But where are the spikes?
Buck does have a very nice fix blade designed by a former Navy Seal, the "245". https://www.buckknives.com/product/245-matt-would-go/0245MCSMWG2-B/ It is one knife I know for certain was designed by a Seal and is marketed to his honor. Presently out of stock.
The spikes are removable. You can screw the spikes into the cross guard in order to use the knife as a grappling hook. The lanyard ring is strong enough to attach a strong rope to it. The knife gets tossed up to grab fast to a ship's railing or a tree, etc..... Then you climb on up!This always seemed like a bad idea, especially in the dark. I don't like the idea of throwing a knife up over my head and hoping it catches on something strong. A big heavy knife falling down toward my head in the dark doesn't sound great.
Quote from: VICMAN on January 20, 2019, 05:42:58 PMHere are 2 pics of my Buckmaster.Click on pics for best pictures.But where are the spikes?
Here are 2 pics of my Buckmaster.Click on pics for best pictures.
Sweet Buckmaster Vman !
The 245 is a nice knife. Buck does a nice job with it and the grinds on mine are quite good. I do like the 4” clip blade and Buck’s treatment of the 5160 steel. 5160 doesn’t seem like the best choice for a salsmurfer knife, but it is well known for it’s toughness, and it takes a good sharp edge.
Quote from: RF52 on January 20, 2019, 10:11:34 PMQuote from: VICMAN on January 20, 2019, 05:42:58 PMHere are 2 pics of my Buckmaster.Click on pics for best pictures.But where are the spikes?The spikes are in one of the pouches on the sheath. They get in the way for normal use.
I guess SEALs are not gentle with their gear; I had one SEAL tell me he would never carry an expensive knife because he was just to hard on them. [...]It always seemed to me that I was much fussier about the knives I carried than were the SEALs I've met and talked with. Always a mistake to generalize, but as a bunch they seem like pretty pragmatic people.
A few years ago I posted a thread here with pictures of members of SEAL Team 6 carrying chrome Leatherman WAVES.
Cool looking knife without the spikes too
Quote from: genevabuck on January 21, 2019, 04:50:50 PMA few years ago I posted a thread here with pictures of members of SEAL Team 6 carrying chrome Leatherman WAVES.This one ? No mention of Chrome https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,29205.msg500834.html#msg500834
Chromed? That's some fancy bling....
I've already made the plans! My KaBar is why I am even alive, and it will be buried with me.
I got this off ebay a while back. Probably nothing official but a pretty cool piece to own.
Quote from: Sam Lim on January 23, 2019, 02:51:45 PMI got this off ebay a while back. Probably nothing official but a pretty cool piece to own. Cool Wave Sam!
Quote from: papadan on January 23, 2019, 06:48:28 AMI've already made the plans! My KaBar is why I am even alive, and it will be buried with me.Photograph of the aforementioned KaBAr?