Knifes…favorites

[jdmidwest]

Back to the OP, the Gerber Strongarm is my choice.  USA made, sturdy and thru tang blade, functional design and grippy handle.  Sturdy sheath with a few ways to attach.

https://www.gerbergear.com/en-us/shop/knives/all-knives/strongarm-coyote-brown-plain-edge-30-001058

It replaced the Gerber LMF 2 that I had before.  The LMF became more collectable and this one is almost the same design.  LMF 2 was designed for military use.

https://www.bladehq.com/cat--Gerber-LMF--899

[Ketchup]

I used to enjoy knives of all types, even the cooking types. In regards to what you are suggesting you’re wanting, I’m a big SOG fan. Look at the Pillar. Made in the USA, full tang, and keeps an edge pretty well for a low $200 blade. 
 

Another brand that i had never heard of until my brother bought me one is the Argali. I got the Serac and talk about light weight and very balanced.  It uses S35VN steel which they guarantee you can skin a complete elk without needing to sharpen. This has been my go-to knife for several uses. Check it out. 
 

EDIT: Just checked out the Argali site. It’s a better knife than i had thought. Here is info from their site. Speaks volumes. 
 

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[Flysmallie]

4 hours ago, jdmidwest said:

I think the correct term of "knife fight" involves two people with knives.  You were assaulted with a knife.

 

Those 12 year old girls didn’t know the difference. 

[fishinwrench]

5 hours ago, jdmidwest said:

I think the correct term of "knife fight" involves two people with knives.  You were assaulted with a knife.

A knife can be used in self defense if someone is in the right frame of mind to realize that he has been cut.  But it takes alot of cutting to make it lethal.  And they have to know that they have been cut to stop the attack.  Drugs normally hamper that.  Guns are better stoppers.

Statistically, more people survive being shot, than survive being stabbed.    A judo/taekwondo instructor who lacked a spleen told us that.

[MoCarp]

Never forget the intimidating factor…one reason a pump shotgun is effective shickshick the the peeing pants begin

 

 

[jdmidwest]

12 minutes ago, MoCarp said:

Never forget the intimidating factor…one reason a pump shotgun is effective shickshick the the peeing pants begin

 

 

If you have to pump a round into the chamber, it's probably too late.

[oneshot 1]

22 hours ago, MoCarp said:

Guns make noise, sometimes you have the need to be quiet 

Crossbow is good. 

oneshot 

[oneshot 1]

HMM! Have many knives but also know I can do most things with my little Pocket Knife. 

My thing is Ammo for my Firearms.  Have came to the conclusion if it gets bad kill someone with better and more Ammo.  What's the most that can happen? Get killed. 

oneshot 

[oneshot 1]

1 hour ago, jdmidwest said:

If you have to pump a round into the chamber, it's probably too late.

My wife has Laser Sight on her Pistol. Her Boss told her most the time put that dot on someone they will give up. YEA RIGHT!

Funny thing is she is over me when we have to check out a building she sends me in and she stays outside.  Because she don't know if she could kill someone. 

I told her it is either kill or be killed. 

oneshot 

[cmoore03]

Sir: I have exactly what you are looking for, a 119 One Line just as it left the factory in 1961 +-. I inherited this and another Buck 121 over 30 years ago and they are 100% pristine. I have followed for a few years but never got around to listing. The only issue is no box for either. I have the ability to get you good pics if there is an interest. Chuck Moore