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Post by sebastian on Nov 4, 2021 6:05:27 GMT
Hello,
I am curious about suggestions for other large knife types I have tried many kukri and a few (dud) seaxes. Are there any others left to try and recommendations to take a look at?
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Post by pellius on Nov 4, 2021 6:34:12 GMT
My favorite big knife is the Argentine 1898 Artillery Bolo. Excellent balance for fighting or utility, with strong distal taper and a lightweight hilt. Very tough steel. Nice curves. Highly recommend, if you can find one. jmtc.
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Post by Scott on Nov 4, 2021 6:34:50 GMT
I'm very happy with my goloks. Or try a parang.
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Post by howler on Nov 4, 2021 7:24:28 GMT
Depends what you are specifically looking for. Huge variety in size, shape, function. Lots of people like Bowie type, and they come in many flavors as well.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Nov 4, 2021 9:04:49 GMT
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Post by randomnobody on Nov 4, 2021 9:54:52 GMT
Depends what you are specifically looking for. Huge variety in size, shape, function. Lots of people like Bowie type, and they come in many flavors as well. Mostly this. There's a lot of "big knives" out there, but some are pretty specialized, and many are more machete than knife. One must also ask the unanswerable question of, "When does a large knife become a sword?" From a purely combat weapon perspective, I wish someone would make an accurate/correct Afghan "Khyber knife" replica. Windlass tried, but it wasn't great. Deepeeka has two sizes, both too small and too heavy for my liking. Nobody else makes one, and it's a shame. Kukris are also quite varied, if you really get into them. You can't really judge them all by having tried a few. Southeast Asia has a lot of big knives/short swords/versatile machetes, like the bolo, parang, etc.
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Post by pgandy on Nov 4, 2021 14:35:48 GMT
Like nobody said it depends specifically on what you are looking for as there is a variety. The Windlass D-Guard Bowie as Andi suggested is good and handles more like a short sword than knife. The problem is nobody has them. I have a discontinued Windlass 1853 Bowie that is great, I’d be hard pressed without it. With luck you might come across a used one. You seem to be down on machetes which is unfortunate, they are king in my country and CS had some good ones. My 12” Barong is very handy, but when CS moved production to Africa they didn’t see fit continue it. Their Bowie Machete I understand was a good choice. My German Luftwaffe Machete is something to consider. It handles much like a knife and with the cross guard and more pointed tip than most Latin machetes would make it a thruster. It’s available from www.ima-usa.com/ . A review here: sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/64187/luftwaffe-machete-repro-review . I also like kukris and have them from 5-15”. At the moment my most used one is Windlass’ Regimental Kukri. It’s not the best quality and I pitched the accessories including the frog that came with it and modified the scabbard. But for the jobs I use it for it works well and I like it. sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/65219/windlass-genuine-regimental-kukri
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2021 15:48:53 GMT
Pepsi
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Post by RambleTree on Nov 4, 2021 16:19:38 GMT
I had a Svord Von Tempsky Bowie a while back - it was pretty cool. 11" blade. Sort of like a big wide messer blade, with 's' guard. Very rustic look, probably not hard to modify. They make a couple other big models too. I've been considering getting one again.
I wish there were more big Bowies on the market with a hook/beak on the end of the grip. Sort of like the classic Western W49, or the Cold Steel on-steroids version.
Condor Moonshiner is kind of like a rustic version of a BK9. Not super big, but usable big.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2021 22:25:59 GMT
I got an M48 Highland Dirk, while its not really much like an actual dirk, I really enjoy the blade shape. I can imagine an actual dirk would be quite nice, perfect for slashing, and for thrusting. A nice compromise of utility and self defense (... Well, as much as you can even call knife fighting "defense"). I plan to get more knives in this shape.
Or course, bowies are great too. If you don't plan to use em to baton logs with, almost any bowie would do the trick. But i consider windlass the neutral standard of quality, in that it will be better than any stainless knife you buy at a hardware store, but it's not gonna be anything compared to a nice custom. I still want a windlass D-Guard Bowie
O-Tantos are nice as well, if you want something edge hardened and a bit more fancy than your average utility knife, and don't intend to put it to too much work, keeping it strictly as a fighting knife.
I have yet to try a Khyber, I still want one.
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Post by sebastian on Nov 6, 2021 6:40:11 GMT
Thanks for the heads up. I am now taking a look I have been buying so many bows, I almost forgot how getting a new knife or short sword might feel. Lets say I have a bunch of fun.
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Post by leed on Nov 6, 2021 17:38:18 GMT
Large knife. My STec knife/machete qualifies. Semi cane cutter, 1045, 5 mom, 2.2 lbs.
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