thorin6 Posted January 12, 2015 Share #1 Posted January 12, 2015 I know the collectors on this board like to collect knives that have a personal connection to someone that served in the military. How about those personal use knives that are connected to the collectors themselves? I've carried several different knives through the years, to include a steel pocket knive, a Buck knive, and a Gerber Mark II (which now belongs to my son and has made multiple trips to the Middle East). Here is a knife that I bought in the PX (or Rod and Gun Club, I can't remember which) at Fort Bragg. It was a boot knife that I modified to fit on the inside of my right leg so I could carry it on those occassions when I was performing as a safety on jumps, or on jumps where I didn't have to carry a ruck sack (my Gerber was attached upside down to my ruck so I could use it on those occasions). It's an Explorer II double-edged blade that's 5 inches long. I picked it so that I had an easily manipulated knife that I didn't have to worry about what side the blade was on. I attached it to the inside of my right leg so that it wouldn't catch on other jumpers or on the various items inside the airplane (at least not easily). I used OD colored duct tape and my wifes glue gun to create the sheath, and the straps attach with Velcro. Worked pretty good and never did unattach from my leg during the jumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted January 12, 2015 Backside: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MattS Posted January 12, 2015 Share #5 Posted January 12, 2015 When I was doing the scout thing in the early 90s, I carried a tan commercial Phrobis M9 in the field. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/105595-my-desert-tan-m9-bayonet/?hl=%2Btan+%2Bbayonet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PriorityOne Posted January 12, 2015 Share #6 Posted January 12, 2015 Very cool blades guys! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted January 12, 2015 Here's the Bucklite I carried on my webgear, somewhere I have a picture of it during Desert Storm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted January 12, 2015 Share #8 Posted January 12, 2015 Just a good old SAK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted January 12, 2015 Share #9 Posted January 12, 2015 I did a lot of experimenting before I was happy with a field knife. Started out with a Buck 110, then a Gerber MK2, then a Bowie Knife w/ 10" blade, next a Kiffe Repro M1910 Bolo (way too heavy), a Gerber Pete's Friend Folder. Finally in 1974, I went to a Camillus MK2 which I carried in either a leather sheath or a MK2 fiber sheath until 1991. Also in 1982 started carrying a Swiss Army Champion all the time (still have it every day on my belt)for everyday use, the MK2 for field duty, and parachute jumps, and on occasion an Ontario Machete attached to my rucksack, terrain dictated. The Buck 110, Gerber folder, and Swiss Army, were everyday carry knives, and were in conjunction w/ the bigger field knives. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRE66 Posted January 12, 2015 Share #10 Posted January 12, 2015 Just a good old SAK. SAKtroop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted January 12, 2015 Share #11 Posted January 12, 2015 SAKtroop I've been served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spathologist Posted January 13, 2015 Share #12 Posted January 13, 2015 I carried a Gerber MII from 1989 until around 2000, when I switched to a SOG Government. The SOG was a nice knife, but I replaced it with a Strider Mark1A in 2004. Paired with a beat-up Gerber 06, it's been my service knife for over 10 years with service in Colombia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillus Posted January 13, 2015 Share #13 Posted January 13, 2015 not having ever been there what criteria do you have for a field carry knife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted January 13, 2015 Other than specialized knives, like the one I made for jumping or a 10 inch bolo for adverse terrain, it seems most folks have a 6 or 7 inch fixed blade knife, and a folder with a 3-3 and a half inch blade. Beyond that it's what feels good and can be carried comfortably and within easy reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillus Posted January 13, 2015 Share #15 Posted January 13, 2015 ok thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccyooper Posted January 14, 2015 Share #16 Posted January 14, 2015 I used to carry a Glock (sometimes) and a S&W SS folder and leatherman all the time. I carried the last combo for about 30 years.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentRock Posted June 14, 2015 Share #17 Posted June 14, 2015 Here's the Bucklite I carried on my webgear, somewhere I have a picture of it during Desert Storm: I collect BuckLItes I exclusively EDC Bucklites because other knives make my pants sag!!! I mostly collect fixed blades Because there is nothing like fishing/hunting with a WWII fightin' knife strapped to your waist... For non miltary I like Buck 119 or Glock 81 or Camillus And don't forget about The Sharpfinger AKA 152OT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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