Knuckle Knives

The trench knife style looks kinda cool , but is not very practical for utility or even that great for just fighting .

Maybe consider a big chopping knife or heavy machete / kukri that could be useful for survival or chores and probably better for fighting , too .

Yeah , if you gotta try one just to see for yourself , Cold Steel Chaos would be my choice of cheap beater to play with . :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
Yeah, I don't intend on it ever leaving the property unwisefool unwisefool . The WWI Trench Daggers are super cool, but I like these modern variations people like Busse have been producing that are single-edged combat and utility combined it feels like.
 
Connor O'Brien said:
Yeah, I don't intend on it ever leaving the property unwisefool unwisefool . The WWI Trench Daggers are super cool, but I like these modern variations people like Busse have been producing that are single-edged combat and utility combined it feels like.
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The knuckle guard gets in the way for utility. Do you have any knife defense training? There is a reason these types of knives are not widely used anymore.
 
Connor O'Brien said:
DocJD DocJD what makes you think a Machete, or a Kukri specifically, more suitable for combat? How would the curve of a Kukri be more advantageous?
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The WWI knuckle trench knife was used under a very specific set of conditions. They were intended for use against heavily padded opponents (since they expected their opposites to be wearing heavy overcoats webbing and several under layers of clothing) and they were designed to be used under the tight confines of a trench (whether defending their own or jumping into the other guys). The knives worked under those conditions, but even so many opted to sharpen their shovels or to make and employ mace like weapons instead. These are not great knives for self defense, where you can otherwise make better use of length or speed. In a more open environment it would be like taking a very heavy and clumsy dagger against an opponent armed with a sword.

The kukri, on the other hand is an excellent field tool, and a capable weapon. You can power the point deep into an opponent or take off a limb. There are many references to Ghurkas splitting their enemies from skull to waist, and at least one where one of the men killed and skinned an attacking lion with one. But again, with a khukuri you are dealing with a far larger and more efficient tool. For home defense, where you are not concerned with wood processing, you would be better off with a simple machete.

n2s
 
That is very interesting about the Khukri not2sharp not2sharp . However, I am not really looking to be convinced of alternatives right now. Just looking for available options for these knuckle buster knives. Double or single edged. Anyone know of people who'd do them custom?
 
Connor O'Brien said:
DocJD DocJD what makes you think a Machete, or a Kukri specifically, more suitable for combat? How would the curve of a Kukri be more advantageous?
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Depending on training and experience , of course . I worked very well for the Gurkhas . Much feared by any enemy they ever faced in battle and still well respected .

I have a nice Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri Plus , designed for fighting . Pointy enough to stab some and with a lower guard .

Works great as a wood / vegetation chopped , too .

Almost any medium to heavy chopper with some length will do horrific damage with each swing that connects . Superior reach due to length . Greater velocity and mass = more power in chopping / slashing . The curve and forward mass concentrate force in "the sweet spot . Becomes very obvious with some use .

Need some space to work best .
 
I don't really want a firearm. It's easy to make the choice to pull a trigger. It's hard to have to use a knife. I don't want to have to use it unless it is absolutely necessary for my defense.
 
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It sounds like you have made up your mind. In that case I would suggest placing a wanted ad under our exchange. Keep in mind that the Busse ships from the factory without a sheath, so that would be an additional expense.

n2s
 
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