Fighting Knives

eyeballz · August 14, 2002, 11:16 PM

Anyone here carry or train with knives? Whats your favorite?
Folders or fixed blades?

ahenry · August 15, 2002, 12:27 AM

I always have a knife with me, but I would rather protect myself and others with my Colt.

Be that as it may, I like my Cuda Maxx along with a less “intimidating” knife that I can use for everyday chores. At least for now.

nascarnhlnra · August 15, 2002, 08:58 AM

My current favorites that I own are my Next Generation Ka-Bar, Buck Vanguard ( great gen purpose knife), Columbia River Kasper Pro Folder.

Betty · August 15, 2002, 09:56 AM

I always carry a knife (or two or more) on me. They are excellent for utility purposes and for defensive backup. I've "learned a few moves" from various sources, but I don't consider myself trained in knife fighting. I'd rather NOT get into a knife fight. Yeech!

For defensive purposes, I like to carry my fixed blades - a MOD Razorback or TOPS UTE. Fixed blades deploy faster than most folders, but they can be harder to conceal. Most of the time a fixed blade prints badly on me, so I carry my MOD Ladyhawk (looks like a little claw) or my new MOD Hornet.

For the great outdoors, I strap on my Cold Steel Recon Tanto.

Litlman · August 15, 2002, 10:07 AM

LOVE them, Got one on me at all times. Gerber, Spyderco, Kershaw, Cold Steel, and CRKT. All sizes for all situations. Most carried at this time, CRKT Mirage.

Litlman....................................................

Tamara · August 15, 2002, 10:24 AM

Ususally have an Emerson Commander in my right pocket and an older Sebenza in my left, but it varies now and again. They're great for tactically slitting the plastic film on microwave entrees.

Christopher II · August 15, 2002, 10:35 AM

Gah! Knife fighting is one of the things I really hate. Probably because I hate blood loss, hospital visits, stitches, and permament injury.

That said, knives are just too useful to not have. I usually carry an old Spyderco Military or a CRKT M16 folder, and a Leatherman Wave. And a Leatherman Micra on my keychain. Sometimes I carry an old Lapland Pukko or a pre-production Busse Killer-B, when dress allows a fixed blade. I'm still looking for a good solid fixed blade that I can carry every day.

My outdoors knife is a Mad Dog ATAK, backed up with a small folder. I really like Mad Dog knives, and plan to buy more in the future (i.e. when I have some more cash handy.)

I've had some Taijitsu and some stick-and-knife training, but I'm not well-trained by any means. In a fight, it's going to be something along the lines of Cut! Cut! Run Away!

- Chris

KK20 · August 15, 2002, 10:42 AM

i carry emerson commander everyday. sometimes grande vaquero.

i took a class by prof tom sotis and never go without a blade.

Coronach · August 15, 2002, 11:37 AM

I usually have one or two on me. They would have a defensive purpose, mostly weapon retention, as a backup to my sidearm. Mostly, however, they're used for more mundane tasks, like cutting things.

I have:

REKAT Talonite Carnovour- the knife is just too cool for words.

Benchmade AFCK in M2HSS- I like evything about it but the liner lock.

Benchmade AFCK II in D2 with Axis lock- solves the only problem of the original.

Mike

Coronach · August 15, 2002, 11:39 AM

Oh yeah, and there ain't no way I consider myself trained in knife fighting. I know just enough to get me filleted in a knife fight, so the only time I'm pulling one is if I'm in a wrestling match and I can't get to my gun.

Mike

foghornl · August 15, 2002, 07:38 PM

My favorite edged weapon???

The M-6 Bayonet fixed to business end of my M-1

mdlowry · August 15, 2002, 09:16 PM

I agree with Chris. I don't look at a knife as a weapon.

I do carry a knife (or two) with me though for all the other things I cut durring the day. I've got a very nice Dozier personal. It's a 3" fixed blade that rides on my belt crossdraw.

gryphon · August 16, 2002, 04:10 PM

I've trained with knives, and in my opinion, a fixed blade is best. However a fixed blade is not always an option, so anything that I can get with a 3 inch blade or longer would suit me fine.

Right now, I carry a Banchmade Stryker 910 Tanto blade.

Sylvilagus Aquaticus · August 16, 2002, 05:36 PM

hey y'all...

I carry a Benchmade automatic. Don't know the actual model number, but it's the "Ranger" knife with the blasted blade and half-serrations. Got it as a birthday present years ago from a friend with the US Marshal's office.

Been cut before. Cut others before. Prefer the Indiana Jones method. Shoot the bastard from 40 feet away while he's swinging his shiv menacingly in the empty air.

Regards,
Sylvilagus.

LBC · August 16, 2002, 07:28 PM

a knife is a weapon. believe me.

benchmade afck (folder), cuda cqb2 (fixed). good options.

goodcatjack · August 17, 2002, 12:41 AM

saw this on a (CRKT?) sticker once, at a gun show:

"All God's creatures got knives."

I thought that was as funny as it was charming as it was true.

I usually carry a CRKT folder of some type.

-alex.

Coronach · August 17, 2002, 02:20 AM

Close- Its Spyderco:

"All of God's Creatures have knives."

Spyderco makes very decent stuff for not much money.

Mike

mons-meg · August 17, 2002, 03:11 AM

I go everywhere with my Al-Mar Eagle Ultralight. 4" blade, opens with a flick of the wrist into a nice reverse grip for the stay-the-hell-off-me Kali maneuvers. Oh, and the reversible pocket clip is a nice feature.

Of course, I am also a sizable fellow...anyone remember that Far Side cartoon where the two guys are out on safari and they spot the elephant with the switchblade? "look out, this one's got a knife". Guess you had to be there...

J

mons-meg · August 17, 2002, 08:58 AM

I go everywhere with my Al-Mar Eagle Ultralight. 4" blade, opens with a flick of the wrist into a nice reverse grip for the stay-the-hell-off-me Kali maneuvers. Oh, and the reversible pocket clip is a nice feature.

Of course, I am also a sizable fellow...anyone remember that Far Side cartoon where the two guys are out on safari and they spot the elephant with the switchblade? "look out, this one's got a knife". Guess you had to be there...

J

Hard Ball · August 17, 2002, 10:24 AM

Like Tamara I a,most always have an Emerson Commander in my right pocket. As Ernie Emerson says "They are the best hard (and serious) use Folding knives in the world."
After examing mine my wife ordered one and almost always has it with her. Emerson is coming out with a fixed blade fighter this month, I am looking forward to examining it.

loandr. · August 17, 2002, 11:12 AM

Carry a scimitar from coldsteel... a real sleeper. this blade it great
carrys real low on the waist line as well. nastiest thing with the "reverse grip" since the Hobbit. :-) check it out
loandr.

medusaoblongata · August 18, 2002, 12:37 PM

I usually carry four knives. If I lived in a CCW state I might cut it down to two or three. Would never go anywhere without one.

Chief Jones · August 19, 2002, 09:37 PM

Usually carry a Gerber Easy-Out clipped to right front pocket. Carry a Case Yellow-handle Stockman to work in cabinet shop & to church.

tfljlc · August 22, 2002, 02:57 PM

The knife is not as important as the training. I've been to Emerson's training and highly recommend it. It gets to the point - more martial, less art. Grappling included!

That being said I carry an Emerson with the "wave" because of its quick deployment. BTW this was chosen before I attended his class.

eyeballz · August 22, 2002, 03:51 PM

Thanks for all the info. I settled for the "Buck NightHawk" fixed blade its a very nice knife. I paid a friend $40 for it. He bought some type of Emerson and didnt need the Buck anymore. Good for me. Keep 'EM coming if you like.

August 14, 2002, 11:16 PM	#1
eyeballz Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2002 Posts: 320	Fighting Knives Anyone here carry or train with knives? Whats your favorite? Folders or fixed blades? __________________ WAR EAGLE! EBZ

August 15, 2002, 12:27 AM	#2
ahenry Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,764	I always have a knife with me, but I would rather protect myself and others with my Colt. Be that as it may, I like my Cuda Maxx along with a less “intimidating” knife that I can use for everyday chores. At least for now. __________________ Doing what you've done, gets you what you've got.

August 15, 2002, 08:58 AM	#3
nascarnhlnra Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2002 Location: THE DEEP SOUTH USA Posts: 531	My current favorites that I own are my Next Generation Ka-Bar, Buck Vanguard ( great gen purpose knife), Columbia River Kasper Pro Folder. __________________ The sound of a 12 gauge pump clears a house faster than Rosie O eats a Big Mac !

August 15, 2002, 10:07 AM	#5
Litlman Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Pa. Posts: 144	Knives!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE them, Got one on me at all times. Gerber, Spyderco, Kershaw, Cold Steel, and CRKT. All sizes for all situations. Most carried at this time, CRKT Mirage. Litlman....................................................

August 15, 2002, 10:24 AM	#6
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	Ususally have an Emerson Commander in my right pocket and an older Sebenza in my left, but it varies now and again. They're great for tactically slitting the plastic film on microwave entrees. __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

August 15, 2002, 09:56 AM	#4
Betty Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2000 Location: southern U.S. Posts: 1,807	I always carry a knife (or two or more) on me. They are excellent for utility purposes and for defensive backup. I've "learned a few moves" from various sources, but I don't consider myself trained in knife fighting. I'd rather NOT get into a knife fight. Yeech! For defensive purposes, I like to carry my fixed blades - a MOD Razorback or TOPS UTE. Fixed blades deploy faster than most folders, but they can be harder to conceal. Most of the time a fixed blade prints badly on me, so I carry my MOD Ladyhawk (looks like a little claw) or my new MOD Hornet. For the great outdoors, I strap on my Cold Steel Recon Tanto.

August 15, 2002, 10:35 AM	#7
Christopher II Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,349	Gah! Knife fighting is one of the things I really hate. Probably because I hate blood loss, hospital visits, stitches, and permament injury. That said, knives are just too useful to not have. I usually carry an old Spyderco Military or a CRKT M16 folder, and a Leatherman Wave. And a Leatherman Micra on my keychain. Sometimes I carry an old Lapland Pukko or a pre-production Busse Killer-B, when dress allows a fixed blade. I'm still looking for a good solid fixed blade that I can carry every day. My outdoors knife is a Mad Dog ATAK, backed up with a small folder. I really like Mad Dog knives, and plan to buy more in the future (i.e. when I have some more cash handy.) I've had some Taijitsu and some stick-and-knife training, but I'm not well-trained by any means. In a fight, it's going to be something along the lines of Cut! Cut! Run Away! - Chris __________________ "There is no worse tyranny than to force a man to pay for what he does not want merely because you think it would be good for him." – Robert Heinlein "Contrary to popular belief, your vote does not matter, and you cannot make a difference." - Bob Murphy, "Picking Neither of Two Evils" My PGP Public Key

August 15, 2002, 10:42 AM	#8
KK20 Junior Member Join Date: June 12, 2002 Location: MIDLANDS , SOUTH AFRICA Posts: 14	AMOK! i carry emerson commander everyday. sometimes grande vaquero. i took a class by prof tom sotis and never go without a blade. __________________ KK20 Last edited by KK20; August 15, 2002 at 11:49 AM.

August 15, 2002, 11:37 AM	#9
Coronach Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 1999 Posts: 3,147	I usually have one or two on me. They would have a defensive purpose, mostly weapon retention, as a backup to my sidearm. Mostly, however, they're used for more mundane tasks, like cutting things. I have: REKAT Talonite Carnovour- the knife is just too cool for words. Benchmade AFCK in M2HSS- I like evything about it but the liner lock. Benchmade AFCK II in D2 with Axis lock- solves the only problem of the original. Mike __________________ The axe bites into the door, ripping a hole in one panel. The maniac puts his face into the hole, cackling gleefully, "Here's Johnny...erk." "And here's Smith and Wesson," murmurs Coronach, Mozambiquing six rounds of .357 into the critter at a range of three feet. -Lawdog "True pacifism is the finest form of manliness. But if a man comes up to you and cuts your hand off, you don't just offer him the other one. Not if you want to go on playing the piano, you don't." -Sam Peckinpah "A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." -Robert Heinlein

August 15, 2002, 11:39 AM	#10
Coronach Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 1999 Posts: 3,147	Oh yeah, and there ain't no way I consider myself trained in knife fighting. I know just enough to get me filleted in a knife fight, so the only time I'm pulling one is if I'm in a wrestling match and I can't get to my gun. Mike __________________ The axe bites into the door, ripping a hole in one panel. The maniac puts his face into the hole, cackling gleefully, "Here's Johnny...erk." "And here's Smith and Wesson," murmurs Coronach, Mozambiquing six rounds of .357 into the critter at a range of three feet. -Lawdog "True pacifism is the finest form of manliness. But if a man comes up to you and cuts your hand off, you don't just offer him the other one. Not if you want to go on playing the piano, you don't." -Sam Peckinpah "A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." -Robert Heinlein

August 15, 2002, 07:38 PM	#11
foghornl Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,354	My favorite edged weapon??? The M-6 Bayonet fixed to business end of my M-1

August 15, 2002, 09:16 PM	#12
mdlowry Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 417	I agree with Chris. I don't look at a knife as a weapon. I do carry a knife (or two) with me though for all the other things I cut durring the day. I've got a very nice Dozier personal. It's a 3" fixed blade that rides on my belt crossdraw. __________________ My PGP key

August 16, 2002, 04:10 PM	#13
gryphon Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,069	I've trained with knives, and in my opinion, a fixed blade is best. However a fixed blade is not always an option, so anything that I can get with a 3 inch blade or longer would suit me fine. Right now, I carry a Banchmade Stryker 910 Tanto blade. __________________ Your suffering will be legendary, even in HELL!! --- PinHead, HellRaiser 2

August 16, 2002, 05:36 PM	#14
Sylvilagus Aquaticus Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 120	hey y'all... I carry a Benchmade automatic. Don't know the actual model number, but it's the "Ranger" knife with the blasted blade and half-serrations. Got it as a birthday present years ago from a friend with the US Marshal's office. Been cut before. Cut others before. Prefer the Indiana Jones method. Shoot the bastard from 40 feet away while he's swinging his shiv menacingly in the empty air. Regards, Sylvilagus. __________________ "Warning labels thwart the purpose of natural selection".

August 16, 2002, 07:28 PM	#15
LBC Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2001 Posts: 385	a knife is a weapon. believe me. benchmade afck (folder), cuda cqb2 (fixed). good options.

August 17, 2002, 12:41 AM	#16
goodcatjack Member Join Date: October 6, 2001 Posts: 64	saw this on a (CRKT?) sticker once, at a gun show: "All God's creatures got knives." I thought that was as funny as it was charming as it was true. I usually carry a CRKT folder of some type. -alex.

August 17, 2002, 02:20 AM	#17
Coronach Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 1999 Posts: 3,147	Close- Its Spyderco: "All of God's Creatures have knives." Spyderco makes very decent stuff for not much money. Mike __________________ The axe bites into the door, ripping a hole in one panel. The maniac puts his face into the hole, cackling gleefully, "Here's Johnny...erk." "And here's Smith and Wesson," murmurs Coronach, Mozambiquing six rounds of .357 into the critter at a range of three feet. -Lawdog "True pacifism is the finest form of manliness. But if a man comes up to you and cuts your hand off, you don't just offer him the other one. Not if you want to go on playing the piano, you don't." -Sam Peckinpah "A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." -Robert Heinlein

August 17, 2002, 03:11 AM	#18
mons-meg Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2002 Location: North Central OK Posts: 206	de-lurking for a moment I go everywhere with my Al-Mar Eagle Ultralight. 4" blade, opens with a flick of the wrist into a nice reverse grip for the stay-the-hell-off-me Kali maneuvers. Oh, and the reversible pocket clip is a nice feature. Of course, I am also a sizable fellow...anyone remember that Far Side cartoon where the two guys are out on safari and they spot the elephant with the switchblade? "look out, this one's got a knife". Guess you had to be there... J

August 17, 2002, 08:58 AM	#19
mons-meg Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2002 Location: North Central OK Posts: 206	de-lurking for a moment I go everywhere with my Al-Mar Eagle Ultralight. 4" blade, opens with a flick of the wrist into a nice reverse grip for the stay-the-hell-off-me Kali maneuvers. Oh, and the reversible pocket clip is a nice feature. Of course, I am also a sizable fellow...anyone remember that Far Side cartoon where the two guys are out on safari and they spot the elephant with the switchblade? "look out, this one's got a knife". Guess you had to be there... J

August 17, 2002, 10:24 AM	#20
Hard Ball Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 1999 Location: California Posts: 3,925	Like Tamara I a,most always have an Emerson Commander in my right pocket. As Ernie Emerson says "They are the best hard (and serious) use Folding knives in the world." After examing mine my wife ordered one and almost always has it with her. Emerson is coming out with a fixed blade fighter this month, I am looking forward to examining it. __________________ "I swear to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemeis domestic or foreign WHOMSOEVER."

August 17, 2002, 11:12 AM	#21
loandr. Member Join Date: September 29, 2001 Location: Fl. Posts: 34	Carry a scimitar from coldsteel... a real sleeper. this blade it great carrys real low on the waist line as well. nastiest thing with the "reverse grip" since the Hobbit. :-) check it out loandr.

August 18, 2002, 12:37 PM	#22
medusaoblongata Junior Member Join Date: April 27, 2002 Posts: 8	I usually carry four knives. If I lived in a CCW state I might cut it down to two or three. Would never go anywhere without one.

August 19, 2002, 09:37 PM	#23
Chief Jones Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2002 Location: Wewahitchka, FL Posts: 218	Usually carry a Gerber Easy-Out clipped to right front pocket. Carry a Case Yellow-handle Stockman to work in cabinet shop & to church.

August 22, 2002, 02:57 PM	#24
tfljlc Member Join Date: October 28, 2001 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 52	The knife is not as important as the training. I've been to Emerson's training and highly recommend it. It gets to the point - more martial, less art. Grappling included! That being said I carry an Emerson with the "wave" because of its quick deployment. BTW this was chosen before I attended his class.

August 22, 2002, 03:51 PM	#25
eyeballz Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2002 Posts: 320	Thanks for all the info. I settled for the "Buck NightHawk" fixed blade its a very nice knife. I paid a friend $40 for it. He bought some type of Emerson and didnt need the Buck anymore. Good for me. Keep 'EM coming if you like. __________________ WAR EAGLE! EBZ