New Knife recomendations

[CharlesHarris]

The aircrew survival knife you have is still current issue and well liked. Current contractor is Ontario. They are readily available in the states and affordable. Best Glide ASE carries the genuine NSN item and can ship to UK.

[CharlesHarris]

[Midnitemo]

That's it just not parkerised and the leather handle is rougher on the new one....that may be the answer just buy a new version of my Vietnam era one.

[Tartar Horde]

[CharlesHarris]

TH,

I cannot fault your logic either. But I must confess that the Loveless chute knife I once owned, was sold promptly once I realized it was a valuable cult icon. The proceeds paid for a semester's tuition at Virginia Tech and I don't miss the knife, not having jumped out of a perfectly good airplane since...

[Skean Dhude]

[Midnitemo]

Wow that's some knife,what's the thinking behind the twist? seems more like a spike , how does it lock in the sheath? I noticed what looks like a rubber o ring at the base of the grip, what's. That for? tis a lot of cash!

[Skean Dhude]

It is for killing things pure and simple. The twist makes the cut rotate, even if you are not rotating the knife and it is like taking the core from an apple. You are unable to just put your hands over the wound and slow the bleeding as the arteries and veins have a bit cut out of them. The design of this is to ensure that whatever gets stabbed by this bleeds out quickly.

[Midnitemo]

I'm not convinced for $750/£500 ish , it's a snazzy looker but i'm not convinced its a workable knife , hollow handle (i've broken one and seen others which have failed)not sure it will defeat thick winter clothing without a super human effort , screw in scabbard? that's only going to work if you're on the offensive , as a pure killing tool a fairbairn sykes has a lot to offer for under £50 , if you feel it's too spindly and narrow focused get an Applegate (boker do a nice modern take for about £100)

[Skean Dhude]

I think it is impractical for me. I have other things to spend my cash on.

Although its not quite £500 but its close at £350 it is still expensive. As you say it has many disadvantages. I doubt if I will get one simply because I like the look of it due to the cost and its limited use. If I ever get £350 spare then I may add it to my collection.