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Link Posted: 8/13/2020 11:49:05 PM EDT
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Another thread came up about this recently...several folks suggested just picking up a gerber strongarm.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/119115/Strongarm1_JPG-1545442.JPG

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And that is exactly the knife I'll be putting on mine. It's a well-made knife, and Made in U.S.A.
Link Posted: 8/13/2020 11:53:23 PM EDT
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I’ve thought about hanging a big fucking scary knife on my plate carrier because it’d look sweet...

But then I realized that if I ever actually need to stick someone with a knife while I’m wearing a plate carrier, there’s at least a 60% chance things have gone horribly wrong for me and the last place I want a big fucking scary knife holstered is in plain view on the top of my PC where any lucky punk can grab it.

Eta: I have a Microtech switchblade and several Spyderco folders that’d be up to the task of stabbing a bandit, and they all have a pocket clip that keeps them more concealed and a bit less likely to be taken and used against me.
Link Posted: 8/13/2020 11:53:38 PM EDT
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I like pokey  stuff..

Emerson karambit on the right for meat and greet.
Esse 4 on left for utility
Socp in center to request social distancing.







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Link Posted: 8/14/2020 4:50:14 AM EDT
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I only have a chest rig for now, I picked up a Bastinelli Mako a few years ago. I bought it because I like it but the more I think about it, it might actually make a decent fighting knife. Closest thing to I have to the Toor Serpent I want to get. Those things seem to be nowhere to be found. Also have a benchmade SOCP dagger in an Armatus Carry sheath on my battle belt but I'll probably only keep one or the other.

Link Posted: 8/14/2020 5:11:02 AM EDT
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Not that I can imagine ever having or needing a plate carrier, a Fallkniven A1. Unless I was stylin’ at Lobby Day, then a Randall #1-7.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 5:19:37 AM EDT
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Gerber Strongarm.
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Link Posted: 8/14/2020 5:21:34 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/14/2020 5:43:57 AM EDT
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I like pokey  stuff..

Emerson karambit on the right for meat and greet.
Esse 4 on left for utility
Socp in center to request social distancing.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32167/1C1885B0-FFB0-4265-9F1E-97E27235A63D-1545571.jpg

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Is this what not giving a fuck looks like?
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 5:54:12 AM EDT
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Spartan Blades Phrike

https://i.imgur.com/OSomxL1.jpg


Solid grip while greasy or covered in fish gore.

Good solid steel in S35VN

DLC coated

Well designed for use.

1+ for Spartan Phrike. Excellent knife

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Link Posted: 8/14/2020 6:47:47 AM EDT
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Me too. Same color combo too. I like it.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 7:40:55 AM EDT
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Cold steel SRK
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 7:44:46 AM EDT
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420HC though?

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Maybe he doesn't like rusty blades and plans to sharpen it on a rock?

It's not an ESEE , but unless you plan on being an operator or knife fighter it should work for 99.87% of people's needs
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:06:50 AM EDT
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Spartan Blades Phrike

https://i.imgur.com/OSomxL1.jpg


Solid grip while greasy or covered in fish gore.

Good solid steel in S35VN

DLC coated

Well designed for use.

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If you got the coin, Spartan is the way to go. Budget option I’d go with. SOG Seal Pup. I have one and it’s been heavily abused over the years. Works great despite what some think about AUS8
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:13:29 AM EDT
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Another thread came up about this recently...several folks suggested just picking up a gerber strongarm.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/119115/Strongarm1_JPG-1545442.JPG

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This.  The Gerber is GTG.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:14:01 AM EDT
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I just got a Cold Steel SRK recently and it seems solid. Heads up though, it is a thick knife. There's a compact model now that seems much thinner and only a bit shorter. For 35 bucks for the regular and 40 for the tanto version the SRK is hard to pass up. I really want to handle this thing but you're looking at a lot more money-
https://theknifeconnection.com/architect-knife-builder-field-buddy-5-5/



If a folding knife is fine, instead of a Recon 1 you might try an Ultimate Hunter. The Recons have that kind of handle that either fits you or makes you want to throw it into a tree. The UH looks much more neutral. I keep wanting to pick one up as a carry knife but I have a hard time carrying anything but an Alox SAK anymore.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:14:30 AM EDT
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ESEE 4 is proven, reasonably priced and a "just right" size IMO.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:14:57 AM EDT
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Old-school:

Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:15:07 AM EDT
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This is why I didn't recommend a Nimravus and why I don't have an Infidel like I've wanted since I was in high school.

I have a bunch of Benchmades, but haven't bought one since 2014.
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I have a Nimravus too I picked up in trade in 2013. It is awesome! Use it for a lot of things around the house and would love to get a second.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:17:15 AM EDT
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Maybe he doesn't like rusty blades and plans to sharpen it on a rock?

It's not an ESEE , but unless you plan on being an operator or knife fighter it should work for 99.87% of people's needs
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Which is just sitting in the sheath for most.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:17:40 AM EDT
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Gryphon M10 works for me
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+1

It’s a great knife for stabbing/slashing.  It’s a bit on the short side at 4”.



If you want something longer, I would go with the 6” Boker Applegate-Fairbairn A-F Combat II Dagger 6" Double Edge Blade:



Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:20:52 AM EDT
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That's what I've got on my belt for the last few years, but we can't recommend them anymore..
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:21:08 AM EDT
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I like pokey  stuff..

Emerson karambit on the right for meat and greet.
Esse 4 on left for utility
Socp in center to request social distancing.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32167/1C1885B0-FFB0-4265-9F1E-97E27235A63D-1545571.jpg

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32167/F896B900-62B6-4992-BDD0-28EA8E0EE9A9-1545572.jpg

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Bro.....

That shit looks like a Christmas tree not a plate carrier. You’ve got more knives and morale patches than rifle magazines. I don’t know what is happening with your pistol mags either. You should take those pics and make a thread in the armory-tactical gear forum asking for help because........damn.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:25:58 AM EDT
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Another thread came up about this recently...several folks suggested just picking up a gerber strongarm.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/119115/Strongarm1_JPG-1545442.JPG

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This is mounted to mine.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:34:14 AM EDT
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Dsully posted this on Flickr.  One sexy ass knife and of course a good picture also.


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Stick it and forget it.....
That blades gonna get hung up on everything pulling it out; bone, muscle, clothes ...........
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:37:25 AM EDT
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If you're planning to be frantically stabbing someone at hand-to-hand ranges in a fight to the death, why are you all posting knives with either no guard or a guard so tiny that you can expect your hand to slip right past it?  The surplus bayonet a few posts up is the first knife posted with an effective guard. The bayonet was designed around the requirement of "effective at killing without slicing the soldier's hand open" while almost all of the rest of the knives posted were designed around "look cool so people buy it on the internet."  I'm sure they work great for cutting your barbecue , but maybe we should be considering something a bit more purpose made if we're talking about putting it on a carrier.

I wish someone made a quality reproduction WWI Trench Knife.  
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:43:20 AM EDT
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Bro.....

That shit looks like a Christmas tree not a plate carrier. You’ve got more knives and morale patches than rifle magazines. I don’t know what is happening with your pistol mags either. You should take those pics and make a thread in the armory-tactical gear forum asking for help because........damn.
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I like pokey  stuff..

Emerson karambit on the right for meat and greet.
Esse 4 on left for utility
Socp in center to request social distancing.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32167/1C1885B0-FFB0-4265-9F1E-97E27235A63D-1545571.jpg

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32167/F896B900-62B6-4992-BDD0-28EA8E0EE9A9-1545572.jpg

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Bro.....

That shit looks like a Christmas tree not a plate carrier. You’ve got more knives and morale patches than rifle magazines. I don’t know what is happening with your pistol mags either. You should take those pics and make a thread in the armory-tactical gear forum asking for help because........damn.



I don't even know why he's bothering to carry spare pistol mags. He can't fucking draw a pistol from either side with 42 pounds of shit he has hanging off both sides. It's like he is trying to cover any exposed molle with.. Something.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:45:45 AM EDT
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If you're planning to be frantically stabbing someone at hand-to-hand ranges in a fight to the death, why are you all posting knives with either no guard or a guard so tiny that you can expect your hand to slip right past it?  The surplus bayonet a few posts up is the first knife posted with an effective guard. The bayonet was designed around the requirement of "effective at killing without slicing the soldier's hand open" while almost all of the rest of the knives posted were designed around "look cool so people buy it on the internet."  I'm sure they work great for cutting your barbecue , but maybe we should be considering something a bit more purpose made if we're talking about putting it on a carrier.

I wish someone made a quality reproduction WWI Trench Knife.  
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You said all of that to then go full derp and pine for a WWI trench knife.

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Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:46:43 AM EDT
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Nice, M7 right?
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 8:49:28 AM EDT
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You said all of that to then go full derp and pine for a WWI trench knife.

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Trench knife cut a mean barbecue!!  Ribs don't stand a chance!  Half chickens?  Ha!

But seriously, despite being really heavy the trench knife is a better choice than everything else in this thread except the surplus bayonet.  I checked and the word "guard" doesn't even appear in this thread until my post.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 9:08:17 AM EDT
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Maybe he doesn't like rusty blades and plans to sharpen it on a rock?

It's not an ESEE , but unless you plan on being an operator or knife fighter it should work for 99.87% of people's needs
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There are stainless grades that will take and retain a good edge and aren't expensive. 154CM is one-incidentally the reason I lost interest in the LMF II is that they went away from it
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 9:11:49 AM EDT
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You said all of that to then go full derp and pine for a WWI trench knife.

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What is wrong with a trench knife as a fighting knife?   seems a lot better than many of the knives posted here as a strict fighting knife.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 9:16:20 AM EDT
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If you were going to put on a plate carrier and were going to attach a knife to it, what would the knife look like?  I'm shopping.  Looking at fixed blades, combat knifes.  Pictures please.  More interested in the knife, not necessarily knowing how you would mount it to the plate carrier, but would be a plus.
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Gerber Strong Arm. Great price, made in USA, and incredibly functional. Sheathe attaches to molle or a belt. I have one on each set of gear. I like no serrations, but you can get them either way.

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Link Posted: 8/14/2020 9:18:47 AM EDT
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You said all of that to then go full derp and pine for a WWI trench knife.

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If you're planning to be frantically stabbing someone at hand-to-hand ranges in a fight to the death, why are you all posting knives with either no guard or a guard so tiny that you can expect your hand to slip right past it?  The surplus bayonet a few posts up is the first knife posted with an effective guard. The bayonet was designed around the requirement of "effective at killing without slicing the soldier's hand open" while almost all of the rest of the knives posted were designed around "look cool so people buy it on the internet."  I'm sure they work great for cutting your barbecue , but maybe we should be considering something a bit more purpose made if we're talking about putting it on a carrier.

I wish someone made a quality reproduction WWI Trench Knife.  



You said all of that to then go full derp and pine for a WWI trench knife.

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Well, to be fair...  Your hand isn't going to slide up on the blade playing stabby games.  
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 9:24:13 AM EDT
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I can see the value in this knife.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 9:24:36 AM EDT
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Esee Izula on mine

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Link Posted: 8/14/2020 9:27:30 AM EDT
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If you're planning to be frantically stabbing someone at hand-to-hand ranges in a fight to the death, why are you all posting knives with either no guard or a guard so tiny that you can expect your hand to slip right past it?  The surplus bayonet a few posts up is the first knife posted with an effective guard. The bayonet was designed around the requirement of "effective at killing without slicing the soldier's hand open" while almost all of the rest of the knives posted were designed around "look cool so people buy it on the internet."  I'm sure they work great for cutting your barbecue , but maybe we should be considering something a bit more purpose made if we're talking about putting it on a carrier.

I wish someone made a quality reproduction WWI Trench Knife.  
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https://ontarioknife.com/products/m9-bayonet-black-handle?variant=31397361975382

I thought this would make a great knife but on the belt. I stumbled across it when looking at the mossberg 590a1 spx. But to get the extra utility I guess you’d have to actually carry a gun capable of fitting it. You could always come across a weapon capable of fitting it during combat. Disclaimer: I’m a Fudd Level 2.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 9:29:01 AM EDT
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SOG seal pup under the left arm, but i might change it...
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 9:42:27 AM EDT
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I have one on mine. Strider KLC11269.

Won it in a contest, I'm not a gucci girl. I'd be just as happy with a $75 gerber fixed blade, so ya know.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 9:47:05 AM EDT
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I can see the value in this knife.
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I can see the value in this knife.

first you have to ask if the knife on your PC is for utility or for getting stabby.

if it is for getting stabby, you want something long, thin, pointy, with a handguard to keep your hand from slipping, as poster above noted.

for that, it is hard to do better than a surplus M7.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 9:50:55 AM EDT
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Okc 3s bayonet. Its sheath has molle straps that fully secure it. I mount mine upside down on my left front, next to a six mag carrier. Fit like a glove and doesn't effect shooting.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 9:52:06 AM EDT
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Any fixed blade will do.  Just remember to carry it right in front and advertise it to the world, so they can pull it off your vest and use it against you.

Better yet, I really prefer when guys use the belt clip of a folder to attach it to their molle.  

Can't go wrong either way.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 9:52:50 AM EDT
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Not that I can imagine ever having or needing a plate carrier, a Fallkniven A1. Unless I was stylin’ at Lobby Day, then a Randall #1-7.
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I like the cut of your jib.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 9:58:42 AM EDT
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Overthinking it, or too much disposable income.
Glock Perfection.

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Link Posted: 8/14/2020 9:59:10 AM EDT
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A mora knife is fine for me. I have a few of them and they are great knives.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 10:01:19 AM EDT
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Dsully posted this on Flickr.  One sexy ass knife and of course a good picture also.


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I seriously thought Magpul was trolling when they came out with their tactical pencil cases.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 10:04:43 AM EDT
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Tanto short Kbar
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 10:09:47 AM EDT
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This is what I have as I love Tanto. I haven't put it on my LBT6094 yet.

I wish the Gerber Strongarm had a tanto blade option.
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 10:10:38 AM EDT
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Gotta be compact, lightweight, easy to pull out a reasonably good retention.

I have this one. Dremelled a bit of grip on the steel at the front finger chokes, now is perfect.


Link Posted: 8/14/2020 10:13:35 AM EDT
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Spartan blades Ares
Spartan blades CQB
Toor Blades Kryptiea
Toor Blades Serpent
Half Face Blades Cardiac Spike

I switch it up
Link Posted: 8/14/2020 10:14:21 AM EDT
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I like the Mora knives and want a small one (3-ish inches) for utility on my battle belt.  

The sheaths are geared for regular belts, how do you go about attaching the sheath to molle?
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