Apolyton Knife Thread

[MichaeltheGreat]

It depends on where I am, and whether I'd consider it more of a problem to get caught with it or without it.

When I used to work in LA and had to go to jobsites at odd hours, I used to carry both a semiauto pistol and a knife or two all the time.

Given that I have two kids to help support and bring up, being a cowboy is very low on my priority list, but if I have to work late at my office, or go someplace funky, I usually have some form of "negotiating tool" just in case.

And like I said, we won't talk in specific about the Frequent Flyer, but there's a reason it has that name.

[Dinner]

Originally posted by Drake Tungsten
BTW, I've always wanted a kukri, but never got around to buying one. Sweet knife.

When I was in Kosovo many of the soldiers used to trade things to get a Gurka Kukri. I trade to trade a Gerber multi-tool pocket knife for one but I found that a million US soldier were there before me and the Gurkas already had all the multi-tools they could use.

[Ted Striker]

I'd cut all your azzes in two with my fists of fury

[Sikander]

Originally posted by Drake Tungsten
BTW, I've always wanted a kukri, but never got around to buying one. Sweet knife.

I had one of mediocre quality. I like the design, but I like the looks of the Ang Khola better.

My favorite knife these days is a Western stainless steel boot knife. It's about 6" long, double edged dagger. I've carried that one quite a bit, including one very hairy situation where four guys tried to break into my apartment. It's nice and strong, and the grips while smooth fit my hand so well that I'm very confident in my grip. I also have a Buck special from way back, a few bayonettes, a German army knife (Bundeswehr with the plastic grip), and a German made infantry sword from the turn of the century.

As for the judo vs sword classes, I'd go with judo as it is more likely to be useful, and will improve your athletic ability in a host of other applications. Of course if you think that you won't have another opportunity to take the sword classes and are set on doing that...

[Drake Tungsten]

Nah, I was already leaning towards judo. Kendo's cool, but judo is certainly more useful, as you said.

[Buck Birdseed]

I've got a cheap, rusty Machete that's kept in a paper bag and only used when I need to hack myself through the Jungle.

[DaShi]

Kendo is better. Who wants to spend their time groping sweaty guys all day?

[Ted Striker]

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[Asher]

[Ted Striker]

[Drake Tungsten]

Kendo is better. Who wants to spend their time groping sweaty guys all day?

At least they're wearing a gi. Far better than the wrestling singlets I had to endure in high school.

[aaglo]

I dont need knives...

[Whaleboy]

I have a cheese knife!

[The Mad Monk]

I have a spoon.

[laurentius]

I'll have very serious nervous breakdown if someones going to give Monks the obvious responce....