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Posted: 8/16/2019 8:37:55 AM EDT
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I really like the Spartan blades Les George dagger. I believe it is the V14.
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Posted: 8/16/2019 8:43:49 AM EDT
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Quite a few options for that money
I get Sheffield made blades, add a better crossguard then have brass handles turned up & to match Second Pattern designs I also know of very food First Pattern makers in Australia.New Zealand & Canada IF you want a very good FS knife I can name a Scottish maker to avoid....below average quality passed off as handmade Only really started getting into the model as I make a few versions of the issue & private purchase scabbards |
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Posted: 8/16/2019 9:28:55 AM EDT
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I really like the Spartan blades Les George dagger. I believe it is the V14. https://spartanbladesusa.com/shop-all/spartan-george-v-14-dagger/ I would ask why that design, as it has very limited usefulness. If your brother is in the SOF community I would suggest one of the other Spartan and Chris Reeve knives as more functional. DOL |
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Posted: 9/5/2019 9:13:29 AM EDT
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Bill Harsey and the guys at Spartan have just announced the Spartan Harsey Dagger.
Quote HistorySpartan Harsey Dagger - Designed by prolific knife designer William W. Harsey Jr., the Spartan-Harsey Dagger was designed to be a combat dagger. Based on Mr. Harsey’s extensive experience working with Special Operations Forces, he developed, what we believe to be the epitome of what a combat dagger should be. Its timeless design is matched only by the use of premium US materials which include; S35VN with excellent vacuum heat treatment with double deep cryogenic treatment and pressure tempering, full tang construction and a 3D contoured canvas micarta handle, textured for excellent grip. These feature's combined with it's beautiful design makes for a knife that will most assuredly become an American classic. Specifications: Knife Name: Spartan-Harsey Dagger Designer: William W. Harsey Jr. Overall Length: 10.75" Blade Length: 6" Blade Thickness: 1/4" Blade Steel: CPM S35VN Blade Hardness: 59-60 HRC Blade Style: Full Tang Hollow Ground Dagger Coating: SpartaCoat - PVD - Tungsten DLC (Black) or ZrN (Flat Dark Earth) Handle Material: 3D Contoured Canvas Micarta Handles Weight: 6.72 Oz  Attached Filehttps://spartanbladesusa.com If you not familiar with his work,, use you google foo :]  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 9/5/2019 6:34:24 PM EDT
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One of the better actual combat knives is the Harsey design of the Rex Applegate knife.
As you can see on the Spartan site, their Harsey knife draws heavily from Applegate's WWII design. Here's my Boker-Germany Applegate-Harsey knife. Stainless steel blade and guard, green canvas Micarta handle, glass breaker in the butt. The blade is wider then the usual Applegate blade, and is hollow ground so it takes a razor edge. 
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Posted: 9/6/2019 10:23:45 AM EDT
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Spartan has the new Harsey knife on their site, ready to ship.
https://spartanbladesusa.com/shop-all/spartan-harsey-dagger/?fbclid=IwAR2D6yMv66vht4LgZmxI5CUq56RwQWaoNKEHQwUslvCCiMc87ZZbal_LGQU |
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Posted: 9/6/2019 3:11:36 PM EDT
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These people have a selection of knives the OP might consider.
https://www.smkw.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=applegate Paladin eta: this is what I wanted to show him, got lost with the other link.  https://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?usrsearch=applegate |
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Posted: 9/8/2019 4:34:48 PM EDT
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Randall #2.
Not a true Fairbairn but similar in style. Being a Randall it will only gain in value and is heirloom material. Can be had from numerous sources in the $500.00 range. Here you go: http://nifeboy.com/knives-detail/1165-randall-model-2-7-fighting-stilleto-in-standard-configuration-brand-new-r50 Your a good brother 
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Posted: 9/8/2019 6:18:19 PM EDT
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Randall #2.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/29/2019 4:53:01 PM EDT
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Damn this place. I said I wasn't going to buy another knife for a while but man that Spartan-George V-14 is calling to me.
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Posted: 10/6/2019 9:51:09 PM EDT
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Damn this place. I said I wasn't going to buy another knife for a while but man that Spartan-George V-14 is calling to me. |
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Posted: 10/7/2019 6:52:27 AM EDT
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A couple of pics from fellow knife aficionados for comparison
Randall 2 Spartan-Harsey Dagger https://spartanbladesusa.com/shop-all/spartan-harsey-dagger/ Spartan-George V-14 Dagger https://spartanbladesusa.com/shop-all/spartan-george-v-14-dagger/  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 10/15/2019 2:43:38 PM EDT
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Yup, same here - thanks to this post I just picked up a Spartan V-14. Damn nice knife. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Damn this place. I said I wasn't going to buy another knife for a while but man that Spartan-George V-14 is calling to me. Paladin |
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Posted: 10/15/2019 5:11:49 PM EDT
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Are the Brits still issuing the FS? If so, who makes them now?
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