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This is a group for people who are interested and passionate about tactical knives. If you have a general interest or questions about tactical knives feel free to join.

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M1895 Chilean Mauser bayonet

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Kevin D Mar 1, 2023. 3 Replies 0 Likes

It just arrived today.Absolutely fantastic condition, Serial numbers on the blade and the scabbard match; about 95% original bluing on the scabbard; blade remains shiny with no indication of…Continue

A recently acquired WWII combat knife

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Lars Ray Dec 17, 2022. 3 Replies 2 Likes

I was able to add a PAL RH-36 to my little collection recently. The sheath is original but a bit rough. The knife itself was in decent condition once I was able to clean it up a little bit. No…Continue

Columbia River Knife and Tool FAN CLUB

Started by Jan Carter. Last reply by Jan Carter Aug 5, 2020. 35 Replies 4 Likes

CRKT is one of the most innovative knife companies out there! Let's brag about our CRKT…Continue

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Presents from a friend

Started by Rome D. Rushing. Last reply by Rome D. Rushing Feb 16, 2020. 11 Replies 7 Likes

Just recently a friend of mine was cleaning his late brothers house and hetold me he had several knives that he had found and he would bring them to me.Well here is a picture of just the tactical…Continue

Newest Tactical Purchase!!

Started by Keelen Grimm. Last reply by Charles Sample Apr 9, 2018. 284 Replies 4 Likes

Hey everyone, Show me your newest tactical knife purchase! Did you finally give in and buy that knife you just had to have? What is your latest purchases? I am interested to see what you guys are…Continue

Tags: newest, pictures, purchase, tacticool, knives

Special Ops Group-S.O.G. Knives

Started by Jan Carter. Last reply by Steve Scheuerman (Manx) Mar 21, 2018. 42 Replies 3 Likes

Hosted by Stephen TungateIn this group we talk about S.O.G.knives and what can be done with them, also show our newest S.O.G.finds..Continue

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ZT KNIVES

Started by Jan Carter. Last reply by Steve Scheuerman (Manx) Mar 21, 2018. 62 Replies 3 Likes

Zero Tolerance Knives are a collaboration between Kai USA , Ken Onion and Strider Knives. They bring us a series of professional grade combat knives built to survive the worst conditions. Please…Continue

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It Cuts both Ways

Started by Jan Carter. Last reply by paul charbonneau Feb 13, 2018. 13 Replies 2 Likes

Comment by RicK on February 21, 2013 at 12:20Doesnt get much better than this master dean rostohar designer of spec wog warrior…Continue

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EMERSON KNIVES iKC Forum

Started by Jan Carter. Last reply by Jan Carter Sep 8, 2017. 87 Replies 2 Likes

Fans, collectors, and/or anyone interested in Ernest Emerson's Legendary Hard Use Knives..."To Some They Are Accessories... To Others They Are Necessities."WIKIPEDIA'S ARTICLE ON ERNEST EMERSON.…Continue

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Just a quick question.

Started by Michael E. Roper. Last reply by Tobias Gibson Apr 26, 2017. 19 Replies 3 Likes

One of my many grand sons just "graduated" from "Airborne" and "Ranger" school. The military has sure been good for him. I'm very proud also.I will ask him this question when he comes home for…Continue

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Comment by Antonios Kekalos on May 27, 2009 at 9:34: The only reason I don't have a Strider is the cost. Go for it, you won't be sorry.

In Memoriam Comment by Scott King on May 27, 2009 at 8:15: ok- y'all know by now that I'm really an old knife guy (you figure that one out). Since iKC has been up and I'm met all of you, I've been watching out of the corner of my eye some of the cool tacticals.
Now, I have made the decision I am going to buy one and plan on at the Blade Show this weekend!!
BUT, I have been looking around trying to get a feel. I've asked for suggestions as I go around iKC, esp. in the Chat.
This morning I found what I think I want. It's big and solid (probably on the heavy side), which I like from the knife I have collected (it is big and solid).
Here is it.....the only thing is I haven't heard y'all mention Strider. Should I be concerned?

Comment by kenneth noob on May 25, 2009 at 12:42: just got my d2 paramilitary :)
now i'm waiting for my delica4 with the FFG and foliage g-10 scales to come in. impatient!!!

In Memoriam Comment by Scott King on May 25, 2009 at 9:08: Don't be surprised if I come back with a "tactical" from the Blade Show this weekend....just don't know what to get. I guess I'll just get the one that speaks the loudest to me.
With RAT just 20 minutes from my hometown...might pick one of them up.
But I'll report back and let you know. Wish me luck!

In Memoriam Comment by Scott King on May 25, 2009 at 9:05: Keelen and All....
Good stuff here. Great feedback. Helps me understand the appeal of this type knife.
To allow me to restate what I am hearing- its a cool and mod looking knife for everyday use. but can get you out of a real jam with a bad guy, if needed.
How's that?

Well, there is no doubt, the traditional knives, for the most part, don't offer the "get you out of a jam" part, plus most of them look like our Dad's EDC.

KnifeMaker Comment by Nick Arsenault on May 24, 2009 at 8:48: to reply to Scoot's last post...

i like Tactical knives cuz there durable and when there durable you use them more cuz u don't have to worry about it breaking or chipping like knives with wood or bone (scratching wood or bone is easy thus de-valuing it).... 2nd quick deployment, you don't have to worry about what you deploy ether like a Swiss army knife (that would be bad pulling out a can opener wile in a tac. situation...) and 3rd is the cool-ness-ability or the knives, looking totally bad a**... 4th easy to obtain, its hard to find other older knives in a store....

Comment by Keelen Grimm on May 23, 2009 at 20:02: Ian thank you very much for your comment. I really enjoyed reading it and learning something new.

Thank you for your service to our country. I appreciate all that you have done.

Comment by Ian Minton on May 21, 2009 at 20:08: I would like to articulate the comment made by Tom Cai- I served 4 years as a US MARINE and never once carried a blade... There was some moderate knife training after boot camp, but aside from a bayonet (which I never carried either) there was no military issue blade- and KBAR was optional in the field and the only blade that was allowed to be fixed to our web gear in the field.

To me tactical means "emergency in extreme cases," as in this is a serious life or death situation that there is no way I could fight my way out of... Something drastic that my moral compass would direct me to authorize the use of deadly force.

I carry Benchmade's and Spyderco's every day all day long- I LOVE them, and use the holy heck out of them, and indeed, when I'm on my way walking to work midnights through the nasty parts of downtown Chicago very very late at night I do feel safer than if I were otherwise armed. But the use of the word "tactical" gets thrown around allot on the internet- and sometimes that worries me...

If I go my entire life and never have to protect myself using a blade that would be a very very good thing... Likewise not having a knife when I need one would be a bad thing:)

Keep your knives sharp!

Ian