tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post363612102691252104..comments2024-02-11T01:14:21.904-08:00Comments on SURVIVING IN ARGENTINA: What knife do troops, Army Special Forces and SEALs use?FerFALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-89778515055281496842011-10-16T10:02:38.147-07:002011-10-16T10:02:38.147-07:00You left out one of the more interesting large iss...You left out one of the more interesting large issue knives/bayonets, the new USMC bayonet OKC-3s. It is designed to function both as a combat knife and bayonet, the design was refined by the USMC martial arts cadre.<br /><br />A bit more than a 100,000 have been issued so far.Barrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-73178346620079583132011-10-11T05:16:03.702-07:002011-10-11T05:16:03.702-07:00In-line with the idea of being very familiar with ...In-line with the idea of being very familiar with ones blade and by consequence very confident with it. It may be worth replacing ones steak and chopping knives in the kitchen with the same knife one carries everyday. Not only will this greatly improve ones handling of the knife through everyday use but also the blade itself will become less intimidating to your yourself as a weapon. Likely increasing your willingness to draw the knife, before actually needing it. This seems especially useful for those who don't go camping often, or don't have many opportunities to use their knife.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-8125886154163793032011-10-11T02:27:02.983-07:002011-10-11T02:27:02.983-07:00Folders are great for everyday carry, but they are...Folders are great for everyday carry, but they aren't much good for real survival use. Opening a folder under stress is also questionable.<br /><br />I would like something similar in size and weight to the Cold Steel Roach Belly, but with a more versatile blade shape. <br /><br />It's also interesting that the kukri and bowie were primarily outdoor work knives which were later taken into combat. I think that's a good argument, that everyday familiarity with a single blade type, creates muscle memory easily accessed in a stressful combat situation.<br /><br />This also opens up the possibility of using cheap folding knives like the CRKT M16 as survival knives. Which once stressed beyond their capacity can be cheaply replaced with the same blade type. Thus keeping that muscle memory for that specific knife alive, beyond the lifespan of the knife itself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-11138638391579255802011-10-10T13:19:35.339-07:002011-10-10T13:19:35.339-07:00If size, portability and multifunctionality are no...If size, portability and multifunctionality are not a concern, then a nice 12-inch machete would work really well.Double Tapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02078878726746284162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-59679342687135030192011-10-09T17:03:13.424-07:002011-10-09T17:03:13.424-07:00Tom D: Look at the CS Kukri Machete or Magunm Kukr...Tom D: Look at the CS Kukri Machete or Magunm Kukri Machete. Both cheap, easily sharpened, and deadly effective.<br /><br />There are tons of good knives out there, but if you don't have a good way to carry it and conceal it, it won't be any good to you (kinda like a defensive handgun in that way).<br /><br />I have carried the Sog Seal Pup Elite and the Benchmade Nimravus as midsize fixed blade. However the knife I'm most likely to have on me is my CRKT M16-14Z, the large zytel handled, tanto bladed folder designed by Kit Carson. Effective for just about every task and intimidating as hell. Good enough for me.Pittnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-3182194950523834072011-10-06T20:38:31.156-07:002011-10-06T20:38:31.156-07:00Hi Travis! Tough luck man! :-)
Here's the link...Hi Travis! Tough luck man! :-)<br />Here's the link, check the two pics in the thread,to me it looks like an ordinary KABAR except for the engravings. <br />http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/820871/tp/5/<br />FerFALFerFALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-38273000918658625262011-10-06T14:59:18.270-07:002011-10-06T14:59:18.270-07:00What? Where is my Ka-Bar?!? Must be a new custom, ...What? Where is my Ka-Bar?!? Must be a new custom, at least compared to an old frog who graduated from BUD/S a few decades ago.<br /><br />My daily carry now (except for pajama time) is a Cold Steel Vaquero Grande, which rides in my front pocket. Always ready, a flick of the wrist and it's open, and one "bad-ass blade."Travis McGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05154662525483855553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-11340404717213734722011-10-06T05:28:39.779-07:002011-10-06T05:28:39.779-07:00"I've also overheard a cop in my city tel..."I've also overheard a cop in my city telling someone that it is illegal to carry a knife with a blade over 2 inches long."<br /><br />This may or may not shock you, but cops don't always know the law. Find out what the law actually says, and/or get a lawyer's opinion, and carry a copy of the law with you.Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-74502159740353143052011-10-05T16:03:32.295-07:002011-10-05T16:03:32.295-07:00tom d, there are several Amazon links on the side ...tom d, there are several Amazon links on the side of the page for large Cold Steel knives that might be suitable for your purposes. I selected my Cold Steel 12" Bowie knife from among these because it was cheap and scary-looking. <br /><br />Granted, there are much better quality knives than these, but you can't beat the price, and the cheaper steel they're made from can still take a razor edge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-25838496532594931222011-10-05T14:11:17.027-07:002011-10-05T14:11:17.027-07:00Survival knives are sort of the jack of all trades...Survival knives are sort of the jack of all trades. Big and long enough for some chopping and stabbing/slashing. Light and small enough to carry and conceal all the time. And strong or cheap enough for versatile uses.<br /><br />Makes sense to carry one type of blade that can do most jobs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-9171775976196070282011-10-05T06:03:49.940-07:002011-10-05T06:03:49.940-07:00Ferfal,
Forty years ago I carried a Buck General i...Ferfal,<br />Forty years ago I carried a Buck General in RVN. I was a Foward Observer with the Arty, but infantry types always borrowed it in the jungle.<br /><br />Vampire FlamesVampire Flamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-1763270907404646902011-10-04T17:39:07.123-07:002011-10-04T17:39:07.123-07:00Can you give any recommendations for a good fighti...Can you give any recommendations for a good fighting knife to have around the house in case of a home invasion? <br /><br />Size, portability and multifunctionality will not be a concern for me in deciding which knife I could keep in the house for defensive purposes. My criteria is different than that needed by soldiers because portability, lightweightness, and multifunctionality isn't important. <br /><br />I've also overheard a cop in my city telling someone that it is illegal to carry a knife with a blade over 2 inches long. Do you have any recommendations on such small knives, that may even fit on a keychain? <br /><br />tom dAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com