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

[Biglug]

I've always been on the search for the ultimate combat/survival knife for my taste and have collected alot of knives over the years from Bucks to Benchmade's, Kbar's to TOPS and still haven't found the perfect one with the way the handle fits my hand and the blade fits me for use in everything from cutting rope, branches and vines, to filleting a fish and cleaning game. I've found I like micarta handles the most for the way they can be shaped and the texture is when beadblasted. There also impervious to more things than other materials. In blades I've come to appreciate the better stainless steels with a good blend of carbon, chromium and various alloys for good edge retention while providing corrosion resistance. 154cm, ATS34, AUS8 and 440C are commonly used and very good.
I'm still on the look out and like collecting more knives either way. This is my next purchase and I'm looking at it for those reasons. I've seen a few different models at shows and their craftsmanship seems top notch and the reputation they acquired is right there with it. They cryo their blades too for stress relief.
It may be a good choice for others here too.



http://www.entrekknives.com/ENTK_Sit...S/Products.htm

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/st...ail.html?s=EN9

If anyone's looking for something bigger too.

[Herrmannek]

Anyone know more about Frost knives?

[SBL]

show me a knife you cant open up dvd packaging with.

[Biglug]

Anyone know more about Frost knives?

Just that I wouldn't recommend them for tough use.
I've had a couple over the years and bought them for there exotic stylings but that's about as far as they go.
They commonly use cheap, heavy on the chromium stainless steel and more fancy than functional handle materials.
I had one that looked great, but the blade bent like a wave using it one time. I ended giving it to an old friend not too long ago. I'm sure from knowing how he takes care of stuff it won't last too long.

That is Frost Cutlery and not Frosts of Sweden. I don't know anything about Frosts of Sweden other than that they make knives.

[Herrmannek]

I meant Frosts from Sweden...

[kayaker]

cheap
carbon
long tang
plastic handle
you cannot get enough of them
variation issued to the swedish army
cheapest Ive them is 7 British Pound Sterling
no survival instructor I know or have heard of disses the knife
this sweidhs knife has been used to kill a sweidhs MP succesfully
unlike your $350 custom knife you can beast this blade w/t feeling guilty
All in all I highly recommend purchasing a couple, make your friends happy too
You will never regret spending money on one, hey I even use them for everyday cooking!

[Herrmannek]

cheap
carbon
long tang
plastic handle
you cannot get enough of them
variation issued to the swedish army
cheapest Ive them is 7 British Pound Sterling
no survival instructor I know or have heard of disses the knife
this sweidhs knife has been used to kill a sweidhs MP succesfully
unlike your $350 custom knife you can beast this blade w/t feeling guilty
All in all I highly recommend purchasing a couple, make your friends happy too
You will never regret spending money on one, hey I even use them for everyday cooking!

I'm sold any particular model you liked most?

[Remington Rand]

CLP is pretty good for that actually.

Good thought. I typically spray down a wet knife with WD-40 do displace the water, then wipe that off and put gun oil on it. Cant beat CLP.

[kayaker]

I'm sold any particular model you liked most?

Forogot to mention, of all four survival instructors I know, they alll own at least one Mora.

GO with teh mora, From what I heard it is superior to teh similar Frost Clipper, could say why, no persoal expereince.

Dont know where to get them in Poland, but plenty of british site ship internationally.

[kamarian]

Fresh or salt water?
Since your not looking for a diving knife, but mentioned it, I'd take it that you may mean salt water use though.

Any knife made with a good quality stainless steel and polymer handle will be a good water knife whether salt or fresh, but you'll still need to take care of it with keeping it clean and in a salt water environment, that means rinsing it with fresh when your done for the day and wiping it down with some good corrosion protective oil. CLP is pretty good for that actually. Even seperate from the blade and handle the smaller screws and rivets need to be addressed also to keep them from corroding.

The SOG knives like the one I posted above are some good choices depending on the model, but as long as you take into account the blade steel and handle material that would endure a wetter, salty environment, there are many good choices and which depends like anything,.......by your personal taste.

As you'll see SOG has made and still makes knives used by the US Navy Seals in some capacity. I had a Sealpup for a while that I bought while at Bragg and it was a good knife for water and held a pretty good edge. I ended up giving it to a friend who sails alot though and since I have a few knives, it wasn't like I was going to feel it's loss too bad.

Thanks mate. I'm looking for a knife for swift water rescue/flood rescue work. Will be looking at the SOG's, but find them a bit big. The CRKT knives look great.

[Xaito]

can anybody of the guys around here who have knowledge and experience about knifes tell me what the pros and cons of a tanto blade are?
To me it looks like a dagger type knife would be better for stabbing or am i wrong?
Are tanto knifes useful in combat?

[kayaker]

Herrmannek,
if you cant get one in your own country.. this is a great place, friendly, good service:
www.outdoorcode.co.uk

http://outdoorcode.co.uk/catalog/pro...1&reviews_id=1

[Biglug]

Thanks mate. I'm looking for a knife for swift water rescue/flood rescue work. Will be looking at the SOG's, but find them a bit big. The CRKT knives look great.

Glad to be of help Kamarian, everyone on this planet needs a few good knives in the toolbox.
If you like the CRKT and it's styling, you might give a look at Benchmade's Snody knives. There a similar style and use 154cm steel and G10 for the handle.

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/st...datarq%3Dfixed




I have one of their Nimravus and it's an excellent knife for many different purposes too.


http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/st...arq%3Dnimravus

[Biglug]

can anybody of the guys around here who have knowledge and experience about knifes tell me what the pros and cons of a tanto blade are?
To me it looks like a dagger type knife would be better for stabbing or am i wrong?
Are tanto knifes useful in combat?

The Tanto was designed apparently for stabbing. I've had a couple, but never liked them as much as a drop point blade which I find more useful for filleting and trimming meat.
The nice thing about a tanto blade is that you can work each edge angle really well while sharpening and get each one perfect.

As far as useful for combat, it's a knife blade and this one was made for it.
You can kill someone easy enough with a broken bottle, I think a nice Tanto would more than hurt their feelings.

[Xaito]

As far as useful for combat, it's a knife blade and this one was made for it.
You can kill someone easy enough with a broken bottle, I think a nice Tanto would more than hurt their feelings.

hehe yeah i know that the japanese tano knifes have a long tradition as weapons but since ive never had one (or stabbed anybody ) i somehow get the feeling that a knife with a tip like this one
wouldnt cut through clothes (like leatherjackets or something like that) as good as a dagger or a drop point blade while stabbing...
I know that you can ruin somebodys day with any knife - im just interested in which one could ruin it more effectively