Thread: Combat Knives?

Originally Posted by basil

i actually like it alot. The knife is a handy size but alot bigger than what i thought it was gonna be.

I bought it with the non leather sheath so i could specifically use it while diving/snorkeling. I rigged up some para cord on the sheath and just tie it to my leg and i haven't had any problems of it coming loose yet.

Ill try to take a pic in a bit and show my set up.

Thank you. I've been debating it for most of the last year. Being under 21 I cant concealed carry and this would be my alternative. But Im not a fan of a lot of the modern fighting knives.

Originally Posted by TheZ

I'm a big fan of ESEE knives. Really well made, and the warranty is great - if you break it for any reason, even doing something idiotic, they will replace it no problem (and they really do). I have an ESEE-4 which is about a 4.5" blade and an Izula which is more of a pocket knife at somewhere under 3". Both are fantastic. They also have some bigger knives if that is what you are after. They use 1095 steel which is heat treated to be very resilient and easy to sharpen.

+10!! ESEE makes hard use knives and you can't beat that warranty. They stand behind their product. Their knives have served me without fail in the field and they came razor sharp!

Originally Posted by ndw76

Here are two of my non folding knives that I have with me here in Bangkok. I have others in storage back in Australia that will eventually make their way over here. I call then non folding knives instead of combat knives because I would like to think that they would never have to be used for that purpose. I like them for their aesthetic beauty.Attachment 70271Attachment 70272

combat knife doesn't mean the thing is meant for killing a person or even causing bodily harm , it's more of a designation of how tough a knife is for example can you dig with it and not destroy the edge how about using it for a pry tool and not break the tip ?

If you look at most knifes such as Chris reeve makes they would have the ability to be a good tacticool killing type of tool but you wouldn't want to put it through too much stress .

I say this but it's just from what i have read not from any experience with the military , but i do guess not many people are killed in military action using a knife . Life isn't a Hollywood movie.

Peace.

Shayne.


In the absence of light don't pray for a miracle use night vision

I'm a big fan of full tang knives for tasks outdoors but I haven't got a combat knife. If I was to get one I'd go for a sissipuukko! They look great in my opinion...

Ranger Puukko : Kellam Knives Worldwide, Inc. - Finnish Puukko Knives and Products

Ok I couldn't help it.

After I bought the f1 I ended also order the a1&s1

Originally Posted by Devilpup

Thank you. I've been debating it for most of the last year. Being under 21 I cant concealed carry and this would be my alternative. But Im not a fan of a lot of the modern fighting knives.

Damn right-If A fight requires a knife,Id rather be packing a gun-I love America. Knives have thier place but as a primary wepon Id rather have heat,or no confrontation at all.....BUT....

Originally Posted by Grizzley1

Damn right-If A fight requires a knife,Id rather be packing a gun-I love America. Knives have thier place but as a primary wepon Id rather have heat,or no confrontation at all.....BUT....

I couldnt agree more. Seeing how I may be working at a pub in a little bit sketchy part of town I'd rather have something said from my little buck folder. BTW I love the dog, always wanted one.

Originally Posted by shayne

combat knife doesn't mean the thing is meant for killing a person or even causing bodily harm , it's more of a designation of how tough a knife is for example can you dig with it and not destroy the edge how about using it for a pry tool and not break the tip ?

If you look at most knifes such as Chris reeve makes they would have the ability to be a good tacticool killing type of tool but you wouldn't want to put it through too much stress .

I say this but it's just from what i have read not from any experience with the military , but i do guess not many people are killed in military action using a knife . Life isn't a Hollywood movie.

Peace.
Shayne.


In the absence of light don't pray for a miracle use night vision

I carry a small folder when I can't concealed carry (work, etc) but for doing stuff in the yard or taking out to scout and trim shooting lanes for deer season, general rough use type stuff, a Mora knife is hard to beat. Even if it does get banged up/broken, etc it's under $20 to replace. I've used mine to split small wood (banged a rock on the spine), trim branches, dig out a shrub that I wanted out of my way, processed a squirrel, all that jazz w/o a problem. A small hone with a CC sized DMT or even just my small diamond stone I use for my ski edges and it's back up and running.

Not my knives but these are the new toys I'm waiting for.


To the OP did you ever get your knife in. Dyeing to see some pics of it!

Originally Posted by Devilpup

I couldn't agree more. Seeing how I may be working at a pub in a little bit sketchy part of town I'd rather have something said from my little buck folder. BTW I love the dog, always wanted one.

Thanks-I used to collect rent in a less than stellar part of NYC,I carried two guns and a boot knife,and they all had there place,but believe it or not the dog with me carrying a muzzle in one hand
and a quick release leash in the other kept things civil better than anything I ever used. A hundred pound Dobie keeps the conversation very pleasant,even when the subject is not,She earned her keep,that's for sure. And buy the way ,their great dogs around the family also,Ive owned one all my 56 years on this earth and never had a problem and would never be without one,but there not for beginners.