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 Re: A Soldiers Combat Knife
[Re: Need2Know]
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08/07/12 05:34 AM
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KalEl
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If I were deploying and I could take what I wanted Id want a small folder and a Regulator
The Reg is very light for its size, bomb proof, comfortable and works great with gloves on.
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Re: A Soldiers Combat Knife
[Re: KalEl]
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08/07/12 06:36 AM
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dman62
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I've heard that non-issued knives are being confiscated from soldiers rotating back to the states. Don't know for sure if that is the case or if that would affect your choice. I'd go with the RTD and a multitool.
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Re: A Soldiers Combat Knife
[Re: dman62]
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08/07/12 07:32 AM
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MonkeyBomb
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I would let him pick. But be sure to have him check with his unit. One unit may allow a certain blade others may have very strict or no restrictions at all.
Its very dependent on his specific unit or battalion etc. I had one that didn't want anything biggger than a tooth pick and another that I could have carried a sword.
JYD #113
I'm getting to old for this Stuff................
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Re: A Soldiers Combat Knife
[Re: MonkeyBomb]
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08/07/12 10:15 AM
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Rasmus
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The Rodent 6 seems to me the greatest allrounder. So I would go with that...
From the first time I saw it, it struck me at a good combat knife.
Having only one pancake, leaves more room for bacon!
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Re: A Soldiers Combat Knife
[Re: SkunkHunter]
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08/07/12 10:52 AM
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Bear1
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But one consideration we have not talked about is he will have escort duty. That means riding in a vehicle hours a day. Will X length a blade work riding in a seat all day long? That's why I would take the RMD. Just my E 0.02 worth...
Bear1
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 Re: A Soldiers Combat Knife
[Re: Bear1]
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08/07/12 02:29 PM
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yesh
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I almost voted Regulator on this one and the more I think about this question, the more I wanna say give him the Regulator..... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: A Soldiers Combat Knife
[Re: yesh]
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08/07/12 03:02 PM
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Had wanted this to be a surprise for him, but it would be best to consult with him. Plus I don't have sheaths dialed in for all of them yet.
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Re: A Soldiers Combat Knife
[Re: Hooker]
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08/07/12 03:24 PM
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yesh
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Had wanted this to be a surprise for him, but it would be best to consult with him. Plus I don't have sheaths dialed in for all of them yet. You really should talk to him about this.....His needs/preferences will be paramount in this decision.
Junk Yard Dog #152 - Woof!
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Re: A Soldiers Combat Knife
[Re: Hooker]
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08/07/12 03:27 PM
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DogTired
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Rodent 6 seems like a good all arounder--looks like it could function well as a fighter if needed (that top quillion is designed for that--but it's a decent enough blade for everything he'd need. Put it in a Spec Ops sheath with a multitool and he's good. But like MB noted, need to check what his unit will allow. Take it with a grain of salt, considering I've never served in the military or in a war zone. Maybe some day, and if that day comes, I'd prefer the Rodent 6 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
- Benjamin Franklin
"A free people ought to be armed."
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Re: A Soldiers Combat Knife
[Re: Hooker]
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08/07/12 03:36 PM
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BillyJoeBobJim
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I know I'm not answering the original knife question, but for carry...
Obtain a Kydex sheath from Mashed Cat, Buy Brown, or Rainwalker...
PLUS...
IWB loops attachable to the sheath in various ways,
AND/OR...
the following from Rainwalker:
SKDS - Stationary Kydex Drop Strip
SKDL - Stationary Kydex Drop Loop
Kydex Belt Loops,
AND/OR...
the Malice Clips from Tactical Tailor, or paracord, or cable ties.
I have found that these items allow me to configure my Kydex sheaths however I want.
Some people like a Tek-Lok.
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Re: A Soldiers Combat Knife
[Re: BillyJoeBobJim]
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08/07/12 04:26 PM
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RN
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I went with the 511 out of that bunch for weight. If it was me though, I would look to gift a bandicoot..that's a mean little sucker and weighs next to nothing!
JYD #109
"I came here for the knives and stayed for the people."
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Re: A Soldiers Combat Knife
[Re: yesh]
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08/07/12 10:17 PM
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Anonymous
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This Marine says give the Marine the Ratmandu. Hands down, it is a winner in book.
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