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Re: modern knives

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Re: modern knives

Post by clarkden » Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:22 am

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hey nice knives ,
this is used for cutting hard things .
Can any one tell the use of first knife , i can't understand for which work it is used.


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Re: modern knives

Post by m24 » Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:54 am

clarkden wrote:[ Image ]

hey nice knives ,
this is used for cutting hard things .
Can any one tell the use of first knife , i can't understand for which work it is used.

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The knife in question is called a Karambit. Details here

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Re: modern knives

Post by Subal das » Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:37 am

Knife alert
Beware the folding karambit during ID requests
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Re: modern knives

Post by hunterjack » Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:07 pm

i need a bit help. if anyone has seen 'Aks' movie(starring Amitabh Bachchan, raveena tandon and manoj bajpai) there a a kind of blade manoj carries around in that movie. i would like to know what is it called..???(i knw that movie is bad but cudn't help noticing the blade. that was the only best thing in that movie)
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Re: modern knives

Post by Rajat » Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:43 pm

hunterjack wrote:i need a bit help. if anyone has seen 'Aks' movie(starring Amitabh Bachchan, raveena tandon and manoj bajpai) there a a kind of blade manoj carries around in that movie. i would like to know what is it called..???(i knw that movie is bad but cudn't help noticing the blade. that was the only best thing in that movie)
Sorry its a bit difficult this way. I am sure that I or some of our members will be able to give some information on the knife but you will have to post a picture first.

Apart from this maybe someone with a good memory can help you out.

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Re: modern knives

Post by abhrankash » Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:23 pm

Dear all.
Once I have been to Ranchi their I found on the Sunday morning they do have a market that is called as ISRI market around 2km long where they use to sell many weapons (basically) Indian knives without any licenses but as far as my knowledge is concern if the sharp edges are more than that of 4'' then you have declare it to govt. and you will have to posses a license for it but the knife used for cutting vegetables and farming are exempted from the act.
It means you cannot move with it openly.

But telling you the truth,
from their I did got an dagger used by Gurkha still now it is with me.
I know I have possessed the weapon in a unauthorized manner but if you go their you can find many old knives and of fascinating design.
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Re: modern knives

Post by Rajat » Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:39 pm

Abhrankash: knives with blades upto 9" are exempted from the arms act and do not require a license.

As for moving about openly with knives this is still under debate.

You are right agricultural and domestic knives even longer than 9" are exempted.

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Re: modern knives

Post by abhrankash » Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:15 pm

Rajat wrote:Abhrankash: knives with blades upto 9" are exempted from the arms act and do not require a license.

As for moving about openly with knives this is still under debate.

You are right agricultural and domestic knives even longer than 9" are exempted.
thanks for your quote
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Re: modern knives

Post by Bruno22 » Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:10 pm

The Aks (hope I got that right) knife may be a one off fantasy knife. There are not too many commercial production knives used in movies. Often the knife also needs to be 'rigged' for safety reasons. They re cast the knife in rubber or resin. Pretty much like the bang bang guns they use in movies that work just like the real ones but don't output a projectile. A picture would be welcome.
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Gerber Bear Grylls Parang Machete

Post by Subal das » Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:27 am

can be a good idea for truck leaf spring self made knife

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Parang
The Parang is a modern version of the traditional jungle tribesmen's machete.
Its heavy blade makes short work of branches or vines. An invaluable tool in the jungle.

Features

* Angled Blade - Ideal for clearing brush or limbs
* Robust High Carbon Steel Blade - Enhances strength, corrosion resistance and easy to sharpen
* Full Tang Construction - Boosts durability
* Ergonomic Textured Rubber Grip - Maximizes comfort and reduces slippage
* Lanyard Cord - Acts as guard, enhancing grip security
* Nylon Sheath - Lightweight, military-grade, mildew resistant. Includes land to air rescue and SOS instructions.
* Priorities of Survival - Pocket guide contains Bear's survival essentials

Specifications

* Overall Legnth: 19.5"
* Blade Length: 13.5"
* Weight (in sheath): 25.4 oz.
* Weight (alone): 19.4 oz.
* Made in China [of course]

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I love Gerber knives!!

authentic in design, versatile in use, great quality, long lasting, sharp, and very competitively priced!!!

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Gerber EPIC Camp Knives
GB000176: Epic
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Fixed blade knives are rarely this dynamic. From the compact size and sturdy feel to the bottle opener and blunt tip, the Epic is the perfect knife for any camper. Cook, eat, drink, and be merry. The reversible pocket clip is designed for right or left carry. The locking sheath allows for tip up or tip down carry.

Features

* Bottle opener integrated into handle
* Reversible pocket clip for right or left carry
* Knife locks into sheath for secure tip up or tip down carry

Specifications

* Open Length: 7.30"
* Blade Length: 3.45"
* Weight: 5.12 oz
* Sheath: Rigid
* Handle Material: Textured Glass-Filled Nylon with clip
* Made in China
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Chris Reeve Mnandi Snakewood with Ladder Damascus

Post by Subal das » Mon Nov 15, 2010 7:45 am

infectiously beautiful and timeless, hard to find and cost only $500,

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Chris Reeve Mnandi with snakewood inlays. Titanium handles inlayed front and back. Machined ladder damascus blade with large thumbnail recess for easy opening. Frame lock. Reversible machined titanium clip. Includes calfskin pocket pouch and Chris Reeve polishing cloth. Made in USA.

Overall Length: 6.37"
Blade Length: 2.75"
Blade Material: Damascus (Stainless)
Lock: Frame Lock
Closed Length: 3.62"
Handle Material: Snakewood and Titanium
Clip: Titanium
Sheath: Calfskin Pouch
Weight: 1.60 oz.
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Re: modern knives

Post by xl_target » Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:57 am

Great thread Subal.
Unlike many of the fine knives you have pictured, my EDC is a humble Gerber mini paraframe. I do not depend on it for self defense but rather use its clip point for mundane cutting tasks which include cutting and stripping cable like Cat 5e. There have been many times when I have had to strip cable and have not had any other cutting tools with me. It has served remarkably well in this role. It has even avoided getting the nicks on the blade that wire cutting normally inflicts and holds a decent edge for a long time. It is small enough that I don't even notice it in my pocket and I have never had an issue with corrosion. For small controlled cuts in tight quarters, it works well. They are also cheap enough that replacing a lost or damaged knife is no big deal.
Some might say that relying on such a small blade for self defense is foolish but thankfully I don't have to carry a knife for that particular task. Certainly if I was in a wilderness situation, I would rely on something more robust but for my daily activities, it is ideal. I use the non-serrated version unlike the photo below. I also have a full size Paraframe but tend not to carry that as much. Some people claim that carrying an open bodied folder like the Paraframe tends to make it hard to clean but I haven't noticed that. Some will also mention that the frame lock is not very strong but it is more than substantial for the tasks I use it for.

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Re: modern knives

Post by Subal das » Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:50 pm

nice folder, knife not necessary should look like museum artifact to be useful.
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Re: modern knives

Post by Rajat » Mon Nov 15, 2010 6:14 pm

A dozen locking systems exist in the market but out of these among the most durable and error free are the frame locks and the liner locks. This is not to mention simplicity. This is the reason why Chris Reeves selected and developed the frame locking system for his best selling folder the Sebenza, another example is the Military model of Spyderco and scores of others from reputed knife makers.
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