Since WWII has there been a better designed "Fighting " knife then the British Fairbairm-Sykes Commando Knife/Dagger ?
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WWII Commando Knife
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Yes! CASE V-42
Photos Of Each Would Be Nice
Thanks but the identification also needs some photo evidence, I am not versed in either so please post photos of each example so the group may participate in the decision! Thanks.
Thanks but the identification also needs some photo evidence, I am not versed in either so please post photos of each example so the group may participate in the decision! Thanks.
Here's the knife Jimmy was posting about:
And a few others, including weapons used today by the US
and various other countries.
Fusion by SOG
The BC 41 used by British in WW2
SOG Seal knife
The M9 Bayonet
The LHR Mark by Gerber
Chuck
And a few others, including weapons used today by the US
and various other countries.
Fusion by SOG
The BC 41 used by British in WW2
SOG Seal knife
The M9 Bayonet
The LHR Mark by Gerber
Chuck
I do not know about BETTER, when you get to the top 5 or 10 knives which is BEST is probably personal preference
I admit to being biased toward the Applegate–Fairbairn fighting knife.
I admit to being biased toward the Applegate–Fairbairn fighting knife.
joe44va
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Again, IMHO, it's the one you have with you.
Mine is a Benchmade Emissary (470).
Mine is a Benchmade Emissary (470).
THE PILGRIM
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I want a blade that will cut.
I already told the tale about my buddy in jungle survival school who had a Gerber pig sticker and kept borrowing my Buck.
His piggy sticker wouldn't cut anything!
I already told the tale about my buddy in jungle survival school who had a Gerber pig sticker and kept borrowing my Buck.
His piggy sticker wouldn't cut anything!
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I still like the big Kabar combat knife. Very useable 7 1/2" Bowie style blade.
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There's not even a close second. . .
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I am a collector of World War all fighting knives. When I saw your post I took some of mine out, and placed them side by side. They were Fairbairn-Sykes, Kabar, Roberson Shuredge,Western, Ontario, and an Ontario. The blade of the Fairbairn-Sykes is thinner than the others. It seems to be more difficult to sharpen than the others. My best combat knife for that time period is the Roberson Shuredge. For the modern period I consider the Daniel Winkler knife the best today. It is used by all of the special operations troops that I personally know. Fully dressed out the knife is $500.
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Too late I have a 7 in model 1 on order, with a leather stacked Commando handle. Have you had any issues with the leather handles?
Very nice knife you have. How do you like the saw teeth?
I've got a couple of those, and one is currently attached to the outside of my primary bug out bag, but it's not a Randall #1 with a seven inch razor sharp blade. That blade rides on my primary revolver holster rig with my Model 28, the first thing I'll grab if there comes a time when open carry is the norm in this country out of necessity, not fashion or statement-making.
