What would be YOUR trench knife?

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Bundeswehr kampfmesser (that's how my knife looked when i got it)was actually my trench knife,though i spend much more time in front of trenches :pride:

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couple years after i changed handle and blade lost some of material :D
 
rinos said:
original-bundeswehr-kampfmesser-der-80er-jahre.jpg


Bundeswehr kampfmesser (that's how my knife looked when i got it)was actually my trench knife,though i spend much more time in front of trenches :pride:

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couple years after i changed handle and blade lost some of material :D
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interesting mod.... i like it :)
 
cziv said:
Cool sword/chete FortyTwoBlades, I'm liking the Gladius resemblance. :thumbup:
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Actually, it's based on the Swiss "baselard" sword. But it falls into a similar category as the gladius, in that it's relatively short (18" blade on mine, though there was everything from daggers to longer swords back in the day) and has simple construction. The notable differences being that there's a functional (if short) guard, and full-tang construction. It actually chops pretty nicely--it's able to go through 1.5" diameter green wood in a single diagonal chop, with a 2" length of cut.
 
I'd choose a hobbit sword! I think it's +++20 against enemies and glows when there's orc nearby!

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Mine would be the Glock Feldmesser 78 (top one). Great knife from the austrian army (Bundesheer).

Kind regards
 
I am thinking back to All Quiet on the Western Front and Sergeant Kat recommending the shovel as the best close quarter weapon. Not a glamorous answer but I have a Cold Steel special forces shovel and it would be pretty hard to beat in close quarters.

Plus, if the trench gets too messy, I can use it to dig a new one!
 
Appletz said:
Probably a Cold Steel Peacekeeper because it's wide and you can slash with it, and you don't have to spend time getting your fingers into a hand or finger-guard. It probably doesn't stab as well as those classic, needley trench knives, but it seems like under stress it would be easier to slash than to land a good stab. It's nice to have the option anyway.

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I had a vintage Peacekeeper - the longest one about 13" oal made in Seki city. The sheath was cordura w/leather. I sold it 2 yrs ago after having it about 17 years. Where is the new Peacekeeper made and what steel? They rock, I'd get another one if they're made in Japan and the price isn't crazy expensive. :thumbup:
 
cziv said:
I had a vintage Peacekeeper - the longest one about 13" oal made in Seki city. The sheath was cordura w/leather. I sold it 2 yrs ago after having it about 17 years. Where is the new Peacekeeper made and what steel? They rock, I'd get another one if they're made in Japan and the price isn't crazy expensive. :thumbup:
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I have a Peacekeeper 1 that I bought about 8 months ago (same as that picture); it's the current model. Made in Japan (no seki city label), VG-1 San Mai III. They retail around $100-120 I think (I got mine new on ebay). It's quite nice if you like daggers; a real beast. It's still about a foot long.

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Link to CS product page
 
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Appletz said:
I have a Peacekeeper 1 that I bought about 8 months ago (same as that picture); it's the current model. Made in Japan (no seki city label), VG-1 San Mai III. They retail around $100-120 I think (I got mine new on ebay). It's quite nice if you like daggers; a real beast. It's still about a foot long.
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Sounds cool! :thumbup:
 
I've only got two knives with decent fingerguards, a jet pilot's survival knife and a Team Gemini.
I guess one for each hand is enough.



 
My Combat Grade ASH-1 , maybe put one of the Holey Tearer thingys on it ,now thats a face bustin,bone breakin,stabbin, slashin, smashin good time! Now that I think of it , I need to have the local machine shop fab me somthin evil to bolt on to those talon holes . Thanks guys !
 
Something ultra fast in the hand...like an M7 bayonet. I also have a long (and very vintage Japanese) bayonet that might make a good weapon as well. The longer blades were probably great tools for keeping the enemy at bay!
 
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