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Posted: 1/24/2021 2:29:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is the most solid advice yet. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Ka-Bar. Everybody should carry one. This is the most solid advice yet. I just ordered this Ka-Bar Mil-spec Monkey colab for around 100$. https://milspecmonkey.com/store/blades/1120-ka-bar-msm-knife-002-taprack-sheath.html  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 2:32:32 PM EDT
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I bought an SRK based on a recommendation from SURVIVAL LILLY. when it is not on my battle belt it stays in my hunting pack. I have had it for years and never used it for anything. Ever. If I need to cut something I use my pocket knife. I should probably sell the SRK.
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Posted: 1/24/2021 2:36:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ESEE 3 |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 2:41:20 PM EDT
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I actually carried this on my first line in Afghanistan so I guess it counts.
  Durable, on the cheaper side, gets work done. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 2:48:27 PM EDT
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I tossed an esee 3 mil spec on mine
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Posted: 1/24/2021 2:58:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I personally avoid any knife made of 420 stainless. I have never found it to keep an edge for very long. Others more knowledgeable may have different experiences. Looks like 420 is at the lower end of the rockwell hardness scale with a 55 |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 3:23:29 PM EDT
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I carry a crkt sting upside down on my pack strap when hiking.
Have a 45 degree handle kabar that goes well on molle. My straight kabar is too big |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 3:31:03 PM EDT
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If you’re gonna run one on the belt, I’d go Esee 4.
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Posted: 1/24/2021 3:41:06 PM EDT
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I carried a Buck knife taped to my LBE strap back in the day, and damned if the blade did not bend due to the curvature of the strap against my chest. That's a major reason why I do not trust 420.
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Posted: 1/24/2021 3:51:33 PM EDT
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Love all kinds of knives but if I could only take one it would be a Winkler. It’s made just for those special occasions.
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Posted: 1/24/2021 3:57:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If not a bayonet, a Falkniven A1.  |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 4:04:44 PM EDT
[#12]
Glock knife.
Is cheap |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 4:07:26 PM EDT
[#13]
Spartan Harsey TT
 Spyderco Ronin  ESEE 4 S35v  TOPS, Gerber, etc. I just have a Ronin because it weighs nothing and a leatherman. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 4:15:16 PM EDT
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If it's going on any sort of MOLLE system you're going to have very limited options. Even some of the best manufacturers are 20 years behind on sheaths.
98% of the knife market is absolutely fucking oblivious to integrating into a combat loadout. They're still making things in "desert tan" and making dangler sheaths for 1.5" belts. Most knife guys are not gun guys. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 4:16:28 PM EDT
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First test
Put the knife on your belt in it’s preferred location. Sit in a vehicle Report back. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 4:26:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: First test Put the knife on your belt in it’s preferred location. Sit in a vehicle Report back. This, absolutely!!! |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 4:32:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Something that can slash, stab and chop Ginsu knife FTW. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 4:45:42 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2021 5:19:27 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2021 5:22:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Looks like 420 is at the lower end of the rockwell hardness scale with a 55 The Hardness isn't the only factor for a good steel but 55 is low and it's a bleh steel. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 5:23:49 PM EDT
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Without reading through the whole thread, I'm guessing ESSE 4 has been mentioned already. Anything bigger is just extra weight better used carrying something else.
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Posted: 1/24/2021 5:27:43 PM EDT
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DPX HEST
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Posted: 1/24/2021 5:32:55 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2021 5:33:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2021 5:41:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I bought an SRK based on a recommendation from SURVIVAL LILLY. when it is not on my battle belt it stays in my hunting pack. I have had it for years and never used it for anything. Ever. If I need to cut something I use my pocket knife. I should probably sell the SRK. on a whim one day, I used my Gerber LMF from my hunting pack to gut a deer..never again. I might as well have been using a roofing hatchet. I've made sure to use my buck 110 on every deer since. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 5:43:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2021 5:46:03 PM EDT
[#27]
Benchmade Nimvarus, fuck the haters.
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Posted: 1/24/2021 6:42:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Spartan Harsey TT https://cdn3.volusion.com/cwhhs.ntmeb/v/vspfiles/photos/SBW0054-2.jpg?v-cache=1602519038 Spyderco Ronin https://www.specshop.pl/eng_pl_Spyderco-Ronin-TM-2-G-10-Black-Knife-FB09GP2-22477_4.jpg ESEE 4 S35v https://www.bladehq.com/imgs/fixed-blade-knives/esee-knives-fixed/esee-rc-4/esee-4p-dt-large.jpg TOPS, Gerber, etc. I just have a Ronin because it weighs nothing and a leatherman. The Spartans are nice (and expensive) |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 7:28:12 PM EDT
[#29]
Cold Steel SRK.
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Posted: 1/24/2021 8:52:11 PM EDT
[#30]
Treeman TASS if you can find one.
I don't use a "battle belt" though, everything is attached to my pants belt. My TASS is on my plate carrier. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:02:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Spartans are nice (and expensive) I am getting close to pulling the trigger but can't decide between the TT or belt knife for edc. The knife overall length of 9-10" seems to be the concealability/utility sweetspot for me. Also like the Fallkniven nl5 and rmj ucap in that range...my tastes are getting too expensive to continue lol. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:07:44 PM EDT
[#32]
Ended up ordering an Esse 4. Thanks for the advice
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:08:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryGreat quality and will not break the bank. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:09:21 PM EDT
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My answer is Spartan Phrike BTW.
Good steel, grippy even cutting up fish, and great design for most tasks. You really don't need a big knife. 
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:09:40 PM EDT
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TOPS C.U.T. 4.0
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:16:04 PM EDT
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Cold Steel AK47 (3V steel, indestructible design, incredible price)
Cold Steel SRK (classic, cheap enough to be disposable) |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:19:11 PM EDT
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ESEE knives are overpriced for what you get. If you want that 1085/95 quality level just buy a Condor and get a FAR better tool for less money.
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:20:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ESEE 3 Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: My 18" cheap chinese rambo knife that I bought back in the 90's just clashes. Suggestions? ESEE 3 This is almost always the right answer. I’ve got a 6, a 4, 2 3s, and some Izulas and Izula IIs. 99% of the time a 3 or Izula II is the answer. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:20:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like my Gerber Strongarm. I don’t really have a battle belt though, pretty sure they can be mounted horizontal, what configuration were you shooting for? Came in to post this. Cheap, and the grip is set up well for stabby stabby. I bought one for my plate carrier, and am now trying to figure out where. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:26:05 PM EDT
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I don't have any experience with Gerber, but I look down on their steel choice.
Benchmade is a no go for me. No experience with ESEE, but some people like them. My SOG SEAL Pup has been indestructible. All my guys carry and use Cold Steel SRKs. They like them. I just got a couple of Skallywag Tactical fixed blades which I'm going to put through their paces. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:29:21 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Another vote for the Strongarm. USA-made Gerber, good grip, great steel, and the sheath is well-designed and fits well on molle gear. Best thing is the price. Average is 60 bucks or so. EDIT: I also have a Cold Steel SRK that is 20 years old and has been beat to hell. Excellent knives, but the sheath is a bit aggravating. I'll bet--if you were interested--that there's a seller on ebay that makes a Kydex sheath for the SRK. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:32:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mora This. Razor sharp ultra light for unzipping guts. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:33:35 PM EDT
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ESEE.
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:34:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: First test Put the knife on your belt in it’s preferred location. Sit in a vehicle Report back. This. Started off with a Cold Steel SRK then switched to a Izula; right now the Izula is on my daypack though. I have a Spyderco folder clipped to my plate carrier. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:36:10 PM EDT
[#45]
The only thing that keeps me from the SRK is the butt. I really like a metal striking surface on the butt.
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:41:22 PM EDT
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I have a USA made srk, that is pretty damn sharp, but as was said the sheath sucks. the knife can fall out.
I also have a few of the 11 buck mtech knife from amazon. I reprofiled the cutting edge and sharpened them on my japanese wet stones, they are scary sharp on both sides. I keep them on the spare chest rigs and battle belts, if I lose one I dont care. But they honestly got very very sharp and seem to hold the edge. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:46:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI'd buy that for a dollar! |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:47:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2021 9:50:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2021 10:00:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Looks like 420 is at the lower end of the rockwell hardness scale with a 55 Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I personally avoid any knife made of 420 stainless. I have never found it to keep an edge for very long. Others more knowledgeable may have different experiences. Looks like 420 is at the lower end of the rockwell hardness scale with a 55 @monadh Carbon forms compounds with iron and other alloying elements that are called carbides - iron carbide, tungsten carbide, etc. The martensitic stainless steels have relatively low carbon contents to avoid the formation of chrome-carbide. The chromium must be permitted to form chromium-oxide at the surface in order to protect the underlying iron, otherwise its corrosion resistance will not be much better than carbon steel. D2 tool steel has, at a glance, enough chrome to render it stainless. However, it has a high enough carbon content (quite a high content, actually) that it is not stainless. It has outstanding wear resistant due to the carbides of chromium and other alloying elements. |
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