Fellow Officer Looking For A New Blade

I have been quite satisfied with the "Pilot Survival Knife" that goes on duty with me. It falls an inch short of the ops request though. I have come to have some respect for this affordable, yet capable knife. Did have to do a major re-profile on the edge. Henry
 
Gerber night Hawk. Exactly the knife described. My favorite by the way. I carry it all the time. 5.5" blade and heavily supported. It's the type you want!
 
Nonprophet said:
Gerber night Hawk. Exactly the knife described. My favorite by the way. I carry it all the time. 5.5" blade and heavily supported. It's the type you want!
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You're talking about the Buck Nighthawk and it is an excellent knife for the price.
 
Totally not what he asked for, but the combination of something Leatherman-like and a Spyderco Police should more than suffice for his professional needs.
 
I have carried on duty a Buck 110, since 1998 an Emerson Commander, more recently a ZT 0300 and ZT 0500. All heavy duty for folders (in my opinion).

My fixed blades have been a Benchmade Nimravus (serrated) since around the same time (cannot remember the exact date), a Cold Steel Recon Tanto and more recently a Scrapyard Regulator.

I realize that the folders are not what was asked about but my point is that your line of law enforcement dictates what you carry and what you keep in your bugout and/or field bag.

My Benchmade Nimravus has almost a 5" blade and has always got the job done and for pure abuse with no regrets because of cost my Cold Steel Recon Tanto (prybar) 7" blade has done that litle extra.

Unfortunately neither of these are exactly what you are looking for but the Recon Tanto is a good price and built for abuse.
 
They teach them knife combat in police academy. As far as I understand its military knife combat. My friend just went through and said the instructor took out his big fake knife and put some lip stick on it then told them to draw there weapon before he cut em. My friend said he even stood 15 feet away. Without fail he had at least 3 debilitating slices on them before they had there gun out. Then he proceeded to train them how to do that. So I would guess that this guy wants a knife that he can do that with ;)

my 2 pennys
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DonnyHolland said:
They teach them knife combat in police academy. As far as I understand its military knife combat. My friend just went through and said the instructor took out his big fake knife and put some lip stick on it then told them to draw there weapon before he cut em. My friend said he even stood 15 feet away. Without fail he had at least 3 debilitating slices on them before they had there gun out. Then he proceeded to train them how to do that. So I would guess that this guy wants a knife that he can do that with ;)

my 2 pennys
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Police academies aren't standardized, the OP's friend may have never seen a knife in training.

Judging by what he liked I say a Kabar instead of the SW knock off.
 
DonnyHolland said:
They teach them knife combat in police academy. As far as I understand its military knife combat. My friend just went through and said the instructor took out his big fake knife and put some lip stick on it then told them to draw there weapon before he cut em. My friend said he even stood 15 feet away. Without fail he had at least 3 debilitating slices on them before they had there gun out. Then he proceeded to train them how to do that. So I would guess that this guy wants a knife that he can do that with ;)

my 2 pennys
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Maybe they should teach them how to draw their firearm a bit faster...
 
My agency barely lets me carry 2 smalle folding knives on duty, Id look pretty funny carrying a BAK wouldn't I trying to interview or cite someone?LOL
 
BP Green said:
Uhhh. . .I don't know who the last two posters were reffering to but just to clear things up, I'm not making any judgement calls here.

Matter of fact I actually carry a variety of large fixed blades (one of my favorites being a CS SRK) on duty at times. I like the SRK because it wasn't expensive and if I have to tear a car apart - as I have on occasion - I'm not too worried about messing up the blade.

So again, I am curious whether he will be carrying it on duty because the type of duty does make a difference and can greatly aid us in making recomendations. . .

By the way, there are a lot of times large blades come in handy for cops and it has nothing to do with Rambo or SWAT. Two quick examples are getting into a wreck or searching a car loaded with dope.
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He told me he will be carrying it for duty but mainly for camping and survival tasks. He wants it to be a multi purpose knife. I have told him about the ranger and I will suggest the SRK as well. Ontario was the first knife I told him about but it was slightly out of his price range.

I will keep you all updated.
 
Tony8179 said:
Maybe they should teach them how to draw their firearm a bit faster...
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Why is everyone acting so self rightous ? If the guy wants a knife what do you care what he wants? The OP wants helpful opinions not judgemental.

Who cares what someone else's agency or version of the 21 foot rule is.

DonnyHolland, I think you should ask your friend once again why his agency performed the knife and lipstick training. It was not to train them to be able to do the same to someone else.

Why do any of us need all of the knives we choose wouldn't one or two suffice?

tacmedic909, I'm guessing your agency allows you to carry a shotgun and rifle but you probably don't take them on a non-felony vehcile stop or to FI an individual on the sidewalk. The correct tool under the right circumstances is what you choose. Your coment was out of line.

Lets just practice what we preach and give Twitcyblade some helpful answers.
 
jeffa said:
Why is everyone acting so self rightous ? If the guy wants a knife what do you care what he wants? The OP wants helpful opinions not judgemental.

Who cares what someone else's agency or version of the 21 foot rule is.

DonnyHolland, I think you should ask your friend once again why his agency performed the knife and lipstick training. It was not to train them to be able to do the same to someone else.

Why do any of us need all of the knives we choose wouldn't one or two suffice?

tacmedic909, I'm guessing your agency allows you to carry a shotgun and rifle but you probably don't take them on a non-felony vehcile stop or to FI an individual on the sidewalk. The correct tool under the right circumstances is what you choose. Your coment was out of line.

Lets just practice what we preach and give Twitcyblade some helpful answers.
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I made my suggestions to the OP just like he asked. Why can't I question what his buddy wants the knife for?

No one is acting self righteous. I think guys want to know why a LEO would carry an 8" fixed blade. It seems odd to me. I've never seen a fixed blade strapped to the belt of any officer / state trooper I've ever met or seen. If I did see one with a fixed blade hanging from their belt I would be a bit confused actually. Maybe they just aren't allowed to carry them in NY, NJ, or CT so I've just never seen it and it seems odd to me. A folder in the pocket definitely. A fixed on the hip seems like overkill to me.

As far as my comment on teaching them to draw their firearms faster, it's real simple. If a man stands 15 feet away from you with a knife, he approaches, and cuts you three times in areas where it would be debilitating, all before you've even drawn your sidearm then that is a major problem. With all the equipment an officer already carries on his/her belt I just don't think it's smart to add a big fixed blade to the mix. Especially if the officer already can't draw his weapon fast enough to stop a knife wielding attacker 15 feet away from him.

I don't begrudge anyone owning or using any knife they want, but sometimes I question the reason for wanting to own the knife. Who are you to tell me I can't ask questions? If the guy wants a big honking fixed blade well thats great. I made my suggestions of the Ontario Spec Ops line and the Buck Nighthawk. Fine knives that can be used for a multitude of purposes. I'm just curious as to why and how he would carry it on duty.
 
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