Son going to the big sand box need knife ideas?

Get him a Leatherman, and a medium fixed blade. My buddies went over, and they only had Buck's. The leatherman will be good, in case certain tools are not on hand, and the fixed blade for Combat, and possibly Medical tasks. For the fixed blade, look into Kabar/Becker, Esee, Busse, and Scrap Yard. ALL are very good knives.
 
ESEE 3 and a Vic SAK Huntsman would be my choice.The Huntsman has great scissors,which he'll need.A Leatherman Wave or Charge would be a good bet too,great plyers.
 
GRIM 62 said:
ESEE 3 and a Vic SAK Huntsman would be my choice.The Huntsman has great scissors,which he'll need.A Leatherman Wave or Charge would be a good bet too,great plyers.
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That's a great combo. I also recommend the ESEE-3 or ESEE-4, or Bark River Bravo-1, and a good SAK like the Huntsman or Trekker.
 
I just want to add my thanks to your son for being willing to serve and my prayers for his safe return.

God bless.
 
I'm another fan of the ESEE knives. I gave my son a 3 to take with him on his first tour in the box. I also got him a Cold Steel Pocket Bushman folder that he kept clipped on his vest. As your son is a medic, I would recomend getting serrated due to cutting heavy webbing. I think an ESEE 3 mil would be a good choice.

Good luck to you son, mine did one tour and now is going back in the fall.
 
Personally id go for a ratmandu or a Rodent Solution, both will hold up more than an essee will for nearly the same $, a lot of people sell them used here w/ sheaths or you can get them without a sheath and have one made at the same time.

But since hes a medic, id go for something serrated to cut through heavy fabric, etc. so a serrated esse 3 (with the nice thin blade as well) would be perfect for such tasks. they even sell a molle-compatible setup
 
Wow thanks for all the feedback! I was going to surprise my son, but I think it may be smarter to go over the knives and tools recommended with him. Thanks again.

Dale
 
I have to agree with Esav, an ESEE 3. No serrations (he will have an issue pair of scissors that is "self sharpening") and a benchmade seatbelt cutter for tearing off trousers in a hurry.
- Weight will be a big issue(medic pacs are heavy), the #3 is lighter more compact and can do anything the #4 can do other than its pry strength.
-Warranty is no. 1 and is backed by Good People.
-His cutting chores will be minimal and God forbid he will not need to stab people. Opening MRE's might be the big chore
-Fixed blade is best when attached to your molle kit for access and habitual locus(constant placement in the same position of anything in order to find it there under stress) hope you understand my explanation.
-Failing this a good folder with a hole opener for gloved, tactile, wet, for sure opening with one hand, would be paramount and a sheepsfoot blade shape, so as to keep the blade away from skin contact when working to take clothing off the body. i.e. Spyderco Rescue Rescue- 93mm or 79mm blade length
CONCLUSION
-ESEE #3 no serrations to fix on kit+ Benchmade excellent with kit.
OR
-Spyderco Rescue 93mm or 79mm for pocket carry (great to have on when doing Medic tent rotations with no molle kit on)
OR
-Both
No matter what you get, I hope that some of the information on the forum has helped you make a decision.
N/B a sharpening device would help- Triangle Sharpmaker from Spyderco, compact, light, easy instruction, guaranteed results.
Congratulations on your son serving with medics- You must be one proud Dad. A thoughtfull gift to boot. Go Dad.

Cheers, all the best with your decision.
Guy
 


I have seen a few army medics and some tactical medicine SWAT guys carry this one. It’s a Tocar Razorback. Here is what the Blackhawk says about it.

Designed by expert knife tactician Massad Ayoob, the Razorback-Trocar is a tactical medical knife that was designed in cooperation with the International School of Tactical Medicine. Its zero-ground blade with scalpel-sharp tip and depth-index grooves allow for precise control during tactical medical procedures.
 
Yes the F-1 would be excellent. :thumbup: If you want to spend a little more, consider the Winkler II knives designed specifically for military use with a very practical 5160 carbon steel. The belt knife (I own) is VERY light for a 4 + inch knife and the ergos are outstanding, it was developed with and for Naval special forces teams, its the knife I'd want to go into battle with. The field knife at 5+ inches is a more traditional shape but would be excellent as well as an all around fixed blade to compliment a multitool. They both come with leather kydex molle compatible sheaths. Good luck and thank you to your son.
 
Light weight is probably a plus. In that context, also investigate the Chris Reeve Professional Soldier, and the quite similar Pohl Force Charlie One.
 
A buddy of mine is a Navy Hospital Corpsman, and he will never shut up about how much he loves his Kabar.

However, being a Corpsman he may be a little biased.
 
He needs a good safety cutter if he's a medic. Benchmade makes one for around $15. And some quality scissors, tweezers and close-in lighting. One thing you don't want to do is cut the guy you're trying to treat, so I would be against any tanto or aggressive blade. In terms of a utility knife, there are a million options, something light, easy to sharpen, and easy to replace...keep it simple. 2 cents.
 
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Ok, keep in mind that when i first found this forum, in April, I only had the two knives; on the right side of photo; a S&W auto (actually sons) and an old Gerber. Not pictured is a Kershaw Rescue Blur and Kershaw Shallot. lol
 
I was in the sand box for three tours. My suggestions, Tops conchise(mine was used in two tours) or a Becker Bk7(used in one). I was EOD so they gave me a Gerber multitool(everybody knows which one)so I never used a folder. Basically something thats not going to weigh 40 pounds and he won't mind beating on. I cut wires, fencing and all sorts of stuff not meant for a knife with mine.
 
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