The Knife Thread

Cheers TD.

As Growler pointed out, the Gerber LMF II overall is my knife of choice and agree with getting a decent compass, preferably a Silva or similar brand that covers both mils and degrees.

I got mine from a seller in Vic for $110 posted here to WA. The price in the link is a massive markup and same price as Anaconda charge.

Having said that, it is a knife that won't let you down. Another knife I forgot all about and have had for 20 years now is the Ontario MK1 Airman's survival knife, super tough with a good sawback, blood flow grooving, solid pomel for hammering / breaking glass, sturdy sheath and a good stone. Can be tied to the leg (not strapped like the Gerber) and hang off the belt.

The new Ontario MK2 is even better but pricey.

If I had the coin ($350-400), I would buy the US military Trakker knife. It is a combo liner lock folding knife but once open, is strong enough to use as a spear, digging tool, cutting and chopping and comes with 2 pouches. 1 in its closed position and the other in its open position for use as a fighting knife. Many US military personnel are using them and the latest Ka-bar fighting knife in their kits.

$95 same same but different http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Gerbe...item3f41f9ab1e

The prodigy is another good knife, it is a slightly smaller version of the LMF II and doesn't have the extras like strap cutter

I checked out the molle gear and my watch list just doubled lol... Well been thinking about it and I might be getting ahead of myself with what I'm trying to set up but I'll get there eventually.

I might've accidentally bought something before I started askind questions haha.........

@ Alitis you'll find heaps of uses for the molle pouches, I have way too many as well but they are all full.
One is my hospital set up others are , hunting gear, survival gear yet to test it.LOL,
IMO they are the bees knees I even ended up buying a molle vest and a drinking bladder[bundy and coke]
size and shape for everything
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/291010088...84.m1423.l2649
No idea what its like but looked good value

Lol you'll end up looking like this eventually with all that gear hahaAttachment 52606 I'll have to into a shop to see what works for me then see what that seller has it for.

Tell me how practical is a tanto blade?? It looks nice but how well does it work?? Its hard to decide which CS Leatherneck I want coz the 39lsf will work well for what I want it for but the gi tanto 80pgtk looks awesome but throw in the mix the l 39lsf Made from german 4116 ss makes it hard to choose haha

Those Molle pouches look ideal for cargo barrier storage

I'll put some pics of some that are ideal for the cargo barrier,or the back of a seat
@ Alitist no idea why a Tanto would be better than say a clip point
or a drop point for that matter maybe its just stronger,
I love my stone washed tanto

@ OD lets hope it doesn't get that far that you require disc replacement,
have you had a MRI they can pin point trouble areas but cost $$$$$$

Had 2 mri's and a bonescan, L4-S1 at a minimum at roughly $30k.

Tanto, drop and clip point basically comes down to user choice and what you want to use it for.

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Those Molle pouches look ideal for cargo barrier storage

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Here you go Lucas , they have radio pouches, drink bottle pouches field medical pouches.
The long one with 3 pouches would be ideal for shot gun shells, even has secret pouches.
These are tan I also have them in ACU which is a grey/white digital effect.

@ OD is the lower knife similar to he one you brought your wife??

Thanks mate

I love them[damn you OD] as you can pack for different reasons, They have shoulder bags, waist bags, day back packs you name it.
Plus Lancy the owner will bend over backwards to help you out, here's a link to his shop , this radio pouch fits most size hand helds

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CALDERAGE...item1e8492824a

@ Lucas heres the inside of the first aid pouch you can fit a heap of gear in one

Havent bought mrs a knife but I did buy the big chopper I posted earlier for her to give me for xmas......plus I splurged on some Star Wars gear for them to give me as well.

Munchkin should be happy, his new xmas pressie came in during the week.

21-29lbs compound bow kit, already set it up for him. Just needs the pin sight to be tweaked.

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Hoping wifey's present comes in time from the UK, signed photo of Don S Davis (General Hammond from SG1) with CoA. Hard to get these now seeing as he passed away 2 yrs or so ago.

Have my eye on 2 other pics for her 45th next year both with CoA's as well.

Woot, latest round of prop gear just got delivered for holster making.
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@ Od here's two knives I've found at our camp spot over the years,
The stacked leather one is an early Ka-bar bowie copy.
not sure of the other , just wall hangers at this stage.

E-Cop sell some props from memory

If I left a knife behind I'd be driving the 240k to retreive it I reckon ??

Also found this small steel in the shed, might marry it up to this piece of solid Buff horn
and use the sheep horn as a hand guard [hilt]

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Very nice my friend is that Cold steel ?
double edge WT that about.
As in an Aust shop or OS

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OMG which one is that?? Thats an awesome looking knife DAMN IT!!! Another one on the list haha

does that have a wire wrapped handle ?
Damn fine looking unit

Was a Vic seller. It is a composite rubber handle.

Super sharp now muah

Latest arm guard project I am working on

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Just caught up with Gecko, don't think I've seen a guy smile so hard that his face might crack...bwahahaha

The new big chopper came in and it is a doozy of a knife and nearly 7mm across the spine.

Alitis, if you're chasing a decent all round knife then this is it. Couple it with either a smaller fixed blade or decent liner lock (my recommemdation is the latter) like a Buck 110 or similar and you would have 1 hell of a combo to cover just about anything you can think of.

Check out the size compared next to the pen.

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You wont believe this I cant find 12 of my knives, I've put them somewhere safe too safe eh lol
My black and my white buck Vanguard columbia Tantos x 2 some nice twin blade trappers.
thats my job for tomorrow, gotta be in the shed/garage somewhere, GGGRRRrrrrrrrr

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You wont believe this I cant find 12 of my knives, I've put them somewhere safe too safe eh lol
My black and my white buck Vanguard columbia Tantos x 2 some nice twin blade trappers.
thats my job for tomorrow, gotta be in the shed/garage somewhere, GGGRRRrrrrrrrr

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Don't stash suff when ya stoned maaaaannnnn ;)

I hide them from my sons ,,,,too well it seems
@ OD thats a bloody horse

I know all too well about hiding knives, have misplaced some of mine as well lol.

Yup it more of a camel size then a horse. I strangely prefer it over my SOG kukhri, I think its due an easier size to handle and more weight behind it.

I may have to think about selling some as wifey has said no more until we know what the go is with compo, fair call but ai still get to purchase leather gear ...ooooh kinky bwahahaha

Nearly finished.

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Need to make 1 up that can carry a knife or throwing knives on it. That will be an interesting project lol

had alook around with no luck a shoe box springs to mind .
well Ill keep cleaning, got a bit of room in it now lol

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Very nice my friend is that Cold steel ?
double edge WT that about.
As in an Aust shop or OS

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Beautiful Cold Steel knife, brought from Victoria.... Rubber Kraton handle.

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OMG which one is that?? Thats an awesome looking knife DAMN IT!!! Another one on the list haha

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It's a Cold Steel Taipan dagger... Sharp as a mofo and just as impractical (unless I become a government sponsored assassin,,,)

I saw the new blade OD just got and the first thought I had was 'I want one!'.... the 2nd thought was that this would be a great camping knife for you. As OD said, couple it with a decent folder and you have it all covered...

the two with wooden scales are Buck 110 great knife ledgendary about $60-$80
the bottom one is a Schrade bear paw same size half the price, combine it with a cross draw sheath from OD
and youre set

I had a look on fleabay for the bear paw, anywhere from $80-250 + postage. Not paying that much for 1 of them.

Just ordered a kydex locking tac sheath for my SOG axe, same as what's in the pic as the nylon 1 has already started to unstitch itself. Was going to make a leather sheath for it but like the kydex 1 a lot better, just waiting for delivery.

I only paid $30 plus some postage for my schrade bone scaled folder.
I prefer it over the Buck, but in looks only might try some scrimshaw on it at some stage.
But not expensive its not a USA schrade which might explain the price difference

Can't for the life in me find those knives, told the MOF that I'll have to buy replacements, well that went over well,,,,not
whats missing is one columbia tanto and another that is similar, white buck Vanguard and black Vanguard A bone scaled twin blade 4" trapper
A Kydex shinner and a small opinel knife that was a gift with rattle snake heads all over it. I hope thats all
I can see what will happen, after I replace them all they will turn up.
will have to put them up for sale then,,,,, boy if the MOF only knew lol
Lucky it wasn't my 110s
Also my Seki City one that I just finished with the sheep horn scales is missing, was in a great distressed leather sheath too.
Going by details in my phone Ive not seen them since I got out of hospital. bummer IMo early August

That has to suck.

We did our xmas pressies early today and got my big arsed chopper. Now need to rejig my gear

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCHRADE-BEAR...item2c850ee548

Heres a Bear Paw clip point with bone scales Cheap IMO even with the post
Just read that they dont make this knife anymore, so grab one for your collection lol

found a nice piece of raindrop damascus, so thinking I'll make a 112 Buck out of it fixed blade full tang;
I must start on my 110 fixed blade damascus buck as well, . I'll put up a pic shortly.
Still not sure what to use for scales, streaky buff horn looks good, as does Burr redgum.
I see what I have been a while since I finished a knife.
both will look great once they are etched

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had alook around with no luck a shoe box springs to mind .
well Ill keep cleaning, got a bit of room in it now lol

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Hope u didn't slip it in with the missus's gear because I'm guessing a shoe box went wed morning with the recycle

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Hope u didn't slip it in with the missus's gear because I'm guessing a shoe box went wed morning with the recycle

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No chance we lead very different lives, I dont touch her stuff she doesn't touch mine.
Something like that. lol

My LMII i bought arrived yesterday. I'll take some pics and chuck them up soon