Hollow handle options

nemesis

nemesis

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Are there any good quality hollow handle knife options out there with that classic Rambo look?
I said for a while I was going to get a Martin and by the time I got around to it his health took a turn for the worse and he stopped taking orders before passing. The only other two I’m aware of are the Marfione customs which are a little too pricey for me and too fancy for users and the Randalls which don’t have the look I’m after. This is more of a want than a practical purchase but I would like it to be usable.
 
I don’t know if they are still in production but CRK made some great hollow handle survival knives.
 
Check out the Boker Apparo. Martin design, around $175. Should cover your needs.
 
Sam Wilson! He's a member here and does beautiful work!!

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nemesis said:
Are there any good quality hollow handle knife options out there with that classic Rambo look?
I said for a while I was going to get a Martin and by the time I got around to it his health took a turn for the worse and he stopped taking orders before passing. The only other two I’m aware of are the Marfione customs which are a little too pricey for me and too fancy for users and the Randalls which don’t have the look I’m after. This is more of a want than a practical purchase but I would like it to be usable.
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Have a look at previous post!
 
I don't know if it's the style you're looking for, or if they're in your price range, but what about a Buck Knives Buckmaster 184.

I see several for sale on ebay.

When I think "Rambo knife", that's the style I think of- long, clip-point bowie-style blade with saw-teeth and a round, hollow handle.
 
I don’t have much to add about hollow handle knives, but during your research if you come across posts from someone named Gaston444, ignore everything he says. He was a member here (now banned) who was a self proclaimed expert on these knives. He doesn’t know his arse from his elbow.
 
The Aflac Duck said:
I don’t have much to add about hollow handle knives, but during your research if you come across posts from someone named Gaston444, ignore everything he says. He was a member here (now banned) who was a self proclaimed expert on these knives. He doesn’t know his arse from his elbow.
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Totally agree with this assessment!!
 
The Aflac Duck said:
I don’t have much to add about hollow handle knives, but during your research if you come across posts from someone named Gaston444, ignore everything he says. He was a member here (now banned) who was a self proclaimed expert on these knives. He doesn’t know his arse from his elbow.
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I have not see any of his post, I know hollow handles have their short comings and this knife is purely a want, a functional novelty, I will use it so not a total safe queen, I just wanted something that was a quality knife not a China made bud k special but didn’t want to drop 2k on a Jimmy Lile either. 700$ is a touch more than I had hoped but the Wilson fits the bill for what I’m looking for so I’m going to research them some then I’ll likely make an order
 
nemesis said:
Are there any good quality hollow handle knife options out there with that classic Rambo look?
I said for a while I was going to get a Martin and by the time I got around to it his health took a turn for the worse and he stopped taking orders before passing. The only other two I’m aware of are the Marfione customs which are a little too pricey for me and too fancy for users and the Randalls which don’t have the look I’m after. This is more of a want than a practical purchase but I would like it to be usable.
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Boker is marketing a knife called the Apparo which they say uses Martin's construction. I have no experience with it, but it might be something to look at.
www.bokerusa.com

Apparo

Over the years, the knife market has seen numerous survival knives with hollow handles. Many of those can only be regarded as mere show pieces due to lacking stability. However, Newton Martin from Martin Knives from Texas developed a...
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knarfeng said:
Boker is marketing a knife called the Apparo which they say uses Martin's construction. I have no experience with it, but it might be something to look at.
www.bokerusa.com

Apparo

Over the years, the knife market has seen numerous survival knives with hollow handles. Many of those can only be regarded as mere show pieces due to lacking stability. However, Newton Martin from Martin Knives from Texas developed a...
www.bokerusa.com www.bokerusa.com
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I have read quite a few good things about the Apparo and it is Martin design from my understanding as well, he had one just like it, I would prefer something made in the US though and I want that classic look.

I am in the process of ordering this one from Wilson custom knives now
 
Ahh those bring back memories. I ran around with my $10 hollow handled knife back in the 80s. Bandana around my head. Fishing line and matchsticks in the handle in case something bad happened. Thankfully, I made it home in time for dinner every day.

First one that I thought of that is still in production.
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SC...vival-special-forces-combo-blade-nylon-sheath

Cold Steel also makes one, the CS80PHB. Handle is on the short side and quality ... well, it's about $28. Knifeworks has them in stock.

The Buck and CRK are/were $$$$$ when you can find them.
 
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