Thread: Combat Knives?

Originally Posted by eTom

By my mind:
most of the so-called "Survival"- and Outdoor-knives are produced for the catwalk. They spend decades in different collections...never used.
I agree with Tomi (Sailor).
One of the best knives I know is the Puukko from Finland.
Puukko - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Another useful knive I still using is the Cold Steel Tanto.
All you need is a knive you can use every day. It should be sharp and if you are outdoor several days, you should take with you also a little finger-stone.
You need no more tools. For more tools you should have a Leatherman...I love the MUT.

I think that's true of many knives, period. Personally, I won't keep something I'm not using, unless its a straight-up knick knack of some sort. But of my interests, if a rifle/bass/razor/knife is just collecting dust, it leaves.

Take a look at Randall Knives models #1, #2, and #14.

Originally Posted by PhatMan

Shayne,

As field knives, I have used the K-Bar Next Generation and the Boker Applegate Fairburn (Boker offers pocketknives and hunting knives.).

They did the job very well, but not as good as my Fallkniven F1

If you want a 'fighting' type knife, then the Boker Applegate is very nice.

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

The Fallkniven A1 and A2 are combat knives.

Blackjack Knives' take on the Randall #1:

http://www.dlttrading.com/blackjack-model-1-7.html

I'll admit to being really excited about the Survive Knives GSO 4.1

https://www.surviveknives.com/shop

I'm more into bushcraft/survival knives than I am into combat knives, honestly. I know that there's a lot of overlap, but I still just don't like anything too bayonetty. I see knives as tools rather than weapons or collector's items.

Originally Posted by KWilliams40

Blackjack Knives' take on the Randall #1:

Blackjack Model 1-7 In-Stock Including Hard-to-Find Custom Models!

Big Bark River fan here!!!

Originally Posted by Lynn

Big Bark River fan here!!!

I'd never heard on 'em before, but I love the looks.

Now that I have a couple of knives, I'm thinking of getting into sharpening them using water stones. Both mine came with the typical, Gerber-level sharpening solutions. I sure as hell ain't shaving the hair on my arm with either of them. Uh, I'd likely start honing my razor as well.

So I'm looking for an affordable but workable set of stones. Do any of you guys sharpen your bush knives?

Originally Posted by Jes

I'll admit to being really excited about the Survive Knives GSO 4.1

https://www.surviveknives.com/shop

I'm more into bushcraft/survival knives than I am into combat knives, honestly. I know that there's a lot of overlap, but I still just don't like anything too bayonetty. I see knives as tools rather than weapons or collector's items.

I pre-ordered the GSO 5.0. Can't wait for it to arrive!

Originally Posted by Jes

I'll admit to being really excited about the Survive Knives GSO 4.1

https://www.surviveknives.com/shop

I'm more into bushcraft/survival knives than I am into combat knives, honestly. I know that there's a lot of overlap, but I still just don't like anything too bayonetty. I see knives as tools rather than weapons or collector's items.

You should also take a look at the knives by Blind Horse Knives if you prefer bushcraft designs.

http://blindhorseknives.com/

Originally Posted by KWilliams40

I pre-ordered the GSO 5.0. Can't wait for it to arrive!

Oooh! Nice. I'm going to look forward to your 'review' on that one!

I came across the knives via the Equip 2 Endure Youtube channel and really fell for the 4.1 (so now I'm trying to find a way to pay for one). How did you discover them?