Tacticlol Knives II: The Return of Ridiculous

[luethge]

I don't know if this one has been mentioned, I did a search but didn't see it. I just stumbled upon it today while researching a knife. I'd call it "survival/tacticlol". It's the X-9 Para-Bow. The folding knife forms the handle of some kind of slingshot crossbow. The knife is detachable.

It reminded me of this Aitor brand knife with a scabbard that converts into a crossbow.

I remember seeing that top one in a US Cavalry catalog in the early 90’s - I wanted that thing more than I could describe. I still do

 

[WValtakis]

I remember seeing that top one in a US Cavalry catalog in the early 90’s - I wanted that thing more than I could describe. I still do

Same...mom said no

 

[luethge]

Same...mom said no

exactly!

That catalog was great, like the “professional” Bud K.

 

[DocJD]

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I’m sure Mr Hibben has contributed more than we know to the development of fantasy knives.. He’s definitely been the alpha of Mall knife store display cases since the 80’s. The undisputed king of concept tacticool.

What do you thing the HRC is on this “reaper karambit”

So sad . Looks like he's gone totally over the edge .

I used to sorta like some of his work .

 

[DocJD]

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Why ?

Hot sellers for the Klingon market !

 

[dirc]

the mall ninja aesthetic always didn't make much sense to me...

it's much the same with expensive clothing, or when the imitator brands try to act like their logo is somehow a mark of quality, and insist on making it bold / very visible / often large... it just comes off as tacky, and never is a sign of quality...

actual expensive quality clothing doesn't need to rely on a logo to tell the rest of the world... they use actual cut & quality fabrics & perfect seams to show it

 

[tltt]

I don't know if this one has been mentioned, I did a search but didn't see it. I just stumbled upon it today while researching a knife. I'd call it "survival/tacticlol". It's the X-9 Para-Bow. The folding knife forms the handle of some kind of slingshot crossbow. The knife is detachable.

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A guy named Jim Gullette was the designer for Paragon X-9 and the earlier Taylor Skasa Knife. In practice you could never get those arrows to shoot right, they always went high. The Paragon also had problems with something stripping out, I forget if it was the platform or the butt of the knife, but one used to strip out quite a bit. It's hard to find just the X-9 knife, and it's really hard to find a complete one with the extra stuff.

They were expensive too, the Taylor was around $150 in late 80's money, The Paragon was mid $200's in the mid 90's.

 

[Drop bear]

I don't know if this one has been mentioned, I did a search but didn't see it. I just stumbled upon it today while researching a knife. I'd call it "survival/tacticlol". It's the X-9 Para-Bow. The folding knife forms the handle of some kind of slingshot crossbow. The knife is detachable.

It reminded me of this Aitor brand knife with a scabbard that converts into a crossbow.

Aitor also do the jungle king with the slingshot.

It was the knife 18 year old me always wanted.

 

[Quiet]

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Why ?

Because the Chronicles of Riddick tried (and failed) to make these look cool.

 

[GmpaJim]

Our granddaughter called to tell us she’s bringing her new boyfriend over. She added, “ Gramps he’s really into knives!”
After the intro and small talk, he said “I’d like to show you my fav, I’ll get it from the car.”
Cool, must be a fixed blade! Maybe his Grandfather‘s Randall from Nam…or not…


I never did figure out how dual open assist works..suggestions?

 

[WadeWilson]

Because the Chronicles of Riddick tried (and failed) to make these look cool.

Oh man, that's where those are from. Thank you! As an sci-fi/action junky, I really enjoyed those movies... I guess that says something about me.

 

[GAGL]

Our granddaughter called to tell us she’s bringing her new boyfriend over. She added, “ Gramps he’s really into knives!”
After the intro and small talk, he said “I’d like to show you my fav, I’ll get it from the car.”
Cool, must be a fixed blade! Maybe his Grandfather‘s Randall from Nam…or not…
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I never did figure out how dual open assist works..suggestions?

Please gift the man a proper knife...and tell him to get rid of that bat-crap.

 

[1911bphil]

Our granddaughter called to tell us she’s bringing her new boyfriend over. She added, “ Gramps he’s really into knives!”
After the intro and small talk, he said “I’d like to show you my fav, I’ll get it from the car.”
Cool, must be a fixed blade! Maybe his Grandfather‘s Randall from Nam…or not…
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I never did figure out how dual open assist works..suggestions?

Batmans pocket dump. Lol

 

[The Grendels]

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A guy named Jim Gullette was the designer for Paragon X-9 and the earlier Taylor Skasa Knife. In practice you could never get those arrows to shoot right, they always went high. The Paragon also had problems with something stripping out, I forget if it was the platform or the butt of the knife, but one used to strip out quite a bit. It's hard to find just the X-9 knife, and it's really hard to find a complete one with the extra stuff.

They were expensive too, the Taylor was around $150 in late 80's money, The Paragon was mid $200's in the mid 90's.

As a kid I remember using regular throwing darts as ammunition for a slingshot. You'd be amazed at how hard it is to get them out of a barn door afterwards...

 

[Ruari]

 

[GmpaJim]

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I never questioned arbitrarily using USMC, USN etc. on a product, or does the Marine Corp actually endorse this on some level?

 

[Drop bear]

I never questioned arbitrarily using USMC, USN etc. on a product, or does the Marine Corp actually endorse this on some level?

Do these corp's even have a copyright on their symbols?

 

[GmpaJim]

Do these corp's even have a copyright on their symbols?

Good question. You would think they would be protective on some level.

 

[justjed]

Did you actually sell one to an active duty Marine? Well, THERE ya go!!

 

[GmpaJim]

Shaking hands or scratching that itch