Jack Aubrey Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 QUOTE (Padfoot @ Oct 3 2009, 07:49 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 23 2009, 12:08 PM) I don't buy a knife unless it features a lanyard hole and I take a good length of parachute cord (I love that stuff and in fact I am declaring a new Man Law which requires all men keep at least 50 feet of para cord on hand at all times! ). Good for you. My boyfriend always carries around a backpack with him, kind of like his "survival" kit... It's amazing what stuff comes in handy that you don't think about. Para cord = most useful thing to carry around (besides a multi-tool, of course). My boyfriend always used to wear a bracelet of para-cord (some really, really cool knot-work done for it - this was before the backpack) and he said it was for if he ever happened to need cord..then he would have it on him, . It's a really cool idea because it looks casual but has a practical purpose - I made him make me one after that, haha. Sorry my response to this is so late! I was inspired by the idea of the para cord bracelet so I consulted my handbook of knots and fashioned a five-strand braided hatband for my Outback hat. I used olive drab, black, and khaki para cord so it has an very cool camo look. Now I have five feet of para cord wherever I go and it looks very cool! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionman Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 The only knife I have is a Buck bayonet for my AR-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernjim Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 QUOTE (missionman @ Nov 9 2009, 10:55 PM) The only knife I have is a Buck bayonet for my AR-15 Neat! I wonder, would a pic of that fit better here or in the gun thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernjim Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 Just ordered some black brass knuckles, a wolf straight razor, and a yin yan necklace. go BudK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernjim Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 http://budk.com/product.aspx?sku=17%20UC2513& Sweet deal on a really tough knife, pretty nice to look at too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gangster of Boats Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I can't be offended at tel. The fact that a Masmune blade can cut a human being in half is just a feature of one of the finest examples of metalwork in human history. Besides, I am a clown, hehehe. I am a fan of the skill of the smith. When a man can take chunks of rock out of the ground, and transform them into a glittering, well balanced tool that can be a part of meditation, it is well worth the side effect of being utterly deadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 QUOTE (southernjim @ Feb 20 2010, 03:30 PM) http://budk.com/product.aspx?sku=17%20UC2513& Sweet deal on a really tough knife, pretty nice to look at too That is a neat looking blade. Do you just collect or do you use your knives in the field (hunting, fishing, camping). If so, would you subject it to a little rough (but not too rough, maybe batoning a two inch branch or something like that) use and let me know how it holds up? It's cool that they included a compass with the knife, but the type in the pic looks like one of the plastic cheapies they sell at Wal-Mart and they are (unfortunately) junk. Take the compass and set it aside and put a knife sharpener and a fire striker in the pouch on the sheath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) Picked up this at the gun show Saturday: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/JackAubrey/CRKM60-14NKD_1.jpg My Cold Steel GI Tanto was my main survival knife but I wanted something with a shorter blade. I got the knife for $70 and the msrp is $99. Not bad. The sheath comes with a ridiculous amount of straps which are fortunately removable (so I removed 'em - you don't need two leg straps on a knife this short, heck, you don't really need even one). I added a para cord lanyard (in dark earth camo, of course) and put a sharpener and a magnesium block fire striker in the sheath pouch. My Cold Steel has now been demoted to my rough use/backup knife. Edit: almost forgot, the knife is a CRKT M60, made (in America!) by Columbia River Knife and Tool Company and I've heard nothing but good things about their products. Here are the specs: QUOTE This CRKT Knife is the Desert CRKT M60 SOTFB Knife that features a 4.375" part serrated tanto blade made of AUS8 stainless steel, .16" thick, with a Rockwell Hardness of 56-58. The blade of this CRKT Knife has a non reflective tan titanium nitride coat. The CRKT M60 SOTFB Knife has full tang construction with aggressive Operators patterned Desert Tan Zytel handle, double guard hilt with notched thumb ramp, and a lined lanyard hole. A tan Cordura tactical sheath with Zytel liner and utility pouch is included with this CRKT Knife. The CRKT M60 SOTFB Knife has an overall length of 9.375" and weighs 9.5 ounces. Edited February 22, 2010 by Jack Aubrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 QUOTE (The Gangster of Boats @ Feb 21 2010, 11:51 PM) I can't be offended at tel. The fact that a Masmune blade can cut a human being in half is just a feature of one of the finest examples of metalwork in human history. Besides, I am a clown, hehehe. I am a fan of the skill of the smith. When a man can take chunks of rock out of the ground, and transform them into a glittering, well balanced tool that can be a part of meditation, it is well worth the side effect of being utterly deadly. I hear you. There's a lot of hysteria in the UK since knife crimes are so prevalent. I'm not terribly surprised since they banned guns so now the criminals have simply switched tools. You can ban implements all you want but it's not going to reduce crime. I was mocked earlier in this thread for saying that real men carry knives by someone from the UK. His interpretation was that I swagger around looking for people to stab. Nothing can be further from the truth, I simply meant that if you carry a pocketknife you'll be amazed at how much you find yourself using it during the course of your day for various tasks. Knives are versatile tools and that's why they're still around after thousands of years. It's the jerks who misuse them who give us regular knife owners and collectors a bad name. Same with guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernjim Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Feb 22 2010, 11:17 AM) QUOTE (southernjim @ Feb 20 2010, 03:30 PM) http://budk.com/product.aspx?sku=17%20UC2513& Sweet deal on a really tough knife, pretty nice to look at too That is a neat looking blade. Do you just collect or do you use your knives in the field (hunting, fishing, camping). If so, would you subject it to a little rough (but not too rough, maybe batoning a two inch branch or something like that) use and let me know how it holds up? It's cool that they included a compass with the knife, but the type in the pic looks like one of the plastic cheapies they sell at Wal-Mart and they are (unfortunately) junk. Take the compass and set it aside and put a knife sharpener and a fire striker in the pouch on the sheath. well, I don't own this one (yet...) but my dad's said it's the only knife he'll take fishing or camping anymore.. He reground the entire blade to a 90 degree edge so it's pretty much indestructible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 QUOTE (southernjim @ Feb 26 2010, 12:28 AM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Feb 22 2010, 11:17 AM) QUOTE (southernjim @ Feb 20 2010, 03:30 PM) http://budk.com/product.aspx?sku=17%20UC2513& Sweet deal on a really tough knife, pretty nice to look at too That is a neat looking blade. Do you just collect or do you use your knives in the field (hunting, fishing, camping). If so, would you subject it to a little rough (but not too rough, maybe batoning a two inch branch or something like that) use and let me know how it holds up? It's cool that they included a compass with the knife, but the type in the pic looks like one of the plastic cheapies they sell at Wal-Mart and they are (unfortunately) junk. Take the compass and set it aside and put a knife sharpener and a fire striker in the pouch on the sheath. well, I don't own this one (yet...) but my dad's said it's the only knife he'll take fishing or camping anymore.. He reground the entire blade to a 90 degree edge so it's pretty much indestructible. Cool! I like knives that are both good-looking and tough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I just ordered one of these for carrying my lockblade. it's definitely Cowboy cool: Sonoran Knife Sheath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I like Turtles! These could be a nice gift for someone that's hard to buy for. I doubt I'll get one, I'm just presenting them for the novelty factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 (edited) So, folks, what's your main carry blade? You know, the one that's always in your pocket when you leave the house? Here's mine: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/JackAubrey/subcom.jpg It's a Boker Subcom F and it's just the handiest darn thing and it holds an edge like nobody's business. At the range a couple of weeks ago, I used it to cut cardboard for target backings and while hammering the wooden legs of the target stand into the ground I got a splinter and my Subcom was still sharp enough to remove it! You can see in the pic the front half of the handle which is made of fiberglass reinforced nylon, the other half of the handle is steel and features a pocket clip. Another great feature of this knife is that the blade is only 1 & 7/8" long so if you should draw it in front of someone who's not used to knives it won't be so alarming to them. I also like that the blade resembles a shark's tooth and I think that's cool. This knife is a good tool, but it also happens to be designed by a Martial Arts expert, Chad Los Banos, to be virtually impossible to dislodge from your hand once you've got a grip on it so it's also a good piece of fightin' steel should you ever need it for that, God forbid. These are really popular among the law enforcement and military communities right now so they're a little hard to find and the ones I've seen in stores are around $50, but the good news is that you can order them off of Boker's website for $40! Boker's site. Get one of these, trust me. Edit: I showed this to my Dad the last time I saw him and he really liked it so I know what to get him for Father's Day! Also, I know I've posted about this knife before, but I only mentioned it and thought I'd expand on it more and show you all how to get your own because it's such a great knife. Edited May 4, 2010 by Jack Aubrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernjim Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 My main carry blade depends on my mood, and location, but I try to stick to my spring-assisted Tomahawk, or Smith and Wesson Kerambit. both are insanely durable, and you can find either for about $10. The Kerambit, only mine is half serrated (which i don't like) http://www.kis.net/0006/KERMYSWCAMO.jpg and my Tomahawk Cyclone http://budk.com/ProductImages/500/A19%20XL1328.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernjim Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 found a couple of sites (i've ordered from both, they're secure) that sell butterfly knives and auto knives without requiring you to be either a business owner or federal government/military. Very cool for collectors. http://www.swordsswords.com/ sells butterfly knives and some cool spring assists, but requires a form for auto knives. http://assistedknife.com/ can and will sell you anything on their site without requiring a form (they do this risk-free by assuming that you know your local laws and wouldn't order anything you couldn't legally own.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Picked up these two this weekend. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/JackAubrey/CR.jpg Columbia River Ultima Tanto. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/JackAubrey/Bokermag.jpg Boker Magnum Bulldog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 New acquisitions: Ontario Rat-5. This is one badass tough-as-nails blade! I've seen lots of tests and reviews of this knife and it can definitely withstand heavy punishment. This is now my main go-to survival knife. The best part is that it's made in America! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/JackAubrey/OR5.jpg SOG Machete, $20 at Dick's. I couldn't pass it up for that price! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/JackAubrey/sog.jpg Winchester Bowie knife, a gift from my Father-in-law. It should be a good rough-use knife. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/JackAubrey/WinB.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Got a couple of great blades last week, the first is a Cold Steel Bushman Bowie. Cold Steel Bushman. And the second is a Myerchin B001, a very cool knife! Myerchin B001. Both are welcome additions to the old survival/emergency kits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIDE-ANGLE WATCHER Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I finally came across this thread.....I like knives too!!!! My 1939 Chained SA Dagger - NSSK http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/tanhuntland/chainednskk.jpg My Buck collection http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/tanhuntland/knives009.jpg Some fun knives http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/tanhuntland/knives010.jpg Odds and ends (including my Grandpa's Ranger in lower center) http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/tanhuntland/knives011.jpg Samurai and Scottish dirks http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/tanhuntland/knives012.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good,bad,andrush Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Have any of you heard of the karambit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 QUOTE (Good,bad,andrush @ Mar 15 2011, 10:16 AM) Have any of you heard of the karambit? Yes! I hear they're good fighting knives, very ergonomic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I just bought this yesterday from a friend who owns a gun and knife store. He had no paperwork on it, but he did remember buying it at a knife show about ten years ago and said it is custom made and he's pretty sure it's the only one like it that was made. He only wanted $60 for it and since I didn't have any Damascus blades in my collection I decided to buy it. The scales are camel bone and I thought that was really cool and not to mention unique. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/JackAubrey/Knife.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIDE-ANGLE WATCHER Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I just got a great new knife.... A Gerber Applegate Fairbairn Combat Folder http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/tanhuntland/cave001.jpg * Overall Length: 10.06" * Blade Length: 4.48" * Closed Length: 5.64" * Weight: 7.4 oz. * Lock Mechanism: Liner Lock, Roto-Lock * Blade Style: Spear * Blade Material: 420HC Stainless Steel * Blade Type: Double bevel * Handle Material Glass-filled nylon * Sheath Material: Ballistic nylon * Opening Style: One-handed opening I can't believe it is an issue knife, over a Ka-Bar, but none the less, a high quality knife to add to the collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Traditional way of making a knife. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2UeK_FN2ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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