Let's see your knives - big and small.

dsingh · Post by **dsingh** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:23 am

Chinese daggers and kirpans never gets rusted and r very sharp although I did not find much of the stuff in Amritsar and were quite expensive .I did not have time to go to shop near jallaianwallan bagh two elderly persons have rare collection of chinese swords, kirpans, daggers apart from smallest khukri just 4 inches of length at a very reasonable rates.

Subal das · Post by **Subal das** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:17 am

my favorite EDC 5.11 Tactical Series C.U.B. Master Knife Karambit 51006

Olly · Post by **Olly** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:46 am

Here is its brother with me... from Smith & Wesson

Subal das · Post by **Subal das** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 11:19 am

I heard that karambit was a Bhima's favorite knife.

Post by **Yaj** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 1:10 pm

Subal das wrote:I head that karambit was a Bhima's favorite knife.

I do not think any credible version of the Mahabharata mentions that .They call kerambits Bhima's claw or Hanuman's claw in Indonesia but that is just a measure of the esteem they have for the weapon.Claims of a magical claw which sprang from the palms of Hanuman and Bhima are not mentioned in any version of the Mahabharata or Ramayana that I have read.They also call it tiger's claw .
Regards,
Yaj

Bruno22 · Post by **Bruno22** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 10:10 pm

Some of mine

-- Sun Jul 05, 2009 22:17 --

My everyday carry is now a Victorinox Cyber tool Lite. Its pretty much the most handy tool I have ever used. I have used quite a few leatherman tools and several Gerber multi tools. The Gerber Suspension is also my favorite if I am out of the city. Its light and compact.
regards
Bruno22

Subal das · Post by **Subal das** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 9:28 am

you are right Yaj, I never heard about such karambit thing in Mahabharata either. Mostly there is descriptions of Arjun's demigods staff. But I love karambit for it's stealth and speed.

hey Olly, are you deal in S&W knives, PM me please if so, I'm looking to buy few. If not any advise on where I can get it, without importing, will be appreciated

Bruno22 , have you been able to import those fixed blades, or just got it here? Nice Striders !!!

What a legal limit for blade length in India for carry.

respect
Subal

Rottmeister · Post by **Rottmeister** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:23 pm

"Damnation; Salvation...

got one thing in common.

You gotta die to find either."

sudesh · Post by **sudesh** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:21 am

One of my knives.

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This is the only pic I have with me right now.
ll post more later.

Sudesh....

m24 · Post by **m24** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:15 am

Rottlord: Is one of the knives an SOG Seal Pup??

Subal: Check your PM. Olly is not a dealer of S&W knives, he gets it through his friends who come from US. Since Olly is no more a member here, the next possible option for you is to checkout http://www.20north.com or import them using deadwoodknives, amazon or other sites.

As for the legal length of knives which can be carried here, there is a open thread in this section related to that topic, you can go through it.

Rottmeister · Post by **Rottmeister** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:53 pm

Sorry to disappoint you, m24; none are the Seal Pups (they are $150 and above and mine are way, way down below that sum), but are made from heat treated steel mixed with cobalt, tungsten and vanadium. I drop tested them on the mosaic floor (from 7 feet) and while my other knives gave away, these two sustained their edge. I was chopping a 5-kilo Carp yesterday with the curved one and it took a single, mild blow to separate the head from the body entirely. I named it Salvation (the other one is Damnation); nowadays, I carry both when I move out.

If you want a similar one, I can get it couriered to you; or, you may have the phone number of the guy who sells these stuff to me and have a word on whether he can get it couriered. I think it shall be the right choice for Subal as well.

m24 · Post by **m24** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:42 pm

How much would the pair cost me including postage??

Rottmeister · Post by **Rottmeister** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:36 pm

PM Sent.

m24 · Post by **m24** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:59 am

I have replied to your PM. Will let you know accordingly.

Subal das · Post by **Subal das** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:39 pm

m24 wrote:Rottlord: Is one of the knives an SOG Seal Pup??

Subal: Check your PM. Olly is not a dealer of S&W knives, he gets it through his friends who come from US. Since Olly is no more a member here, the next possible option for you is to checkout http://www.20north.com or import them using deadwoodknives, amazon or other sites.

As for the legal length of knives which can be carried here, there is a open thread in this section related to that topic, you can go through it.

did not get any PM.

I'm not a really big fun of S&W knives, simply because most of them made from 440C, but some recently made knives have really interesting design and functionality

like that one, great knife for kid to learn how to escape kidnapping attempt.

and that one

most of S&W knives made in China and quite a bit overpriced on http://www.20north.com they charge import tax for sport shoes same as I paid for ViewSonic monitor. Most goods which are send by TNT or EMS to India arriving perfectly without any import tax at all. DHL and Fedex much worse in this regard.

back to knives, I do not favor big blades, they give reach advantage, but easier to disarm. How long blade does no matter actually. For example Sudesh's folder can easy reach the spine if some one will be stabbed from the front with it.

Main thing in knife is stealth and speed, karambit is my favorite.

I like the phrase said by JAMES KEATING in begining of one of his training caps

You often heard that knife fighters been treacherous people. Sneaky damn fighters. You've got to be. You are out cast by guns. If people know you have knife they will take guns, bays boll bats, pistols rifles terrifying. So, to do your job, deception have to be very high on the scale. Much higher on the scale then your ability to do a perfect cuts. It takes a lot guts, it is all valid, but I'm not looking to make a perfect cuts, I just need the energy, the drive , the will and the ability to move on somebody and do it. That is on right side of path. On left side, dueling, I will not pull weapon on some body who do not have a weapon.

here is nice web site with realistic prices for S&W knives, they do ship to India and you can ask for insurance for extra $2.
http://www.discountcutlery.net/en-us/dept_21897.html

RottLord, I do not look for knives with traditional kind of blade, modern trends and concepts in knife fight made some serious effect of tactical knives design. I have some basic equipment and making knives myself, not for sale, just for family members.
So my current concept in acquisition of good knives in buying steel, handle and sheath materials for USA and making it in house.

I will be thankful is some one can recommend a good blacksmith, who can do that.

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