, and tapering to a needle point (1917 U.S. trench knife}. The sheaths for these would be either Kydex with drop-loops, or thick leather or ballistic nylon with plastic liners. God only knows how much handmade versions would run. The “fighters” we’re offered today - when you slap “combat” or “tactical” titles on them - are like fishing lures: designed to catch more fisherMEN than fish. FYI
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In 1917 I would have only been using my knife after I lost my trench club and my shovel. And if I was at that point I would hope no one I was going to fight had a trench club or shovel. Today my knife would be my last line of defense after I lost my tomahawk. However that knife would be a kukri so I would still have a chance.
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So,….
You’re somewhere between 100-150 years old?
Still collecting social security I assume?
Regardless, if you’ve lost your shovel and trench club, you’re completely inept and only capable of stopping bullets.
I’d hardly take advice from someone like that.
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Math isn’t that hard for some people. 2025 - 1917 = 108 In my day a 5-year-old could do this in his head. This says a lot about school and kids today.
This is just another pathetic attempt to stereotype this person.
This attitude is driven by insecurities that drive him to overcompensate with superiority complex about “how you are just a babe in the woods,” aka “inept.”
He has already objectified him without understanding his capabilities.
Personally, I would refuse to follow the advice of the village idiot either.
This being blatantly obvious from the inability to do math or the absurdity of his assumptions.
I personally had always enjoyed the tanto design. For close-range combat, I would rather have a hawkbill.
GENTLEMEN - I offered these ideas of mine for a hoot, not to start a pissing contest! What I’ve envisioned OF COURSE would not be cost-effective/-efficient from a manufacturer - I’ve gotten fed-up with words like “custom”, “combat”, “tactical”, “stealth”, etc.. - when whatever’s described is NOT!
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I possess a rather large collection of knives. From all over the world, some are just aesthetic, others more functional. These are prominently displayed in different areas of my home. I carry a chef’s knife on my concealed-carry bag to use when I go to steak houses.
I also have another one like it; it is cheaper.
This is very useful because I put it to service a lot… Love me a good steak. Steakhouse knives are shiat so I bring my own.
Take advice from whomever you want, but good luck when you pull your knife out to face someone with a trench club, shovel or tomahawk. Not all close combat weapons are the same, your knife is only as good as the distance it can reach and if your opponent is 5 inches out of arms length and has a weapon that is 8 inches longer than yours, it’s going to be a bad day for you.