Can anyone tell me that is a trained knife fighter if this is a good combat knife or would the handle get in the way?
786904
It would depend on what sort of 'trained' fighter he was. Some prefer to flip the blades between their hands to confuse the attacker, while others prefer to simply use a one handed approach. This knife is very good for a melee situation. It is actually designed as a sort of modded brass knuckles. When using it to attack, you just attack as if you're in a fist-fight. Just watch that sharp blade.
786905
I have the tanto blade and the double edge blade both are very well balance and for someone with small hands it's fits mine very well the handle is not quits as bulky as it appears so if in a knife fight or combat I believe it would actually give that person an edge to the opponent as it will protect the hand more and let's be honest metal hurts worse than a hand. Great knife I love it
786906
Not a trained fighter but I can say in using this knife the handle is actually very beneficial and not cumbersome at all. The placement of the split for fingers is perfect for any size hands and the weight is excellent. For the price you will not find better. I love this one and is my personal protection blade for home.
786907
Cons. - the handle type would slower over- hand or under-hand blade transitions but can be almost insignificant when you start training with it. Pros. - you now have added a fighting and utilitarian dimension of your knife. You can now deliver incapacitating blows or block other edged and impact weapons without sacrificing your knuckles. Hope this helps.
786908
Great "combat" knife. "Trained" person would opt for a more agile knife. This is a "Trench Knife" mod. In multiple engagement fighting this ROCKS ! Shock value--way high. Feels great in the hand--confidence builder. Home defence knife--great if gunless. Overall, a GREAT knife to own--and show. Odds of "trained knife fighter" encounter--"of the fourth kind".Great buy, great addition to any collection. Just do it !
954026
It is a really grippy handle even when wet, I have never had it happen, I wouldn't worry about it. Super comfortable ergonomical and grippy ruberized handle. Most comfortable and sharpest knife I have ever owned.
1839010
It's a cinch to deploy. Retraction I think would be difficult. I've lost all my benchmades so I can't test. To be honest, I've gotten drunk and threw 500 dollars worth of knife away recently. I'm drunk right now, actually. You could do it with me middle finger, I think, but then your palm might be exposed too much. I suggest deploying with your dominant hand and retracting with your weak hand if at all possible.
1899600
First, and believe me I'm not trying to sound like a d!ck, but I don't recommend battling with metal swords. As for your question, it would hold up great as far as the blade is concerned, however the handle is pretty wimpy so if any part of the sword would break it would be that or where the blade connects to the handle. The blade itself is insane, check out youtube: WeAllJuggleKnives does a great demo vid for cutting.
381747
It is a great knife...fits in my pocket so well I forget it's there. Sharp blade that needed 2 minutes of honing to get a razor edge. Any knife can be used for self defence. The only thing this is it opens like a normal knife.. I don't see this as any different from any other knife in opening..in fact I have other knives that are easier to open.But all in all a great EDC knife
2240781
Yes. But please keep in mind that a knife is almost never considered an ideal first line weapon for home or self defense. I am a former US Army Airborne Ranger, and a combat veteran. I was given what amounts to the best hand to hand/close quarters training that a person could ever hope to receive, and still think of a knife (in the defensive role)as a weapon of last resort.
1519632
I am not sure exactly what you mean by "battle ready." However, like any sharp bladed weapon, it can kill an enemy, but if you mean can you use this sword to strike against an armored Samurai, or against another metal sword, I cannot answer that question. Is it suitable for practice? Yes, if you are into Kenjutsu, or Iaido or Iaijutsu or kata practice. However, for actual cutting practice, I would not advise this Katana model. I suggest you search for a more sturdy and stronger Katana (Samurai sword). I hope this has helped you in your search for a quality katana.
590182
Yes it is. Handle is cut leather washers Stacked and then the base is attached to the tang. Being a retired Marine when we went to the field they would allow us to take some of our own equipment. This is one that I took. Whether this is dumb or not I painted the leather handle with black oil based paint. That was to stop the leather from rotting. Good thing I did the leather sheath rotted out quickly. Any Military surplus store will have a woven poly, quality work sheath to replace. It worked and the paint is still adhered to the leather handle after all these years. This is a pilot survival knife, the back saw edge was designed to rip through aluminum metal. That way the pilot could leave the plane. These are top of the line survival knives. The thick shorter edge blade will handle allot of abuse. The stone that comes with them will do the job, But a pocket pal Smiths "V" sharpeners are much quicker and easier, will fit in the spot made for the stone. The upper edge of the blade can be sharpened the same as the straight edge bottom. I did mine in case a last chance came to me. I never saw one used for anything but utility, ropes food and so on. The bigger K-Bars were just to large to handle and cut small items. Couldn't control the long blade. I was prying and even snapped the blade in 2. OK I'll shut up now. Except Rothco makes quality military knives.
139476
Well for starters spell "kombat" combat, we are not in the second grade. Technically yes, it is a carbon steal blade meaning it can sharpen easily. Would I do it; hell no. But that is just me.
1056186
If he is a knife guy, he will love it. I wouldn't consider it a tactical or combat knife, (He likely has one of those issued to him) but it is an excellent every day carry knife for the price. I have knives from $20 to $200 and this is still one of my favorites. Thank you both for your service to country.
1711585
That's a good Question. From the looks of it, probably not. I still like it and it has a high "wow" factor. It would be the one knife I would want it I had one to choose.
1011578
I don't find the handle small. I have small hands to begin with. I think it's sized correctly for its purpose as EDC knife.
1056183
It really is an awesome knife he would love it. Theres a few different blade options you'd have to choose from. Personally I did the one without any serration and I did the curved edge one instead of the tanto blade style. Honestly I would do the non serrated curved one but thats up to you haha. Also they have it in a tan color like a desert tan so maybe that would be cool for someone in the military, or olive green. I did the black and love it. I could go on and on about it but for the money, its the best pocket knife i've ever owned :D. If you do let me know how he liked it!?
1243166
Haven't had a chance to beat mine up quite yet... I don't think batoning would hurt it much... at all really. It's a Brickhouse of a knife, very heavy, very sturdy. Also, if you do manage to mess this beast up, at least it was only $20 right?
2034812
I would say it is... I am right handed and the shape of the handle is such that if you hold it in your hand by the handle, the left side of the handle is round, while the right side of the handle kind of protrudes out very slightly to fit into the space where your knuckles bend. Its a very very comfortable knife to use.
718836
Yeah they're okay if your five or seven there are better choices out there. This knife might last a weekend battle but if you want one for the long run get a cold steel trainer or any training knife for that matter.
632755
Yes it would be a good self defense knife but I don't reccommend carring it. The first day I carried te knife it opened in my pocket and I didn't know it did and I almost cut my hand open. It needs to have a lock or not be so easy to open.