Military knives

last SG · 2008-04-17T17:44:45+00:00

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Eddie Lee SG

If I had to drive a knife into someone wearing modern body armour. I would want a tanto to be in my hand. The tanto was design was perfected hundreds of years ago to penetrate a samurai’s metal skin. The design is just as lethal today. They also make acceptable field knives.

Eddie Lee SG

SingaporeTyrannosaur SG

Actually most knives will pierce ballistic cloth, this is because the knife point tends to push the fibers apart instead of having to break them as you would from a bullet. However if it's a ballistic plate like SAPI or a maximum protection stab vest, then you are unlikely to stab through it unless you have superhuman strength.

Eddie Lee SG

Like I previously stated. A modern high quality tanto will pierce a metal car body. And is less likely to have problems penetrating through all the other gear that is worn by a modern soldier. Everyone has their favourite I suppose?

maurizio13 SG

one big piece of solid metal.

ChineseJunk SG

Axes are my favourite.

http://www.americantomahawk.com/media/av/kevlar.mpg

Gedanken SG

Post some pix of your Stil and Guardian II leh

Didn't the photo show up? It appears fine on my computer. Here's another shot:

Gedanken SG

Double edged blades are outdated for modern military applications. They are worthless as tools. They are more likely to break. And you will never sharpen one as well as a single edged blade. A double edged blade also limits your attack options.

Agreed about double-edged blades not being tools - I had my Victorinox for that. Hell, that little 'nox happily outperformed the other guys' Jungle kings and what not during jungle survival.

However, i'd disagree with double-edge limiting your attack options. Either way you hold it, you won't have to worry about which edge cuts, and that expands your options. The Fairbairn Sykes is primarily a stabbing instrument, but the Mark II is much better at cutting IMHO.

nehpyh SG

Axes are my favourite.

http://www.americantomahawk.com/media/av/kevlar.mpg

hahhaha....this is a litte off topic..but thanks for your input nevertheless :) The axe is really a one-trick pony for utility. As for defence, it can only block and swing...bad for close combat. But it is sure intimidating. lol

nehpyh SG

Didn't the photo show up? It appears fine on my computer. Here's another shot:

yeah...we have this as well...but it's purely for show and zero purpose for me....in fact, mine's sealed in a show case and hung the wall lol.... Nice pix nevertheless...and your beret is not the UK version....must be lao jiao!

nehpyh SG

Here’s one great knife
http://www.barkriverknifetool.com/sar/sandstorm…

For peeps who frequent knife forums, check out Falkniven F1. It’s great V10 blade and superb handling and toughness rating. Basically great reviews.

http://www.fallkniven.com/a1f1/f1_en.htm

http://www.fallkniven.com/bilder/stora/f1blblue…

nehpyh SG

Strange ... I used my Kukri in Brunei with no comments except for a few raised eyebrows from the controllers. FWIW, I carried a Kukri for most of my active and reservist training (in place of my issued parang) with no comments either. The only time I had to part with it was during ATEC.

I guess different units have different policies ...

Bro, show some pix of your kuri leh...

stellazio SG

are our sogs useless?

Eddie Lee SG

Double edged knife is only good for stabbing. In a slashing attack it has no real cutting power. It's difficult to describe such things in a posting. But there are attack methods taught in the US armed forces that you cannot use if you are using a double edged knife. Because you would cut your own forearm. But a single edged blade can be used in a stabbing attack. I am also very fond of the new tanto style M-16 bayonets. Such blades slash much better than traditional bayonets. And turn your rifle or shotgun into a mini naginata. On the modern battlefield you will probably never use a knife as weapon. So you are much better off carrying blades that can double as a field knife.

Gedanken SG

Nice pix nevertheless...and your beret is not the UK version....must be lao jiao!

Not as much of a lao jiao as Short Ninja, but old enough.

Gedanken SG

I can see the sense in what you're saying, and let's face it, if you're going to go into a knife fight without really knowing what you're doing, you're in a world of hurt.

That said, depending on your role, a stiletto can come in handy even if it really isn't justified as a standard-issue weapon.

nehpyh SG

are our sogs useless?

Hi Ste,

SOG is one of the mostly used tool in my unit. It wasn't available in e-mart then. If only they can add the gas tuning tool for SAR21 into it , it'll be perfect! Put it down as WITS and buy my kopi when you strike $50! lol

Eddie Lee SG

Getting stabbed by a stiletto can ruin your whole day lah.

But so can having to cut a thick piece of rope with one

tankfanatic SG

machette

nehpyh SG

ok man, i'm going to get the camillus becker series military cum survival knife,,,it's gonna be a long hunt....fingers crossed. Will post something up.

Meanwhile, here's some reviews on that knife :)

http://www.cutleryscience.com/reviews/becker_cu_7.html

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