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

[percor]

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.

I agree with you in all your points.
Percor

[TacoDelRio]

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.

Sank you, Sowjah!

[commanding]

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.

[commanding]

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:


close up of marks:
US sword by Pettibone


and Japanese "samurai" type NCO sword late war:

[kaibilgt]

Id this knife pleace it was descontinued...

[Walker-69]

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:

[TacoDelRio]

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

[Henry's Fork]

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.

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]

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

[TacoDelRio]

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

*runs away screaming*

Allahu Akbar.

[4_tune]

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...

[digrar]

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

Merged.

[DeltaSI]

Some of mine

[orionhawk]

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...

I've had a couple of them. decent knives, especially for the price I paid for them. I think I have an M-16, an M-21, and an "Ichi". the Ichi's power-assist broke (the torsion bar just fell the hell out.). the tactical folders with the Carson Flipper are pretty cool.

[waruironin]

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