Comfort Knives!

[Madmarco]

I've had this little dagger/boot knife/athame with me today, and it's actually the first fixed blade I've used as a comfort knife, albeit, not the last! To my way of thinking this is a boot dagger, although, these are used in magic and witchcraft rituals and are referred to as athames. Mine is 9 1/2" oal/SS full-tang dual-edged dagger blade, SS bolsters pommel and pins, and black/white pakkawood covers. Weighing-in at 6 oz.'s, and both edges came sharpened. Has a teeny-weeny "Pakistan" rear blade etch. I had this knife's little brother at 7 1/2" oal prior to ordering this model, and since I like to collect sets I got this one too! Beautiful fit n' finish for a very inexpensive fixer!

[WillyCamaro]

I've had this little dagger/boot knife/athame with me today, and it's actually the first fixed blade I've used as a comfort knife, albeit, not the last! To my way of thinking this is a boot dagger, although, these are used in magic and witchcraft rituals and are referred to as athames. Mine is 9 1/2" oal/SS full-tang dual-edged dagger blade, SS bolsters pommel and pins, and black/white pakkawood covers. Weighing-in at 6 oz.'s, and both edges came sharpened. Has a teeny-weeny "Pakistan" rear blade etch. I had this knife's little brother at 7 1/2" oal prior to ordering this model, and since I like to collect sets I got this one too! Beautiful fit n' finish for a very inexpensive fixer! 8)WIN_20210224_15_57_20_Pro.jpg

Hmm, this un tis most interesting mate. Looks quite a bit like the vintage Parker/Frost boot dagger, same lines, same design.
Those were just made in Japan, of course.
Great knife Marko', lot's of comfort on offer.

[Madmarco]

I've had this little dagger/boot knife/athame with me today, and it's actually the first fixed blade I've used as a comfort knife, albeit, not the last! To my way of thinking this is a boot dagger, although, these are used in magic and witchcraft rituals and are referred to as athames. Mine is 9 1/2" oal/SS full-tang dual-edged dagger blade, SS bolsters pommel and pins, and black/white pakkawood covers. Weighing-in at 6 oz.'s, and both edges came sharpened. Has a teeny-weeny "Pakistan" rear blade etch. I had this knife's little brother at 7 1/2" oal prior to ordering this model, and since I like to collect sets I got this one too! Beautiful fit n' finish for a very inexpensive fixer! 8)WIN_20210224_15_57_20_Pro.jpg

Hmm, this un tis most interesting mate. Looks quite a bit like the vintage Parker/Frost boot dagger, same lines, same design.
Those were just made in Japan, of course.
Great knife Marko', lot's of comfort on offer.

Thanks Willy! I got the smaller model from Amazon, and then months later saw this model at Herooutdoors so I scooped it up! There's not a sharp edge on it other than the blade, and just feels great in-hand!

[WillyCamaro]

I've had this little dagger/boot knife/athame with me today, and it's actually the first fixed blade I've used as a comfort knife, albeit, not the last! To my way of thinking this is a boot dagger, although, these are used in magic and witchcraft rituals and are referred to as athames. Mine is 9 1/2" oal/SS full-tang dual-edged dagger blade, SS bolsters pommel and pins, and black/white pakkawood covers. Weighing-in at 6 oz.'s, and both edges came sharpened. Has a teeny-weeny "Pakistan" rear blade etch. I had this knife's little brother at 7 1/2" oal prior to ordering this model, and since I like to collect sets I got this one too! Beautiful fit n' finish for a very inexpensive fixer! 8)WIN_20210224_15_57_20_Pro.jpg

Hmm, this un tis most interesting mate. Looks quite a bit like the vintage Parker/Frost boot dagger, same lines, same design.
Those were just made in Japan, of course.
Great knife Marko', lot's of comfort on offer.

Thanks Willy! I got the smaller model from Amazon, and then months later saw this model at Herooutdoors so I scooped it up! There's not a sharp edge on it other than the blade, and just feels great in-hand!

That sounds most fine Markie. I do love me a boot knife, or two.

When I make a few, I'll set aside one for my buddy, he can be my production tester.

[Madmarco]

Sounds good Willy! I haven't heard "Markie" since I was 5 years old, I had to stop for a sec to realize who you were referring to! LOL!

[WillyCamaro]

Sounds good Willy! I haven't heard "Markie" since I was 5 years old, I had to stop for a sec to realize who you were referring to! LOL!

[Madmarco]

Here's a knife I received awhile ago, but since it doesn't have the color of covers I prefer, it has seen much attention. I already owned the fixed blade model, which came with dark chocolate micarta covers, the one's I prefer, but I couldn't find today's knife in d/c micarta so I settled on these brown wood one's, a mistake I won't be making again anytime soon, because if the knife isn't exactly what you want it usually doesn't see much time out of it's display, exactly like this one. The knife in question is a United Cutlery 527 Will & Finck S.F. CAL "Horsehead" lockback folding bowie that is 9 3/8" oal/SS clip-point blade with slight swedge on 50% of the spine and a n/n, NS ornate bolsters, brass liners and pins, and black/brown ringed pakkawood covers. Has an approximate weight of 8 oz.'s, and came very sharp. Built in Japan. I like the knife, so I'm trying to figure out if I can somehow dye the covers the same color as it's counterpart, which is the same builders 11 1/4" oal fixed blade model, of which I've included a picture for comparison purposes.

[Madmarco]

Bringing me much comfort on this cold and windy day we have this knife which is the fixed blade model from a set of 2 knives called "Gambler's Set", the other being a folder that I'll post another day, and both are Frost Cutlery offerings! This one is 7" oal/surgical SS full-tang drop-point blade with jimping on the top-center, brass pins securing stag slabs to the handle, and lanyard hole. Weighs but 2 oz.'s, and arrived sharp, albeit not sharpened. This model is marked with F/C logo and wording, and was built in Japan. There is also a blade etch of a banner with "THE ACE" inside, and a stamp of "226" on the ricasso denoting the set number, whereas the folder has "THE DUECE" and the same number. Similar to a bird and trout knife, this is a very handy little knife for around the house chores, or in this case to provide comfort!

[WillyCamaro]

Bringing me much comfort on this cold and windy day we have this knife which is the fixed blade model from a set of 2 knives called "Gambler's Set", the other being a folder that I'll post another day, and both are Frost Cutlery offerings! This one is 7" oal/surgical SS full-tang drop-point blade with jimping on the top-center, brass pins securing stag slabs to the handle, and lanyard hole. Weighs but 2 oz.'s, and arrived sharp, albeit not sharpened. This model is marked with F/C logo and wording, and was built in Japan. There is also a blade etch of a banner with "THE ACE" inside, and a stamp of "226" on the ricasso denoting the set number, whereas the folder has "THE DUECE" and the same number. Similar to a bird and trout knife, this is a very handy little knife for around the house chores, or in this case to provide comfort! 8)WIN_20210226_13_44_06_Pro.jpg

Now that's what I'm talking bout Markie!
She's a good looking cf, my kind of desk knife...

[Madmarco]

Willy! Ya gotta stop with the "Markie", the next thing ya know it'll have caught-on and everyone will be calling me that! LOL! Sorry my pic is so dark, don't know what I did wrong.

[Madmarco]

Since I posted "The Ace" yesterday, it only seemed fitting that I post "The Deuce" today, so that's what's up! This is the other half of a set of 2 called "The Gambler", and this one is the folder. It's by Frost Cutlery, and is a 6 3/4" oal slip-joint mid-lockback/surgical SS drop-point blade with n/n, NS bolsters and pins, brass liners, perfectly matched stag covers, and lanyard hole. A bit heavier than it's fixed blade counterpart at 2.7 oz.'s, and came shaving-sharp. Built in Japan. This model also has a banner etch on the front blade with "THE DEUCE" inside, along with the F/C logo and wording for the front tang stamp, and "226" stamped on the front bolster denoting the set number. Very cool little folder! My pic yesterday was too dark, and now today it's too light, sorry guys.

[WillyCamaro]

Since I posted "The Ace" yesterday, it only seemed fitting that I post "The Deuce" today, so that's what's up! This is the other half of a set of 2 called "The Gambler", and this one is the folder. It's by Frost Cutlery, and is a 6 3/4" oal slip-joint mid-lockback/surgical SS drop-point blade with n/n, NS bolsters and pins, brass liners, perfectly matched stag covers, and lanyard hole. A bit heavier than it's fixed blade counterpart at 2.7 oz.'s, and came shaving-sharp. This model also has a banner etch on the front blade with "THE DEUCE" inside, along with the F/C logo and wording for the front tang stamp, and "226" stamped on the front bolster denoting the set number. Very cool little folder! My pic yesterday was too dark, and now today it's too light, sorry guys. WIN_20210227_13_43_29_Pro.jpg

Another winner in my book Mark, pairs perfectly with yesterdays comfort knife.

[Madmarco]

Thanks Willy!

[Ripster]

Since I posted "The Ace" yesterday, it only seemed fitting that I post "The Deuce" today, so that's what's up! This is the other half of a set of 2 called "The Gambler", and this one is the folder. It's by Frost Cutlery, and is a 6 3/4" oal slip-joint mid-lockback/surgical SS drop-point blade with n/n, NS bolsters and pins, brass liners, perfectly matched stag covers, and lanyard hole. A bit heavier than it's fixed blade counterpart at 2.7 oz.'s, and came shaving-sharp. Built in Japan. This model also has a banner etch on the front blade with "THE DEUCE" inside, along with the F/C logo and wording for the front tang stamp, and "226" stamped on the front bolster denoting the set number. Very cool little folder! My pic yesterday was too dark, and now today it's too light, sorry guys. WIN_20210227_13_43_29_Pro.jpg

Mark like your 2 last posts ! The Ace and The Duece , great name fit for the Gambler set . They have nice clean lines and can see why you like em
Take care up there and think Spring!!!

[Papa Bones]

Since I posted "The Ace" yesterday, it only seemed fitting that I post "The Deuce" today, so that's what's up! This is the other half of a set of 2 called "The Gambler", and this one is the folder. ....

Very nice Marc. Some nice looking scales. Cool set overall!!

[Madmarco]

Thanks a bunch J.P. and Smitty, I appreciate your replies, and that you appreciate the knives!

[Madmarco]

I haven't played with this knife in quite some time, so it was the logical choice for providing comfort today! It's an unmarked auto that I acquired from France, and is 9 1/4" oal/SS drop-point blade with fullers on both sides, 2-piece SS through construction body held together with screws, SS liners, adjustable pivot, spine located flush-mounted safety, and pocket-clip. With all the SS on this knife it bears a weigh of about 8 oz.'s, and arrived surprisingly sharp. It's embellished with a raised Galil rifle bullets and encircled star on both sides of the body. Snaps to attention with authority, and locks-up tight and solid every time with zero blade play. For a very inexpensive knife I'm actually surprised at the quality this one displays. The 4th and likely last knife I've ordered from this seller, due to the fact I have enough cheap "click therapy" autos in my collection, but they sure are fun to play with!

[Madmarco]

My knife for today is an inexpensive lockback folder by Columbia that I ordered from an Asian site just because I liked it's design! This one is 8 3/4" oal/SS drop-point blade minus a n/n cuz it's wide enough to pinch open, SS modified Maltese bolsters with faux MOP inserts in the bottom one's, SS liners, brass pins and inlays, black ABS covers, and extended lanyard hole. Weighs about 6 oz.'s, and only factory sharpened. Bears Columbia logo and wording etches, and model number front tang stamp. Certainly could be used, although, for me it's just a showpiece!

[Ripster]

Mark , those are both ones never seen, that one with the AR looks like a solid piece. And your ornamental looking one looks rather comforting.
Take care up there

[Madmarco]

Thanks J.P.! The AR auto is a surprisingly solid knife for being so inexpensive, and the other is strictly for fun and comfort, and also was inexpensive, just how I like em'! Thx again!

[samb1955]

I haven't played with this knife in quite some time, so it was the logical choice for providing comfort today! It's an unmarked auto that I acquired from France, and is 9 1/4" oal/SS drop-point blade with fullers on both sides, 2-piece SS through construction body held together with screws, SS liners, adjustable pivot, spine located flush-mounted safety, and pocket-clip. With all the SS on this knife it bears a weigh of about 8 oz.'s, and arrived surprisingly sharp. It's embellished with a raised AR-15 rifle bullets and encircled star on both sides of the body. Snaps to attention with authority, and locks-up tight and solid every time with zero blade play. For a very inexpensive knife I'm actually surprised at the quality this one displays. The 4th and likely last knife I've ordered from this seller, due to the fact I have enough cheap "click therapy" autos in my collection, but they sure are fun to play with! 8)WIN_20210228_16_22_19_Pro.jpg

That rifle looks like a Galil I used to have, made in Israel. I've been wrong before but I like the knife anyway.

[Madmarco]

I haven't played with this knife in quite some time, so it was the logical choice for providing comfort today! It's an unmarked auto that I acquired from France, and is 9 1/4" oal/SS drop-point blade with fullers on both sides, 2-piece SS through construction body held together with screws, SS liners, adjustable pivot, spine located flush-mounted safety, and pocket-clip. With all the SS on this knife it bears a weigh of about 8 oz.'s, and arrived surprisingly sharp. It's embellished with a raised AR-15 rifle bullets and encircled star on both sides of the body. Snaps to attention with authority, and locks-up tight and solid every time with zero blade play. For a very inexpensive knife I'm actually surprised at the quality this one displays. The 4th and likely last knife I've ordered from this seller, due to the fact I have enough cheap "click therapy" autos in my collection, but they sure are fun to play with! 8)WIN_20210228_16_22_19_Pro.jpg

That rifle looks like a Galil I used to have, made in Israel. I've been wrong before but I like the knife anyway.

Thanks Sam! You could be 100% correct regarding the rifle, living up here in Canada we don' have anywhere near the exposure to firearms that you guys in the US do, so I said AR strictly based on the shape of the stock, but if you've owned the weapon I'm sure your assessment is more accurate than mine. Thx for the correction, and new information(to me)about rifle models!

[samb1955]

I own two ar 15's now but I should have kept the Galil. It would cycle the cheapest 223 and I can't say that for the ar's.

[Madmarco]

I own two ar 15's now but I should have kept the Galil. It would cycle the cheapest 223 and I can't say that for the ar's.

Wish I knew what "cycle the cheapest 223" means, but O.K.!

[WillyCamaro]

I haven't played with this knife in quite some time, so it was the logical choice for providing comfort today! It's an unmarked auto that I acquired from France, and is 9 1/4" oal/SS drop-point blade with fullers on both sides, 2-piece SS through construction body held together with screws, SS liners, adjustable pivot, spine located flush-mounted safety, and pocket-clip. With all the SS on this knife it bears a weigh of about 8 oz.'s, and arrived surprisingly sharp. It's embellished with a raised AR-15 rifle bullets and encircled star on both sides of the body. Snaps to attention with authority, and locks-up tight and solid every time with zero blade play. For a very inexpensive knife I'm actually surprised at the quality this one displays. The 4th and likely last knife I've ordered from this seller, due to the fact I have enough cheap "click therapy" autos in my collection, but they sure are fun to play with! 8)WIN_20210228_16_22_19_Pro.jpg

That rifle looks like a Galil I used to have, made in Israel. I've been wrong before but I like the knife anyway.

Thanks Sam! You could be 100% correct regarding the rifle, living up here in Canada we don' have anywhere near the exposure to firearms that you guys in the US do, so I said AR strictly based on the shape of the stock, but if you've owned the weapon I'm sure your assessment is more accurate than mine. Thx for the correction, and new information(to me)about rifle models!

Yesir mate, that tis a Grail, not a AR-15 (Armalite Rifle-15).

It's not hard to understand, when we see rifles in this style, to call them an "AR".
AR-15 was the father of the M16, and we all know where that became famous...

AR-15 is just the model number, not the rifle type.
It's like calling the Lee Enfield, K98, Garand, M14, Lebel, M1917; a Mauser. It's just the styling, not the exact rifle itself.

If one wants to know, what tis an actual assault rifle, just look up the Stg 44. That tis a genuine assault rifle.

Modern definitions are murky . One needs to go back, and learn the history/origins of the assault rifle. Then we wouldn't have all these problems with uneducated people, being misled on lousy definitions.

A true assault rifle, basically boils down too: Selective fire from single, semi, and fully automatic. Be a personal weapon. Have a large magazine capacity. Be designed for short, to medium combat ranges. And use a medium powered cartridge (bullet & casing).
It tis a soldier's personal combat rifle, not a rifle in of itself.

Hope that helps a bit Markie, online searching is your best friend in this case.