Military knives

last SG · 2008-04-17T17:44:45+00:00

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Eddie Lee SG

I have nothing but praise for the Becker series.

They are well made, no frills, very functional, affordable knives.

nehpyh SG

I have nothing but praise for the Becker series.

They are well made, no frills, very functional, affordable knives.

Too bad the oldest US military knife maker has closed shop this year...sianz...

16/f/lonely SG

I use swiss knife chiefly for cutting ropes.

nehpyh SG

What about this?? Kershaw's ZT range.

It's ex though...and the butt can't be used as a glass breaker or hammer...

Damn sweet.

http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=7

Eddie Lee SG

I only use my baby Swiss army knife (Waiter Model) to open beer bottles, wine, remove splinters etc.

I'm more into fixed blades myself.

I love my Schrade multitool though. Unlike the Leatherman, Gerber, and SOG multitools. the Schrade tool is not available in tactical black for military applications.

nehpyh SG

I'm not sure about the Leatherman....imo, they are like sak without the military background....more Mcgyver....lol..

I'm using the defunct Bucktool 360 original...it's really great ergonomically without the edginess of leatherman, SOG and Gerber. It was also the second to have locking mechanism from accidental blade fold-back that could injure the user badly. It also performed better than SOG and Gerber in the anti-rust department. Highly recommended.

Cons is, it's less tools than SOG or the power si-mi-ma-wo Gerber. If my Bucktool 360 is gone, I'll try to find another one (real cheap online). If not, I'll go for a Gerber.

I have not used Schrade though...but the knives look exciting.

My next EDC will be the Victorinox RescueTool to compliment my Alphineer with Orso Geneva blade - a gift from a buddy ;) It has a one-hand operation even with gloves on, it's easy.

Eddie Lee SG

I still have my original US issue subdued Leatherman.

But I rarely use the crimping tool for blasting caps anymore

nehpyh SG

I still have my original US issue subdued Leatherman.

But I rarely use the crimping tool for blasting caps anymore

haha...crimping blasting caps!!!

Leatherman handles are too short to siam any malfunction, my man....better be safe then sorry....employ a blangah to do it for you! LOL!!!

Eddie Lee SG

Leatherman works fine and fits in your pocket.

Just remember to crimp the cap while holding it behind your butt.

Better to lose a butt cheek than your face!

SingaporeTyrannosaur SG

Blasting caps are so powerful, I don't think the length of your crimping tool matters....

Heard of some crazy Warrants who use their TEETH to crimp the blasting caps, that is, they put the blasting cap INTO their mouth, and use their teeth to crimp it.

Ugh...

Eddie Lee SG

I knew a demo man who had a piece of his ass blown off.

From a blasting cap

Better to walk with a limp. Than to walk around without a face.

nehpyh SG

New Knife. Stainless. Swiss. Ex.

The Swiss Bianco.

nehpyh SG

Hi all,

Came acrossed a few more knives over the weekend:

1. Custom maker - Breeden Knives: small scale, narrow orange blade, and 01 steel. Handy for camp works and maybe female gasp.

2. Ontario RC- 3 - Nice blade thickness and micarta scales. Value for money.

3. Ranger series - Nice 'claw' for hammering tasks. Thick blades in epoxy coating. Look damn gilak!

nehpyh SG

Hi all...just made an internet purchase for an Ontario Randall Adventure Training knife - RAT-3 with D2 steel!!!! Will post some pics up real soon....

nehpyh SG

Wah shiok...!! Got a Camilius Becker series CMBK10 over the long weekend. For the uninitiated, Camilius is the oldest US knife maker and recently wind down due to bankrupcy. So what happened? All the knives became instant collectors sought after.

I have been eyeing the BK&T series for some time now....wanted to get the 7" version but procrastinated when the price was real cheap (kicking myself silly now). Luciky, still managed to grab one from Sheares Technology!!! Damn I paid a premium for it!

Niwaes, here's the link to the knife!

http://www.knivesplus.com/BECKER-KNIVES.html

edwin3060 SG

The metal car body is usually about 2-3 mm thick hot rolled low carbon steel-- famously known for not being bulletproof despite all the hollywood movies. Steel plate inserts are at a minimum 5-6 mm heat treated high carbon steel, while ceramic inserts are harder and will probably resist a knife better. ST is not doubting your words Eddie, it is just that the ability to piece a car body says nothing about the ability to piece bullet resistant inserts.

Now, the Kevlar cloth/ soft armour on the other hand, could probably be pierced by a tanto-- or any other sharp knife, properly applied

nehpyh SG

Good news...Ethan Becker has joined Ka-Bar!!! Thank gawd the BK&T series are not going down with Camilius! The new blades will be released in Sept....fingers crossed. Now, I wonder if the Camilius version can still commmand the same price...prices have shot up twice now...sigh...

http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/804270/

SpecOps87 SG

Anybody know where I can obtain a Khukri legally?Are importing them via online sites illegal?or do i need licenses and permits?

nehpyh SG

Anybody know where I can obtain a Khukri legally?Are importing them via online sites illegal?or do i need licenses and permits?

You can buy any knives from oversea or here as long as

1] you have a nric

2] it's single-edged -sharpened only on one side

3] it's not mechanically assisted for folders.

Anything else, need to check with the police or you can browse the legislations of singapore.

There are many sizes of khukri. What do you like? Do you like the traditional or modern design? Try Sheares Technology (but i think they dun have stock). There this shop off Lavendar/Arab street (forgot riao) that sells medieval swords - they might have.

Or get it online http://www.nepalesekhukuri.com/user/Index.php

Or jog around Joo Seng road and ask the Khukas there la! MAybe they can sell you cheap cheap. I also want!

I must add that sharpening a Khukri is not easy due to the curvature. For field/survival maintenance, it's not as ideal. 5 cents.

SpecOps87 SG

But what price am I expected to pay for them? I'm not looking for the more traditional sort, but rather am looking at those modern type with blackened blade and all.

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