What is the best blade, knife, or sword that you own? Includes switchblade as well. Do you wield two if you use knives, for knife users?
Pic related. Though a kitchen knife, I'd rather own something better.
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>>30164635
Who carries kitchen knives with them as a weapon? Not a good idea OP.
>>30164635
My Stromeng Leuku 8". Not my most expensive knife but it's my favorite. It does everything I need a knife for when camping. I pair it either with a puukko or a spyderco pm2 that i keep in my pocket if I don't want 2 knives on my belt.
>>30164669
the british
>>30164708
As a brit i kek'd
Antique model 1907 Spanish sabre and a hanwei tinker
>Best blade
SKS bayonet because it's attached to an SKS
Would a jaguar be an okay entry level balisong until I can afford something better?
I got one of these, it's fantastic and cheap.
>>30166784
Holy shit I once knew my brother owned one of those things when I was a kid.
>>30166640
Where do you find a buck auto conversion ?
>>30164635
jesus i was looking for the knife genereal thread and this is a million times worse than i thought
>>30167917
Oh so bad. Where is kgt 8 already
Depends on what you consider best.
>>30164635
>>30168550
Holy god wat
>>30168564
>cold steel
This is now a knife cringe thread
>>30168550
Melt that knife down back into the cheap chinese steel it was made from and pretend you never owned it
>>30167222
http://www.bladeplay.com/?search=Buck+auto
Why would you need anything else?
>>30168564
>>30168793
>>30169065
CSGO is a cancer on the knife community
>>30169154
Google "x" kind of knife
>first page or two will be CSgarbage
>>30169154
>>30169189
Can people post whatever infographics and guides they have saved regarding swords and old weapons in general? Much appreciated.
>>30170002
What are you looking to buy?
>>30170002
>>30170140
Also
What is your budget
Assuming you're actually looking to buy something that is
>>30166817
Sorry but wtf is the use of this thing?
>>30170140
Well I'm buying as a gift, so really anything that isn't rediculous. I came to this board 2 years ago to buy my cousin a sword, and they had a lot more threads geared towards swords back then, and there were a lot of infographics/links, which is why I'm asking.
If a more specific answer helps:
I'd prefer it to be battle-ready, insofar as you can actually swing it around without it breaking at the hilt and flying away, and get it reasonably sharp.
I'd be fine with japanese swords like katanas, or with more european-style swords, medieval, etc.
It doesn't necessarily have to be a sword either, but something that is a legitimate weapon nonetheless, and can be displayed on a wall or shelf. Preferably something on the longer side (at least 3 feet).
Also preferably something that is attractive to look at. I know that your average short sword is cool in its own right, but it's nothing that a visitor would see and go "oh that's interesting". But then again, any sword, with enough decoration can look nice.
Really I'm looking for
a) A good place to shop for swords
b) Something less than $300
c) Some kind of information on what to look for to ensure I'm getting something that is actual quality.
And also to calm any nerves
The recipient of the gift has no issues with mental health, is over 18, and no criminal background, etc.
>>30170273
Kult of athena
For European styled swords, under $300. Stick with Windlass, a hanwei tinker, or ronin katana euro sword. The tinkers or ronin are the best
The tinker line is pretty bare so if you want something a bit more decorative, but still functional, it might not be what you want.
For Japanese swords, I know less. I have a ronin dojo pro #18. It's a nice sword though I'm not a fan of the katana so I can't recommend a whole lot
For more modern euro stuff like sabres, Windlass has a few, Universal offers some things - avoid their munitions grade offers as they admit they are lower quality than others - their princess of whales being the best they offer.
For specific swords from the three areas
>Medieval european
Windlass sword of homildon hill
Windlass sword of Roven
Hanwei tinker line are all good
Ronin Katana european swords are all good
>Japan
Ronin katana dojo pro series
Musashi differentially hardened series
>Early modern
Windlass confederate cavalry saber
Universal swords princess of whales
I believe all of these, except windlass, can be found on kult of athena, the windlass stuff can be found on museum replicas.
These are the best places to go for a sword in my opinion
>>30170385
Thanks a ton, the Princess of Wales, and Sword of Homildon Hill are the two that catch my eye at the moment. I'll peek around at some other stuff, but it likes like you've hit the nail on the head with stuff that I could get.
does this count?
>>30170385
That's a really fucking informative post. Kudos to you sir.
>>30164635
Someone able to name me a good machete that wont cost billions and comes with a sheath?
No zombie killer shit
>>30171039
DIY?
>>30171079
Malcom 10, kek
Is this the summerfag containment thread or can I post a good knife?
>>30171345
both
>>30164635
ESEE-6, followed by my Spyderco UKPK... And that's all the knives I own.
I have a blunt sword on order for HEMA, but Mr Regenyei predicts the end of September at the latest.
Also, get guns.
Is this the knife general currently? If so, what knife would you recommend in the 100-200 dollar price range.
Looking for a blade around three inches in length or under. Lock style doesn't matter, deployment style doesn't matter, and I'm a fan of Spyderco and boker personally. I've looked into the paramilitary 2, and a couple benchmades, but don't have much experience with higher end ones.
Current edc is a boker rhino, and I wouldn't mind getting something to replace it.
No other anons with Ka-Bars?
>>30171960
Also the cold steel magnum kukri
Inb4 the infamous Benchmade shitposter.
>>30171976
pic related
>>30171982
You rraaanng?
>>30169078
>not even strike anywhere matches
>>30172258
>not carrying an empty match box in your pocket to strike the matches on
>>30172575
>carrying more then you need when other options suggested are better
What happened to /ktg/? I've been away from 4chan lately so I stopped posting them, guess it went away. I'll post another one later.
For now, my BRS Replicant is the best knife I own.
>>30173013
There's been one every day for like a week
>>30171960
I managed to get a nice Ka-Bar knockoff this most recent trip to the gun show. Can't post right now cause I'm out of state, though.
>>30171079
lel
>>30171960
I broke one once.
>>30173013
Generals are fucking weak, your knife generals were always pathetic
>>30170240
Hold and swing in front of the mirror.
>>30171984
Oh god you didn't even sharpen it. Cold steel machetes come so dull they won't do shit. I have a Latin machete that came with NO edge.
Sharpen your fucking machete. Get your shit together Tyrone.