Survival Swords?
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A couple of kukri-ish options.
Kershaw Camp 10 (top). 65mn steel (low alloy chicom carbon steel)
Kershaw Outcast (bottom). D2 steel. This model is discontinued, which makes me sad. This cuts bigger than it ought to. Would be my go to if I had to take to the road in an apocalyptic wasteland.....
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For those on a budget looking for a fighting tool, the machete is always a good option. lot of good options and sizes available. I play around and modify them to my needs and whims since they are relatively inexpensive.
Another cheap and easy hack for those rough finished handles. Dip them in plastidip tool coating. Gives you grip, protects the wood from rot/moisture, and protects your hands from splinters. I have a couple of those 12" tramontinas that I did that with. Held up well for years.
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As far as I know they've always been 65mn. It's not a bad blade steel. Kind of on par with 1065. It's a pretty common steel in Chinese manufactured large blades.
I have a large Bowie that I have ready to use for survival purposes. For cutting ,diving, chopping and as a last resort to use if out of ammo or gun malfunction. It's sheath fits nicely on my gun belt and it's easily deployed if needed .
Thanks to this post, I own one of these now. It didn't quit swing like I thought it would, but I didn't put a lot of effort into it either. I'll use for sure though.
I like this one, it is a good smashing and piercing weapon but I'm too old and weak to use it effectively now. Most people will run at the sight and thought of being cut or at least will back up fast. Edged weapons require élan and aggression to carry off an effective attack and of course are effective at arms length or less distance.
The most effective is a cutlass in one hand and a 1911 in the other!
The most effective is a cutlass in one hand and a 1911 in the other!
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I'm partial to a Lange Messer myself, but I'm a simple man.I like this one, it is a good smashing and piercing weapon but I'm too old and weak to use it effectively now. Most people will run at the sight and thought of being cut or at least will back up fast. Edged weapons require élan and aggression to carry off an effective attack and of course are effective at arms length or less distance.
The most effective is a cutlass in one hand and a 1911 in the other!
For those on a budget looking for a fighting tool, the machete is always a good option. lot of good options and sizes available. I play around and modify them to my needs and whims since they are relatively inexpensive.
Here are a couple I moded/re-profiled
Maybe we can get @GoWolfpack to post a picture of his modified machete waiting to be tested out on this year's sorghum cane.
He did some grinding to seriously cut down on the weight of the blade to make it easier to "flick" the heads off the sorghum cane, which can reach well over 10 feet in height. Spending a day bending them down just enough to top the seed tassels off of dozens of rows of sorghum cane can put some serious shoulder aches on a person...and then they still have to be cut at the base (not quite so bad), laid out, and gathered up on the trailer.
I can sling a 29" Imacasa in the field for hours doing this, but it would be even easier to do it by grinding the back down a bit for an even narrower blade...maybe while retaining the normal blade width at the tip.
I do like this Busse INFI AK-47 sword, only feel the need for one…
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Looks more like a machete with a longer handle.
Indeed can clear some brush!
LOL, I thought it looked like an Uncle Henry filet knife I have. Needs comparison item with it
I'm surprised that nobody's gone here yet-
www.darksword-armory.com
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Scottish Claymore (#1319) - Darksword Armory
Scottish Claymore, National Museum of Scotland. The two-handed highland Claymore, or “claidheamh mor” in Scottish Gaelic, was one of the final developments of the distinctive Scottish sword. By the 16th century, the single-handed Scottish sword with its down-turned quillons had evolved not just...
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Windlass Ulfberht Sword
Several swords with 'Ulberht' marked blades from slightly different time periods exist, some engraved in gratitude and reverance with Ulfberht's hallowed name. Prior to the Ulfberht swords, all European swords were of the pattern welded variety. The Ulfberht sword was a quantum leap in both...
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I'm surprised that nobody's gone here yet-
Scottish Claymore (#1319) - Darksword Armory
Scottish Claymore, National Museum of Scotland. The two-handed highland Claymore, or “claidheamh mor” in Scottish Gaelic, was one of the final developments of the distinctive Scottish sword. By the 16th century, the single-handed Scottish sword with its down-turned quillons had evolved not just...
Windlass Ulfberht Sword
Several swords with 'Ulberht' marked blades from slightly different time periods exist, some engraved in gratitude and reverance with Ulfberht's hallowed name. Prior to the Ulfberht swords, all European swords were of the pattern welded variety. The Ulfberht sword was a quantum leap in both...
He is immortal. Born in the Highlands of Scotland 400 years ago. He is not alone. There are others like him, some good, some evil. For centuries he has battled the forces of darkness, with holy ground his only refuge. He cannot die, unless you take his head, and with it his power. In the end there can be only one.........
That is a great cutting tool when somdthing needs to be CUT.I like this one, it is a good smashing and piercing weapon but I'm too old and weak to use it effectively now. Most people will run at the sight and thought of being cut or at least will back up fast. Edged weapons require élan and aggression to carry off an effective attack and of course are effective at arms length or less distance.
The most effective is a cutlass in one hand and a 1911 in the other!
Have the same.
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well not sure these are survival swords but seems to be where the choppers are posted. been clearing some muzzleloader lanes this week using a few tools. The Ontario SP-53 and Ka-Bar 1248, these are loose interpretations of a bolo design and are beasts. I've had two Kukri blades for a couple months but have not used them until this week. so far they are impressive, especially for the getting around the far side of your work. Ontario 6420 andKa-Bar 1249.
interested in the Becker BK-9 and Jarosz Camp Turok, anyone in this thread have experience with them or other sub 150 choppers?
interested in the Becker BK-9 and Jarosz Camp Turok, anyone in this thread have experience with them or other sub 150 choppers?
although i have several long blades, this is the only one i ever built/made.
as you can see...a bike handle, a lock plate guard, and a truck rear spring blade.
the sheath is a lot of epoxy and other leftovers. it is worthless without a shield.
maybe one day......
as you can see...a bike handle, a lock plate guard, and a truck rear spring blade.
the sheath is a lot of epoxy and other leftovers. it is worthless without a shield.
maybe one day......
Have a kukri and a tramontina machete for light duty.
If I have to use bladed weapons in a melee I have a bush axe I keep razor sharp. Thrust or slash and 4 ft reach....
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If I have to use bladed weapons in a melee I have a bush axe I keep razor sharp. Thrust or slash and 4 ft reach....
Similar to this:
CRAFTSMAN Bush Axe
The CRAFTSMAN Weed and Brush Cutter is a quick way to clear unwanted brush. Swing the blade back and forth using a slicing motion to clear the maximum amount of growth at once. The double-edged blade cuts the brush and debris on the forward and return swings. Bush axe is a fast way to clear [...]
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polypropylene practice sword for $11.
these things are usually $30.
Amazon link will not post,
so search:
BladesUSA E503-PP Martial Arts Polypropylene Training Medieval Sword, 34-Inch Length
Amazon product ASIN B0089AH1OG
these things are usually $30.
Amazon link will not post,
so search:
BladesUSA E503-PP Martial Arts Polypropylene Training Medieval Sword, 34-Inch Length
Amazon product ASIN B0089AH1OG
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Those really teach you to learn to move or block in a way that slow touch practice won't. I've had the sense knocked out of me with practice swords and it really teaches you that getting hit is bad.
another practice sword:
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Was her ex the Kurgan?
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Agreed. Just have a backup hatchet, they tend to get stuck if you don't have good technique.
Hatchet or fixed blade survival knife.
That kid that got his head kicked-in by BLM protestors in Dallas had a gladius. Unless you have a century of legionaries and a grizzled Centurion with you, better off carrying more magazines than blades in the 21st century.
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That kid that got his head kicked-in by BLM protestors in Dallas had a gladius. Unless you have a century of legionaries and a grizzled Centurion with you, better off carrying more magazines than blades in the 21st century.
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