Post Your Tactical Folders
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Well guys, I just pimped out my ZT 0350TS with some Black/Gray Stipple G-10 scales from VZ Grips. Found them on KnifeCenter and thought they might look cool. This thing reminds me of a Panzer Tank.
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/VZ350S ... t-included
Pretty pleased with the end result, I have an anodized pivot pin coming too, but I wish it was red, I think that would really set it off. The texture is very grippy, not like run of the mill G-10 isn't, but this really feels good in hand. Not a bad project if you have the right tools. Plus I always keep my "assisted" knives assisted.
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/VZ350S ... t-included
Pretty pleased with the end result, I have an anodized pivot pin coming too, but I wish it was red, I think that would really set it off. The texture is very grippy, not like run of the mill G-10 isn't, but this really feels good in hand. Not a bad project if you have the right tools. Plus I always keep my "assisted" knives assisted.
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Just looking at your knife makes me want to surrender. Formidable.
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Ha!!! Thank you, Sir!
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Looking good John!
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This knife has been traveling with me a lot over my Bachelor's party weekend! Added a Bronze pivot screw and I really like how it turned out.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
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I really like those handles!1967redrider wrote: ↑Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:03 am Well guys, I just pimped out my ZT 0350TS with some Black/Gray Stipple G-10 scales from VZ Grips. Found them on KnifeCenter and thought they might look cool. This thing reminds me of a Panzer Tank.
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/VZ350S ... t-included
Pretty pleased with the end result, I have an anodized pivot pin coming too, but I wish it was red, I think that would really set it off. The texture is very grippy, not like run of the mill G-10 isn't, but this really feels good in hand. Not a bad project if you have the right tools. Plus I always keep my "assisted" knives assisted.
David
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edge213 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 2:07 amI really like those handles!1967redrider wrote: ↑Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:03 am Well guys, I just pimped out my ZT 0350TS with some Black/Gray Stipple G-10 scales from VZ Grips. Found them on KnifeCenter and thought they might look cool. This thing reminds me of a Panzer Tank.
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/VZ350S ... t-included
Pretty pleased with the end result, I have an anodized pivot pin coming too, but I wish it was red, I think that would really set it off. The texture is very grippy, not like run of the mill G-10 isn't, but this really feels good in hand. Not a bad project if you have the right tools. Plus I always keep my "assisted" knives assisted.
You really get a lot of grip off of them.
Thanks!
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Looking GOOD!!!
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Here is a picture of some of my tactical folders.
A friend of mine gave them to me. They belonged to
his older brother who passed away.
Oh, the MOD in red is mismarked its an Emerson.
A friend of mine gave them to me. They belonged to
his older brother who passed away.
Oh, the MOD in red is mismarked its an Emerson.
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Very Nice Mix of Tacticals!
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That is quite a collection of Emersons.
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NICE!!!
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An early COLD STEEL lockback Tanto.
And a COLD STEEL Scimitar
And a COLD STEEL Scimitar
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Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sun Sep 20, 2020 1:31 pm An early COLD STEEL lockback Tanto.
And a COLD STEEL Scimitar
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Here are a few more that I believe qualify as Tactical Folder
SigTac Range Master Paragon EDI Bradley Outdoor Edge Magna
SigTac Range Master Paragon EDI Bradley Outdoor Edge Magna
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Garry.. How do you like that Tanto blade?? I have a few but wont use them because I don't think I can sharpen them correctly..Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sun Sep 20, 2020 1:31 pm An early COLD STEEL lockback Tanto.
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And a COLD STEEL Scimitar
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John, A tanto blade has some advantages as a tactical, i.e. defensive knife. Namely, it penetrates clothing such as jackets even better than a stiletto and creates a large wound channel.
Nevertheless, my favorite style is a curved edge like the scimitar. This fits my training style for knife fighting which is almost purely defensive.
For stabbing, a straight edge is best. But it is when an effort to stab someone is made that one will himself likely get cut.
With a curved edge, my focus is on defense, slashing at hands, wrists, arms. I have never accepted the common axiom that "If you are in a knife fight, expect to get cut." Fighting aggressively, in other words attacking, yes the likely hood of being stabbed or cut is high because you must come within arms reach of your opponent. But with a defensive approach plus proper footwork one can avoid getting hurt.
I believed this for many years but it was a lonely position because virtually every instructor said "Expect to be cut." Then I found Lynn Thompson's (Cold Steel) nstruction. At last someone agreed with my thinking.
As for sharpening, I just proceed slowly on the forward (tip) part of the blade using ceramic rods.
Nevertheless, my favorite style is a curved edge like the scimitar. This fits my training style for knife fighting which is almost purely defensive.
For stabbing, a straight edge is best. But it is when an effort to stab someone is made that one will himself likely get cut.
With a curved edge, my focus is on defense, slashing at hands, wrists, arms. I have never accepted the common axiom that "If you are in a knife fight, expect to get cut." Fighting aggressively, in other words attacking, yes the likely hood of being stabbed or cut is high because you must come within arms reach of your opponent. But with a defensive approach plus proper footwork one can avoid getting hurt.
I believed this for many years but it was a lonely position because virtually every instructor said "Expect to be cut." Then I found Lynn Thompson's (Cold Steel) nstruction. At last someone agreed with my thinking.
As for sharpening, I just proceed slowly on the forward (tip) part of the blade using ceramic rods.
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Just saw this.. I know I am slow.. Thanks for this info.. Gives me something to think about. Thanks..Quick Steel wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:33 pm John, A tanto blade has some advantages as a tactical, i.e. defensive knife. Namely, it penetrates clothing such as jackets even better than a stiletto and creates a large wound channel.
Nevertheless, my favorite style is a curved edge like the scimitar. This fits my training style for knife fighting which is almost purely defensive.
For stabbing, a straight edge is best. But it is when an effort to stab someone is made that one will himself likely get cut.
With a curved edge, my focus is on defense, slashing at hands, wrists, arms. I have never accepted the common axiom that "If you are in a knife fight, expect to get cut." Fighting aggressively, in other words attacking, yes the likely hood of being stabbed or cut is high because you must come within arms reach of your opponent. But with a defensive approach plus proper footwork one can avoid getting hurt.
I believed this for many years but it was a lonely position because virtually every instructor said "Expect to be cut." Then I found Lynn Thompson's (Cold Steel) nstruction. At last someone agreed with my thinking.
As for sharpening, I just proceed slowly on the forward (tip) part of the blade using ceramic rods.
John
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On the left a Cold Steel Guardian. On the right a Cold Steel Leatherneck which I consider the best of breed for this style of knife; wonderful handle, very fast in the hand. Wish I had this one in my Army days.
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Sweet knives, QS! They definitely have a traditional military fighting knife design.
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Glad you like them redrider.
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Nice Garry.. I too like the rt one from here!!! Looks like it would be nice in hand!!!Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sun Oct 04, 2020 2:10 pm On the left a Cold Steel Guardian. On the right a Cold Steel Leatherneck which I consider the best of breed for this style of knife; wonderful handle, very fast in the hand. Wish I had this one in my Army days.
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Thank you John. I can't remember why I posted these in a thread on folders. I guess I got carried away.
A little bit of magic happenedd when that knife was made. Somehow everything came together: weight, balance, shape, texture, etc, which somehow produced an amazingly fast and light knife yet still providing a feeling of great solidity. I would be unlikely to ever part with this knife.
A little bit of magic happenedd when that knife was made. Somehow everything came together: weight, balance, shape, texture, etc, which somehow produced an amazingly fast and light knife yet still providing a feeling of great solidity. I would be unlikely to ever part with this knife.
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An Italian made Antonini SOS ARA XL "Professional Rescue Knife" In my opinion, this is my one-sentence review "If you want a knife with a quality worse than your $25 CRKT and with mediocre steel, but want to pay more than your Benchmade this is the knife for you". The blade is decently sharp, but the serration pattern is the worst I have used. It grabs, but not cuts the material. I paid $15 when the US distributor in NM decided to retire and close the business. MSRP is $250. Completely and utterly insane.
Here's the list of problems other than the serrations. The G-10 is very crudely finished. There are no full liners--the linerlock is screwed into the G-10. The clip does not grip pockets, and the knife just sits there, not held in place. The bit driver is machined poorly, and any bit you stick in there wobbles. Strap/web cutter isn't that sharp. It's not unusable, but duller than I expect. So, in general charging $250 for this knife is absolutely insane.
That being said, it's a good hard-use knife when I'm afraid something might happen to my Benchmade, Kershaw, or Spyderco knives. But, that being said, a Sanremu, Chinese Kershaw, or CRKT is usually doing that. And, the huge lanyard ring is excellent. It's made to slot into a climbing carabiner, and often, I carry the knife clipped by a carabiner to my belt loop because of the poor clip.
Here's the list of problems other than the serrations. The G-10 is very crudely finished. There are no full liners--the linerlock is screwed into the G-10. The clip does not grip pockets, and the knife just sits there, not held in place. The bit driver is machined poorly, and any bit you stick in there wobbles. Strap/web cutter isn't that sharp. It's not unusable, but duller than I expect. So, in general charging $250 for this knife is absolutely insane.
That being said, it's a good hard-use knife when I'm afraid something might happen to my Benchmade, Kershaw, or Spyderco knives. But, that being said, a Sanremu, Chinese Kershaw, or CRKT is usually doing that. And, the huge lanyard ring is excellent. It's made to slot into a climbing carabiner, and often, I carry the knife clipped by a carabiner to my belt loop because of the poor clip.
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Glad to know, I will avoid them.
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