Best Combat Knives

Wow, a great deal of very sensible knowledge here. When I was inexperienced in combat matters, I took over a swamp rat ratweiler and thought I was gonna use it for all sorts of cool and heroic things. It was such a burdon to have on my person that I threw it in my pack. The only use it saw was when I looked for something to do with it. The only blood it shed was when my buddy cut his hand very badly opening a cd player. I came home on leave and left it. I did replace it with the green beret knife, 5 1/2 inch model that I kept attatched to my safariland 6004 holster. Never did any neck stabs or deanimation activities with it though. I still say it was a valued piece of equipment that I do not regret having. The most used was my leatherman and my applegate fairbairne pocket knife. Soldiers carry so much crap today that carrying a BFK is just not as common. I was never even issued a bayonet, nor did I see many who were. I will say that perhaps a fine knife for urban combat may be the BK3. I can see where it would easily double as an ok pry bar in a pinch.
 
The debate goes on. The answer will never come down to one blade, not even for the individule. I say try a few from each genre, get a variety and make it mission, or job specific. At one point and locale in history a certain well know group seemed to believe a long curved piece of folded steel was the ideal combat cutlery. Its realy just a matter of personal choice. There are countless knives that claim to be issued to the spec ops, or navy seals use this... blah blah blah. As was said earlier, it's mostly all hype in marketing. Whats sold in the PX is mostly whats used. The ODA I worked with didnt even carry the CRK that were issued after the q-course. They mostly used a small folder, from the PX.....

"best" is very subjective and hotly debated...
 
To the OP: As seen from some of the responses here it would probably be best for you to post the definition of what a "combat knife" is to you as there seem to be more than a few out there. Then from there I am sure you will get more of the type of comments you are looking for.
 
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The knives mentioned in the original post might be good choices for the experienced user. I would favor something like the M7 bayonet, a light, quick weapon with a sneaky sharp point. It is a fast machine in the right mits.
 
My advice. Before fighting starts fall down and pretend to have a heart attack. When the foe comes to check on you(or slash your throat)quickly cut his achilles tendon and the run like a scalded cat. You should be fine and the attacker will live if he can hop on one leg.:D
 
sykes3170 said:
My advice. Before fighting starts fall down and pretend to have a heart attack. When the foe comes to check on you(or slash your throat)quickly cut his achilles tendon and the run like a scalded cat. You should be fine and the attacker will live if he can hop on one leg.:D
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Unless he shoots you? :p
 
Extrema Ratio knives are excellent.I don't own the fulcrum I own the Col Moschin and it's real nice.It has a wicked point and I have stabbed through softer metals with no damage to the tip.What I was really taken back by though was the sheath.It has to be one of the best sheaths I've ever seen.
 
pretty crap list really, The most common knife Ive seen is the kabar, and small folders/multitools. they are definantly not the most well made or widely used knives. there are hundreds of better knives out there, alot of my mates carry esee 3s, beckers, kabars or customs with a multitool aswell. with the way wars are fought nowadays if you have to use a knife in combat your really in the shit, the days of the trenches are over.
 
HOLD ON!!!!
Everybody knows that the deadliest combat knife EVER made is the blackhawk Tatang.Why else wuold they use it in MW2.:D:p

Personally, the best combat knife to me would be an M14 bayonet...attached to the M14.Epic quote.Thanks.
 
I would take a USMC K-Bar over all of them on that list hands down. :)

That's what I carried 95% of the time I was in the USMC.
 
Well I think what he's really asking is: What's the best "Fighting" knife?
After having read the entire thread, Nobody even mentioned the original "Fighting Knife" The Bowie!! (Shame)
I would personally prefer a Bowie Long enough that when held in a reverse grip, it's about an inch away from my elbow. Should have a well curved and sharpened back clip.
This will give all the benefits of a straight front edge and a hawkbill (karambit) on the upper back spine.
When held in a reverse grip, It can be used defensively without cutting into your forearm.
A decent hilt to protect your hand, or better yet a "D" guard incase you need to throw a punch.

I'm an avid Bowie collector and Haven't seen this kind of "Fighting Bowie" anywhere (If you follow the above description and have seen such a blade? Link me please!!)

Proper knife is only part of the equation. Skill, and "Mental preparedness is what you need.
If you have skill, you'll be fine with just about any knife, so blade itself doesn't matter. If you have no skill, then blade doesn't matter either...Because you're a dead man, long before you knew you were in a knife fight.

Then there's Mental preparedness. Are you ready to thrust steel into another man's flesh? or open his throat? That's NOT on my bucket list. But I will if I have to, to defend my family, country, or self.
 
gregncat said:
Well I think what he's really asking is: What's the best "Fighting" knife?
After having read the entire thread, Nobody even mentioned the original "Fighting Knife" The Bowie!! (Shame)
I would personally prefer a Bowie Long enough that when held in a reverse grip, it's about an inch away from my elbow. Should have a well curved and sharpened back clip.
This will give all the benefits of a straight front edge and a hawkbill (karambit) on the upper back spine.
When held in a reverse grip, It can be used defensively without cutting into your forearm.
A decent hilt to protect your hand, or better yet a "D" guard incase you need to throw a punch.

I'm an avid Bowie collector and Haven't seen this kind of "Fighting Bowie" anywhere (If you follow the above description and have seen such a blade? Link me please!!)

Proper knife is only part of the equation. Skill, and "Mental preparedness is what you need.
If you have skill, you'll be fine with just about any knife, so blade itself doesn't matter. If you have no skill, then blade doesn't matter either...Because you're a dead man, long before you knew you were in a knife fight.

Then there's Mental preparedness. Are you ready to thrust steel into another man's flesh? or open his throat? That's NOT on my bucket list. But I will if I have to, to defend my family, country, or self.
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But, of course, we all know that's all trumped by one of these beauties. Best fighting knife ever - the guys on 'Deadliest Warrior' told me so. :thumbup:

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Please tell me you didn't pay a whole lott for that.
What is it? some kind of blade projectile knife gadget?
 
The ideal knife for fighting will be at least somewhat dependent upon the style of fighting (training) and/or the type of environment and mode of carry (if any). For instance, a bedside knife vs a knife you'll be carrying on house raids in Iraq/ Afganistan, etc. If actual combat isn't likely, one might be inclined to look for something more aesthetically pleasing over something that might be a bit more practical for actual killing.

The CRKT Hisshou was designed specifically for soldiers who will see life/death combat. The design was meant for killing over any type of non-combat utility:

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It was designed to be a larger alternative to the CRKT Hissatsu to allow the ability to sever forearms. The CRKT Hissatsu:

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Anytime we have a knife design that was well thought out, we inevitably find that it was designed with a particular type of combat or style in mind. The Hisshou and Hissatsu were designed by James Williams and my understanding is that his combat training is based on Samurai fighting styles and Systema, a Russian Combat system. Here's a quick video on some of his training:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UIYF8MtPtA

But there are a lot of different styles of fighting that include the use of knives. Filipino Kali, Pentjak Silat, etc.
 
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