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i can tell this will turn heads, but what about a sog tech bowie. almost as long as a kabar, but lighter. classic versatile bowie shape. hammer capable pomel. looks great
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Good knife for a soldier?
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Buy a bunch of these, like five or so.
http://repconnw.com/index.php?page=...ategory_id=20&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=71
Hultafors GK "heavy duty knife".
If you loose it just pick a new.
http://repconnw.com/index.php?page=...ategory_id=20&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=71
Hultafors GK "heavy duty knife".
If you loose it just pick a new.
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If it was me, I would take something like this. A Busse BATAC (5.5" blade), or something similar in size (and good quality... RAT is a good choice), and a Leatherman Wave, with a Spec Ops sheath. The multitool fits in the pouch on the sheath really well, and this combo should cover just about anything you'd ever need to do with a blade.
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My god, there are 10+ post recommending a multi-tool when the person already said they bought the soldier a LM Wave for Christmas. Why reply if your not going to read the thread first? The main blade on the Wave makes for a very decent folder, so I would go with a fixed blade. The RC-4 Rat would be a great choice. It's a tough little SOB. As for people recommending Busse knifes, since you can't just go to a website and order up a Busse for delivery in a couple of days, I would say it's not really practical. You could even order an Izula to go with the RC-4.
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Busses can easily be had via the Busse Exchange forum right here on Bladeforums (http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=804). I see them on evil-bay all the time, too. But RATs are good knives as well, and should definitely be able to handle the job. I would probably go with the RC-5 or RC-6, though, as my personal, subjective preference is a 5"-6" blade.
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I've mentioned this in another thread, but the standard bayonet looks pretty good to me. I would take a rough diamond hone-a smooth stone and some jeweler's rouge to get and keep a good edge on it.
A Gerber multi-tool, bought on base.
If I felt the need for another, I'd get one of the locals to get me one. My nephew got a gold colored switchblade which was taken away when he was sent home. No great loss as he was only out a few dollars. For my third knife I'd think disposable, as it might be taken away at any time by your commanding officer.
A Gerber multi-tool, bought on base.
If I felt the need for another, I'd get one of the locals to get me one. My nephew got a gold colored switchblade which was taken away when he was sent home. No great loss as he was only out a few dollars. For my third knife I'd think disposable, as it might be taken away at any time by your commanding officer.
Get him a nice 12"-15" Churwa Ang Khola Khukuri.
It will prove itself in being one helluva tough multi use tool.
Plus the natives and opposition are familiar with this knife and it scares the hell out of them. It has already proven itself in both Iraq and the 'Stan by both forumites who've deployed and the many that were donated for the cause.
Make sure to check and see what is allowed for carry of course.
It will prove itself in being one helluva tough multi use tool.
Plus the natives and opposition are familiar with this knife and it scares the hell out of them. It has already proven itself in both Iraq and the 'Stan by both forumites who've deployed and the many that were donated for the cause.
Make sure to check and see what is allowed for carry of course.
Maybe for the "average" grunt but there are a few folks who still rely on them when they go to work.
Description from Bark River:
The S-T-S-5 is a New design that we developed at the specific request by members of the U.S. Marine corp.s Force Recon.
The Face and nature of Warfare in the last 10 yers has changed. With encounters becoming Face to Face and chest to Chest it has been time for some new Strategy and some new training of Elite Units.
The use of a knife as a weapon had really been mostly phased out for all U.S. Armed Forces.
Without going into Specifics on the Actual Training that has been adopted and is in use there is now a need for a knife that is compact while still having enough Blade to reach Vitals and stout enough to deliver enough energy to pierce to those vitals.
The S-T-S-5 fits that need.
Why a Military? I just ordered a Spyderco Military and it's one of my favorite designs, but I can't see the liner lock being the best choice. I'm sure Spyderco makes one of the best liner locks, but even the best are susceptible to poke and twist motions that can unlock the knife. I'd think the Spyderco Paramilitary with its Compression Lock is a better choice, especially if the soldier carries a fixed blade of 4" or 5".
Uh . . . . no. You might get a Gerber Multitool. You "might" get a butter knife dull bayonet that will stay in the armory room or stashed away so it doesn't get dirty. Best bet, buy your own and be prepared to have it destroyed or stolen; no shed tears. Keep the cool, shiny stuff at home
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i just asked my cousin who served three tours in usmc, and he said that the most popular fixed blade was a kabar. maybe thats because he was usmc but it works. strong and big. not overly heavy. as for folders he said two really popular was the benchmade 940(my favorite) or the benchmade griptilian. those who could afford them would go with a stider sng or a sebenza if possible. also he said to avoid the gerber multitools. just not as high quality as the good leathermans. he kept a leatherman charge tti with him and it never failed. personally im fine with my wave but i guess the charge would be an upgrade
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that's really surprising that the 940 was so popular. I love the Osborn designed knives, but I figured they'd be using the Rift or the 710 if they went with Benchmade, or another design with G10 handles.
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well the thing is, the rift is a bigger knife and a HEAVIER knife. when your humping around 100 pounds of gear(it may be more or less, im guesstimating here) every ounce really counts. the rift is bigger, and yes the g10 handles make it a more comfortable knife,probobly more tactical, but they didnt need that. they had a kabar for all of there fighting or hard uses. the 940 is light and can be used for edc tasks amazingly. one guy did carry a 710, because he did not have a fixed blade and wanted a folder he could fight with. i think that was a very good decision on his part.