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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What knife and sheath are you using on your battle belt or plate carrier?

Posted: 8/18/2014 7:43:41 PM EDT

Have my battle belt almost set and working on my plate carrier and I was wondering what kind of combat or survival knife everyone was using and what sheath and attachment methods as well. I know a good knife is not cheap but I was hoping to be in the $50 range. Right now I have my Leatherman on my belt but I am looking for something that can be used as a weapon. Another thought that crossed my mind was to put a combat knife on the belt and more of a survival hatchet or knife on my PC, any thoughts? Thanks for all the info and opinions.

Posted: 8/18/2014 8:05:23 PM EDT

[#1]

I've got a KaBar Becker Bk16 on the belt . It's a great sized knife for general purpose, I wanna say it's got a 4.5 inch ish blade. It'll run you about $70 ish.

Posted: 8/18/2014 8:26:47 PM EDT

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I use a Blackjack AWACs with the rear guard removed and bead blasted in a black (kryloned) Eagle Industries sheath.

ETA- why the fuck do you care what other people are using?

Find something that meets your skill/expectation ratio and roll with it.

Posted: 8/18/2014 9:23:36 PM EDT

[#3]

ESEE-5 or a ZT121 depending.

The ESEE is huge; their -3 is another good option.

Posted: 8/18/2014 10:31:12 PM EDT

[#4]

SEAL Pup and a Gerber LMF ASEK on another. Coleman Western Trapper 954 Twin blade 3.5" drop point and 3.5" serrated blade on 1st Line, EDC

Posted: 8/19/2014 1:07:04 AM EDT

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ESEE-5 or a ZT121 depending.

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Posted: 8/19/2014 3:02:32 AM EDT

[#6]

Swamprat Ratmandu -- Skystorm Leather dual carry sheath

Posted: 8/19/2014 3:36:33 AM EDT

[#7]

Esee 3.

Posted: 8/19/2014 4:19:38 AM EDT

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Just looking to get some other peoples' opinions. I don't consider any opinions gospel, I was interested in hearing what other people like and why. Ultimately I will make the decision myself.

Posted: 8/19/2014 2:12:48 PM EDT

[#9]

Cold Steel SRK on belt for a blade. A custom, user-configured, SOG multi-tool in a pouch as well. Swiss army knife (medium size) in pants pocket (last-ditch item). Minimalist rig would be the SOG tool alone.

If I had reason to believe that I would need to do any sort of wood-based construction, I would carry the appropriate-sized axe and/or saw.

Fold-up diamond hone (Fine backed with Medium) will sharpen all but the saw.

Posted: 8/19/2014 2:26:34 PM EDT

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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:58:48 PM EDT

[#11]

RC 4

Posted: 8/19/2014 4:46:47 PM EDT

[#12]

Nothing fancy, just a simple Mora. Great utilitarian knife.

Posted: 8/19/2014 4:50:55 PM EDT

[#13]

Fallkniven F1

Posted: 8/19/2014 6:12:31 PM EDT

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Just looking to get some other peoples' opinions. I don't consider any opinions gospel, I was interested in hearing what other people like and why. Ultimately I will make the decision myself.

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To elaborate on the Esee 3. For around $100 its a quality piece and a great warranty. If you break it anyway they will fix it, no questions asked. The 3 might be too small for some, but for a battle belt/PC set up I think it's a pretty good size. I've chopped a few things with it the short time over had it and it's super sharp right out the box and has kept its edge so far. Comes with a nice plastic sheath with several carry/mountinig options. There's also different scale available.

There're plenty of options, but Esees have a great reputation!

Posted: 8/19/2014 7:08:47 PM EDT

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To elaborate on the Esee 3. For around $100 its a quality piece and a great warranty. If you break it anyway they will fix it, no questions asked. The 3 might be too small for some, but for a battle belt/PC set up I think it's a pretty good size. I've chopped a few things with it the short time over had it and it's super sharp right out the box and has kept its edge so far. Comes with a nice plastic sheath with several carry/mountinig options. There's also different scale available.

There're plenty of options, but Esees have a great reputation!

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Just looking to get some other peoples' opinions. I don't consider any opinions gospel, I was interested in hearing what other people like and why. Ultimately I will make the decision myself.

To elaborate on the Esee 3. For around $100 its a quality piece and a great warranty. If you break it anyway they will fix it, no questions asked. The 3 might be too small for some, but for a battle belt/PC set up I think it's a pretty good size. I've chopped a few things with it the short time over had it and it's super sharp right out the box and has kept its edge so far. Comes with a nice plastic sheath with several carry/mountinig options. There's also different scale available.

There're plenty of options, but Esees have a great reputation!

I carried an esee4 on the side of my FLC through the army. I would carry an esse3 if I needed to do it again, but I always ended up using a multitool 97% of the time.

Posted: 8/19/2014 7:23:15 PM EDT

[#16]

I like my Benchmade SOCP. Can't dig a hole or chop down a tree with it, but that's not what it's intended for.

Posted: 8/20/2014 12:13:34 AM EDT

[#17]

I have 2 Glock field knives and love them. Surprisingly nice for the price. Being more of a fighting than utility style, I have one mounted inverted on my carrier... the other will be the same. Battle belt gets something more utilitarian like an ESEE.

Posted: 8/20/2014 6:29:25 PM EDT

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ESEE-5 or a ZT121 depending.

The ESEE is huge; their -3 is another good option.

http://www.ak47.net/media/viewFile.html?i=20905

Your setup is nearly identical to mine. Esee 3 for the win.

Posted: 8/20/2014 9:30:08 PM EDT

[#19]

http://www.gerbergear.com/Military/Knives/Applegate-Combat-Folder_05780
I've carried one of these since 2006. I clip it into my pocket. It'll be there if I need it and some ha...guy can't grab it off my kit.

Posted: 8/26/2014 11:30:55 AM EDT

[#20]

I ended up winning an eBay auction for the 4" Esse at a great price and am excited to get it in the mail. Those with the Esse, do you use bungee and a cord lock to attach it to your belt or carrier or just use the belt clip that comes with it?

Posted: 8/26/2014 2:55:13 PM EDT

[#21]

I have a benchmade barrage that is always with me. On a belt when I feel the need. I have a benchmade rant. For a heavy duty knife A Kabar. 90% of the time it's just the barrage.

Posted: 8/28/2014 1:11:40 PM EDT

[#22]

SOG pentagon on plate carrier, held on w/ zip ties. I've even dressed deer with this thing, just to see if I could. People get killed or messed up bad with blades smaller than this every day.You don't need a crew-served rambo knife. Anything bigger than a cold steel srk is silly, IMO.

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