Knives of GIs’ lives: Blades were made in crucible of war

Sierra Vista Herald, Sierra Vista Arizona ^ | Bill Hess

[1COUNTER-MORTER-68]

My Favorite Blade Is Fixed On My Battle Rifle ;0)
My Ol'Jar-Head Buddy Bought Me A Kabar At The Gunshow ;0)
My Mom Brought Me Home A Swiss Officers Mod. ;0)
My P-38 Will Still Open My Supper ;0)
(it's got a blade) ;0)

[RadioAstronomer]

If you guys haven't figured it out yet, I really like fine blades. :-)

[Blue Jays]

Hi Dumpster Baby-

That old knife crafted on Guadalcanal sounds awesome! If there is a way for you to post the picture on this thread, it would be greatly appreciated.

~ Blue Jays ~

[300winmag]

Gerber knives are the absolute best in my opinion.

Every assembly line must have its share of Monday-morning-back-to-work blues. Here's one of the Gerber EOD tools we gave to some combat engineers. I hope he has a sense of humor, and doesn't mind having a second can opener in place of the knife blade:

One aspect of the Hobbit Hole's mission is to supply the same knives and tools that we taxpayers have already bought, but just can't be obtained in the field. We have our logo laser-engraved on them so the troops can prove they didn't "steal" the item from some more-deserving REMF.

[Blue Jays]

Hi RA-

"...It is a German long sword made about 400 years ago..."

That would be fantastic mounted in a case behind glass and displayed over a fireplace or something! Has it been in your family for a long period of time?

~ Blue Jays ~

[Blue Jays]

Maybe the knife with the "dual can openers" will find its way to a cook!

[300winmag]

some more-deserving REMF...

Oh, I'm sorry. I should have used the more politically-correct term, "FOBbit".

[300winmag]

Maybe the knife with the "dual can openers" will find its way to a cook!

Only if a cook has need of the C4 punch and the cap-crimper jaws. :)

[river rat]

Check out the Seal Knife 2000.

Semper Fi

[RadioAstronomer]

Not in my family at all. It was left to me in a will from a long time D&D friend. The blade even has a blood grove. And yes, it is hanging on the wall. :-)

[Blue Jays]

Forward Operating Base is certainly more politically-correct, but REMF is much funnier and well-recognized!

[T Wayne]

Neat thread!

I still have the knives I brought back from 'Nam but have recently (well really not so recently) been bitten by the handmade/custom knife bug.

There are some guys out there making some really fantastic blades.

BTW, my tagline also applies to knives!!

[Blue Jays]

That 400-year-old sword is definitely a piece of history that I'm sure could tell a tale if it could speak!

[RadioAstronomer]

Beautiful knife, about an inch longer than the Gov-Tac. I would have a hard time choosing between the two. :-)

[river rat]

It's a VERY tough and functional knife...
You can find it new on eBay for less than $90. + about $8 bucks shipping..

Semper Fi

[stevio]

I guess a lot of us gun guys take the knife for granted. My favorite right now is the Columbia River K&T "Carson Design" M16-03Z. Next time I'll opt for the serrated back edge and hardened steel model.

[RadioAstronomer]

That 400-year-old sword is definitely a piece of history that I'm sure could tell a tale if it could speak!

No kidding! There are some small nicks in the blade where it had been beaten against something. It was most definitely used. This was no presentation blade. The guard has two short metal pieces (2 inches or so) that are parallel on each side of the blade. All I can figure is it could catch an opponents blade there. I wish it could talk. :-)

http://www.hillgiftware.com/images/large/S5704M.jpg

The blade looks like this one, however the cross guard and pommel are diamond shaped on the ends. And there are the two short steel peices that parallel the flat side of the blade coming out of the cross guard.

[RadioAstronomer]

Thanks! I will get one. You are an expert and I am just a novice so I truly appreciate the advice.

[Lancer_N3502A]

Cold Steel Trail Master

[DragonMarine]

Sounds like a fabulous blade. The Blood Groove you refer to is a technique called "fullering", and it lightens and balances the blade, not for letting blood, I'm afraid.

We'd love a picture