Fixed fighter--------suggestions???

Legendary_Jarl said:
The FS dagger is still issued nowadays to certain units as produced by the Egginton group. You could even get the sterile, unmarked MOD version sold by pacific bladeware of australia. So, I wouldn't wager if I were you.
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Glad you mentioned it's only issued to "certain" units... I wonder why it's not issued to all; budget?

I would prefer the beast texas talks about, and even his knife to that dagger... and I would also prefer an Attack 14 in tool steel if I were in the forces... but that's just me. I've also drafted a new integrated hilt Super Attack 14 in 1/4" 3V that I would prefer . Same overall length as the Randall Attack, but 1.5" blade depth with almost an extra inch on the cutting edge without compromising the usable handle length. There are numerous other knives, but they would cost more than the dagger... we need to keep in mind that state forces have budgets to adhere to.

Texas... that beast is a monster.:D

It's given me an idea... off to the drawing board.:D
 
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Coke said:
Glad you mentioned it's only issued to "certain" units... I wonder why it's not issued to all; budget?

I would prefer the beast texas talks about, and even his knife to that dagger... and I would also prefer an Attack 14 in tool steel if I were in the forces... but that's just me. I've also drafted a new integrated hilt Super Attack 14 in 1/4" 3V that I would prefer . Same overall length as the Randall Attack, but 1.5" blade depth with almost an extra inch on the cutting edge without compromising the usable handle length. There are numerous other knives, but they would cost more than the dagger... we need to keep in mind that state forces have budgets to adhere to.

Texas... that beast is a monster.:D

It's given me an idea... off to the drawing board.:D
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Just get one from Brian :-) already made.
 
Coke said:
Here's an example of what I mean dave... the knife on top is one that I drafted up 3 months ago and is being built now. Originally, going by what others from an Australian knife forum had told me in private back then that seemed to know what was going on, I drew it up as you see. The second one on the bottom is essentially the same form of blade, but it's how I would design THAT form of profile of knife as a true and proper fighter NOW, one that can 'take it', as well as dish it out... BOTH knives in 1/4" CPM stock.



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For self defense/fighting, I'll take a Cold Steel Tai Pan in cpm 3v over those any day of the week. Two edges = superior stabbing capabilities and no indexing necessary. The Tai Pan's point is sturdier than most single edged fighters. The 3v version is even stronger, thanks to it's flat grind.

Every stroke with the Tai Pan can be a cutting stroke. The Tai Pan has a full oval guard, which offers better protection for blocking maneuvers.
Full length double edges also allow easier removal from the target.

The Tai Pan's balance is superior for speed and stabbing capabilities.

The only advantage I see in these pictures, is the finger grooves would make disarming more difficult.

That said, I really like your designs!
 
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I hear ya tex and dave, both about getting a beast and the 1225 knife. The 1225 knife was created in a rush, although initially thought to be a fighter, as I've already said, it's really only a good hunter.

But at the price that the beast is going for, unless one wanted full hand protection with a bit more fighter in the knife, buying one direct is the only way to go. It's a steal at the price it's going for, and even in 440C, at that thickness, it'll do. To have the one made that I just quickly drew up, it would set you back 3 or more times the dollars, and a waiting period.
 
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[video=youtube;djOlMH6400I]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djOlMH6400I[/video]
 
It looks like Hammer Time!! :eek::D Hey Cm you ever think about a hawk instead of the hammer.
 
Way harder to explain to someone in a position to bring the "hammer" down on you if you were to use it!
 
I don't want to be accused of selling knives for him but I'm just a customer who also had him make a custom duty holster for me years ago. He was a firearms instructor in our police academy, where I had the luxury of getting some good handgun training from him for free.. designs are well thought out when you watch the videos on changing grip positions and such...
 
texas... to put in a good word for someone you like is not really the same as selling for him. Not to me anyway.

My knives are progressing still, it shouldn't be too long now. I think Adam has done a sensational job on the grinds from what I see on the video, and the stabilized walnut scales look beautiful too. It is one of the nicest knives I have seen even if I say so myself. Drawings can only get you so far, in the end, it's all in the craftsman that forms them. Even mediocre looking designs can end up looking average or sensational depending on the maker. Let's face it, a Randall Attack on paper looks ok, but when you see the finished product, it takes on a new light. What was it that Forrest Gump said about a box of chocolates? lol

[video=youtube;AJ47yY7EgLQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ47yY7EgLQ[/video]
 


[video=youtube;qt0BwF6XvEg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt0BwF6XvEg[/video]
 
Interesting test CM, here's some similar tests with a Ka-Bar... notice the shallow depth of the grindline, about an inch height, and not a hollow grind, just a flat grind:

[video=youtube;CvilGiFUzHM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvilGiFUzHM[/video]

[video=youtube;n5aimAoGoLo]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5aimAoGoLo[/video]

[video=youtube;mzw-yNb5-3Y]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzw-yNb5-3Y[/video]

Vinihull does serous testing on knives, he even tested the KaBar USMC and it gave near the end of the test because of its bloodline.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwFoJIPA_ys

But it performed exceptionally well in the cutting tests, even thick multi strand stainless cable was no problem for it. But if I recall correctly, I have warned people about bloodlines in the past I do believe.

So deep hollows on hard use knives makes it TWO warnings, considering an average of almost 70-80% of the parent metal is removed from within the grind volume, compared to about 40% with a convex grind and exactly 50% with a V grind. But the deep hollow does make a great slicing grind for those wanting to fillet meat or fish.

I don't know about others, but personally, I will never have a deep hollow grind on any knife I acquire in future.... but that's just me.

But I'd like to make it VERY clear that none of this has anything to do with the quality of workmanship on a knife, anyone can see that Adam did a beautiful job on your knife and on mine. It's not the workmanship I'm discussing.
 
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