Do you have any idea what's been going on in Afghanistan the last 12 years? Unbelievable.
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What knives do Special Forces use?
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Do you have any idea what's been going on in Afghanistan the last 12 years? Unbelievable.
Multi tools and fixed blades. The multi-tool for most jobs and a fixed blade for the kind a trouble a Special forces type of person would most likely need to get out of...entrapment in rotary wing aircraft. These guys spend a lot of time in helicopters. If you found yourself trapped in one, a fixed blade knife is going to be better than a folder. A fire axe would be way better than either but those are kinda heavy. This would be the same recommendation I would have for the Dust-Off medivac crews...nobody spends more time in a helicopter than they do!
Of course I am just saying what I think would be good. As I noted in a post above, these guys are going to be just like all guys...some will be knife guys, some just won't care too much and go with what fits their budget at the PX.
Of course I am just saying what I think would be good. As I noted in a post above, these guys are going to be just like all guys...some will be knife guys, some just won't care too much and go with what fits their budget at the PX.
attention! waterborne special forces guys
see a use for this?
KN200 - FogCutterX Recon
Built-in scissors can cut most anything
420 stainless steel blade
Chromate treatment on blade for rust prevention
Black oxide finish on all metal parts
Easy release, positive locking sheath
Rubber leg straps with quick-release buckles
6" blade length
11" overall length
http://vimeo.com/9481332
see a use for this?
KN200 - FogCutterX Recon
Built-in scissors can cut most anything
420 stainless steel blade
Chromate treatment on blade for rust prevention
Black oxide finish on all metal parts
Easy release, positive locking sheath
Rubber leg straps with quick-release buckles
6" blade length
11" overall length
http://vimeo.com/9481332
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attention! waterborne special forces guys
see a use for this?
KN200 - FogCutterX Recon
Built-in scissors can cut most anything
420 stainless steel blade
Chromate treatment on blade for rust prevention
Black oxide finish on all metal parts
Easy release, positive locking sheath
Rubber leg straps with quick-release buckles
6" blade length
11" overall length
http://vimeo.com/9481332
that's hardcore dude. great for your aquaman weekend warrior. no more getting stuck in your neighbors wire fence.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought ALL Cold Steel knives were non U.S. made?
attention! waterborne special forces guys
see a use for this?
KN200 - FogCutterX Recon
Built-in scissors can cut most anything
420 stainless steel blade
Chromate treatment on blade for rust prevention
Black oxide finish on all metal parts
Easy release, positive locking sheath
Rubber leg straps with quick-release buckles
6" blade length
11" overall length
http://vimeo.com/9481332
Will it trim my nose hair?
But can you cut yourself out of a kiddie pool with it?
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I haven't a clue.Are those currently in production? Thanks for sharing
But war paint messes up my mask.just make sure you have your camouflage goretex boots on and lots of war paint.
same old, same old...meh
http://www.kmimediagroup.com/compon...2va/a-cut-above-knives-fit-for-special-forces
http://www.kmimediagroup.com/compon...2va/a-cut-above-knives-fit-for-special-forces
[video=youtube;qrlrMYbMMFg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrlrMYbMMFg[/video]
Negative, on the steel, at least. That's a Carbon V model; Cold Steel stopped making those years ago. They're highly prized by CS collectors, though, and you'll occasionally see a few pop up on Ebay for exorbitant prices.
If you mean the design (the SRK), Cold Steel still makes an AUS8A SRK in Tawain, and also a VG-1 type in Japan. I can tell you from personal experience that their AUS8A will take a nice edge; they seem to have gotten the heat treat down pretty well.
If you mean the design (the SRK), Cold Steel still makes an AUS8A SRK in Tawain, and also a VG-1 type in Japan. I can tell you from personal experience that their AUS8A will take a nice edge; they seem to have gotten the heat treat down pretty well.
well, the seals are the best of the best, and you would want the best equipment for your solders. when i think of the best, cold steel doesn't jump out at me.
Perhaps the.SRK is the best tool for that job.
These "SEALs / Special forces" threads are really quite absurd. And yes, I've participated. In my case not because I want what they have, but because I do care about our service personnel and I guess I like to play "what would I give them if it were up to me". That's what probably half these people on these kinds of threads are doing I suspect.
The simple fact of the matter, I would expect any special operations type of troop would be just as well served by a good stout Old Hickory knife of some configuration as by anything else. Hell, the entire North American continent was "won" by tough people using just such a knife. Everything over and above that (or a SAK or a Buck 110,119) is really just gravy.
The simple fact of the matter, I would expect any special operations type of troop would be just as well served by a good stout Old Hickory knife of some configuration as by anything else. Hell, the entire North American continent was "won" by tough people using just such a knife. Everything over and above that (or a SAK or a Buck 110,119) is really just gravy.
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I don't mean to sound rude, but aren't you the same guy who posted in #162 that they would be better off with a fire axe in case of helicopter crash as the most likely situation? The cutlery industry has come along way since using an ole' file sharpened by a blacksmith and there were a lot of things the pioneers got by with but I wouldn't recommend a flintlock either. I know what you are getting at and your heart is in the right place, I just think you may be underestimating a good knife and the pilots who carry your servicemen, as last time I checked "helicopter crash" didn't rank that high on uses for most pieces of cutlery. especially considering almost every RW aircraft in service has multiple doors and many travel with them or the ramp open anyway... why cut a door when you can just hop out one?
Yup, the fire extinguishers are more important. And they're for use on soldiers, not the bird or anything else.
These are obviously the only choice for spec ops knives.Maybe this one from the intimidating knives thread?
