Your "COOLEST" Knife?

[PRM1]

I have a Marine Corps WWII Stiletto that was made in Australia and issued to Marines.

It has a heavy blade with the hilt welded and the handle is stacked leather washers like a KaBar

Bill

My father was a boat coxswain in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific. He was issued this knife and brought it home. My older brother had it and gave it to me recently. I was even able to find a replacement 1943 sheath for it. The original was in pretty bad shape.

 

[hald]

I have several “cool” knives, but as a cop I think my “Felony Stop” from Tops is notable.

3” 686-4
Longines Legend Diver
Tops Felony Stop
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Nice setup. Including the watch. You a diver?

 

[kwill1911]

Navy SEAL Kabar. Modified in country.

 

[bgrafsr]

Run of the mill Western skinning knife, which I carried while in Viet Nam:

 

[crasig]

For a change of pace, a few of my cooler knives. First a humble 12" pair of Chinese made knives with Jigged plastic grips, the Bowie has a nice stainless blade, the Auto also - Both are well designed & balanced, yet inexpensive tools.
Then, 2 AKC Italian Roma swing guard autos, & Chinese Auto. GODFATHER OTF spring scribe/ ice pick.
Collection of German Gravity, Flyer/Parachute knives (wood grip = WWII ) Plastic grips are post WWII.
I find lanyards on my knives very useful. The German gravity knives are to bulky & heavy for pocket carry.
I carry a Vitorinox Trekker everywhere, Or sometimes, a pretty, hand made, AKC Roma. (OK with CC permit)

 

[deadin]

I like this as Cool because it was made by my father in the 1920's when he worked at the Potlatch Lumber Mill in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. I believe it is a reworked bandsaw blade.

 

[larryLegendary]

My coolest knife came as a set with a .45 EMF Colt clone with a 4 inch barrel and bird's head grip. The knife is marked J Russel Green River Works with a 6 inch blade. The sheath and holster is marked Gila River Leather Maker Phoenix Ariz. which was made by my friend's brother whom I bought from him. The leather cuffs was hand made by my uncle many, many years ago.

 

[Donn]

SOG Pentagon. Fully serrated on one side, straight edge on the other.

 

[Heinz]

I am glad this thread is showing some life again
Here are some photos of one of my favorites by Frank House, with a quilled sheath by Lally House. Both are wonderful artisans.

 

[Marshwheeling]

My coolest knife came as a set with a .45 EMF Colt clone with a 4 inch barrel and bird's head grip. The knife is marked J Russel Green River Works with a 6 inch blade. The sheath and holster is marked Gila River Leather Maker Phoenix Ariz. which was made by my friend's brother whom I bought from him. The leather cuffs was hand made by my uncle many, many years ago.

I may have that same Green River knife. Six-inch blade, identifying etch similar to yours, No 35-243.

 

[Glenn R. McMannly]

While unassuming and humble, my Camillus WW2 U.S. Army issued pocket knife if my favorite and my EDC:

 

[Andy1107]

these are among my “most favorite (self-made) knives”

 

[44magnumb]

My favorite knife that I own is my Chris Reeve Green Beret 7" - Non Serrated - Black Cerakote - MagnaCut

 

[holo]

While unassuming and humble, my Camillus WW2 U.S. Army issued pocket knife if my favorite and my EDC:

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I love the on engineers knives

 

[maxwell]

My Grandfather and Great Grandfather were sawfilers in lumber mills in the Pacific Northwest. I found an open end wrench in my Dad’s tool chest that he thought was hand made by one of them.
I know a local blade smith who made me a Chef’s knife (my profession) from it. He then built a stand from the ends of the wrench. The handle is “clear” Douglas fir from a 100 year old house.

 

[Brittman]

What is the small tit on the end of the left fold out blade w/ the long slot in it for.? Not trying to be ignorant, but just have never seen that before on a knife! I have NO idea of it's use.

Thank you for an answer to my question - I appreciate it!

 

[deadin]

What is the small tit on the end of the left fold out blade w/ the long slot in it for.? Not trying to be ignorant, but just have never seen that before on a knife! I have NO idea of it's use.

Thank you for an answer to my question - I appreciate it!

It is another (older?) form of a can opener..

 

[Brittman]

It is another (older?) form of a can opener..

Thank you, deadin! I had no idea, really - but now I can picture it's use..!

 

[jdlii]

Randall Mod. 18 Attack knife with Mr. Brown.

 

[DRYHEAT]

^ #1 and close behind: #2:

Randall Arkansas Toothpick • 12” blade • Brass Double Hilt • Scalloped Cap • Scalloped Collar • Ivorite Handle