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Tactical & Combat Collectors Club

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.

Members: 209
Latest Activity: Nov 10, 2023

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M1895 Chilean Mauser bayonet

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

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

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

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

Tags: FAN, CLUB, CRHT, Tool, and

Presents from a friend

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tags: combat, knives, Tactical

EMERSON KNIVES iKC Forum

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

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

Tags: Forum, iKC, KNIVES, EMERSON

Just a quick question.

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

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 Keelen Grimm on May 1, 2009 at 10:23
Great pict Tom! That Griptilian sure got some use and shows it! I agree with what Tom said about tactical knives being more "tacti-cool" than anything else. I actually don't like the term tactical but most people know the kind of knife that you are talking about when you say it and that is the only reason that I use it.

To answer Scotts question, I think I am more drawn to tactical knives because of their design and all around look. For most of my life I have grown up with newer age, more aggressive knife designs and they are what have stuck to me. I really like the more modern materials that are used like G-10, carbon fiber, etc that give a knife a completely different feel than jigged bone or wood. Also, I am attracted to newer blade shapes and unique opening mechanisms like the Kershaw External Toggle and the CRKT fulcrum to name a few.

While I am more drawn to newer knife designs I have a large appreciation for all the older and more traditional ones as well. Without the Buck 110, Case trapper and many others knives would not be where they are today.

I really like your questions Scott and please don't think they are dumb. I have many questions for you as well!

Keelen
Comment by Tom Cai on May 1, 2009 at 9:35
Yea, I sort of went into that mode a little while back. But now I look to more of the useful style of knives.

I guess the main appeal for these 'tactical' (tacti-cool would be more of a correct term, ahahha) knives is simple the materials and design. Many of the tactical knives would serve little purpose for what I do (they'd work, but I wouldn't like it).

I guess for that comment would be more for fixed blades. As for folders, there is the use of carbon fiber, G-10, titanium scales, etc., etc., but also the design of the knives are just "too" cool. But mainly it IS the cool patterning designs. I.E. the SOCOMs sleek nearly symmetrical blade to handle or the Nimravus' textured aluminum handles (that totally tear up your hands when using them without gloves, :D )

Honestly if I owned some of the mainstream tactical knives, I can almost guarantee they'd come back in a few pieces (maybe not Strider, though I probably could with a few of their models, or Crusader Forge, but the vast majority, yes)... this would just be under my "normal use." :D


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Comment by Scott King on May 1, 2009 at 9:23
OK. Hopefully, my joining won't keep folks from joining or run y'all off, BUT I have some questions for your group.

I won't pepper you with all of them at once and will pop in and ask at time goes on.

My first "dumb" question is this (now you know I lean heavily to vintage knife patterns, OK?) what it is about these "tactical" knives that appeals to you guys, esp. considering there are fancy customs and old traditional patterns out there? I am intrigued with the younger collectors going tactical, which is why I want to learn more.
Comment by Tom Cai on May 1, 2009 at 9:21
Just a few cool pics of some sweet tactical knives. I actually don't own the SOCOM in S90V, Mini SOCOM LE in S60V, fully serrated Endura 4, and the BM 970 anymore. Sad... isn't it?

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Comment by Keelen Grimm on April 29, 2009 at 21:24
Hey everyone,

I know there are not many people who are into "Tactical Knives" but feel free to ask questions or post some comments! Thanks

Keelen
 
 
 

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