Knife Thread
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got a line on a 9mm nickel plated Smith & Wesson - that should make you happy Dmitry! Guy is going to give it to me as part payment on a boat I am selling him! Sweet little handgun....very pretty!
But back to knives - my custom Benchmade griptillian arrived today! Damn it is soooooo cool.
But back to knives - my custom Benchmade griptillian arrived today! Damn it is soooooo cool.
I saw a guy over here that had 6 knives on him and couldn't open one in less than 20 sec to save his life. And that could very well be the case for him at some point.
Anyone have recommendations on a good fixed blade? Need a knife for Africa that will stand up to the dirt mud and sand that it will see on a daily basis. Never had much luck with folding knives lasting long over there due to them getting gummed up with gunk.
It'll be doing everything from picking dirt from my nails to killing chickens and everything in-between, so make it a good one.
It'll be doing everything from picking dirt from my nails to killing chickens and everything in-between, so make it a good one.
gage092879 said:
Sounds like he needs a Benchmade double axis auto! If he is active duty or a cop he can get them direct at a good discount.
varova87 said:
edit: Looks like that website is out of Tom's knives. Here is a link to contact him:
http://www.floridaknifemakers.org/members/t_johanning/tom_johanning.htm
See post #19 in this thread. It will do the trick!
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If your still looking for a knife, try this guy in Alaska. I've got two of his knives and several buddies use his knives as well. Very well made.
http://www.russkommerknives.com/content/
http://www.russkommerknives.com/content/
varova87 said:
Im a big fan of the Cold Steel SRK. Had it for the past 15ish years, right after it came out. Had it in Uganda, Zimbabwe, Iraq and a few other countries. Does a great job of cleaning out the dirt from under the fingernails as well as dispatching evil chickens....
http://www.coldsteel.com/srk.html
You can find them for under 100. That way when the dude at customs at Entebbe decides he doenst like your knife and takes it away you wont be loosing that much.
msggunny said:
Placed the order a few days ago, thanks for the tip.
Entebbe is actually not bad anymore. The past several times I have flown in, I have filled out my customs arrival card, got my Visa, and bags in less than 30 minutes. The X-ray machine by the exit door is a joke and sees no action.
varova87 said:
What did you end up getting?
Last time i flew into Entebbe i got asked to go through a search, pulled my diplomatic ID and was able to walk by. Poor guy seemed disappointed he couldnt root through my shit.
flyfisher11 said:
I got mine issued to me. Best knife ever I still can't believe the army bought them to give out, must have been a mistake.
atriot:OH and here is the fixed blade that the Army issued me overseas also a damn nice blade.
http://www.benchmade.com/products/140
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msggunny said:
the SRK. I've flown in to the Entebbe airport so much in the last few years, I have the security guard's name and cell that runs the metal detector at the exit! Nice guy, used to seeing me show up alone or with a group of 40 college students, ha.
Luckily around town, we've established our reputation as being there to help the people, so we don't catch much grief from anyone.
I found the infidel 3300 in the GSA catalog. We put in a order for 3. I doubt it will get approved but it's worth a try...
anyone use a kukri (spelling?), a la Major Payne, as a brush knife? I was watching that movie the other night and thought it would be cool to use it instead of a machete. I've been wanting a woodsmans pal and was thinking of this as an alternative.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kukri
http://www.woodmanspal.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kukri
http://www.woodmanspal.com/
leeawalden said:
I have both. A "genuine" Kukri and a woodsman's pal.
The Kukri's handle isnt the most comfortable for bush-whacking, i would get an "updated" one by Cold Steel or the like, one with a rubber handle. Water buffalo horn handles weren't made to absorb shock from whacking small trees....
The woodmans pal i have is one that the Navy and Air Force issued in their jungle survival kit. Its not as refined as the one in your link but is the same blade. It has a knuckle guard on it and a canvas sheath with a zipper and parkerized blade. Its a good whacking knife but isnt really long enough to be used in place of a machete. It will clear brush and can be used as an all around camp knife.
leeawalden said:
The Woodsman's Pal is a piece of shit. It's not particularly good at any task. If you want to do everything all at once, get a kukri. Cold Steel offers a kukri style machete. It may seem silly to have a thin kukri, but it works, and it works well. Proper kukris are thick, and used for everything, but they are very expensive. You should be able to split wood with them. The silly machete Cold Steel offers, though, is surprisingly effective in everyday use.
Clearing brush depends on what sort of brush it is.
Anything that will be cut low to the ground should be tackled with a panga machete. They are also effective when occasionally encountering very hard brush or the occasional thick limb. The South African factory Cold Steel buys from makes the best pangas.
Most light brush in forests are best handled with a latin, or South American style machete. These need to be thin, and while Cold Steel has a great offering, Tramontina is really the way to go.
The latin style machete is the most common type seen, and is the blade most think of when they hear the word machete. Never get a no-name brand. They are all junk, and nowhere near as good as the crappiest home made blades used in-country. There are only a few manufacturers out there who produce a good latin blade.
A commonly seen latin blade is that thick army crap. They are generally the most expensive latin machetes out there. That Army issue shit is rubbish. Don't even go near one. These are most commonly seen with saw backs, but they do come bare as well. Avoid them. In general, go Tramontina or Cold steel.
If you most commonly attack vines and thicker limbs, a bolo machete is called for. These are made by many
A machete should cut the majority of what you need to clear with one swipe. If it doesn't, you are using the wrong machete for the job. Two handed machetes are completely rubbish. A machete is operated almost entirely by the wrist. The arm only gets it where it needs to be with enough energy left over to transfer. If you are using two hands, you are defeating the purpose.
Remember, a machete is a thin, fast blade. Anything that's thick is pointless. Anything that's slow is pointless. Always remember to set your edge angle when you buy one. The factory edges on most models aren't ideal. Tramontina does the best job, but Cold steel machetes need a bit of work, as do all other manufacturers. It's not difficult at all to clean things up.
When you buy the proper machete for your use, it will always perform perfectly. You will have no desire to use another blade. Brush should not be cut with a heavy blade. It's all about speed from the wrist.
You'll note that I've mentioned Cold Steel several times. This is not because they generally make a good blade. Cold Steel buys their machetes from a South African manufacturer that's been in the business damn near forever. That's why their machetes are good.
Cheers,
Kennith
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I have a "real" cold steel Kukri, not the 12 dollar kukri pattern machete. I can't say enough good stuff about it. Clears out brush like a champ, use it instead of hatchet to split deer breast bones, split kindling and is great for knock the tops off champange bottles to impress the ladies. Only thing I can say about it is that you have to take it off if you are around people, even in places where a belt knife is acceptable. It makes you look like a serial killer.