01-19-2014, 02:35
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Zombie knife advice
Esteemed Members
As part of my doomsday preparations (tongue in cheek description, but seriously planning), i'm looking for a versatile knife that would be useful in both bug-out/huckle-down type scenarios. This will not be used as a day to day carry knife unless the proverbial really hits the fan.
I've narrowed it down to three (in no particular order) and would value your opinions.
1. Green Beret (which length?)
2. Pacific (Civilian model)
3. PS.com
Thanks
Hoepoe
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01-19-2014, 11:17
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01-19-2014, 11:18
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I would have more than one (and I do) a GB knife is great for what it's designed to do but I always had a Swiss Army knife in my pocket when in the field. I also liked to carry a Leatherman, like having a small tool chest in your pocket.
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01-19-2014, 11:23
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Originally Posted by Team Sergeant
I would have more than one (and I do) a GB knife is great for what it's designed to do but I always had a Swiss Army knife in my pocket when in the field. I also liked to carry a Leatherman, like having a small tool chest in your pocket.
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Agree 100%. I have a Leatherman Skeletool for everyday carry and a SwissTool for anything more heavy duty.
What i'm looking for is a sturdy chopping/cutting/defence tool (and a reason to buy a cool knife!)
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01-19-2014, 11:24
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Then I'd go GB knife for sure! It will remove a zombie's head in one easy motion..... 
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01-19-2014, 11:31
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Then I'd go GB knife for sure! It will remove a zombie's head in one easy motion..... |
Now you're gettin' me!
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01-19-2014, 12:05
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I'll second this. Decide what style, size and grip you like and contact him. His work is first class. Why get something off the shelf if you can do better.
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01-19-2014, 14:49
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I just saw this; will contact him, thanks.
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01-19-2014, 17:56
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I carry a mini leatherman on my key chain, and a folder in my pocket. I have a SOG SEAL for my big knife and I know you are going to make fun of me but I have a Bear Grills machete in my pack for cutting and chopping. I like the backward curve of it and it was a fathers day gift from my daughter.
Plus it would be really good at killing zombies
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01-19-2014, 18:44
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For Zombies? Just a big ole machete with a hammer pommel.
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Last edited by twistedsquid; 01-19-2014 at 18:47.
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01-19-2014, 19:24
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I'll second this. Decide what style, size and grip you like and contact him. His work is first class. Why get something off the shelf if you can do better.
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Well, I see nothing wrong with the Chris Reeve and/or Bill Harsey knives mentioned above.
I prefer a larger blade for chopping tasks, so of the list, I like the GB knife best. You can do most small jobs with a bigger knife, if necessary, but it is not easy to do big jobs with a small knife.
A machete, axe, or kukri is nice, depending on the environment, combined with a smaller fixed blade and a Swiss Army or quality multi-tool.
Avoid Chinese made products.
TR
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01-19-2014, 19:26
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I say go to the SFQC and use the one they award you there!
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01-19-2014, 19:59
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I say go to the SFQC and use the one they award you there!
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Thanks, at 61 and working on my second retirement, I'm a bit too long in the tooth. I'll wait another 20 years and inherit my Dad's. (^__^)v
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01-19-2014, 20:13
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Thanks, at 61 and working on my second retirement, I'm a bit too long in the tooth. I'll wait another 20 years and inherit my Dad's. (^__^)v
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I'm 61, working on my third retirement, and waaay long in the tooth. I didn't get one-and I'm not gonna pay for one. IMO, that's like buying a medal that the paperwork got lost on.
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01-19-2014, 22:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Max_Tab
I carry a mini leatherman on my key chain, and a folder in my pocket. I have a SOG SEAL for my big knife and I know you are going to make fun of me but I have a Bear Grills machete in my pack for cutting and chopping. I like the backward curve of it and it was a fathers day gift from my daughter.
Plus it would be really good at killing zombies
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