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Stroke of Garnak

Swaz — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:47:45 GMT

Okay all you bladey boys. Who can tell me about the stroke of Garnak without looking it up? I'll give you a hint....it assists in bleeding your opponent out.

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Just got a Yarborough ("Green Beret") knife as a gift.

pedro1970 — Sat, 17 May 2008 07:23:23 GMT

Any of you have one for any length of time? Does it live up to the hype? It seems pretty extraordianry to me so far but, if you'll share it, what has been your experience, particularly any let-downs?

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Any American knifesmith make a......

Curtiss — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:49:38 GMT

jambiya type knife? I was given a very high dollar one by a captain in the SANG when I trained them back in the 80s. It was stolen a few years ago. I have been unable to find one made of decent steel to replace it. Any help would be appreciated.

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Legal?

*Mirra Syren* — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:53:36 GMT

I'm just in love with the microtech credit card knife, & I'm about click "checkout", ~but first, I know that disguised weapons not legal, but is it a disguised weapon if it's black steal with 3 round wholes in it with a serrated blade?, ~it's hard to imagine a merchant mistaking it for a real credit card if one wanted charge anything to it. It doesn't appear that the knife is to look anything like a credit card, only the dimensions are the same so that it fits in a billfold.

A billfold is a conveinent place f/ a knife because are billfolds are muggers are after, we expose are billfolds at public ATM's, maybe the buss stop to get out the fare, the bart machine, ect.. And so I don't see why a billfold knife should be considered a disguised weapon, ~it's a knife that's kept in a billfold.... Are they illegal?

Love, Peace, & Harmony....

~M

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Check out the new Boye Basic 3!

DarklingThrush — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:46:19 GMT

I loved my Boye folder, but have always preferred the simplicity and reliability of a fixed blade. When I saw that Boye is now making a fixed blade from their dendritic cobalt steel, I could not resist! It's a bit of a splurge, but in a true survival situation, what piece of gear is more important than your knife?

This knife won't rust, even in salt water. It holds an edge for hundreds of cuts, yet sharpens quickly when necessary. It's all one piece of metal! virtually indestructable!

My new knife arrives this week. I can hardly wait!

http://boyeknives.com/basic3.cfm

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Pekiti-Tirsia Kali Seminar w/ Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje Jr. in San Jose, CA this weekend

Quazar — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:06:06 GMT

Hi All,

Following is information on this weekend's upcoming Seminar with Tuhon Gaje here in San Jose, CA. It will be a great time, and will include (but not limited to):

Stick, Knife, Gun Retention, Disarming, and Dumog.

This is a rare oppurtunity to train with one of our icons of a devastating family system here in the San Francisco South Bay Area. Not to be missed!!!

Sorry for the late posting..

I hope to see you there!!

~John

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Guro Mike writes:

The Pekiti-Tirsia Kali System is an authentic, indigenous combat blade fighting system from the Philippines that employs all traditional weapons including empty hands.

Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje Jr. has been the leader in promoting and teaching authentic Filipino Fighting Arts around the globe not solely within the martial arts field but also within the military and law enforcement professions as well.

Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje Jr. will be conducting a two day seminar in San Jose CA consisting of Impact and Blade combat skills/tactics, firearm retention skills and Dumog.

Guro Michael Franciotti will be hosting the seminar. He is one of the first generation students of Grand Tuhon Gaje Jr.
Guro Michael has trained with Grand Tuhon Gaje Jr. since the 1970's and has a total of 44 years in martial arts training.

Take advantage of this opportunity to train with living legend in Filipino Martial Arts and the Heir to Pekiti-Tirsia Kali.

When: Saturday July 7th, and Sunday July 8th
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm (both days)

Location: The seminar will be held at Branham High School, 1570 Branham Lane San Jose, CA 95118-2241.

Please contact me by either by phone at (408) 592-3717 or by e-mail at michaelfranciotti@sbcglobal.net so that I can get a fair idea on attendance.

After June 15th at the door: $225.00

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Collecting in California

Glen — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 05:48:24 GMT

Does anyone know any loopholes to the penal code that allow someone in California to own a WWI knuckleduster trench knife?
Is there such thing as a collector's license?
Spoke with a store that sells them. They are legally allowed to sell them because of their sellers permit. but he said that TECHNICALLY I am not allowed to own them.
State laws override Federal.

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kitchen knives

Mike — Mon, 21 May 2007 16:30:26 GMT

What companies make good kitchen knife sets that are still affordable. I've been looking at the Cold Steel kitchen classics. Does anyone have other suggestions?

Thanks,
Mike

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Bowie Knives

Poster_Boy — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:54:35 GMT

Maybe I am flogging this subject to death, but I have just received four Pakistani 'Throwing' bowie knives, mailed to me from the United States.

These knives were highly recommended on several sites as good throwing knives because they are 'cheap', about $12 each. I have to say that I am quite impressed with them. They are big, and 'beefy' knives with 10" blades that are 2" wide. Since I have ordered four of them, I have taken to wearing two of them on my belt. I have noticed though that a lot of 'tough guys' give me some pretty nasty 'big backyard' stares if I walk into a bar.

So I thought I would bring up some questions not only about these particular knives, but knives in general.

Cheap vs. Expensive. = Even on the 'discount' cutlery site where I ordered these knives, there were some smaller Bowie knives, as well as hunting knives, etc. that were priced as high as several hundred dollars. These knives are smaller than the bowies that I have, so why the extra expense? Name brand? Workmanship? Metal quality?

Big vs. Small= In some ways I can see the advantages of a big knife over a small knife, especially when it comes to such things as hacking branches off trees, and so forth. However, are there instances when a small knife is better than a big Bowie? I suppose that's like asking if a scalpel is better than a sword. You wouldn't want to use a sword for surgery or a scalpel for fighting from horseback.

However, one disadvantage seems to be that these Bowie knives are easily seen. This was a bar with about 50 to 80 people and I got some pretty 'intense stares' from about ten men. I should mention that there have been some stabbings in the area lately, however...this is a bar where the owner is also my landlord (I live above the bar.)

Carry vs. Use = It is my understanding that if you carry a knife, you should be familar with how to use it. This includes fighting with your knife. 'If you carry a knife, be prepared to draw it, use it, and go to jail, or die.' Many people have also cautioned me about the possibilty of being attacked with your own weapon.

To that end, is carrying TWO bowie knives 'overkill', or asking for trouble? I kind of feel like a bit of a 'cowboy' carrying these two huge knives on my belt. However, I feel that looking like a cowboy is asking for trouble...especially in an area where people have been stabbed.

Incidentally, these knives came dull. I could sharpen them, but it is my understanding tat throwing knives should have a dull blade for safety purposes. It is the pointy end that sticks.

The throwing bowies on the knife throwing site had their handles and crossguard removed, so that they were stripped down to nothing but blade and tang. I am reluctant to do this with my knives, although I would then have three to thow, and one to sharpen and carry around for utility.

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tops knives

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 04:33:40 GMT

anyone familiar with the tops knives advertised on hoods woods? like the anaconda? expensive , big , wondering if anyone has one and could rate them??????

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Switchblade vs. assisted opening

genghis_don — Fri, 05 May 2006 14:25:26 GMT

I've never actually handled a switchblade but with all the assisted opening knives on the market these days, I find myself wondering if it really matters? Do they have any benefits over the assisted opening knives that've appeared in the last few years?

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Kamatuuran Kali: knife fighting

Joseph T. Oliva — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 19:03:47 GMT

The following is a demonstration held at Grandmaster Joseph T. Oliva Arriola's 50th birthday party:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjhTianSJfI&mode=related&search=

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www.ValiantCo.com, www.TherionArms.com ...ever bought from them?

Quazar — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:45:21 GMT

Hey peeps,

Just wondering if anyone has ever purchased any blades from either of them. That aside, I noticed that the quality of their blades look good from a

novice's point of view. There are a few I was really liking, and admire ValiantCo's Ginunting.

Here are a few I really liked:

http://www.valiantco.com/madura/PedangRusa.JPG

http://www.valiantco.com/sumatra/SikimPanjang.JPG

http://therionarms.com/reenact/therionarms_c537.html

Thanks, ~John

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Douk-Douk

Poster_Boy — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:02:42 GMT

I have just picked up a 'Douk-Douk' knife for my birthday.

This is an interesting knife with an unusual history. It was one of the first mass-produced 'buck knife' style of knives. They were specifically designed for the African market. It's a cheap knife with a high qualitiy blade. In many parts of Northern Africa the word 'douk-douk' is synonymus with 'knife'. Different tribes in Africa use 'Douk-Douks' differently. The blades can be made so sharp that the bedouins use them as strait razors. Since it is a folding knife, some desert tribes hammer the knife just below the axe to make a rigid handled knife which they hide in their lapels for self-defence purposes. Pygmies would break off the tip and use the knives as a chisel.

The knife isn't a lock-back, it has a spring to keep it open. This makes it difficult to open but makes the knife universally legal. Douk-douk knives that were used in South America tend to have a flourescent coloured handle of yellow or orange so that they are easy to see. These knives are great utility knives that are usually tossed into a first aid kit or the cockpit of a plane to make it complete.

The knife has the words 'Douk-Douk' on the blade as well as an engraving of a strange-looking 'chicken man'. This character is a 'Douk-Douk', a polynesian Sorcerer and member of a secret society. He takes his name from the polynesian god of Doom and destruction.

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Question re: education on knife quality

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 18:54:07 GMT

Greetings all!
I'm new here and wish to build a small quality knife collection of my own. I have a real interest in double blades especially (daggers), though not exclusively. Will those of you who obviously have more information and experience than me please give me some "pointers" (ouch, sorry for the pun)?
Information you have on how to judge quality, websites and links for purchasing would be most welcome.
Ave! ~Nephtys

p.s. special thanx goes out to Skott for having this tribe on your page. :D

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What is your EDC

Fri, 21 Oct 2005 20:25:05 GMT

Every
Day
Carry

What knife do you slip into your pocket or purse each and every day?

I carry a Victorinox brand Swiss Army knife of one kind or another. A Ranger or Farmer mostly. I love the Victorinox saw! I also carry a Leatherman Charge XTi, especially on weekends for "honey-dos."

todd

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Favorite throwing knives?

musashii — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 17:53:20 GMT

Just curious, it's time to go shopping for some new throwing knives. Give me your favorites, even if it's not a throwing knife. My favorite to date is still a diving knife I picked up on the east coast, rubber grip, perfect weight for me.

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Wilderness survival knife?

Sun, 01 May 2005 06:01:44 GMT

Hello everyone,
New to tribe, nice to be here.
I know very little about knives. I've owned one in my life when I was living in the forests in Oregon.. I don't remember what kind it was. The guy at the store told me it was quality, so I trusted him. My friends oooed and ahhhed over it.. very nice. Umm, so I lost it.
Anyhoo.. now I'm looking to buy a new one. I'm looking for quality. I'd like an all purpose type knife, used mainly for wilderness survival type stuff.
I'm looking for any info and advice ya'll have to offer me.. like where to buy one, and what kind.
Thanks so much!

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cheap knives and novelty swords

Utah — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 03:50:56 GMT

check out this website, www.urbansuperstore.com, they have chep knives and swords and lot of other cool stuff!

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please comment on our martial arts website

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:23:11 GMT

your feedback is appreciated on our new site
www.jkdkickboxing.com

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creating a knife or machete from "nothing" alone in the wilderness?

aaronironscmt — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 07:39:20 GMT

Am curious if anyone has experience and will share here, how to make a reasonably durable knife and machete for hunting and utilitarian purposes on ones one in the wildnerness, from nothing but scrounged materials?
This means no premade forges, tools, etc.

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Best knife around

Swaz — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 05:00:23 GMT

Speed is of the essense. The quicker the draw, the less likely an assailant will have to get the upper hand. This is the knife I carry. Iterestingly enough I think of the knife part as a secondary weapon. The people I've had to whack with the knuckle part want nothing more to do with it. I used to carry a Fairbairn Sykes commando and had to use that a few times, but since I started carrying my knuckle knife about ten years ago, I haven't had to cut anyone. Nice to have options and speedy too.

Highly recommended. A Serious business knife.

http://www.quickknife.com/uc0784.html

Swaz

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Sharpening vs. stropping

genghis_don — Wed, 03 May 2006 02:32:14 GMT

Ran across this web page in a carving site's FAQ which states that you shouldn't resharpen unless you chip or break the blade: http://www.woodcarvers.com/sharpening.htm

I'm guessing it's specific to woodcarving instruments an dtheir narrower blade angle, wondered if anyone had run across this type of advice in other contexts...

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Liner locks - yea or nay?

genghis_don — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 16:24:33 GMT

I'm curious what you all think about liner locks as a knife locking mechanism. I've encountered comments from designers saying they went to liner locks because they're the best option and comments from people who think they're a waste. Or is the quality of the knife the best indicator of whether the liner lock is solid?

Thanks, G

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Do you know sai?

shadowspawn — Wed, 16 Mar 2005 19:36:39 GMT

I am interested in learning how to use my sais. I only desire to learn some basic katas and uses for them. Does anyone around santa cruz or san francisco know how to use them and could show me some things?

Shadow>>>>>

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Knives and the law

Skott — Thu, 20 Oct 2005 22:29:48 GMT

Knowing it is our right the bear arms, does anyone find difficulty with the law when wearing a dagger on your belt?
I really hate all the rules about length that state and city ordinances maintain. I like to carry a nine inch tanto, but I must do so in a conceiled manner, and this I understand is a felony. I would love to be able to carry a knife openly without fear of some legal official informing me that my knife is too long.

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New Forum, Great Products

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 03:23:56 GMT

Come over to the Rapid River Knifeworks Forum. Get registered and win a free knife!

http://www.rapidriverknifeworks.com/forum/

todd

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Christmas List

Sun, 11 Dec 2005 02:26:54 GMT

Has anyone asked Santa for something sharp for Christmas?

I'd like a Bark River Knife & Tool "Fox River" with Big Horn Sheep Scales and mosaic pins. The problem is, I've been VERY naughty...

todd

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opinions on Gerber Fast Draw knife

ZombieDuck — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 23:19:28 GMT

Hi all,
I was wondering if any of you had an opinion on the Gerber Fast Draw.
Here is a link:
http://www.gerbergear.com/product.php?model=7161
I have found some on ebay for around $30-$40, but thought I would check here before buying one.

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Swordsmiths

Dwayne — Thu, 19 Feb 2004 20:15:38 GMT

Does anyone know a swordsmith in the Eastern part of Canada or the U.S.?

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Moderator Change

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 00:54:43 GMT

Unless someone else would like the job, I'll volunteer as the new mod for this tribe.

todd

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Knife laws CA

shadowspawn — Wed, 16 Mar 2005 19:33:41 GMT

I am interested in how the laws work here. I once had my mace seized from me on my way to a ren fair. What are the laws pertaining to knives in your vehicle? Can you have whatever you want in the cab? Also what are the laws about concealed knives?

SHADOW>>>>>>

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Keith Alexander 1963 - 2005

baileythorne — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 04:45:06 GMT

Keith Alexander, the moderator of this tribe, has passed away. I have asked permission from Tribe to post information in Keith's profile about his death. I expect that to be posted in a day or so.

Until then, here is one memorial:
www.deesnider.com/CMS/conte...iew/167/2/

In the process, they gave me the list of tribes he was on and noted which he moderated. I asked for information on changing the moderator as one of the other tribes he moderates has already posted about figuring out how to pass this along.

This is what I was told:

To designate a new person as the moderator, please ask the tribe members to collectively appoint one. Once they have a consensus, the new mod. needs to send us a message from the e-mail used to log into his/her tribe account,
with the words "Moderator change - Knives & Blades" in the subject
header, indicating that they're going to take over. Please also ask that
they include a link to the discussion. They must already be a member of the
tribe to take over. We'll send out a confirmation message when the change is
complete.

So, once you decide, please send this to wendy@tribe.net.

--bailey
(missing Keith tremendously)

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Han Wei Tai Chi Sword?

musashii — Tue, 26 Apr 2005 18:25:31 GMT

Greetings, just found this tribe(whilst looking for the best place to pose this question).

My question is has anyone tried modifying a Han Wei blade/handle, specifically his line of tai chi swords? I recently purchased one of these swords, and the balance is fantastic, but the handle is plastic. That's gotta go. I was just wondering if anyone has tried modifying these swords in any way, if you have any tips, comments, etc

Thanks in advance

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hello

Thu, 03 Feb 2005 18:30:09 GMT

im new im not a knife maker butthe process interest me
bestwishes

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Dagger possibly for sale

nootrope — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 19:13:26 GMT

http://www.nootrope.net/blade/index.html

I'm considering it.

Anyone interested?

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A good Knife site

Sun, 16 Jan 2005 07:10:02 GMT

http://bugei.com/product_873_detailed.htm

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Locking mechanisms

genghis_don — Tue, 24 Aug 2004 14:55:35 GMT

Is there a locking mechanism for a folding knife stronger than the Benchmade Axis lock?

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New spiderco balisong?

Amy — Mon, 03 Jan 2005 04:35:31 GMT

I love the Benchmaid balisong. But I see that spiderco is coming out with a new design also. Has anyone felt it yet? I don't really like the action on the cold steel either... Just trying to decide
thanks

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CRKT new 10yr P.E.C.K tit. coating?

Amy — Mon, 03 Jan 2005 04:32:54 GMT

Has anyone had any problems with the surface scratching on the 10 yr anniversary ed. P.E.C.K?

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where to buy ?

ironmanx — Wed, 08 Dec 2004 12:59:01 GMT

online and offline, im in long beach, california.

i like fighting and folding knives, and samurai swords.

thank you !!!

greg ;-]

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for sale: Gil Hibben Highlander

nootrope — Tue, 03 Feb 2004 04:28:52 GMT

Great condition w/ leather sheath.

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Hello

Virgil — Thu, 18 Dec 2003 00:11:17 GMT

Hi there,

Just giving my regards-great idea for a tribe! I'm sure it'll begin filling up soon. I myself tend to be a fan of daggers, particularly stilettos, which I find very graceful. Yourself?

-Virgil

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