug yet?

[Jurpula]

Another one of your basic Finnish hunting knives I bought sometime ago...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn62/Jurpula/2280030001.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn62/Jurpula/2280040001.jpg

[OMON]

nice clean look

[Jurpula]

Yeah, but they're bitch to handle with wet hands.

[kramer]

KRAMER, have you used the Spyderco Bug yet?
Yes. Opening boxes and other packaging. It`s small, but razorsharp. I like em.:)

[wiking]

Let`s take a look at daddys new toys :D
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3286/21082009229.jpg
Strømeng Samekniv 9"
RAT Cutlery Izula
2x SpyderCo Bug
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1832/21082009223iwx.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1303/21082009226.jpg


I see you went the traditional route instead of getting the version with the finger guard.

[OMON]

the delivery of my gerber was delayed by a week, so now iam getting it tuesday. i don't like waiting ><

[kramer]

I see you went the traditional route instead of getting the version with the finger guard.
Yes. I wasn`t so fonded by the 8" version for jegertroppene. I already have a 7" SRK, so the upgrade to 8" isn`t worth it for me.

9" spares you the saw in your backpack. So my new knife loadout for hiking and HV use will be the Strømeng in my Recon Pack and the Izula. Should cover almost all tasks.

Btw. I bought it at magasinet.no. 675kr instead of the 990 they want at XXL. :)

[Walker-69]

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp114/arvi_net/AlMarCut2.jpg

The Al Mar Mini SERE 2000. This one is a black coated version, which I suspect is quite rare. The materials are high quality (VG-10 steel, G-10 handle), but even then the knife was significantly overpriced.

It is not perfect, and like I said, it was overpriced, but I have come to like this knife. It is currently my number one user knife. The overall shape is just pretty much faultless. Well, the 'Mini' is certainly too small for guys with big hands, so it's not for everyone. Mine are maybe a little bigger than average, and the Mini SERE feels "almost" too small but not quite. It's funny, I like holding it.

Most other knives can be held with three fingers or even two, but not this one. Look at the butt of the knife, how it expands. That makes it nice to hold but also makes it impossible to use for people with hands that are too large.

There's a lot of blade play, the blade can be forced downwards quite easily. This seems to be an issue with the liner lock. It seems that as the liner lock wears out a little through use, the problem is alleviated and it might disappear some day.

It's strange, the value for money here would be two stars out of five. But I still like this knife. It's my favourite.

[capixaba]

Another one of your basic Finnish hunting knives I bought sometime ago...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn62/Jurpula/2280030001.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn62/Jurpula/2280040001.jpg
I bought one by this maker in Aland 19 years ago...still just as good. Looks like it is an older version of the Lapp knife 230 they sell now. I sanded the varnish off the wood.
Nice website btw!
http://www.marttiini.fi/puukot/shop/english/default.htm

[wiking]

Yes. I wasn`t so fonded by the 8" version for jegertroppene. I already have a 7" SRK, so the upgrade to 8" isn`t worth it for me.

9" spares you the saw in your backpack. So my new knife loadout for hiking and HV use will be the Strømeng in my Recon Pack and the Izula. Should cover almost all tasks.

Btw. I bought it at magasinet.no. 675kr instead of the 990 they want at XXL. :)


XXL is a shyte shop. But then again, i've worked at a competing gunstore here so i'm sort of biased against the chain p-)

But where did you buy the izula?

[Jurpula]

I bought one by this maker in Aland 19 years ago...still just as good. Looks like it is an older version of the Lapp knife 230 they sell now. I sanded the varnish off the wood.
Nice website btw!
http://www.marttiini.fi/puukot/shop/english/default.htm

The knife's from the Lynx series. And yes, the varnish should go, I'll get rid of it as soon as I find the motivation to do itp-)

[kramer]

XXL is a shyte shop. But then again, i've worked at a competing gunstore here so i'm sort of biased against the chain p-)

But where did you buy the izula?
http://www.websitefolder.net/practac/Velkommen_til_PXen.asp

Only RAT dealer in Norway. I just wished they had a RAT 4.

XXL has some good deals on tents and sleeping bags. There could be worse shops *cough*g-sport*cough*p-)

Btw. Do you know where I could buy Paracord in a store? I`m talking about the good 7string version.

[TacoDelRio]

Thanks, Kramer.

[wiking]

http://www.websitefolder.net/practac/Velkommen_til_PXen.asp

Only RAT dealer in Norway. I just wished they had a RAT 4.

XXL has some good deals on tents and sleeping bags. There could be worse shops *cough*g-sport*cough*p-)

Btw. Do you know where I could buy Paracord in a store? I`m talking about the good 7string version.

paracord....hmm, i think i got mine from NFM Caseb's webshop years ago.

http://www.google.no/search?hl=no&source=hp&q=paracord&btnG=Google-s%C3%B8k&meta=cr%3DcountryNO&aq=f&oq=

Google is your friend - there's even a www.paracord.no site

[kramer]

Thanks, Kramer.
No problem. I think they give them out as promoarticles, but you can find them in some online stores. They are about 5-7$ a piece. Great little "bug"gers :D
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/7175/23082009230.jpg

Yeah wiking I saw that site, but I wondred if you can buy it in a store.

[Steve Andrews]

The Al Mar Mini SERE 2000.

There's a lot of blade play, the blade can be forced downwards quite easily. This seems to be an issue with the liner lock. It seems that as the liner lock wears out a little through use, the problem is alleviated and it might disappear some day.


I had a first production Mini SERE 2000 that had blade play. I sent it in to Al Mar and they replaced the blade. The knife that they sent me back was rock-solid.
I sold it though as I prefer Axis Locks :)

[DivingEngineer]

Gday

Well here are my knifes (never needed more than 2)

Sog Seal Pup- its on its 3rd sheath now, one was destroyed when camping(drunk mate drove over it) and the other 2 have died when diving due to rocks/anchor chains etc.

Ive had it for about 6 years now and orignally brought it beacuse my swiss army knife was lacking 'blade' when camping etc,
First and foremost its a great knife-holds a nice edge(needs a sharpen now though) is nicely weighted and the grip works well even if cold/wet/slimy/underwater and being full tang it even feels strong.

Ive used it pretty much everywhere but in the last 2 years its become my diving knife and thats when ive started having problems

It rusts up pretty bad- and ive had to wire wool or wet and dry sandpaper it back every week if im diving more than 4 times a week. I contacted SOG about this becasue isnt this meant to be a smaller version of the SOG SEAL?? they had great customer serivce and were quite helpful.....but the answer i got was give it a good rub down after each dive and spray it with lanolin etc. Its just most times i dont have the time for this inbetween uni and cleaning all my other dive gear- i normally just give it a good freshwater hose out and let it dry seperate to the sheath, i mean its a diving knife right?

So do any of you knife gods know anything i can do? I was thinking of repainting the grey...but that gets rubbed off after only a couple of 'in' and 'outs; of the sheath.

leatherman Kick- a great multi tool had it for 3 years now, i've been rough with this thing and tried to open/cut/plier things that it wouldn't dream of doing and it hast broken and keeps coming back. So im now a leatherman fan and will be buying another one if/when this thing breaks

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/Madpaj/IMG_1875-1.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/Madpaj/IMG_1876.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/Madpaj/IMG_1877.jpg

[Bangbangboogie69]

modified post 1883 commissioned officers dirk standard model, most commonly encountered type, lasting until 1945.
http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab330/bangbangboogie_photos/DSC03136.jpg
http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab330/bangbangboogie_photos/DSC03153.jpg
http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab330/bangbangboogie_photos/DSC03155.jpg
http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab330/bangbangboogie_photos/DSC03156.jpg
these dirks were worn by all commissioned officers. many variations are encountered in fittings, decoation and quality of workmanship. the blades on all models of naval dirk are generally mass produced, single edged and grooved, although examples with old hand forged tanto blades are occasionally found.

[digrar]

So do any of you knife gods know anything i can do? I was thinking of repainting the grey...but that gets rubbed off after only a couple of 'in' and 'outs; of the sheath.



Can of WD40, give it a quick spray after your dive.

[Walker-69]

I found something very interesting. It is the Doug Ritter/Benchmade survival folder:

http://www.dougritter.com/dr_rsk_mk1.htm

It is a more sheeple-friendly, less tacti-cool type knife. However, the handle and lock come from Benchmade, it's basically a Benchmade Griptilian with a different blade. The AXIS lock by Benchmade is supposedly one of the very strongest lock types available.

This kind of blade is very utilitarian by nature. It is good for various purposes, ranging from slicing wood to food preparation. The Ritter blade is made from CPM-S30V steel, which is a step up in wear resistance compared to the original Griptilian's 154C steel.

The Doug Ritter Benchmades are apparently only sold be a company called Aeromedix. You will find a link on the page that I mentioned above.

[Walker-69]

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

I have bought the DMT Aligner set from EBay, and I haven't got it yet, but it should be on it's way over the pond.

My number one problem with sharpening is that I don't manage to keep the honing angle constant, and also I don't know what 15 degrees or 20 degrees translates to in real life. This tool should solve this problem. I am not the only person with this problem, maybe anyone who is wishing to learn to sharpen better will have problems. Perhaps there are those who are handy by nature and will just naturally get the angles right, but I am most certainly not one of them.

The DMT Aligner seems to be based on the same idea as the Lansky sharpening system. However, it seems to me that the DMT type is more field-portable.

More info on www.dmtsharp.com. They have some tutorial videos there which are very interesting.

EDIT: the address for the tutorial videos is:

http://www.dmtsharp.com/general/basicsharp.htm

If you don't know what an angle guide is meant to do, have a look.