I'm a fan of the trident. I can't find mine. 
I had the one with that striped psuedo- camo coating on the blade, it was sweet, with a built-in webbing/belt cutter in the handle. damn I miss that knife.
I had the one with that striped psuedo- camo coating on the blade, it was sweet, with a built-in webbing/belt cutter in the handle. damn I miss that knife.
justincredubil02
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Thread bump!
My answer would be "All the Above"
I'm currently rockin a KaBar and kydex sheath on my kit along with the standard issue Gerber multi-tool, the Gerber G-10 auto with the tanto blade on the belt and a CRKT M16-13DSFG in my pocket. Being a knife whore like I am, I'm thinking about getting the Benchmade SOCP - any thoughts?
http://www.lapolicegear.com/benchmade-socp-dagger.html
My answer would be "All the Above"
I'm currently rockin a KaBar and kydex sheath on my kit along with the standard issue Gerber multi-tool, the Gerber G-10 auto with the tanto blade on the belt and a CRKT M16-13DSFG in my pocket. Being a knife whore like I am, I'm thinking about getting the Benchmade SOCP - any thoughts?
http://www.lapolicegear.com/benchmade-socp-dagger.html
Not much of a fan of benchmade anymore. Had too many break or fail in the past, and they don't make the BIG AFCK anymore which in my opinion was one of their best knives.
justincredubil02
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Yeah, the one I'm looking at would be pretty much a shtf and I gotta stab someone deal.
It's probably more Gucci than anything...
It's probably more Gucci than anything...
So, when I replied to this thread 6 years ago. I had a lot of knives... after 3 deployments, I now only carry one or two... I carry an LMF II (also known as the ASEK II) on my flight gear, and a Benchmade AFO... I recently lost my AFO, and I was so upset about it (I had for 6 years!!) I ordered an AFO II that should be here any day. I'm using a Skedco blunt-tip folder for now until my AFO II gets here. I also still carry a gerber multi-tool everywhere. I just found that carrying 2 or 3 pocket knives is silly if you don't ever use more than one at a time.
justincredubil02
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But isn't the #1 rule to always look cool? 
Mind you, you're talking to a guy who at one point had a "3 knife profile" issued from his squad leader because of his blade affinity.
I had throwing knives, multitool on my belt, multitool on my kit, BFK on my kit, and a couple folders. Throwers weren't for trying to pull a Jason Bourne/Jackie Chan lovechild, they were for killing time when literally EVERYTHING was done and it was just waiting for darkness for night iterations... and I didn't wear them on a regular basis.
Funny thing, that same SL would be bumming my tied down auto for JM/Safety duties so he could cut someone away quickly and safely if necessary.
I had MY folder, multiple multitools (since when does something need just one set of pliers), the big fucking knife for last ditch shank action... and a folder for loaning since even after many classes and discussion about sharpening and care of edged weapons, there were still people that thought dirt was an adequate location to store a knife inbetween knife-requiring tasks.
That one was a cold steel voyager, my folder was the Benchmade Auto until I got a Gerber-Emerson auto, the BFK was a cold steel magnum XXI tanto that was 18" tip to pommel, a Leatherman Crunch as pliers/vice grip, and Victorinox Swisstools for my indestructible multitools.
The Crunch, in no small part attributed to the tasks I completed that earned me my first ARCOM. Sorta hard to weld metal together if you can't hold it where it needs to be.
I had throwing knives, multitool on my belt, multitool on my kit, BFK on my kit, and a couple folders. Throwers weren't for trying to pull a Jason Bourne/Jackie Chan lovechild, they were for killing time when literally EVERYTHING was done and it was just waiting for darkness for night iterations... and I didn't wear them on a regular basis.
Funny thing, that same SL would be bumming my tied down auto for JM/Safety duties so he could cut someone away quickly and safely if necessary.
I had MY folder, multiple multitools (since when does something need just one set of pliers), the big fucking knife for last ditch shank action... and a folder for loaning since even after many classes and discussion about sharpening and care of edged weapons, there were still people that thought dirt was an adequate location to store a knife inbetween knife-requiring tasks.
That one was a cold steel voyager, my folder was the Benchmade Auto until I got a Gerber-Emerson auto, the BFK was a cold steel magnum XXI tanto that was 18" tip to pommel, a Leatherman Crunch as pliers/vice grip, and Victorinox Swisstools for my indestructible multitools.
The Crunch, in no small part attributed to the tasks I completed that earned me my first ARCOM. Sorta hard to weld metal together if you can't hold it where it needs to be.
justincredubil02
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Haha.
And to think, I got my AAM (I'm an AF dude) for giving a bunch of hajis AKs...I like your story better!
And to think, I got my AAM (I'm an AF dude) for giving a bunch of hajis AKs...I like your story better!
In my old unit in the Cav, you don't show up to work without your Gerber. that way, anyone can borrow another one and everyone only carries one tool at a time. now that I'm back in the air (Rock of the OUCH! MY ASS!!) it's a different story.... but he who is light can run back to the aircraft faster... and it only takes one pair of pliers to open an O2 tank. but I totally see where you're coming from, my needs have just changed. That, and I like my Kabar, so I'm gonna keep it at home so it doesn't walk away. :)
policemedic
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These are my work knives.
I have 50+ to choose from... no more auto, my D2 is in the capable hands of another member here now since his got misplaced... I made him trade me a coin for it... it was either a penny or a quarter, I forget which.
right now, my EDC is either my Sebenza or the Spartan Folder Mod 1.... and my little Boker is in my pocket most of the time, and my little Gerber 200...
right now, my EDC is either my Sebenza or the Spartan Folder Mod 1.... and my little Boker is in my pocket most of the time, and my little Gerber 200...
I miss the old Benchmade hooks, I don't like the little ones they make now. scalpel, nice.... I carry those in Cric kits, but I don't carry my surgical kit in my bag these days. the likelihood of using it is nearly zero, and the weight doesn't justify it. I'd rather carry an extra basic load.
SpongeBob*24
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I usually rock a Lowes knife with utility blades.....:-"
Can't beat that deal for $10...especially since I lose a knife about 1 time every 3 weeks..
In fact I lost one in Charlotte took the girls to see the Fish at Bass Pro and bought the cheapest Bear Grillis knife I could....all they had.
I do feel safe now if I was ever inserted into the Sahara Desert or Wal-mart parking lot....:blkeye:
Can't beat that deal for $10...especially since I lose a knife about 1 time every 3 weeks..
In fact I lost one in Charlotte took the girls to see the Fish at Bass Pro and bought the cheapest Bear Grillis knife I could....all they had.
I do feel safe now if I was ever inserted into the Sahara Desert or Wal-mart parking lot....:blkeye:
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policemedic
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Precisely where it came from
I keep that very hook attached to the child seat in the back of the truck. We have a battle drill for exfil of the vehicle for fire/crash.
I carry a RAT knife in the field (RAT 5 http://www.eseeknives.com/eseeknives.htm) and an folding applegate fairbairne in my pocket. I really like the applegate fairbairn knives. Makes me feel all old school.
I am a knife and multi tool freak. I carry a Swiss Knife Cyber Tool (29) and Leatherman O.H.T. E.D.C. At work I carry a Leatherman Wingman. I have the Benchmade Rescue hook 5 and 7 and lots of other cool stuff also.
F.M.
F.M.
