GLOCK 78 Field knife

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I would like some feedback from folks who own or have handled a GLOCK field knife. This link http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=431388&t=11082005
states the blade is "spring steel". Does anyone know what type of steel that is? (1095?)

The link also says the sheath is kydex. Is that true? In the photos of the sheath I have seen online, it looks more like some type of plastic, not kydex.
How do these knives hold up? I really like GLOCK's handguns as they are tough and reliable. Can the same be said for their knives, or should I look elsewhere? The price compared to other military knives is what drew me to them. Are they made in Austria like the handguns?
 
Just my opinion.......I can't believe Glock would even put their name on a knife with a RC of 50 and cost 22 dollars and is balanced for throwing. I would be very wary.
 
A quick search brought me to this thread over here. It might be helpful.

I have no personal experience with the knife, but it seems a reasonable knife for the price. Just don't get one with too high of expectations.
 
got one and it is worth the money for a beater type of knife.not razor sharp but a good knock around camp knife
 
It's a good enough knife to take somewhere where you don't mind losing it. My buddy has one... It goes dull after minimal use.
 
I had this knife and I am happy to say that I gave it to my younger cousin to beat up. I have nothing good to say about it. So I'm not even going to waste my breathe. If you do get it, I hope you have better luck than I did.
 
I've had a Glock knife for a number of years, ever since I got into Glock pistols. I've fooled around with it some on any number of occasions, but I must admit I've never done one single useful thing with this knife! It intrigued me, but it just doesn't seem to be what I want in a general purpose knife. I'm sure it's as rugged as a Glock pistol, but there are things I don't really like about it. For one thing, the blade is rather narrow with what I'd call a fairly steep bevel. For another thing, the handle is round or nearly so. I prefer one that's more oval or oblong in cross section or one that has somewhat flattened sides (left and right). The design seems much better suited to stabbing than to slicing, and it's way too light to chop anything. Mine was indeed made in Austria, but I read somewhere in the last few years they now subcontract them out to a German company, probably one in Solingen, not that it would have any effect on the quality of this knife. If you just feel the burning desire to throw a field knife of some kind, I think the Glock might be better than most for that purpose, but I can't see any practical use in throwing it, unless it's just for fun. I'll admit I have done my share of that, but I was much younger then and watching too much television at the time. :D
 
I got one
I like it
Looks and feels fine to me
It seems razor sharp to me
I haven't tested it out much though
I wrapped some paracord around the handle and it looks way better now I think....
 
Well, owners and users have spoken. I'm noticing that those who say "it's a good, sharp knife" are also admitting they've never really field tested it. Those who have used one don't like it much. I wanted to get one, but now I'm not so sure. It might be better for me to just spend a bit more and go with the Ka-bar KBD1. https://www.kabar.com/product_detai...goryId=1,2,3,7&categoryName=Military/Tactical
And I still need to get one of Cold Steel's Bushman knives.
 
basically it's a sharpened crowbar that isn't that sharp. i had one and got rid of it pretty quickly. just not my cup of tea. sheath appeared to be some form of plastic {space age polymer} instead of kydex. it worked well though.
 
The plastic parts on the knife is one in the same as that found on the pistol.
BTW it's performance as a knife is comparable to that of a bayonet (think US M-7).
In fact it is a bayonet for the Austrian AUG-Styer, ie once the adapter is fitted on to the cavity situated at the butt end of the knife's handle...
But I am not complaining as its a pretty well made bayonet and would far out last the M-7 as far as I am concerned. Think of it as a combat knife, with more stress on the word "combat". If you want a field knife, it's better to look at the CS Bushman.
 
I have one. It's not bad, seems well made. It's just really unimpressive. If you get one, I wouldn't pay any more than 20 bucks.

However, I do highly recommend the GLOCK E-Tool.
 
As said, it's a bayonet. I carried one in IOBC back in '83. The sheath was very secure and would just slide into the field suspenders for upside down carry. It was not easy to remove at any speed. I had a sawback, which is cut in the SAK pattern and extremely effective.

Being a bayonet, it's tempered softer for springiness, doesn't hold an edge, has a steep grind angle, won't chop, and is easy to sharpen. It's worth the money under $30 if you need a edged prybar more than a knife in that size and don't want to lug around a heavier piece. If they made a slightly wider blade with tanto point and RC around 56, it would be even better - as a prybar. Stuff like this works better in urban areas than woodland, but that's where civilians won't carry one other than a vehicle.
 
I have two of them and I am going to get another one. I have no problem putting a razor edge on mine. Mine also gets used for hunting and digging possum out of tree stumps as well as camping. Now it is not the best knife for camping at all, but it can work in a pinch. Just because it is not a custom bowie or a favorite knife of most people they have to insult the design and basically call it junk. It is a military knife, period. It seems to work for the Austrian army just fine.

Don't let all bad comments scare you off. In the end only you can decide if it will be worth it. Try it. You might actually like it. Besides what would you rather beat up while you are just messing around, playing that is, a Glock knife or a more expensive knife that would or could be harder to replace.

If you have a Glock pistol, you might as well get at least one knife to go with it. Even go ahead and get the e-tool. That will make a nice little package that could possibly get you out of an emergency if you are out in the boonies.
 
I'm not trying to scare him off about the glock knife. I put my opinion about the knife on the thread. I used it for camping at least for 7 occasions just to give it a chance (I know there is no one perfect knife for eveything). The bad out weighted the good, but I can be bias on the knife. Compairing the Glock knife to a USAF survival knife, which replaced the Glock knife. There is no contest. I guess it seems it's hit or miss for the good ones. If you are looking into getting a field knife go with the Kbar or the bushman. They aren't really that expensive If want a knife that stabs, looks like a combat knife as other have stated, and/or a beater then go with the Glock knife.
 
melt said:
... I still need to get one of Cold Steel's Bushman knives.
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Yes, you do. Maybe two of 'em. Cold Steel's Christmas sale flyer will come out any day now, so BE SURE you are on their mailing list. Last year I bought two Bushmans (Bushmen?) for $30 + S&H. I really like them. If you see something on sale you want, don't wait. You snooze, you lose!

Those who described the Glock field knife as a bayonet summed it up very neatly I thought.
 
Gec;
I can respect your opinions on this knife. I can also see where you are coming from. I meant no disrespect towards you or anybody. I guess the way I read it, with this knife it is either a love or hate thing with not to much in between. I do think you are right though about them being hit or miss. Even I have seen some that shouldn't have left the factory, but that is what happens with issued knives.

Again no offense intended. Have a nice day.:)
 
melt said:
Well, owners and users have spoken. I'm noticing that those who say "it's a good, sharp knife" are also admitting they've never really field tested it. Those who have used one don't like it much. I wanted to get one, but now I'm not so sure. It might be better for me to just spend a bit more and go with the Ka-bar KBD1. https://www.kabar.com/product_detai...goryId=1,2,3,7&categoryName=Military/Tactical
And I still need to get one of Cold Steel's Bushman knives.
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IMHO, the KBD-1's a much better knife, especially for camp chores and the like. The Glock might be a fun knife to have (especially if you own one of their pistols) but the ones I've seen don't feel like they'd be up to much serious work.

Ka-Bars were my favorite until I discovered Beckers, But I still keep the Ka-Bars close by . . .

thx - cpr
 
The Glock knife?...Don't bother...It's just a "wall hanger".
 
melt said:
Well, owners and users have spoken. I'm noticing that those who say "it's a good, sharp knife" are also admitting they've never really field tested it. Those who have used one don't like it much. I wanted to get one, but now I'm not so sure. It might be better for me to just spend a bit more and go with the Ka-bar KBD1. https://www.kabar.com/product_detai...goryId=1,2,3,7&categoryName=Military/Tactical
And I still need to get one of Cold Steel's Bushman knives.
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The Kabar will definitely be a better all around knife. There is no doubt about it... But for around $20.00 even though there is nothing special or really worth talking about when it comes to the Glock... it will still be three times the knife of something you could buy for $10.00 at Wal-Mart. So don't think it's worthless... but it is exactly worth $20.00. And you'll get about that much knife out of it.
 
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