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The one carried by elite operators. Or at least advertised as the "one" they carry.:p

It take my swatmandu. To big a knife is cumbersome for a full load of gear. Body armor, mags, rifle, pistol, medic bag, water, amongst other items.

To expand a bit, I don't feel any brand blade is the quintessential combat knife. Including the kabar. I'd say the bayonet is the quintessential combat knife.

Eta: I think I'd take my swatmandu attached securely to my iba.
 
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I have always liked the look and size of a medium fixed blade for a soldier, not too big and yet ready to go when called upon, the one I have always liked is the Martin Tactical knives Sandbox Bowie.

Or another favorite would be a EK model 5 with black micarta handles and brass guard, preferably the pre Blackjack ones made in Richmond, Va years ago. Another Ek that I fell for back when Desert Storm happened is an EK model 5, Desert tan with a sharpened spine and and tan parachord wrap. I actually have one, cost 140.00 back then, a lot for a guy just out of college with his first job and starting to collect knives. (Learned a lot since then). Or get the Kabar version of the EK Bowie. Or the Becker 7 with micarta handles.

Lastly, if budget is a concern, any spear pointed blade, such as Ontario Blackbird in 154CM or even some of the Spec Plus line, I have a spear pointed 5in blade in 1095 with rubber handle and metal butt. Or plain jane, the Airforce pilots knife, clip blade leather handle.

All of these are just my opinion, what I like and will vary with their people's tastes. You can search the forums here, there have been lots of threads where soldiers responded to what they carry.
 
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Easy, long sword.

-Captain Jack


"In my opinion, sir, any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed"
 
Velitrius said:
Cinguedea, obviously.

My brain clicks on the venerable KaBar MKII or a Randall. That's just what comes to mind quickly for me is all.

Somebody's gonna add Smatchet.

If I thought about it for awhile I'd probably settle on a katana or some sort of long sword.
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You just used up Cinguedea AND Smatchet in that one post! :mad:

There’s not much left to suggest other than a Case Peanut... :D
 
Insipid Moniker said:
This. If you asked for the best my answer would likely differ, but the KABAR has become such a military icon that I would argue that for modern purposes, it is the quintessential combat blade.
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Yeah. Apart from anything else, it is actually a beautiful knife that handles well. 1095 is a useful, no nonsense steel. It’s a good value knife and, as you say, it is utterly iconic.
 
Pilsner said:
You just used up Cinguedea AND Smatchet in that one post! :mad:

There’s not much left to suggest other than a Case Peanut... :D
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Don't forget ballistic knife:D

My brain goes back and forth between Ka-Bar and a Khukuri.
 
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