Thoughts on pocket knives

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Originally Posted by COUESAZ

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.

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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 to
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:

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Originally Posted by Winnie

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.:)

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****TRY THIS INSTEAD****

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.

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Originally Posted by Rick

What is sharper than razor sharp?

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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.81
Where a steel edge knife will dull, obsidian and others won't dull nearly as easy.Sharper and the edge will last longer.

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Originally Posted by oldsoldier

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:

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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.

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?

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Originally Posted by Rick

Do you use a hand awl to sew leather with?

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I have a hand awl but use it mainly for sewing packs.

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.

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Originally Posted by Old GI

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.

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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:
http://www.covecutlery.com/Item.cfm?ItemsID=731

That's it. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by hoosierarcher

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."

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I thought scary sharp was a step above razor sharp.

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.

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Originally Posted by Winnie

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!

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Trench knives were also called Knuckle Busters:

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"

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Originally Posted by dscrick

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"

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Now that is nifty. Is the workmanship OK? If so, the price sure looks good.

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Originally Posted by Old GI

Now that is nifty. Is the workmanship OK? If so, the price sure looks good.

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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.

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 ....

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Originally Posted by Rick

Funeral services for Old GI will held ....

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That is funny, Man. I almost spit my Coke all over my monitor.