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Some of my Knife Collection
#181331 - 11/05/11 10:01 PM

Some of my Knife Collection

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181334 - 11/05/11 11:03 PM

One of my newest and probably the nicest.

The photo does not do it justice. Red stag antler handle, hand forged carbon damascus blade. Nickel silver fittings. Sheath is leather and snakeskin.

Knife is a J.R. Peck.

Too good to ever use.

Unusual blade shape but the back of the blade is actually quite sharp and could be sharper if desired.

The snakeskin sheath.

Edited by NitroX (12/05/11 04:03 AM)

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181335 - 11/05/11 11:16 PM

Hi John.
How do you like the Kizlyar DV-2 ?.
Thought about one of these myself.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: FATBOY404]
#181337 - 11/05/11 11:39 PM

On the left - Fairbairn Sykes dagger

On the right - Kizlyar DV-2

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Fairbairn Sykes dagger

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Per Wikipedia: The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife is a double-edged knife with a foil grip developed by William Ewart Fairbairn and Eric Anthony Sykes in Shanghai before World War II, but made famous during the War when issued to British Commandos, including the SAS. The F-S Fighting knife often is compared to a stiletto; the comparison is misleading, as the stiletto is for stabbing and has a longer, narrower (often triangular) blade that typically features no sharpened edge at all. The Wilkinson Sword Company made the knife with minor pommel and grip design variations; currently, the F-S Fighting Knife (having no other practical application but hand-to-hand combat) is of interest mainly to collectors, but it remains in production because of its sleek appearance and historical associations. The knife is strongly associated with the British commandos and the US OSS and Marine Raiders (who based their issued knife on the Fairbairn-Sykes), among other special forces / clandestine / raiding units.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairbairn-Sykes_Fighting_Knife

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The Fairbairn Sykes MoD Commando Dagger
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The William Rodgers FS sterile (unmarked) all black ‘Official’ Ministry of Defence (MoD) dagger is the only Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife in the world that is supplied under Government contract to the British Ministry of Defence and is listed as an inventory item with the NATO Procurement Division in Luxembourg. MoD specifications state that no issue FS knife shall be stamped with any identification marks. This is confirmed in the manufacturer’s official ‘Letter of Authenticity’ which is supplied with this knife. Amongst other things, it provides the official MoD specs number E/1323E and the NATO stock No. 1095 99 963 2037. For those who appreciate authenticity, this is a real bonus.
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The Fairbairn Sykes during WW2 became a legend.
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Features:
Manufactured in Sheffield, England from traditional ‘hand forged - hand ground’ heat tempered hi-carbon steel. Finely balanced for throwing. Point of balance is approximately 11/32” (within 1/16” either way) from crossguard toward pommel nut. Overall length is 295mm. Ringed cast metal handle with 175mm diamond section double-edged blade. Steel crossguard. Non-reflective matt black oxide finish.
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The MoD issue sheath with this knife is made from the very best ‘Bridle Leather’ and the tip is protected by a black painted 20 SWG brass chape.
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http://www.pacificbladeware.com/williamrodgers/products.html

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The Kizlyar DV-2 is a big solid knife. Makes me think of a Russian T-72 tank or a BMP armoured personnel carrier.

Purchased this knife from Kizlyar at the SCI show at a discounted price as it is marked on the pommel. Good buy. Would make a great pig sticking knife I think. Would also be easy to keep sharp I think.

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DV-2 - “Dalnya-Vostorchny Spetsnaz”, an acronym for a special purpose unit within the Russian military, whose operational role mainly encompasses the form of a “mobility troop” type, being LRRP (long range reconnaissance patrol) and counter-insurgency operations. This model of knife was designed by the unit and was subsequently made to their specifications. Their requirement was that their knife should be of the extreme hard use type, able to be used for the majority of tasks associated with living off the land deep behind enemy lines or in a frozen Siberian wasteland. If you purchase this knife from Kizlyar we strongly recommend that you buy more than one, you will need to after your friends “relieve” you of the knife if you show it off to them. What can we say, it will make your colleagues green with envy. This, we believe, is one of the finest production knives money can buy today, but not only is it functional, it is also a work of art. Featuring a hand ground, blackened z60 steel blade, a 40x13 stainless steel pommel / guard and a hand shaped / polished walnut handle, make this knife a real show-stopper. Each knife is completely hand made and no two are totally alike. Not only is the knife a fine knife to observe, it is also a fine knife to use. The 235mm long x 5.8mm thick blade serves well in any task you need to execute. Be it chopping, slicing, slashing, carving, food preparation, processing meat and game animals. It is the ultimate in heavy duty, general purpose knives and can be used as such. It is not recommended that a knife be used for tasks other that cutting but in the event of an emergency, this knife can double as a pry-bar and axe (through the use of the chopping edge along the spine of the blade). This is one knife that can be used and used and used until you are too old to use it any more and when you pass it on to the next member of your family, it will outlast them aswell. A beautiful, heavy, handmade leather sheath accompanies this knife with the purchase.
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Total length: 365 mm
Blade length: 235 mm
Handle: Caucasian walnut
Sheath: Genuine leather sheath
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http://www.kizlyarknifestore.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=24

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181350 - 12/05/11 03:22 AM

A Brueletto "Trollkniven".

Typical Scandinavian design and made in Norway.

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KNIV TROLL
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Description:
Curly-grained birch handle. Stainless knifesteel, 8 cm. German silver ferrule. Cowhide sheath with plastic insert.
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http://www.brusletto.no/index.php?artikkelID=13202&ledd1=162

I really like using this knife. The small blade is useful for small game and more delicate work.

I like the sheath too, with the nub on the pommel being held in place by a flap on the sheath.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181351 - 12/05/11 04:12 AM

Puma Forsternicker model 3585

A knife I have used for 23 years. Purchased in Germany in 1988.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181396 - 12/05/11 06:13 PM

Knife is a J.R. Peck.

Too good to ever use

I believe they are all to be used Nitro, I have had a couple made for me that I suppose are 'custom' examples but I use them rather than keep them as virgins.

Nice spread on the striped rug too.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: gryphon]
#181397 - 12/05/11 06:56 PM

Indeed a very nice collection John, It can be addictive for sure.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: CHAPUISARMES]
#181401 - 12/05/11 07:42 PM

I think there are so many there that some do not need to be used, nor are really suitable.

The JR Peck damascus one is too good and is better me not abusing it.

The Russian one really would only be useful on pig sticking. Never done that yet.

The big bowie is for display only.

A big Burmese/Thai hill tribe knife is sharp and usuable, but not for animals.

One or two are souveneirs only.

The mediumn sized knives have all pretty much seen use of some sort.

The Swiss army knife I used to carry in my pocket on planes in the "good old days". Only once had it taken off me, on a BA flight no less to Egypt or Kenya, but it was given to the pilot to give to me on landing. The knife blade was too long for their carry one rules.

The smaller Swiss army knife I used to carry with my keys when I used to wear a suit for work every day.

I usually have a leatherman in my pocket every day now as well. A Wave, not the one in the photo, as I had misplaced it when taking the photo. Found it again since. The reason I have two, as one is always missing!

I am interested in ideas on how to display the knives on a wall. Any ideas? I don't want to drill the brick wall for each knife, so maybe a felt covered board screwed in and the small nails for hanging the knives?

Anyone got such a thing they can post a picture of?

Chapuisarmes,

I haven't put the swords, axes and spears on that photo either.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181402 - 12/05/11 07:57 PM

A retired butcher mate told me, "a knife for show on the belt, and real knives for butchering ...".

These are the knives I use the most for butchering animals especially at home. They live in a butchers knife roll with a small axe.

Two Victorinox butchers knives and a F-dick steel.

A knife I use a lot, one reason it was not in the photo as it was in a jacket pocket. I use it from everything to cutting large round hay bales string nets, to rabbits and deer.

A Jones Custom knife. (corrected from "James" - need to get glasses I think)

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Edited by NitroX (19/05/11 01:37 AM)

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181403 - 12/05/11 08:08 PM

I saw an Opinel in there as well. They are a great knife for the money.

Thank you for shareing some of your collection John.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181404 - 12/05/11 08:08 PM

A pair of knives I bought in the Golden Triangle of Northern Thailand from some "Burmese" hill tribe ladies, selling stuff on the side of the road.

Hand made traditional knives for the hill tribe warrior. The large one a fighting knife, a very substantial leaf shaped blade and very sharp. Plus a smaller working knife.

The grips are water buffalo horn.

After a reasonable length of haggling I settled with the lady on a price and purchased the knife. She then said to me - "You very beautiful man!"

I reckon I was on a good thing there, but .... unfortunately she resembled a little bit like a troll

so I decided to forgo, the implicit invitation!

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181405 - 12/05/11 08:41 PM

Hello John,

that is a nice collection of knives!

Can you please give me some details about the second knife to the right from the Fairbain-Sykes dagger (a folding knife, black rubber stocks, metal color blade in bowie style)?

Thank you!
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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: Rolf]
#181409 - 12/05/11 08:55 PM

Nice.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: Ben]
#181414 - 12/05/11 10:41 PM

Colt Knife with a gut hook.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181415 - 12/05/11 10:56 PM

French Opinel folder. Liked by a lot of winemakers for some reason.

The carbon steel blade is easy to sharpen

An old different form of lockback folder.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181417 - 12/05/11 11:55 PM

My other J. R. Peck knife. Got to find the details.

Details added:
Blade D2 Tool Steel.
Fittings: Brass
Handle: Gidgee

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Edited by NitroX (16/05/11 07:22 PM)

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181438 - 13/05/11 06:59 AM

A retired butcher mate told me, "a knife for show on the belt, and real knives for butchering ...".

After being employed as a slaught in an abbatoir I totally agree Nitro.
Though that Damascus blade you have is ultra nice I reckon they all look better with the patina of age and use of the years.
As you know there`s the fella that brings out his Remchester magnum that he has "had" for forty years with nary a scratch on it and there is other fella that brings out his rifle that shows the bruising and scratching of the many hunts..I like to see them used myself.

Bring it with you and we can perhaps lay her on a sambar skin for a pic?

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: gryphon]
#181439 - 13/05/11 07:19 AM

That Texas Toothpic (latest and nicest) with the damascus blade is a strikingly handsome knife.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: DarylS]
#181587 - 14/05/11 08:38 PM

My Steve Fillicietti (SF), damascus blade knife. Only a small amount of damascus blending.

This ia a user knife too.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181588 - 14/05/11 08:47 PM

A couple of my old knives.

The above I have had since I was about 12, a Finnish sheath knife. Cool to have when you are 12. What would the anti nutters say about kids having knives like this these days? Potential knife mass murderers no doubt. Ban them!

Needs a bit of cleaning and polishing from the look of it.

The other is an old folder, a Shrade Lumberjack lockback.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181615 - 15/05/11 02:53 AM

Some folders.

A couple Swiss Army pocket knives.

A Victorinox lock back.

And a Wegener pocket life with small maglight. I used to carry this in my pocket when I used to wear a suit a lot for work in the city.

An original model Leatherman. I also have a Wave, when I know where it is ... Found it again since!

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181616 - 15/05/11 02:56 AM

An older model SOG Tomcat. Much better than the 3rd model they sell nowadays IMO.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181618 - 15/05/11 03:12 AM

A decorative knife I bought in Northern Thailand in the Kukri style. With a dragon crudely engraved into the blade. I like the coins on the sheath. It has a couple small little knives in the sheath.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181619 - 15/05/11 03:20 AM

Large Bowie on the right. Needs some polishing.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181727 - 16/05/11 07:22 PM

Second JR Peck knife details added.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181804 - 17/05/11 03:49 PM

That's not a knife, this is a broadsword!

Being put to practical use.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181878 - 18/05/11 05:35 PM

Some of mine;

Top two are from Jeff Peck with Mammoth tusk and Desert Gum handles.
The third is from Larry Page of South Carolina with Buckeye Burl wood (Same as handles of G.Loomis fly rods)handle.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: ozhunter]
#181888 - 18/05/11 06:57 PM

Wow gentlemen some truly beautiful pieces here.

Thanks for sharing

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: ozhunter]
#181928 - 19/05/11 01:38 AM

ozhunter,

do you have details of the knives? Whom is the maker? What materials are the handles/grips made of?

Very nice.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#181974 - 19/05/11 05:26 PM

The 10cm bladed one stays in Africa along with other kit as its great for butchering big game like Buff, Eland and Ele.
The 8cm ones are great for medium sized game.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: ozhunter]
#181977 - 19/05/11 05:34 PM

Those Scandinavian Knives (Mora, Helle, Barko, Frost est) are darn good knifes for the price.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#186005 - 17/07/11 08:51 PM

Gents, on the subject of daggers I thought I'd post some timely information. In Victoria knife laws have been beefed up, especially in relation to daggers where the situation is silly.

The Sykes is a dagger in its purest form, if you resided in Victoria you would need a Chief Commissioners Authority or belong to a collecting organisation which has a Governor In Council Exemption.

If you have a dagger type knife with blades on either side, provided the sharpened edge does not run the full length of the blade (ala Skyes) it is not a dagger under the Victorian defenition.

Customs however state that as long as it has blades on both sides which do not run the full length, ie turn to a squared edge prior to the hilt, they still consider it a dagger, contrary to Victoria.

A friend imported a US Navy Divers Knife without first obtaining a B709B (Import permit) the knife was a dagger style but without the blades being sharpened the full length. The knife was seized, he was threatened with fines or imprisonment for not first applying for a B709B.

We had to find someone with an old Governor In Council Exemption for an individual (which are no longer being granted) and a new knife is to be send, the fella with the GIC collects it then gives it to my friend, no offence to possess, just gotta get it past Customs first.

I suppose posting such a lengthy reply is to advise people to be careful what they show, and secondly keep up to date with your own states knife laws, it is a case of "Yes Minister" but don't put yourself in the position where you can asked the question.

If anyone needs updated information on Vic (Aust) knife laws PM me.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: portdivers]
#194140 - 20/11/11 12:43 AM

Not knives, but ...

Hoplite spear head, Viking Hewing Spear and Pig sticking lance head and butt.

Pig sticking lance spear head and butt. Usually mounted on a long bamboo shaft and used for pig sticking from a horse.

Viking Hewing Spear. Used for thrusting and slashing. Would make a dandy pig hunting lance I think. Shotgun shell for size comparison.

Hoplite Spear head. The shaft was usually 2.5 m or 8 feet long.

All made in India.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#194157 - 20/11/11 05:11 AM

These are my blades - nothing special.

The top Katana sword is of good quality, quite new, well made and re-handled by my brother, as is the top Tanto. The two are of a 3 blade set, with the single hand Wagasashi's (sp) handle not finished, hense it isn't in the picture.

The second Japanese-type sword was made by an old mill worker in Terrace BC. It's a camp sticker, for whatever needs to be stuck. It's blade is made from a large 1/4" thick saw blade and takes a wonderful edge. It's length is handier for close encounters.

The bottom Tanto was made for me by my brother, using a chainsaw blade. The sterling butt cap and blade seat add a bit of flare. It's reason for making was it's long enough to find the heart of a grizzly - certainly hope it never has to be used for THAT. It's eason for being was before we were legally allowed, as Forest Officers, to pach firearms while in the bush. Once the rules were changed, my riot gun went with me. Before that, just the knife.

All are at least shaving sharp, while the Tantos and round handled Katana are popping-hair sharp.

On the right side, is a modern made rendition of an early 18th century plug bayonette. Prior to fixed bayonettes, the military's method was to advance firing, loading & firing until close enough to charge for a hand to hand melee with bayonettes. The musket was fired the last time at point blank range and both sides would draw their bayonette from it's holster and shove it's handle into the muzzle of their musket. Then. each line would advance to sticking range and it was ON. This bayonette's handle is of black ebony, not the easiest wood to work.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#194161 - 20/11/11 05:39 AM

Nice spears, I like these things. Are they old or replica? I have a old spear that in the old days when there were many, more wolves and bears in Sweden, they put in the back of a skipole. They used it for bears and wolves. They put the pole in the ground, a steady base, and then the bear or wolf runned in to it.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: DarylS]
#194162 - 20/11/11 05:41 AM

Daryl, these are really dangerous but artwork!!!

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: Sville]
#194167 - 20/11/11 06:00 AM

For you all to laugh at, when I was in Oz 4 years ago we got a scrub bull and chopped his "you know whats" off and I had it sent over and tried to hand tan it myself, hopeless, it always dried out so I decided on a "plan". My little boy had found a euculyptus stick almost straight, I had a boar sticking blade, my uncle in the UK has a CNC machine so he manufactured me a "head" which holds the blade in place AND the whole on the eucalyptus. I then cut the scrotum when wet into one thread and wrapped it around the stick and using rod wrap pull throughs (you who have built a fishing rod will know what I am on about) finished it off and waited for it to dry, then varnished the thing about 4 times. OK, it is not a thing of beauty but it holds some memories for me

blade is 15" for reference, best

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: DarylS]
#194192 - 20/11/11 02:05 PM

Daryl

I have always wanted a katana or two. Some thirty years ago I used to get catalogues from "Cobb & Co." a shop which sold lots of old ex-mil stuff, swords etc. They always used to list samurai swords and Japanese WW2 officers swords. The prices weren't bad but high for a teenager.

Some seem to pop up every now and again from souvenir collections. But any of the really old ones and not mass produced WW2 junk would probably be very expensive. Not like thirty years ago.

Also every now and again a Jap used to come out to Australia and ask Aussies to sell him their souvenir swords. As the Jap says, the Nips believe their soldiers souls rest in the blade of their swords. They want to return the swords to their families and homes ...... well FFFF them is my opinion, may their souls rest in hell, for the evil they did in WW2. Of course all peace and love hand in hand with the Japs nowadays, but I hope we keep as many of their swords as possible.

Pretty cool those modern made swords and knives you have. The top one looks great and the camp sticker ain't bad either!

I never knew that about plug bayonets.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: Sville]
#194193 - 20/11/11 02:09 PM

Sville

The spear blades I have are all USABLE modern spear heads. Not antique, but not really replicas either. I bought them for display and in the base of the Hewing blade and the pig sticking lance, for real use .... for the lance got to learn to ride a horse first.

That old spear head, good stuff.

"They put the pole in the ground, a steady base, and then the bear or wolf runned in to it."

Ha ha, good to see the Swedes have not been completely domesticated yet.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: Mike_Bailey]
#194194 - 20/11/11 02:13 PM

Ha ha Mike. Every time you handle your boar spear, you are gripping your 'set of balls'!

Good stuff.

I also have a Cold Steel Boar head (or two). Must dig those out. Also needs shafts.

Anyone?

How is a shaft properly fitted for these spear heads? I would suppose for the best fit, the wood shaft is cut into a suitable cone for the best fit into the collar? Don't have a lathe. I want a nice tight strong fit.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#194421 - 22/11/11 03:53 AM

Here's my brother, 6'2" and 210 pounds, wearing an iron mail head piece, holding his Scottish Targe of his own make and one of his Claymores. Although of modern make, they are a part of my ancestry on my Mom's side, when the MacFarlanes lived in Scotland. The Targe is of the correct 'period' for the Claymore, I beleive but of course the wielder would not use a Targe. It goes with this 'costume', complete with family tartan and basket hilt single hand claymore. I think it's called a claymore as well - such as used by Rob Roy in the final duel to split the bad guy.

that small rack with the Japanese swords are modern made, but are of excellent quality - they are all popping sharp. Taylor's sharpening business starts at home. No sense having an edge, if it can't work for you.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: DarylS]
#194428 - 22/11/11 04:31 AM

This is a great knife thread.

And Daryl, well, what to say!

Awesome!

BTW: the basket hilt swords are called "broadswords" in all my books, tho I think they are commonly referred to as "claymores". The "claymore is actually a double hand or hand-n'half swoard of similar type and including the one your brother is holding.

He looks like the character guarding the chalices in one of the Indy Jones movies!

I've been on a making binge, so I need to post my home-grown blades here. For now, the avatar...

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: 9.3x57]
#194484 - 22/11/11 11:06 AM

Yes - the Basket Hilt Sword such as this one below with red baise interior was only called a broad sword or Basket Hilt sword.
Well, there he is - in full regalia as at council fire at Rendezvous. The dirk is one he built from scratch including the carving. Ctrl and + will enlarge the picture on PC's.

The sword int he picture above, is not the claymore either. It is a country/cottage or womthing or other war sword- a slayer by any words. It was a killing machine.

I was over at his house and he explained the differences while we checked over the new War Bow he built - Yew, 78" nock to nockand drawing 100 pounds at 32" draw. It's a lovely bow and a mite stiff to draw for his old bowyer.

Well, there he is - in full regalia as at council fire at Rendezvous. The dirk is one he built from scratch including the carving. Ctrl and + will enlarge the picture on PC's.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: DarylS]
#211797 - 01/07/12 02:12 AM

A new knife, a Thomas Williams custom, styled on the Puma White Hunter with a damascus blade. Folded 4 times to achieve 416 layers.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#338360 - 25/02/20 10:21 PM

bttt

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#338362 - 25/02/20 10:44 PM

Certainly some amazing pieces of kit there gents!
Would hate to face any of those coming at you.....most definitely!
The Damascus blades always get your attention don't they, very neat indeed.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#340551 - 30/04/20 03:03 AM

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Daryl

I have always wanted a katana or two. Some thirty years ago I used to get catalogues from "Cobb & Co." a shop which sold lots of old ex-mil stuff, swords etc. They always used to list samurai swords and Japanese WW2 officers swords. The prices weren't bad but high for a teenager.

Some seem to pop up every now and again from souvenir collections. But any of the really old ones and not mass produced WW2 junk would probably be very expensive. Not like thirty years ago.

Also every now and again a Jap used to come out to Australia and ask Aussies to sell him their souvenir swords. As the Jap says, the Nips believe their soldiers souls rest in the blade of their swords. They want to return the swords to their families and homes ...... well FFFF them is my opinion, may their souls rest in hell, for the evil they did in WW2. Of course all peace and love hand in hand with the Japs nowadays, but I hope we keep as many of their swords as possible.

What I didn't say back then was one of the katana's was a mediaeval aged sword from the 17th or 16th Century and had a price back then of many $1000 .... just like double rifles that sword is probably worth many tens of thousands of dollars now.

Hindsight is always cruel as is not being able to afford something at the time.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#340552 - 30/04/20 03:13 AM

A very nice folder for slicing cake.

I have to look up its details and add later.

It has an old style lock back mechanism. The little tin lever must be pulled up to release the lock. The blade moved a fraction, the lever put back down and the blade can be folded back into the long handle. It is wearing a bit. Now when opening I must push down on the lever a little for it to click and lock the blade open.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#340556 - 30/04/20 03:26 AM

My latest knife, I won at the last Naval & Military Club of SA "Sporting Guns" shoot in February. Last event before the club had to close for the covid BS>

Now I won it as the prize for the "Not Just A Shooters Armpit" Award NJASAP Award, or some such award, allegedly for the worst result of the day! Now I am not sure that was true, and I shot with a group of Adelaide Club "Gentleman Guns" (we always have combined shooting events of the Naval & Military Club "Sporting Guns" and the Adelaide Club (Gentlemen Guns") some of who shot lesser scores than I. But each club awarded its own low gun award. Now I really like this knife so maybe will need to try to win the lowest score again!

We also had a great event called the Flush. Normally up to four shooters shooting. We had seven in our group. But were running out of shells, so I ran back to the club room to get some more boxes. When I returned the range officer/scorer couldn't work out how to handle me, so decided I had to shoot it by myself. Joy, about an audience of thirty persons by then.

What the flush was, was four clay target throwers all throwing a clay each, all at the same time, coming more or less directly overhead, like a rising pheasant or grouse. I actually shoot this type of overhead pheasant quite well. There would be sixteen throws of four targets. First I shot shot with two shells. But noticed two clays would cross. So next throw shot two with one shell and then a third with the second barrel. To my luck and enjoyment, I managed to get one every time, and often two or three clays with the two barrels. Unfortunately the score was only for a maximum of one clay per throw, so a maximum score of sixteen. Doubly unfortunate the Flush did not count towards the overall score, so alas, Not Just a Shooters Armpit.

I really like this Gerber knife. The blade is pretty unsuitable for hunting or butchering and skinning. It is more of a fighting knife. And similar to a Japanese Tanto is blade shape.

I do have more knives to show.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#342525 - 19/06/20 12:40 PM

Ha, found I had moved this thread offline for a while. Now returned to where it should be.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#364824 - 22/04/22 10:05 PM

I need an original WW1 Light Horse Lee Enfield SMLEVno. 1 Mk III bayonet. To go with my rifle and Light Horse scabbard.

Bayonets have attracted Police raids in SA innthe part. Believe it or not.

One needs to be a collector. As I obvioudly am.

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: NitroX]
#364846 - 23/04/22 12:26 PM

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I need an original WW1 Light Horse Lee Enfield SMLEVno. 1 Mk III bayonet. To go with my rifle and Light Horse scabbard.

Bayonets have attracted Police raids in SA innthe part. Believe it or not.

One needs to be a collector. As I obvioudly am.

You seem to be a "Jack" of all trades..

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Re: Some of my Knife Collection [Re: Ripp]
#380798 - 30/11/23 06:23 PM

I've got to update this thread.

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