Knives, Swords, and everything in between.

[themartlab]

Any comments about United Cutlery M48 survivor Kommando knife?

 

[a6m5]

I usually check out Amazon for comments regarding any items I'm interested in, including knives. I don't recall seeing this particular knife being talked about in this thread.

I haven't bought any knew knives, but I still carry the same Benchmade I bought earlier this year. I'm so impressed with it, good chance my next pocket knife will also be a Benchmade.

I've gotten used to its' patented Axis lock system, and it is rock solid. I just wish it was spring assisted. Also, the Griptillian I have also might be tad too large for everyday-carry. I might look into the "Mini" next time around.

 

[Brett]

These arrived in the post on Monday:

Spyderco Delica 4 Emerson Opener

Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker/Classic SC Combo

 

[a6m5]

I really should get a Leatherman one of these days. Love the Swiss Army knives. They are so handy to have around on the move. 👍

 

[Slash]

Anyone know where I can pick up a decent swords that are relatively cheap that will actually ship it to me? No one sells them around here. Mostly just junk knives hat are uninteresting.

 

[nick09]

This is the only knife I own myself. It was given to me by my father when I was 8 years old the the thing is 14-15 years old. I only used it until recently to open packages. I've recently read that the new ones these days are made in China and not to the same sharpness with cheaper steel. Mine is the model that was made in Japan.

Kershaw DWO:

 

[Brett]

I really should get a Leatherman one of these days. Love the Swiss Army knives. They are so handy to have around on the move. 👍

Part of my reason for wanting to buy another Swiss Army knife has to do with watching a few episodes of MacGyver recently. Being a long time fan of the show, I decided to look up which model MacGyver carried. The larger of the two that I bought, the Tinker, is primarily what MacGyver used.

I have had a very small Swiss Army knife that only has a small knife, nail file/flat head screwdriver, tweezers, and toothpick for a long time. That thing, even with a lack of features, has been quite useful. These two new ones are going to be even better. I should have bought another one a long time ago.

 

[a6m5]

Did not see the MacGyver thing coming, Brett. I didn't see that one coming.

To save space, currently, what I carry is this cheap keychain I got from Amazon. It's yet to be really tested, but I carry it with my keys just for opening packages, cutting tapes, etc. & it's also a bottle opener.

This is the only knife I own myself. It was given to me by my father when I was 8 years old the the thing is 14-15 years old. I only used it until recently to open packages. I've recently read that the new ones these days are made in China and not to the same sharpness with cheaper steel. Mine is the model that was made in Japan.

Kershaw DWO:

Kershaw's a Oregon company, but they are actually owned by Japanese company called KAI, if I remember correctly. I think they still have a lot of knives made in Japan & USA. Just about all companies make their entry level knives in China now(Buck, Spyderco, Kershaw, Gerber, etc.). I carry Benchmade(also from Oregon), and I've read that they were one of the few American companies that pulled their operation out of China.

Anyone know where I can pick up a decent swords that are relatively cheap that will actually ship it to me? No one sells them around here. Mostly just junk knives hat are uninteresting.

I know nothing about swords, but I would think a good sword would cost as much as a good long gun. Just buy a tactical 870 & call it good.

 

[Brett]

Did not see the MacGyver thing coming, Brett. I didn't see that one coming.

I watched the show every week with my mom when I young.

 

[Slash]

@a6


I see a lot of them online for $30-$40 that seem to be decent but I don't know if ups or fed ex will ship it without giving me a bunch of crap.

 

[a6m5]

I watched the show every week with my mom when I young.

Everything I wanted to watch as a boy, my mom would try to make me turn it off.

@a6


I see a lot of them online for $30-$40 that seem to be decent but I don't know if ups or fed ex will ship it without giving me a bunch of crap.

I'd be shocked if you could buy a decent sword in that price range.

 

[Pako]

Best knife manufacturer ever. Local guys, just a few miles south of me.

http://zombietools.net/tools/



Worth a look.....

 

[a6m5]

My god, is it possible to read through that page without smiling? Badass!

 

[Slash]

Everything I wanted to watch as a boy, my mom would try to make me turn it off.

I'd be shocked if you could buy a decent sword in that price range.

They aren't as expensive as everyone makes them out to be. I won't be using it for anything other than display.

 

[a6m5]

They aren't as expensive as everyone makes them out to be. I won't be using it for anything other than display.

Booo!

I don't know. I think display sword should be a worthy sword. Otherwise, it's pointless.

 

[Slash]

Booo!

I don't know. I think display sword should be a worthy sword. Otherwise, it's pointless.

Well of course the odd showing off too haha. I'm a cheap SOB lol.

 

[Grand Prix]

For a functional sword, look for carbon steel blades. Stainless steel swords (often called "decorative swords") are to be avoided like the plague. Unless it is for decoration of course.

You may also find swords labelled as "practical." These swords are usually sold blunt, and are designed to be clashed with similar practical swords for film and theatre. Practical European longswords will often have a functional, weighted pommel to counter balance the blade. Most, if not all, practical swords will have carbon steel blades, although they are not purely designed for home or self defense.

Cold Steel have a wide selection of functional swords. Their sword demonstrations on Youtube are pretty funny. They sell everything from cavalry sabres to European longswords, Zweihänders, katanas, rapiers, Viking swords, and even stuff like war hammers. Just to name one company that makes functional swords anyway.

I wouldn't get a functional sword that is being sold for under $150. $30-40? Stay away! Unless it is for hanging on your wall or something,

 

[Michael88]

For a functional sword, look for carbon steel blades. Stainless steel swords (often called "decorative swords") are to be avoided like the plague. Unless it is for decoration of course.

Yes, stainless steel is hard, so hard its too brittle for a blade that needs some flex in order not to break when it hits something solid.
Reminds me of that guy of the teleshopping channel who wanted to proof such cheap swords strength by banging it onto the table - it snapped in half and stabbed him in the chest.

Carbon spring steel only for big blades.

 

[Brett]

These arrived in the post today:

Spyderco Endura 4 Wave

and

Ka-Bar

 

[a6m5]

OK, that Spyderco looks exactly like your last one. I'm not a fan of Spyderco, but I take it you really liked the last one you got?

Ka-Bar look sweet! I'd like to get a fixed military/survival style knife someday. I may start looking real soon here, but it'll be a spring-assisted pocket knife for daily carry.

 

[Brett]

OK, that Spyderco looks exactly like your last one.

The Endura and Delica are very similar. The Endura is a bit larger. The Emerson Wave opening feature on both is pretty awesome. It allows the knife to be opened and locked into place while being pulled out of the pocket. The video below shows the action pretty well.

I'm not a fan of Spyderco, but I take it you really liked the last one you got?

So far, I like the Delica. I have not used it for much outside opening a few envelopes or Amazon packages. It feels to be of pretty good quality. Opening the knife is very smooth and there does seem to be any play once the blade is locked into place. The clip does a nice job holding the knife in place while in a pocket.

Ka-Bar look sweet! I'd like to get a fixed military/survival style knife someday. I may start looking real soon here, but it'll be a spring-assisted pocket knife for daily carry.

The Ka-Bar is pretty cool. It is what the Marines were issued in WWII. Not sure how much use I will make of the knife, but I wanted one. So I went ahead and bought one.

I do not think I will be making any more blade purchases any time soon. Between the two Swiss Army knives, two Spydercos, and the Ka-Bar, I should be mostly good.

 

[TB]

Gerber Winchester 3" Folder
Buck Knife (uncertain of model) with 5" blade and plastic sheath.

And somewhere along the line I have, if memory serves, a Buck 110 and something with a lion's head pommel and an engraved blade. Google isn't helping me identify it very well. I'm leaning towards it being an old Solingen. There are a few others but I'm not sure if I have them or if my dad still does.

 

[a6m5]

That Winchester I've seen around. It's a good looking knife. 👍 I've never heard of Solingen(then again, I'm no expert), but old knives are cool. If you find it, you have to post a picture of it!

The Endura and Delica are very similar. The Endura is a bit larger. The Emerson Wave opening feature on both is pretty awesome. It allows the knife to be opened and locked into place while being pulled out of the pocket. The video below shows the action pretty well.

So far, I like the Delica. I have not used it for much outside opening a few envelopes or Amazon packages. It feels to be of pretty good quality. Opening the knife is very smooth and there does seem to be any play once the blade is locked into place. The clip does a nice job holding the knife in place while in a pocket.

Clip is a must for me.

When I owned the Spyderco for like a day or two(I returned mine), I tried the opening technique I think with the thumb stud? I couldn't get it to open consistently with the thumb stud, but the hook design does look more effective.

The Ka-Bar is pretty cool. It is what the Marines were issued in WWII. Not sure how much use I will make of the knife, but I wanted one. So I went ahead and bought one.

I do not think I will be making any more blade purchases any time soon. Between the two Swiss Army knives, two Spydercos, and the Ka-Bar, I should be mostly good.

AND Leatherman Tool. Seriously though, Leatherman really should be my next knife, but I'm certain it's not going to be. I've never owned a spring assisted knife, and I really want one.

Same take as you on the Ka-Bar, or any military/survival knives. I want one too, but I don't have whole lot of use for it.

 

[Jedi2016]

Ka-Bar

Actually had to special order one of these from Camillus to get the leather-wrapped handle that we had back in the day. The Ka-bar company doesn't make them anymore. Worked out well in the end because it turns out that Camillus is the company that made the original knife back in WWII before it was even called a Ka-bar.

 

[Brett]

You can buy a leather wrapped handle from the Ka-Bar company.

USMC Ka-Bar - Amazon

USMC Ka-Bar - Ka-Bar Cutlery

Like most everything in WWII, multiple companies made the knife. Camillus was one of the companies and made the most Ka-Bars. What is now Ka-Bar Cutlery made the second most.

 

[a6m5]

While I probably prefer more durable material, like the one Brett bought, some synthetic material, leather wrapped is so frigging beautiful.

 

[Brett]

I also think the leather looks great. Everything I read and watched on YouTube said the material on the knife I bought is more durable. The material is Kraton G.

Kraton

 

[Jedi2016]

You can buy a leather wrapped handle from the Ka-Bar company.

Looks very pretty on the wall, but issued knives are all-black. Those are special order.

 

[Dotini]

I have recently taken up the hobby of throwing knives, the point being to get them to stick.

As a boy, this is a skill I never learned, but now I'm interested in it. At a local tree service, I picked up (for free) a round of cedar about 6" thick and about 3.5' in diameter. After painting this with a couple of regulation targets, I suspended it on chains at one end of my garage.

Currently, after a bit of practice, I'm able to stick the bulk of my throws from 12' using a blade grip and 1/2 spin.

My goals are to learn full spin throws, no-spin, and stick the bull's eye from 16'.

 

[dxm8975]

I have recently taken up the hobby of throwing knives, the point being to get them to stick.

As a boy, this is a skill I never learned, but now I'm interested in it. At a local tree service, I picked up (for free) a round of cedar about 6" thick and about 3.5' in diameter. After painting this with a couple of regulation targets, I suspended it on chains at one end of my garage.

Currently, after a bit of practice, I'm able to stick the bulk of my throws from 12' using a blade grip and 1/2 spin.

My goals are to learn full spin throws, no-spin, and stick the bull's eye from 16'.

Pretty nice, I wish if I had the chance to practice tossing the knives to stick on the wall in a distance or at least to gather some classical sorts of daggers of my own too... whereas my country and the age (or in perspective of morality?) would not serve me to do that any way.