What is a good combat knife

[johnny kampilan]

ive been searching and searching, but there are too many in the market, so i wanted your opinion as to what is a good fighting knife

[thiaboxr2]

I guess it really comes down to what you are looking for in the blade as far as size, design, what kind of tip, grip......


I personally like medium size folders.(actual blade is no longer than 4 inches.) Although there are many non-folders I would like as well. I like the tips to have a Tanto tip. It really does not make a difference to me if the blade is serrated.

I look for a good grip when buying knives. I don't want a knife with a too wide of a grip or too narrow.



Right now I have a couple of CKRT tactical folders and a couple of COLD STEEL folders. I'm currently 'window shopping' for some karambit's, for training (non sharpened and sharpened).
The prices are a little high for the sharpened ones.


:)

[shootodog]

get one that has a good design. maybe a tanto or that knife based on a barong. make sure to get one with good quality steel. get one with a good edge and a thick enough spine. make sure the grip fits your hand well and does not slip.

in the end, it's how the knife is to you.

[YODA]

There can be only one...

Randal Model 14

[SPAWNPAIN]

Check this page up, i like what i see here this people know about tactical and functional knives, i don't have any but i like the styles they show. http://www.tacticaledgeinternational.com/

[47Ronin]

http://bugei.com/subcategory_8.htm
best knives in my opinion.

[sercuerdasfight]

a sharp one.

[YODA]

Some nice knives about these days - real cool looking designs and space-age construction.

BUT - call me old fashioned - the afformentioned Randal Model 14 Attack just does it :D

[johnny kampilan]

who makes the best fighting folder, i hear smith and wesson are good.

[YODA]

Benchmade make some good folders - their ballisongs are awsome too.

[shootodog]

crkt's k.i.s.s. and stiff k.i.s.s. comes to mind. also get yourself a good ol' tanto from cold steel.

[Patrick Bateman]

Cold Steel Tanto is the dogs, especially the magnum tanto which i happen to own, and the benchmade bali, of which i have 2!!!

For functional folders it has to be the bali for the security of the blade whilst open, liner locks second to that i wouldnt personally trust any spine lock for any kind of thrusting technique.

For the fixed blade i do like the magnum tanto, the 3 folded steel seriously razor sharp and edge holding qualities also if you've seen the video of em testing em , awesome!!!

[dredleviathan]

...and the benchmade bali, of which i have 2

"Kung-fu nut in illegal butterfly knife stash horror!" :D

[YODA]

Originally posted by dredleviathan
"Kung-fu nut in illegal butterfly knife stash horror!" :D


..... and a copper too! Disgraceful!

[dredleviathan]

Possibly a complete 'cycle-path' in my opinion.

[krys]

Idealy for fighting a sharp double edged dagger.... it is more difficult to disarm than a single edged knive, and you don't need to worry on the side of he blade...

But it is dangerous to get used to a specific type of knive.... chances are you may not have your favorite toy on you when it is needed... I like to train with different knives of different sizes and shapes....

[shinobi2002]

Maybe im wrong but buck knives are well known for use in military etc, so i guess they are good

[shootodog]

a lemery made 29 balisong or a good old bolo

[Crucible]

Some companies will send you a free DVD of their knifes in action. So you can see them test cutting, durability tests, using it on various materials(ie, meat, leather, rope, ect). That way you know what your buying. Coldsteel I know will send you a free DVD if you email them.

get one that has a good design. maybe a tanto or that knife based on a barong.
Shootodog, knife based on the barong? :confused:

[Scarmiglione]

COLD STEEL Desperado, Hissatsu, or Recon Tanto

[shootodog]

Some companies will send you a free DVD of their knifes in action. So you can see them test cutting, durability tests, using it on various materials(ie, meat, leather, rope, ect). That way you know what your buying. Coldsteel I know will send you a free DVD if you email them.


Shootodog, knife based on the barong? :confused:

like the one i had made.

[Anvilfire]

Some nice knives about these days - real cool looking designs and space-age construction.

BUT - call me old fashioned - the afformentioned Randal Model 14 Attack just does it :D

I still like the model 1 with stack leather handle or a Loveless (BIGBEAR) also one of my Bowies :cool:

[Scotty Dog]

like the one i had made.


Got a photo shootdog ???

[Pat OMalley]

I don't have any knives, cant see the need for them:rolleyes:

[moe389]

The bainet is the best combat knife because its attached to the end of a rifle. :D No but seriously im a fan of fixed blade knives personaly I have buck knive with a six inch blade thats my favorite it feels and weighs about the same as my trainer.

[shootodog]

I don't have any knives, cant see the need for them:rolleyes:

you mean officially don't you?

then again pinutes aren't knives are they?

Got a photo shootdog ???

actually it's a test run. am intending to have it produced in limited numbers then sell them to fma'ers. until then, i was advised by my partner not to post any pic.

[Crucible]

actually it's a test run. am intending to have it produced in limited numbers then sell them to fma'ers. until then, i was advised by my partner not to post any pic.
Good Idea, look forward to when they're ready.

[Scotty Dog]

Ditto, Let us know how it goes :D

[chenstyle44]

Hi,
I carry a spyderco terzoula or a smith and wesson.
Im thinking of going to something different like a timberline greg lightfoot pistol grip or backup zambezi folder model. folders are easily concealed and if its good stuff you dont have to worry about it breaking on you.
In terms of fixed blade...I think the recon tanto from cold steel, almost typed stool, or the boker applegate-fairbairn model or a smaller version of the same model.
Gord

[Airyu]

Hello Everyone,

Lot's of things to consider when you decide to choose a carry knife. (all legalities aside here)

1) Are you able to carry a fixed blade or folder every day?
2) Is it concealable?
3) Is it accessible?
4) Is it in your budget?!!!
5) Is it for multi purposes (box cutting, etc)? Pulling out your fixed blade to open a box may create some concerns around you!!
6) Is it a name brand? (quality issues)
7) Lock type? (if folder)

After you decide, I would suggest some testing of the blade in various cutting situations. If it is a folder be advised that the locking mechanisms often fail in a cheap blade. Especially during a thrusting motion, your fingers wrapped around some handles may actually hit the locking mechanisms, so your blade will close on your fingers!

A few Manufacturers:

Spyderco
Gerber
Strider
Cold Steel
Buck
Smith and Wesson
Bokker
Benchmade
MicroTech

There are so many to choose from!

Gumagalang
Guro Steve L.

www.Bujinkandojo.net

[Pat OMalley]

you mean officially don't you?

then again pinutes aren't knives are they?.

Ah!:D I like any knife that goes in:eek: , Actually I have a lovely Spanish knife that was givent to me in Albacete, Spain. This area is to knives what Tolledo is to swords. It fits nicley along the shaft of my arm. Can't for the life of me remember the name of the knife though?


actually it's a test run. am intending to have it produced in limited numbers then sell them to fma'ers. until then, i was advised by my partner not to post any pic.Mmmm! Interesting. Let me start by saying "Would you like a San Miguel":D

regards

Pat

[shootodog]

Ah!:D I like any knife that goes in:eek: , Actually I have a lovely Spanish knife that was givent to me in Albacete, Spain. This area is to knives what Tolledo is to swords. It fits nicley along the shaft of my arm. Can't for the life of me remember the name of the knife though?

navaje or navaja.


Mmmm! Interesting. Let me start by saying "Would you like a San Miguel":D

regards

Pat

mmmm...san mig... maybe just one...

[Diego_Vega]

actually it's a test run. am intending to have it produced in limited numbers then sell them to fma'ers. until then, i was advised by my partner not to post any pic.


As one of the partners, I was one of those who advised ( :woo: :bang: ) shootodog to keep it underwraps until we come out with the production models. Remember shooto, 'omerta!!!' For all those interested, it will be worth the wait.

[shootodog]

As one of the partners, I was one of those who advised ( :woo: :bang: ) shootodog to keep it underwraps until we come out with the production models. Remember shooto, 'omerta!!!' For all those interested, it will be worth the wait.

yes don diego.

[RFWright]

My favorite... Boker's Applegate Fairbairn AF-11
Time tested and proven.

[John J]

This is a topic I’ve seen quite too often. Rather than make all these suggestions, we should consider the individuals experience and purpose for carrying.

I read a post on another forum that started out by saying, “I just started Kali and was wondering what kind of knife I should carry”. “Everyone of course, gave their picks and more without taking into consideration the lack of experience this person clearly had. Sure, carry this and that knife so that when you are faced with what you consider a life or death situation, you pull it, kill the guy and end up in jail. And worse off the guy manages to get your weapon and you’re dead. This is not to imply that johnny kampilan does not have the skill because skill has nothing to do with using or drawing for that matter. It is mental preparation.

Just something else to think about.

Yours in the Arts,

John J
www.swacom.com

[juramentado]

IMHO..

depends on a number of factors

Concealment - will it be a daily carry of something to take on hunting trips? Weight, size and design will come into play here

Military or civilian - If you're in the military, then your needs will obviously differ from the typical civilian, even one trained in FMA. Not a lot of opportunities for civilians to take out sentries :)

Personally, I prefer a fixed blade for concealment. I'd hate to have to fumble to open the knife when I'm pressed, really REALLY pressed for time.

For a hunting and possible combat knife, I would prefer the following features:

a little heavy but well balance
a blunt metal pommel for punyo
a hilt that allow me to put a thumb over it yet prevents my hand from sliding onto the blade
a double edged blade, with serrations on the other side.
Not to long a blade. Hardly matters if the blade that entered your kidneys is 6 or 7 inches :)

I like the Japanese tanto design. It puts more blade metal onto the tip, as compared to other blade designs. That improves on the strength of the tip and the design holds an edge quite well.

just my 2 cents..