Argonne Assault LB. . . Specs & Other Info. . . . . (Cool Pics)

eXOtic knives said:
Wondering what knife should I sell to get one of these?:D
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Thats my problem,works been slow,I think they have a 3 payment plan sometimes NOT SURE This might be my ownly root also to claming the knives of knives the AA its a true hand to hand combat knife that gives you the upper hand,,Im going with the Black blade and black canvas,basic combat colors,HuRAAA!!!!
 
Is the sharpened spine 'feature' a bonus for fighting knives? I've never seen or heard anything informative on large fighting knives and if anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it. All I can find are links to a book by Dwight McLemore. I really don't see any advantage to this knife over a DSF or HG55 or Urban Grudge etc...
 
Cappy2cap said:
So can I order it anyway if I live in Cali??? And take full responsibility for any trouble?
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I don't think Busse will ship this knife to Cali or anywhere else it's illegal to ship it to. But as I posted earlier, it appears that Jerry will make a version without the knuckles and the sharpened spine. (Double-edged knives are also illegal to ship to Cali.) Here's Jerry's post in the other thread for reference:

The Knuckle Free Argonne Assault LB will be along sometime within the next year. :thumbup:

For now, the AALB will only be offered with the knuckles. :thumbup:

Let's Drink!:thumbup:

Jerry:D

Source: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...!.-.-.-.-.-(Cool-Pic)?p=10215000#post10215000
 
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Is the sharpened spine 'feature' a bonus for fighting knives? I've never seen or heard anything informative on large fighting knives and if anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it. All I can find are links to a book by Dwight McLemore. I really don't see any advantage to this knife over a DSF or HG55 or Urban Grudge etc...
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You see that a lot on 'fighting knives,' especially a lot of custom ones. I read somewhere that it was popularized with the subhilt (Loveless?) design. A subhilt limits how you can hold the knife, so you sharpen the back edge so you can swing/hit with either side. The AA falls in the same catagory, you can only carry it one way due to the knuckle guards.

I read a book on Bowie knives once which talked about using the sharpened bowie clip in knife fighting, but I didn't understand his way of explaining how to do it honestly. This might be a question that fits better under pract/tact or whatever that subforum has been renamed. :)
 
In the early days of October 1918, American units advanced into the dense terrain of the Argonne Forest in France. Over the next six days, this unit, known as the "Lost Battalion", refused to surrender even though they were completely surrounded, constantly attacked, low on ammunition and supplies, had no food, shelter and limited access to water. Of the over 600 men trapped in the "Argonne Assault", only around 200 walked out.
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It should be noted that the members of the "Lost Battalion" hated that name. They were quoted saying along the lines of "We weren't lost. We knew exactly where the hell we were!"
 
uyotg said:
I'm a little surprised there isn't a version without the knuckles. Not that the whole world should bow to California's and NYC's knife laws :p but there were knuckleless versions at some show as dericdesmond showed in the other teaser thread.

I wonder how long this one will be up... and I wonder if there's anything they can do if someone's fingers don't fit the finger grooves comfortably.
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I hope it's up for awhile (long enough for me to find the funds for one) Plus, what mayor mike doesn't know won't hurt me ;) :D
 
A historical note of interest is that US soldiers in the Argonne campaign went into battle with the 1917 trench knife, which had a D guard and a triangular shaped ice pick type blade. The 1917 was designed to stab through heavy clothing, but wasn’t a proper knife. Historians agree that the MK I 1918 knife, which the Argonne Assault grip is clearly copied from, didn’t make it into the trenches in time to see service during WWI. The MK I 1918 did see occupation service immediately after WWI and was most famously used by large numbers of paratroopers during WWII as it was reissued. MK I 1918 knives were used in Korea, Vietnam and I’ve seen a picture of one in the field during Desert Storm, so they have had a long career with US forces. I’ve collected trench knives for years, but I never carried one of mine during my combat deployments before I retired from the military 4 years ago. I’m going to give my son, who is now in Army ROTC, one of my nicest MK I 1918s when he graduates, if he wants to carry it in the field its fine by me.
 
My problem is always deciding on a handle color that will go with satin, regardless of the offered blade colors. That bad-boy will be stripped... resale value be damned!!!
 
uyotg said:
I'm a little surprised there isn't a version without the knuckles. Not that the whole world should bow to California's and NYC's knife laws :p but there were knuckleless versions at some show as dericdesmond showed in the other teaser thread.

I wonder how long this one will be up... and I wonder if there's anything they can do if someone's fingers don't fit the finger grooves comfortably.
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Here is what Jerry Said Bro!!!

Jerry Busse, Moderator, Join Date: Aug 1999Location: Wauseon, OHPosts: 8,649

The Knuckle Free Argonne Assault LB will be along sometime within the next year.

For now, the AALB will only be offered with the knuckles.

Let's Drink!

Jerry
 
adrock1978 said:
My problem is always deciding on a handle color that will go with satin, regardless of the offered blade colors. That bad-boy will be stripped... resale value be damned!!!
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I have a couple of general rules when it comes to knife aesthetics for the handle... it should be matte and the color should contrast the blade's. Shiny satin, dark handle; black coated, lighter colored handle. You could also contrast the luster, but generally shinier means less grippy, unless it has some tacky coat on it. I never want my handles standing out too much anyway.
 
Anyone know if this knife will be offered in a shorter (maybe 5" blade) later on?
 
BOBO said:
Anyone know if this knife will be offered in a shorter (maybe 5" blade) later on?
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I would doubt it myself, but no one knows but the man himself!!! In the past the AAs made had 7.5" or 10" blades. There was a Magnum made some years back but I think there was only ONE made and it was 11". If you want a shorter blade than look at a blade that has a Harpoon point (SFNO, SJTAC, ASH to name a few). Trick is to find one of those. One now and then will show up on the forum but you just have to be there when the offer is there.
 
uyotg said:
I have a couple of general rules when it comes to knife aesthetics for the handle... it should be matte and the color should contrast the blade's. Shiny satin, dark handle; black coated, lighter colored handle. You could also contrast the luster, but generally shinier means less grippy, unless it has some tacky coat on it. I never want my handles standing out too much anyway.
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Yup, I agree. If I kept the black blade, I'd go with the tan canvas. That looks classic. Being that I'm going to strip it, and wont be paying an extra $60, I'm going with black paper in anticipation of satin goodness.
 
adrock1978 said:
Yup, I agree. If I kept the black blade, I'd go with the tan canvas. That looks classic. Being that I'm going to strip it, and wont be paying an extra $60, I'm going with black paper in anticipation of satin goodness.
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Ya could always go with black canvas... leave it as is while coated (or wash it to lighten it a little more), then use some medium to fine grit sandpaper and some oil on it to bring it to almost true black when you go to satinize it. Just a thought. :) Same trick works on Tan Canvas for a tan to brown handle.
 
Jaxx said:
Ya could always go with black canvas... leave it as is while coated (or wash it to lighten it a little more), then use some medium to fine grit sandpaper and some oil on it to bring it to almost true black when you go to satinize it. Just a thought. :)
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I like black canvas as well. Like you said, it can be made to take on different appearances. The black paper has no up charge though, and achieves a blackier effect. I do like how the black canvas takes some oiling though.
 
Jaxx said:
Ya could always go with black canvas... leave it as is while coated (or wash it to lighten it a little more), then use some medium to fine grit sandpaper and some oil on it to bring it to almost true black when you go to satinize it. Just a thought. :) Same trick works on Tan Canvas for a tan to brown handle.
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INTERESTING! I think I'll do this. Nice to have the grippiness of canvas micarta with a true black material. I noticed that the Kydex compressing down on my black canvas also squeezed it into a true black look--almost looks like a black crayon, really thick, dark black and waxy.
 
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