Looking for a good combat knife...

Daggers are more suited for a one-sided confrontation
- right in the back.
Really serious about slashing capability?
Get a spyderco Civillian!
If size is not a matter get a double edge Boker Combat Smatchet.
I still think its better to train with commonly found cutting implements though.
-http://www.geocities.com/eskrimagirls/index.html-
 
GIRLYmann said:
Really serious about slashing capability?
Get a spyderco Civillian!
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Sorry, I've got to disagree. Personally I'd prefer a Vaquero Grande for the job, but that's IMO.
 
Walking Man said:
Sorry, I've got to disagree. Personally I'd prefer a Vaquero Grande for the job, but that's IMO.
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yes, a hooking blade digs in, so the civilian will dig not slash
 
What method of FMA do you subscribe and in what range is your preference? Many of the Cold Steel fixed blades are in the hands of FMA players. In addition many of the Cold Steel faculty also are proficent FMA players and the blades they design are well suited for such. One of the old FMA masters here in Stockton was fond of the Buck 119, always had it within reach til his passing some years ago. Another carried an old Kabar under the seat of his car. If you are looking to honor one of the late masters such as GM Remy Presas, Kelly Worden has designed a blade called "The Presas Legacy" which might suit your needs. Some of the smaller Strider fixed blades are also in favor within the FMA community. Good luck in your search.

Best Regards,
Matador-
 
Cold Steel OSS, I love this one . You have a 8-1/4" long blade with a more than decent carbon steel and coated so I only maintain the edge (this is not an outdoor knife so the coating will probably last for years). With the rubber handles you can cut the subhilt and have a standard handle if it suits your style better. It is very fast (something very appreciated in FMA) and is double edge but with a side favoring more belly for slashing. They also have the ODA which is basically a repro Randall Model 1 with the same characteristic (7" lightweight blade, nasty sharp and strong steel.). We are talking about a blade for practicing, you can drop it, hit against something solid and not worring about a $200+ piece (hell, I have a Mad Dog Panther Fighter that I barely get out of the safe in fear of dust falling on it). You can always go the custom route and be welcome in the knife nuts club ("you spent how much on a knife???").:D

The japanese styles ussualy preffer a single edge.
 
Another vote for the OSS or the Black Bear Classic. Where else will you get a Bob Loveless design at this price?
 
Check out Cold Steel knives---www.coldsteel.com, or www.ltspecpro.com (it's a subsidiary that offers better prices). Order a catalog and get their DVD, Solid Proof, (it's free) and check out their performance---it's pretty impressive. Any knife can be turned into a self-defense tool, but it should have some utilitarian appeal too. I'd recommend a Cold Steel Master Tanto with the Concealex sheath ($168...www.gpknives.com) or the Tai Pan, which is a double-edged dagger with a 7.5-inch blade ($168). If you're looking for a folder, which is obviously easier to fit into your pocket, the Spyderco Chinook II is a good deal and has a strong lock, great S30V steel, and a scary sharp factory edge ($125...www.1sks.com)...I've found Spyderco (www.spyderco.com) and Cold Steel to be my personal favorites.
 
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