dirks, daggers & stilettoes

[AllenETreat]

Outside of the beloved bug, I have an affinity for dirks, daggers
and stiletto knives ( the latter in lockback form, but still illegal
for carry in many jurisdictions )

http://eknifeworks.com/webapp/eCommerce ... U=SCTDIRKS

I'm not sure about the Schrade dirk, however. Many cops would probably
just think of it as a fancy lockback. SMKW has'em in pearl handle as well,
I'll probably go for one of those.

Anyone else here collect these? Insofar as I know, no state in the union
has declared these contraband ( i.e. basic ownership is illegal )

AET

[Episteme]

I have an affinity for push (t-handle) knives. Occasionally I wear a small single edged T-handle knife as a last-ditch self-defense tool; the legality of this tool would probably be vague so I do not take it out to do any cutting.
Interestingly, the WW1 trench knife was a dagger of sorts, and sometimes even took the form of a T-handle knife.
It is a shame that law abiding citizens are not trusted with these sorts of blades.

Mike

[The Deacon]

Have to say it depresses me to think the Taylor can come up with enough genuine stag to waste on that, while Sal can't seem to rustle up enough for a run of Kiwis.

As for the rest. Not much interest in dirks, at least not what I would define as dirks, since I prefer some form of guard between my hand and the blade. For daggers I like Boker's Applegate-Fairbains and the Randall's Letter Opener and Boot Knife. The later might also be considered a FB stiletto. For a folding stiletto, the style I love, and intend to own once I retire and flee NY for more hospitable climes, is exemplified by the Beltrame Classic Switchblade.

[Agent Starling]

interesting topic, Alan. First of all, I've never heard of a dirk before, guess it looks like a dagger-type knife but a folder? :confused:

r.e. daggers, i have one in the form of the CRKT mini pentagon boot knife...and a stiletto has been on my list as a collectable but I have no idea what make or model as of yet... :spyder:

Agent Starling

[butch]

i want a marine raider knife those that know know

i just think its a bit of corp history and cool to boot

then there is the short fatty necker knife im working on that will have both edges sharpened

[The Mastiff]

The real raider knives are getting expensive. Butch, you really have a good touch on the grinder. Your work seems to get better & more complicated as time goes by.

I know that's not 10V. What is that, CPM 154? Joe

[butch]

its cpm3v thanks

i know the raider is going to cost me but i jsut think i ll have to have one at some point
this coming from a marine that still does not have a ka bar in his house (not counting a dressed up one )

[dedguy]

To me "dirk" isn't something specific but just a Scottish knife. I've seen them both single and double edged. While stiletto implies a very specific thin bladed knife or dagger and a dagger is a short double edged weapon. Also normally I say:

dagger=short blade double edged
knife=short blade single edged
sword=long blade double edged
sabre=long blade single edged

Which is why I don't consider a katana a sword. It's more of a sabre but what it really is, is a katana, which is different from swords and sabres in some rather important ways.

[AllenETreat]

i want a marine raider knife those that know know

i just think its a bit of corp history and cool to boot

butch ;

Check out this link :

http://www.specopstactical.com/shop/cat ... p-410.html

I think you're talkin' about the raider bowie. Or is that the stiletto?

http://www.militaryfightingknives.com/c ... on/e35.jpg

http://www.ekknife.com/knives.html

BTW : Brigade Quatermasters has a copy of the v-42 stiletto for $60 if that'll do -

http://www.actiongear.com/cgi-bin/tame. ... uu=1461905



AET

[butch]

here we go
and im mostly sure that there was a reproduction made also but i cant find it. the reproduction would be fine by me too

might have to make my own at this point

[Piet.S]

Check this one out if you are into daggers.

http://gotavapen.se/gota/artiklar/fs/fs_knife1.htm

Great info on the Fairbairn-Sykes.

[dogsoldier0513]

i want a marine raider knife those that know know

i just think its a bit of corp history and cool to boot

then there is the short fatty necker knife im working on that will have both edges sharpened

Like this?




http://knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/832644/

[Doc Pyres]

Check this one out if you are into daggers.

http://gotavapen.se/gota/artiklar/fs/fs_knife1.htm

Great info on the Fairbairn-Sykes.

Fascinating read. Thanks!

[butch]

Like this?




http://knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/832644/

im a knife maker i cant afford that

o well i guy can keep dreaming to find one at a yard sale :D