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I am advised by member "Mertell" that the "T" is really "OT" and the stands for Old Timer. Thank you Mertell, well done.:clap:
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Originally Posted by Sourdough
I am advised by member "Mertell" that the "T" is really "OT" and the stands for Old Timer. Thank you Mertell, well done.:clap:
Winnie...... what is a Knuckle-duster!!??Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
i carry one every day almost every where i go. but i do not do it for safety. i do it because i seem to be always using it.. i carry a Kershaw 1660st. best knife i have ever had. it has lived a very hard life with me.. an it looks like hammed .... well it doesn't look so good. but if an when it ever falls apart. i'm gettin another.!
a knuckle duster is a metal knuckle.
IEC It's one of these
http://www.brassknucklescompany.com/...les--c-42.html
Very nasty, The Krays were well known to carry them, they date back hundreds of years!
because of my un-ending crusade! In the last 6 months, I've given away 8 pocket knives because of exactly the situations you folks have been discussing. I'm always the only one around with a knife in my pocket so I usually wind up giving the knife to the person who needed it and going home to my little private stock of pocket knives and dropping another one in my pocket. Suddenly! last week I found myself out of pocket knives! Blasphemy says I, but there is a hunting and fishing store right across the street from the office, so I'm going to nip over and pick something up this afternoon.
I could really relate to that thing about flying. I put my pocket knife into my check in luggage at the airport just before I turn the luggage over and then I don't want to let go of the bag.
I carry two every day. The primary knife is a Case Trapper. The other knife is a Gerber Ridge which I use as a money clip.
I carry this 16 year old Gerber thin locker. My Gator is just too big in the pocket, kinda makes me look..............
Now, I also have within reach in the truck 5 throwing knives and a hawk.
At work I also carry this fancy plier thingy that has a few blades.
Depending on the worksite, I sometimes strap on a machette or belt on the bowie.
And before we got the new leather couch, I wore a patch knife on my side. Kinda stopped wearing things on the belt when I'm home relaxing.
I don't fly anymore, when I did pocket knives were acceptable. Now........just put an obsidian lucky rock in my wallet.
Winnie, give the following reasons for carrying a knife.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
1) You never know when you'll need to cut something with all haste. Like a seat belt holding someone into a wrecked car, or a leash that an dog or person or both are tangled in and strangling or anything else.
2) I made need a sharp knife to cut a burger in half and the fast food restaurant doesn't even have a pitiful plastic one available. Also food related I may want to have an impromptu picnic with some bread, cheese, fruit and wine with a lady I just met.
3) I want to open the mail I pick up at my postal box, envelopes, packages and taped boxes all require cutting.
4) If accosted by ruffians I have the God given right, According to English Common Law to defend myself. Then say,"This knife would be pitious for that purpose but better than nothing at all. I can't wait for you lot to arrive and save me. Anyway like our American cousins say, 'Better to be tried by 12 than carried by 6.' You can't fault that logic."
All more than good reasons.
I carry a Strider AR folder daily. Never let me down. :)
ive been carrying a knife on me ever since my pops gave me one when i was 8. i still have it but keep it in a safe place. its a simple Buck slipjoint. he also gave me an oldtimer stockman that i carried for a while.
at work i carry a large benchmade griptillian. it deploys fast, stays sharp and can take a real beating. when not at work i carry a queen cutlery canoe. just got it a few weeks ago. this is my favorite knife that i have ever carried! the stag and the nickle bolsters are pretty! and the D2 blades are wicked sharp and stay that way for a long time, i havent sharpened it once since ive started carrying it.
right now i have a slipjoint addiction and im pretty sure my next knife is gonna be a barlow knife. thats a really nice barlow Pal334! im jealous! heres a picture of my canoe:
I have a couple of Barlows that I've had for years. Just a nice, rugged knife.
My SAK also fits in the palm of my hand just perfect. So when i close my hand in a fist to defend my self i now have what we call a cheeter. It makes your fist as solid as a rock. put that to the nose of most normal men and you will have a guy that is to busy holding his broken nose with eyes full of tears. It makes for a easy get away or that second shot to the cheeck bone just to remind them you will not go down with out a fight.
I find a jab in the eye with your index finger an excellent method of incapacitaion, and you don't break your knuckles in the process.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by COUESAZ
Winnie: think rolled up newspaper. I have used it to deliver a jab to the throat when I was in a position that I was forced to be unarmed. Completely innocent looking, especially for a lady. The bad guy becomes occupied trying to breathe and loses interest in further nefarious activity. The other adantage, you don't risk injury to your fingers or hand
I carry at least 4 knives at all times. I wear my Cold Steel Finn Bear on my belt on my right side, my Leatherman Wave on the left side, a lockback all steel folder with a half serrated blade in a horizontally mounted sheath on my back right side(that knife for me is a one trick pony, cut the seatbelt or rope quick) in my right pocket I have a Timberline Neeley lock single blade pocket knife. In my left pocket on my keyring, that is also on a carbiner and lanyard attached to my beltloop, is a Victorinox SAK Farmer model. I also occassionally wear a semi-custom Helle neck knife. It's a small skinner/hunting knife. All my knives are at least razor sharp. I have actually shaved my face with three of them before.
Soooo..... Winnie your sayin that if I cross the pond I should leave my Barrett .50, my 9mm, and my 14" bowie at home???:innocent:Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
What is sharper than razor sharp?Quote:
Originally Posted by HoosierArcher
Super duper double and triple razor sharp.
Razor sharp is just sharp enough to cut dry hair. There is sharper all the way to one molecule of material for the length of the edge. The only substances we can currently get to one mole of thinness are ceramics, glass and obsidian.
Beyond razor sharp is what is commonly referred to as "scary sharp."
Oh, well, there you go. I knew someone had the answer.
Old saying I learned early in life, NEVER hit anyone with your fist. Fingers & hands break, teeth cut plus a chance to pick up a disease you don't want toQuote:
Originally Posted by COUESAZ
take home as in AIDS for one. I have used open hand since I was 13 and only if
a nice club or rock wasn't available or a stick, my personal favorite next to a heavy glass ashtray no longer available in bars I am told. Word of advice, don't use a knife for defense, only as a last resort. That little blade is assault with a deadly weapon in the states and a hanging crime in England or Australia or so I have been told. :sneaky2:
****TRY THIS INSTEAD****Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
With your strong hand : Four fingers extended from the hand held VERY rigid and splayed out with the thumb tucked into the palm. Jab those four fingers into the general area of the opponents eyes. At least one or two fingers will find the mark. Follow this very quickly with jab from your off hand as follows : Thumb extended from hand in an "L" sign with your finger held TIGHTLY together. Slam the crook of the "L" into the opponents throat. First he is blinded then secondly his larynx will be temporarily spasmed and he will not be able to breath. HE IS OUT OF THE GAME. You will not even have to leave your bar stool for this pleasantry. You can then take your last sip of beer and walk out without any further problems from your opponent. Her will be too busy trying to see and breath. It is VERY fast and you will not risk breaking your hand for any of his buddies that might be stupid enough to step up. It will work on his buddy too for a second quick incapacitation. Very easy to learn and very effective. It takes the liquid b@lls right out of Mr. Johnny Bad @ss. Trust me, it works! Next lesson we'll discuss pressure point strikes and joint manipulation. You'd be surprised at the attention you can command from a six inch piece of broom stick. Sounds like a party!!!. Be safe.
Just for you Rick!! This came from my newly purchased book- "Primitive Technology- a Book of Earth Skills" from the Society of Primitive Technology-Edited by David Wescott P.81Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
Where a steel edge knife will dull, obsidian and others won't dull nearly as easy.Sharper and the edge will last longer.
Yup! and just to be on the safe side you'd best make sure your fingernails are nice and short too! I've banged on about this before, so you guys keep hold of that right to bear arms part pretty tightly.Quote:
Originally Posted by oldsoldier
In Brazil we can get imported knives pretty much the same as here but you pay a 100% premium. That translates into paying double or more so top of the line knives are out of the question.
I have been searching for a Brazilian made knife for a long time that I could recommend for my students and finally discovered Zebu knives. These are traditional Brazilian "Pica Fumo" (tobacco chopper) style pocket knives and they really do a good job.
THESE ARE NOT SOLD IN THE US
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/4753/img3692pn7.jpg
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/7124/img2173pg3.jpg
They come in two sizes and handles are either wood, aluminum, or acrylic. The blades are stainless.
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1205/img2169py7.jpg
I made this sheath to carry a large Zebu and a Doan tool. It makes a great combo with a machete.
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/9586/img3275gi4.jpg
Mac
Do you use a hand awl to sew leather with?
I have a hand awl but use it mainly for sewing packs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
On leather I use the two needle method. Thread the line with a needle on both ends and pull it through to the center where you want to begin the stitch. Pass the left needle through the hole and then the right needle through the same hole going the other way, cinch, repeat.
My stitching holds well but you can tell I'm not a professional. I try to get the holes as even as I can but without the proper tools it's very difficult.
Mac
I carry a Strider sng tanto most of the time but now i carry a cheap beater on the count of the cops looking to pull you over just so they can take your strider. No offense glockcop.
Great choices - all.
I'm on my second Buck Folding Hunter Model 110 . Had one since '78. Easy to sharpen and holds an edge. Have others for specific uses, e.g. skinning, diving and even a hook-blade switchblade for jumpmastering to cut various nylon cords during emergencies, etc. OK, you paratroopers, you know what I mean and, you older ones may have seen one. Contrary to legend, I did not carry a Sykes-Fairborn stuck in my boot. Knew a guy once that did; landed once and it went through his foot, but he was macho to the end. No that was not me.
I got one of those hook blade switchblades( if this is what you are talking about) from a USAF pilot in Vietnam (was a very young pup at the time :) ). Here is a picture. I lost it some wheres along the way. Was a pretty handy little thing:Quote:
Originally Posted by Old GI
http://www.covecutlery.com/Item.cfm?ItemsID=731
That's it. Thanks.
I thought scary sharp was a step above razor sharp.Quote:
Originally Posted by hoosierarcher
But, yes Rick, razor sharp isn't the sharpest a knife can get. Also, there is a big difference between a molecule and a mole. But I am sure hoosierarcher meant to say molecule instead of mole. :sailor:
I've had moles in my yard before. Hate 'em.
Trench knives were also called Knuckle Busters:Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
http://www.knifesearch.com/images/co032.jpg
Winnie I feel for Ya. I can't believe it's come to that over there. I'd feel completely naked without a blade of some type on my person. Maybe you can get your hands on one of these:
http://www.swisstechtools.com/produc...D=VZ75GDTdP68A
I have one on my key ring, very "Stealth"
Now that is nifty. Is the workmanship OK? If so, the price sure looks good.Quote:
Originally Posted by dscrick
The workmanship is pretty good, very sharp cutting edge, locks on the key ring securely. You can open it up 180 degrees so it's easy to grip.Quote:
Originally Posted by Old GI
Thanks. I want one. I'm the man in my house and I'll get it if I want!
Honey, can I ....... Oops wrong forum.
Funeral services for Old GI will be held ....
That is funny, Man. I almost spit my Coke all over my monitor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick