Want to buy myself a beast of a knife.

jackknife said:
Hey no kidding, but the number 13 opi is a great knife. There's a guy on YouTube that does some machete work and splits wood with a number 13 Opinel. He wacks the ever loving hell out of it, and it takes it. Great heavy duty bushwhacker.
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That's blackforestghost, iirc. I don't trust the lock on my 13 enough to treat it like that, but I dug the video all the same. :thumbup:

OP, have you checked out American Kami's folders? http://www.americankami.com/folder.html
 
Every time someone starts up a new tank thread I see my paychecks just fly away. Already ordered a direware solo v2 and demko ad-10, possible Medford praetorian or fat daddy in the future. And that TiTan...I think I may have to have one of those as well.i just may have to block bladeforums.com from my browser before I get into trouble.
 
I bought a Benchmade Adamas from a member here, I got it today and this thing is a BEAST. I have yet to actually use it but it feels very sturdy and has the usual Benchmade quality.
 
1840 US Calvary Heavy Saber

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This sword is referred to historically as "The ol' wrist breaker." Easily capable of taking off an arm, head, leg. Have a look at the demo on ColdSteel.com for the 1860 Heavy Calvary Saber. It's essentially the same sword as the 1840 model.

These are mfg'd in India by Windlass Steelcraft. About $150.00 USD. Therionarms.com is where I purchased mine. This dealer is conscientious, packs the item securely for shipping. I bought a similar sword by Cold Steel (mfg'd by Windlass) for twice the $$$. Shipped from Cabela's, it arrived freight damaged. ALSO, the Windlass from Therion has the blade riccosa markings accurate to the original mfg. "AMESMFGCO 1849" with the proof mark "DW" on the reverse. The Cold Steel item had no markings whatever.

The Windlass DOES NOT bear any import marks, "Made In India" etc. I've seen the antique item, and the Windlass is accurate in every manner, finely finished. My blade will not stay retained in the scabbard if inverted, an annoying shortcoming I can live with. Blade arrives unsharpened, w/ approx. 1/16" edge. Blade is slightly lighter than the original, but easily passes the British Proof Test (You can see this test on ColdSteel.com)

Double fuller in the Windlass is accurate to the original. Grip is leather bound and wire wrapped, Finely finished in all respects.

My uncle owned the original. Somewhere in the estate it was lost. This is my condolence copy, and I'm entirely pleased with it. If you want "beast" get "The ol' wrist breaker."

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Another nice "beast" is the military M-9 Bayonet. Ontario makes one. I found a Buck in a pawn shop for $150.

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There are imported imitations from Crapistan. Hold out for US steel.
 
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G. Scott H. said:
That's blackforestghost, iirc. I don't trust the lock on my 13 enough to treat it like that, but I dug the video all the same. :thumbup:

OP, have you checked out American Kami's folders? http://www.americankami.com/folder.html
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G. Scott H.,

I do like his SHTF folder but its a 12 month wait. I really dont want to wait for more then 6 months. I also emailed Demko about the wait on a 4max, waiting for a reply.


Thanks,

Chris
 
I just picked up a Medford fixed blade, and after getting it I have decided that I will be ordering a TFF after Christmas.
 
I have been making these for awhile I have one left at this time.

MODEL 5
FLIPPER
BLADE; CPM 154 .220 THICK 4 INCHES LONG
FRAME; TEXTURED 6ALV TITANIUM
PIVOT; 1/4"INCH TOOL STEEL WITH BALL BEARING PIVOT
OVERALL LENGTH; 9 & 3/8 INCHES
FEATURES; FOUR POSiTION AMBIDEXTROUS POCKET CLIP ALLOWS TIP UP OR TIP DOWN CARRY, INTERNAL LANYARD PIN
PRICE…………$695.00 DELIVERED CONT. U.S.
model 5 002.jpgmodel 5 004 - Copy.jpgmodel 5 005.jpg
 
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