Parry Blade: Survival Knife

merzikain, welcome to BFC. I think you need to cruise the sections here, there is a lot you can learn from the variety of members here, which include knife makers, survival specialists, current & ex-military and general outdoorsmen -plus those who have been "all the above".

The reason why I am inviting you to surf around here, is because you have shown a great interest in the concept of "survival", yet you have also expressed incorrect information about knives, and the proper use of knives. Hopefully, BFC will help add more to your knowledge base -without separating you from your money.

I think the first area you should visit is The Great Outdoors subforums http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/864-The-Great-Outdoors
Spend some time there and get to know the people, they know their stuff.

Lastly,as a personal opinion, the Parry blade sucks, both as an idea and in its execution. Look for other knife designs for your needs.
 
Ok. I know this is an older thread, but I was about to hit the PayPal button after seeing this blade on the new Apocalypse 101 show on Nat Geo... Then I saw this thread. Now there are several good points that many make in here, but it makes me wonder if some just aren't being slightly snobbish, no offense meant. I appreciate a quality blade at any cost no doubt, but this blade has some good points that caught my eye.

With the blade shape, the balance is slightly forward for better swing weight.
The blade metal isn't space age, but supposedly is holds up under force and won't break with prying.
Yes it's ugly, but it's multifunctional, as apposed to carrying multiple tools.

I own an EEES 5" blade as well as a Chris Reeve Pacifica, but I was really looking for a larger bush wacking blade as well. That's when I saw the Parry knife and its unique qualities. It's like this knife thinks outside the box, some which I think may not appreciate. However, I respect others opinions, ESP those with real world experience in this area. At this price range, would I be better off with a Busse knife, Becker or other higher end all around bush wacker blade? Is there any other similar knife that you guys would recommend? Thanks in advance to all.

Dan
 
A decent fixed blade 8-9 inch and hatchet/axe would do much more, potentially weigh less and cost less..

That does not look comfortable and i imagine youd only take it on a long hike once

:)
 
I agree this knife is over priced, it does look like a great knife to have. So does anyone have any have any suggestions for a simalar less expensive knife
 
I think it should be a red flag that they don't actually show a picture of the complete knife, at least in the link on the original post.
 
I agree looks over priced but does look like a good knife, does anyone have a suggestion on a simalar knife with a lower cost?

Thanks
 
Just joined the site and read this thread. I felt as though I should write something as I'm surprised with the amount of unjustifiable and misinformed comments about this knife. I've been carrying a knife for outdoor use since I joined the Scouts as a child, then Army Cadets and onto the regular Army as well as reserves and now as an instructor. I've carried and used many knives over the years, generally favouring a combination of a Kukri and Gerber fighting knife. When I first discovered the Parry knife I was impressed with it from the start, to be honest, it's the best knife I've ever owned, any knife designed by an ex-member of the best and most respected special forces in the world is good enough for me, and as for rubbish steel? Mate, you need to give your head a shake, it's 420 for a reason, anything else is too brittle and not rust resitant enough. And yes, it holds an edge fine. Overall the knife is perfect for me and I would recommend anyone getting one, it's expensive for a reason, they're hand made in England by master knife makers, not mass produced crap that comes from China. This knife is an investment and will last a lifetime if it's looked after, and will just as easy look after you too.
 
Hyperbole like this:
“A thoroughbred amongst knives and can truly be described as the definitive working tool and combat survival blade.”
...is never a good omen.

More like the kiss of death IMO.
 
Surviv0r said:
Just joined the site and read this thread. I felt as though I should write something as I'm surprised with the amount of unjustifiable and misinformed comments about this knife. I've been carrying a knife for outdoor use since I joined the Scouts as a child, then Army Cadets and onto the regular Army as well as reserves and now as an instructor. I've carried and used many knives over the years, generally favouring a combination of a Kukri and Gerber fighting knife. When I first discovered the Parry knife I was impressed with it from the start, to be honest, it's the best knife I've ever owned, any knife designed by an ex-member of the best and most respected special forces in the world is good enough for me, and as for rubbish steel? Mate, you need to give your head a shake, it's 420 for a reason, anything else is too brittle and not rust resitant enough. And yes, it holds an edge fine. Overall the knife is perfect for me and I would recommend anyone getting one, it's expensive for a reason, they're hand made in England by master knife makers, not mass produced crap that comes from China. This knife is an investment and will last a lifetime if it's looked after, and will just as easy look after you too.
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Doubt it.

Welcome to the forum by the way.

'Instructor' of what?

Surviv0r said:
any knife designed by an ex-member of the best and most respected special forces in the world is good enough for me,.
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Yeah, like the orange Bear Grylls abomination (insert braying donkey-like laughter here).

Im just kidding. Its your Money and your knife. The important thing is that YOU are happy with your knife.
 
I'll chime in here fully aware of all the ridicule I'll be facing. I think Surviv0r is right on. I really don't see why this knife is getting such a bashing. Maybe it seems a little high priced, but it's hand made basically. Maybe because its not a Busse, Grayman, Strider or Spartan blade. It's not widely produced like these blades are and thus not really well known. It's not made of any custom metals like some are either. It seems to me that this is a specific built knife. A do all be all kind of knife. NO it's not meant to replace you're hatchet, saw, skinner, machette etc. It'll function well enough though to serve many of these purposes though. Yes it's large and likely heavier than other blades, but this adds to design intent. Carry a smaller folder or fixed blade along with this and you're set. I've been looking for a used one for awhile without any luck. I guess those who buy them keep them for a reason. How many of the aforementioned knifes have we all seen up for sale on the knife forums? Most everyone of them are safe queens! The Parry blade is a functional purpose built knife that may not be good enough for many of the safe queen knife snobs that can't appreciate it, but if anyone has bought one and isn't happy with it I'd be happy to take it off their hands.
 
It seems it hasn't been explained clearly, but then again, people will buy pretty much anything as long as it's well presented.

Technically? A major flaw was pointed out already. It has a double quillion guard, followed by a double, jimped choil. For you to understand this, you need to handle knives with different configurations - single guard, double guard, no guard, choil, no choil. It may seen obvious to other knuts, but to the newbs just take a good look: first, the double guard will interfere with choking up to the choil. If you manage to get your hand there without crippling it, the jimped choil will finish the job. As for the unnecessary serrations and hole, steel, horse head pommel and price...I guess you get the drift. Your money, your call.

P.D. You want a reliable heavy blade? There's a whole world of quality blades already mentioned under a 100 bucks with better steel, ergos and proven quality.
 
Thanks for your input zuluninja. I have gone back and looked at the knife and can see some of what you're talking about. Pardon my ignorance though, wouldn't the double quillion guard act as protection for your hand and keep it from sliding up on the blade? Also, I can see where one COULD choke up on the blade and grasp the double choil without hurting your hand. The choil allows for extra traction right? It would also let you perform more finely detailed work by choking up. Possibly the double choil simply adds length to the blade to give it a better swing weight when chopping. Also, the X46 Cr13 420 stainless steel is supposed to allow for some flex when prying so it doesn't snap right? The serrations allow for some sawing action, granted you're not going to saw through any tree trunks AND the hole in the blade is for remoiving nails. Cool feature that you prob won't use very often, but could come in VERY handy when u need it. The massive pommel is just that. Massive and used for pounding. I imagine it'd make a nice face pommel too should one need it! I'm not opposed to other suggestions if anyone is going to knock this blade. By all means let me know what else I should be looking at!

zuluninja said:
It seems it hasn't been explained clearly, but then again, people will buy pretty much anything as long as it's well presented.

Technically? A major flaw was pointed out already. It has a double quillion guard, followed by a double, jimped choil. For you to understand this, you need to handle knives with different configurations - single guard, double guard, no guard, choil, no choil. It may seen obvious to other knuts, but to the newbs just take a good look: first, the double guard will interfere with choking up to the choil. If you manage to get your hand there without crippling it, the jimped choil will finish the job. As for the unnecessary serrations and hole, steel, horse head pommel and price...I guess you get the drift. Your money, your call.

P.D. You want a reliable heavy blade? There's a whole world of quality blades already mentioned under a 100 bucks with better steel, ergos and proven quality.
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I'm pretty sure you won't find much good coming from a site called 'Scorpian Knives'. I just couldn't tell WTF it was.
 
seems like you have made up your mind. Do buy it and enlighten us with a first hand review after going over all the points you have made.
 
My best friend bought the Parry Blade and I mocked him for it then I used the knife.... It really is incredible! Well thought out, comfortable, versitale, as expensive and annoying as it is the knife really is awesome. I've chopped, dug holes, and whittled with it and I don't think it can be beat. Believe me I know I hate the fact that my friend was right and I've spent the last three years buying more knives then you can imagine to try to prove him wrong or find something better and I can't. I am however still open to suggestions!
 
I looked at this knife, watched a couple of videos and it seems interesting. I am a huge fan of the WSK design so I guess I think outside the box when it comes to knives. Now, a couple of observations. 1. NO ONE who is ridiculing this knife HAS EVER USED IT. They are judging it simply by looks, steel and price. 2. The two positive comments are either from England or unknown (probably England) and each are 1 post heroes that probably work for the company that makes the knife. So, much like the famous Nut'n'Fancy dismissal of the Tom Brown Tracker video, how about we don not pass judgment on an item simply by looks? That seems a bit like knife "racism". Dig it? As far as steel goes, 420 is TOUGH as F. When I was at University, in my Fraternity we had some seriously old houses. Our chapter house had a really "nice" wood sided outside wall that just begged to be a throwing knife target (yeah, idiot, drunk college stupids...er students). A friend of mine had a Frosts dagger that was a Gerber knock, off made of 420 steel that we used as a throwing knife FOR YEARS, it has banged off walls, rocks, concrete and dirt and did not break or even chip. The tip got dull over the years and slightly rounded but it did not even come close to breaking. I still have that knife 30 years later! So, as far as the steel goes, 420 is legit and the knife should not be dismissed simply because of the steel.
 
For a long time 420hc was considered to be a fairly good stainless steel. I notice some knife companies who use it on higher end knives have heen using it for a long time and never updated their steel, and they still believe it's good stuff.

This knife looks like a gimmick to me though. There is a knife in the survival section, the anton dupliess that looks an awful lot like a Busse to me.
 
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