IMHO, the attributes of a "fighting knife" are not mutually exclusive with the attributes of a good utility knife.

I found that even the one-dimensional, tanto edged folder that I have been EDC'ing the past several weeks has been exceptional at everyday task both in the field and at home.

I am not in the service nor in law enforcement, yet my requirements for a reliable folder often lead me to look at knives that were designed with those purposes in mind. While not specifically looking for a "fighting knife", when I look for a robust, easily opened lock and a durable edge geometry, I often find myself looking at one.

Kmar, I have NO evidence to support this, but I think that MOST manufacturers get the "Fighting Knife" thing wrong. A fghting knife in my opinion is one that should excell in cutting flesh and perhaps clothing items and nothing else. In that Vein I think it should have a very thin, rather delicate edge. I personall think that MOST of the companies that advertise their product as "a FIGHTING KNIFE" are trying to cash in on a trend/fad, fear. What they are presenting many times is a TOUGH, strong and sturdy "Combat Knife" if you will. Something that we would probably call a good strong sturdy EDC blade.

This is just MY take on this. No animals were harmed in the thought process required to produce this post.

I bet that little squirrel in your head tired on that wheel up there though.

I'll have you know a squirrel is used because it is a renewable resource as opposed to rubber bands which require energy and raw material to manufacture. A squirrel can just eat what he finds up there, which on my part shouldn't take long to consume! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Zombie squirrels! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

All the more reason for a .22 caliber AR upper <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> hehe, don't want to waste the 5.56 on the little boogers.

I've heard tell they grow them pretty big in some parts

I love it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

lol! almost had a little beer out the nose on that one! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Here are a few photos... poor ones, but you can get the idea. I ordered these awhile ago and they just arrived. I did order them long before my kick to simplify and get down to users, so I'm not sure what I'm going to do with the both. I'm actually most excited that the smaller sheath fits my Battle Rat perfectly! With those straps- there are lots of carry options! I like that it carries high...makes the big old BR seem smaller and easier on the belt! I like!! The smaller Koyote is called a Bush Beater and is a beast. That is like 4" of sharpened swedge too! Cool! I'm pretty tempted to keep it and it fits the Dog Father nylon sheath well. The bigger sword is a Spanish Dirk with a same style sheath. I thought he was going 1/8" thick, but it's 1/4" for sure. That will be going bye bye for sure with a couple of other swords. Might just bag a Fiddleback machete and call it a day for my sword desires??? Not sure though...anyhoo...photos...

Nice RN. I like the way the sheath is made as well!