What knife for Kosovo?

Rhyno,
I never questioned the validity of your SRK and multitool. What my point was that no one needs to go out and buy a knife for a deployment. The knife(or knives) should already be part of your "go to hell" gear in the first place.

As I said before, and you agree also, that "PX / skilcraft Rangers" don't need to blow money on gear they don't need.

Hey, if you have an e-mail address, send it to me, we can tell war stories.

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Whoever said you can't buy happiness, doesn't know where to shop.
 
I haven't been to Bosnia, nor does it look like I will have the need.
I ahve however done 6 months in Sinai and a Year in Korea.
In Sinai, I carried 2 Buck lites(Cheap knives that would not have been missed if lost or broken) I also carried an old Al Mar Woodsman(great knife) as well as the Issue Bayonet(piece of S$%&).
In Korea I carried the Military(GREAT knife) and the BM 975(IMHO another great knife).
What I learned was to carry what you will use and/or need as tobii3 was trying to iterate.
As an addendum, If sent again I will have to modify my load a bit to fit my ever changing carry.

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God bless!

Romans 10:9-10

"Military" Fans Unite!!
 
Tobii3,
Point well taken; everyone should be proficient with their knife of choice. By the way, "Go To Hell Gear", I like that!!!! Take care over there.

-Rhyno
 
I was shocked and dismayed when I found out that a certain 'hair challenged' poster was sending his son, a USN Corpsman attached to the USMC, off to the fray with only a small knife with a convex edge.

Fortunately, I had time enough to supply Erich Allman with the following items before he shipped out:

A Mad Dog ATAK2, the serrated version, with a Kydex sheath. A BM975SBT, (the knock off of the Ernie Emerson CQC6) with a tanto profile, black PTFE finish, and serrations.

Some trauma shears (scissors with the blades angled about 30 degrees at the pivot point; built tough, they can cut through clothing or light sheet metal). Some Tuf-Cloths, Marine type. Some Photon lights. A small tool kit.

Erich was delighted. He called me, and I have never been called 'sir' so many times in 30 min.! He thanked me profusely and repeatedly.

This brave young man faces the task of rendering medical care on the battlefield, while the battle still rages. And HE thanks ME.

His father served with distinction in the military, and sends his son off, knowing the risks his son faces. And HE thanks ME for sending his son some equipment to make his job marginally more safe. In fact, Bob was going to get Erich more equipment himself, but was having accessability problems. So, he was not neglecting his paternal responsibilities. Although I tease him about that sometimes.

Well, Bob and Erich, please allow ME to thank YOU. Each of you individually, and jointly as a family. I thank as well all the brave young men who have gone off to protect the security of this country, especially the posters above who have given the list the benefit of their experience, as well as risking their own lives in defense of our country.

Is America decayed, corrupt, with no moral fiber? Are there no young people with integrity, courage, honor, and determination?

Not so long as America can still produce young people like Erich Allman, USN.

As a father myself, Bob, I know how hard it is for you to stand by, helpless to protect your son, knowing the dangers he faces daily.

Hang in there, and if there is anything else I can do for you guys, please let me know.

Respectfully and gratefully submitted, Walter Welch
 
You might want to be careful about those EMT shears. I have used them at work and brand new out of the box have found pairs that wouldn't cut cling gauze, let alone clothing. My folders work mucho better for this job.I have used the Spyderco Rescue and that works real well. Later

[This message has been edited by Knife Medic (edited 06 May 1999).]
 
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