ANy combat pilots out there?>knife ????

[tegemu]

During Nam, Randall Knives were very popular. They probably wouldn't sell too well today. They were just a plain jane, superbly manufactured, extremely utilitarian, rugged knife made like a standard hunting knife, like the famous K-Bars that many of us carried. Those who owned them pretty well cherished them and were envied by many. Today it seems that if it does not have some "Tacticool, whiz bang Ninja sounding name" and all sorts of odd protrusions and weird blades, it is totally ignored by so many. If a Randall is not available the K-bar does just fine and is hard to beat. Randall is still making those fabulous knifes. See www.randallknives.com or www.kabar.com .

 

[Lee Woiteshek]

I am not a combat pilot. Nor a pilot of any sort. Having said that, of all the choices listed I would also pick the Randall. They actually make an "Airman" model with sawteeth that are strong enough to cut through an airframe. The military users of these knives have actually had to cut through their aircraft to escape/survive. Down side is the wait on these knives last I heard was four years. Ebay is your (expensive) friend. Get the stainless/sawteeth/double guard with commando handle. He will give this knife to his grandson. I always own at least one Randall, they are that good.

 

[RoyG]

On sale today only...3-29-06

LMF II ASEK, Tan Handle, w/Safety Knife, Combo, Nylon Sheath

Deal of the Day 29 March 2006
Over 45% OFF

SKU: 1400
Features a 4.84 in. 12C 27 steel black blade and a 5.75 in. Coyote brown textured Kraton handle. Comes complete with a molded plastic and nylon sheath that holds the safety knife as well. Holes through the blade and handle allow lashing to specific gear. Window breaker/skull crusher handle end. Soft rubber over-molding on the main sheath to reduce noise. Butt cap is physically separated from the tang by handle substrate for shock absorption amd electrical isolation. Includes safety knife.

Regular Price: $136.06
Discount Price: $74.83

 

[MD_Willington]

Multi-Tool...

This is what the Canadian guys/gals in Afghanistan are packing...
http://www.army.gc.ca/Chief_Land_Staff/Clothe_the_soldier/hab/2/28_e.asp

Not sure if they issue these to the US troops...

 

[kayl]

The LMF II is a great knife, check la police gear for a great deal!

 

[Sixtigers]

I can tell you what our pilots carry (I work in a Navy Hornet Squadron):

The PRs give 'em a very, very nicely made Benchmade switchblade. This is a pretty big knife, side opening automatic, I'd put the blade at 4-5". Black synthetic grips. Very good quality: No shakes, wiggles, or looseness...when that thing springs open and locks, it kicks a bit, and the blade is tight.

I've been trying to talk one out of 'em for years now, but they're strictly controlled and serialized. Broken units are sent back to Benchmade for repair.

The knives have to be turned in at end of flight.

 

[oldways]

Bark River Bravo 1 and a Leatherman.