What does everyone carry in the Field?

[Gunslinger]

Im an avid collector of cutlery and Getting ready to enter active duty. Just curious what Cutlery some of the regulars here carry in the field.

[RAT]

Leatherman, small and light. Or a good K-BAR to hold my day/night flare.
RAT OUT!!!

[Kolt]

Leatherman Supertool for all around use.
SAK for the tweezers and scissors that the Leatherman lacks, but are sometimes neccesary. As far as just a bladed knife, I normally carry my Benchmade CQC7.

[Spotlight_Ranger]

Kabar was the one thing I carried from 71-99, same blade retired it with a MKII Navy case and day/night flare of course. Bought the knife for $7.50 and it is the only thing I still have that went with me the whole time.

[MT]

Outside of a Super Leatherman (which I might reaplace with a Wave) I am a Benchmade poster boy with a AFCK when dressed down and Nimravus when kitted out.

[LRSC Grunt]

Leatherman Supertool on my belt, GI issue pocket knife in my E&E kit(unit SOP, right breast pocket), and a bayonet issued from the arms room on my LBV.

[This message has been edited by LRSC Grunt (edited 10-22-1999).]

[JOE-BOO]

Leaterman wave and my personal M-9 bayonet

[G.I.Joe]

I have one Chris Reeve ProjectI hanged upside down to my LBV,one Spyderco Police inside an Eagle knife sheath(right side) and one Gerber Multi-Lock in another Eagle knife sheath (left side),both on my belt.

[Polypro]

Left front Pocket M4 Sebertech tool, SAK, and Photon microlight on 550 attached to belt. Right front pocket BM 970ST. LCE Timberline SpecWar.

Polypro

[josepy]

A Cold Steel Recon Tanto for looks and a Gerber Bolt Action for cleaning fingernails and opening MRE's

[veil]

Hill Knives KCT w/titanium coating on my ruck, Ka-Bar wide-blade Fighter tucked in an eagle dropsheath on my left leg, EDI Genesis folder in a little pouch on my belt.

I hope to replace the ka-bar with a MPK one day though http://www.specialoperations.com/ubboard/smile.gif

-Veil

[SOTICgrad]

Sounds like the Leathermen's have a big following. Throw me in on that. Used to carry the old Letherman that had the blasting cap crimper, where the cutter normally is. God knows where it is now. Haven't been able to find another, so now it's the super leathermen.

Fighting knife...Militac by Vesace. NO, not the clothes designer. Custom knife maker out of Mississippi. 3 different designs and a hell of a knife.

[jtorak]

A Schrade survival type.. Solid, strong, with a good pommel.

[Nissan]

I'm not in teh military yet but I've got my Leatherman(like everyone else) and a Timberline SpecWar on either my ankle or thigh depending on if I'm SCUBA diving or Camping..

[Riley]

Cold Steel SRK upside down on my LBE, Leatherman Supertool on my belt and a Bechmade/Emerson CQC-7 in my pocket. Soon to carry a fully serrated Spyderco Military model in place of CQC-7. And a Paragon auto knife. Oh and Brigade Quartermaster sell the crimp leatherman tool.

Check out www.BladeForums.com (http://www.BladeForums.com) nice site, lots of knives

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Riley
Do it right, or not at all.

[PathfinderJr3325]

Buck Nighthawk inverted on my LBE, USN MK3 on my LBE belt, Spyderco Endura in my BDUs and a Gerber Multitool on my 1st line gear.
I also keep a utility razor(sliding, segmented blade) in my first aid kit.

[kodiakrush]

SOG Teck 7" blade kyndex sheath

[ZeroG]

Anyone here uses/carries a kukris in the field? How are they?

[veil]

I havent carried the Kukri on duty, since they'd probably courtmarshall my ass for it http://www.specialoperations.com/ubboard/smile.gif but i have carried the Cold Steel wideblade kukri model around on various occasions. It's a great piece of equipment, altough it requires alot of maintainance. The only problem is that it's a bit unwieldy and hard to find a good spot on your webbing to carry it. I hung it from my ruck, but it was hard to draw in that position.

-veil

[maniac]

I carry a small SAK in my pocket and a Gerber Gator on my belt. I would rather use my e-tool than a really big and heavy knife for combat.

[jaxmore]

Carry an Irie 7" Military-Model, Emerson Commander, and black Ka-Bar on occasion.

[CALI GUY]

I CARRY A BUSSE #7 IN A DROP THIGH KIDEX RIG.I LOVE THIS KNIFE ITS EASY TO OBTAIN A GOOD EDGE AND I CAN HACK,CHOP,DIG OR DO WHAT EVER I NEED TO DO WITH NO FEAR OF BENDING OR BREAKING. I USED THIS KNIFE TO PRY OPEN A DOOR AND NO DAMAGE TO THE KNIFE BUT YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE DOOR.ALSO THE SHEATH IS FORM MOLDED TO THE KNIFE SO IF THE SNAP ON THE RETENTION STRAP POPS OPEN YOU WONT LOOSE THE KNIFE. ALSO ITS BIG ENOUGH TO TAPE A MK13 MOD 0 DAY NIGHT FLARE TO IT. CHECK OUT WWW.BUSSEKNIVES.COM (http://WWW.BUSSEKNIVES.COM)

[IAN0321]

I ALSO USE BUSSE AND LOVE IT ...

[WS-G]

ZeroG: I used to carry a Made-in-India (read that "crappy imitation, not genuine article") imitation khukuri as a combination machete/hatchet. Good for chopping roots when digging a hide or cache site, and I once felled a 6"-trunked cedar tree in about 5 minutes with one (it was the sole obstruction on a very small LZ!). During the mid-1980's these blades (again, strictly as a machete/hatchet substitute) were de rigeur with certain members of my unit (as were Portuguese ponchos and scrim scarves, as well as German boots. I was the first in the company with these three items!).

My "main" blade however was a Gerber Mk.II.

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ex Co. G (-)(Abn/Rgr), 143d INF(LRRP), TXARNG 1981-1985
ex 433MAW (AFRES), 1985-1991
FAA-certificated pilot and Advanced Ground Instructor

[Snake]

M-9 Bayonet and Fairbairn-Sikes, for myself.
Sometimes I'll use a generic boot/belt knife that I bought outta USCAV for $25. It's cheap, but reasonably effective.

Read your 21-150, and know how to use them.

Snake
25th ID(L)

[maniac]

My Gerber Gator has been replaced with a Balisong knife.

[Sharky]

In my opinion, the money you spend versus the quality you get, you will get more for your money with a Benchmade than with any other knife that I have found. I have a couple of custom knives that are quite expensive but they do not outperform my CQC7 or my other Benchmades.

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F.I.D.O.

[realpolypro]

Now it's a SOCOM Elite Auto. Hey Sharkman http://www.specialoperations.com/ubboard/smile.gif

Polypro

[garett]

I carry a Leatherman Wave. The Gerber is Canadian Army Issue and I used to carry it but the blades aren't that good. What I don't like about the leatherman is how the hinges work but other then that its good. I've got a 6' Buck Knife but I'm looking to upgrade to a black K-Bar.

[abnwxdave]

I carry a MarkIII dive knife inverted on my vest, a leatherman super tool and a spyderco for jumpmaster duties.

[Sharky]

I also have an Alan Elishewitz that I am very fond of. Beautiful knife. What up Poly? http://www.specialoperations.com/ubboard/smile.gif

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F.I.D.O.

[veil]

Seem to be quite some takers for the inverted position...

-Veil

[Sharky]

My ex-wife liked the inverted position.

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F.I.D.O.

[G]

In Civvies, Original Leatherman (its a sentimental thing), and a spyderco Native / Endura. In uniform (way back when), Leatherman on belt, Spyderco Endura clipped into BDU pocket & generic boot knife concealed in B/R vest under my off-side armpit.

[veil]

The spyderco native is an EXCELLENT knife. I bought one (serrated, poly grip) to replace my (a bit heavy) Pro Venator for civvie carry and i love it. Great design.

I reccomend you all pick it up if you want a lightweight quality civvie knife.

-Veil

[E19]

I carry a 10" Ginsu in the inverted position on the web gear, and a 6" Ginsu in the missionary position in my boot. I also carry my bamboo steamer and chopsticks in my rucksack. I got them all for $19.95 plus shipping and handling. They also included a free hibatchi and 12 Omaha Fillet Mignon (6oz.) The hibatchi is too heavy to lug, and my dog ate the steaks. One more thing I always carry my American Express card in my bug out pocket, along with some C4 (for those places that don't accept the card.

[veil]

http://www.specialoperations.com/ubboard/wink.gif

[realpolypro]

Echo...You a funny numba 1 guy!

Polypro

[cavey]

a cheap $3 knife

everything else is issued

pop smoke draw fire

[Highlander]

A Cold Steel Recon Tanto on a Eagle's drop leg sheath, a Spyderco Endura and a Victorinox knife(Adventurer model) for my E&E kit. I would like to buy a Randall or a Busse knife. If any of you own a Randall or a Busse, I would like to have your comments.

[The_Waxman]

Personally I carry a Gerber LMF, a Gerber Multiplier, a Gerber EZ-Out, an Ontatio Knife Combatmachete, and a C.K.R.T. K.I.S.S.
That seems a lot, but every knife has its purpose.

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If you want the job done right, hire a professional.

[Sun Tzu]

I carry a MOD Trident, a Leatherman supertool in my E&E Pouch (always handy), and a Buck NightHawk Tanto on my LBV.
I am thinking of getting a new MOD Dieter CQD.

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"Sine Pari"
Sun Tzu

[Ktulu]

i carry a SOG SEAL in a black 7" airborne sheath.

I hope to get a CQD soon in TiCN honed blade

[javahedz]

Kit knife is a tac-11 black titanium carbonnitrite coating. www.survivalknives.com (http://www.survivalknives.com)

folder is a Dieter MOD CQD4. www.gogetemgear.com (http://www.gogetemgear.com) (20% off for military & the like)

And of course, the basic leatherman.

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Keep your powder dry

Dan

[sierra129]

Definitely a Gerber and a Fairbairn-Sykes type knife (don't get caught up in brand-name, USCAV offers some with affordable price and good quality). I usually also carry a Kukri

[Tuukka]

Cold Steel LTC khukri.

[charlietango_expert]

Well when I was in the Army I bought a Al Mar Knives SERE IV knife for personal use and ended up using a Spyderco Clipit and a personal M-9 Bayonet.My Marine uncle liked the knife so I sold it to him for about half the price I paid for it. I regret selling the knife because Al Mar died and the knife might be worth something now.

[EXECUTION STYLE]

SOG SEAL 2000.
Gerber MULTI-LOCK as well.


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Beware the fury of a patient man.

[dutchwookie]

i use a spyderco police(serrated) and a leatherman wave and a S.O.K.from hill knives (Rotterdam,the Netherlands)

[msg-84]

I have had a Randall Model 15 [with saw teeth] for about eight years. This knife is great, it takes all kinds of abuse and still retains its value. If you can't afford a Randall, a K-bar will do [Note: a Randall lasts a lifetime, a K-bar will last a few years at best].

The Randall along with a decent swiss army knife is all I would ever need.


Semper Fi,
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[macurbach]

Pat Cascio fixed on left thigh, CRKT Desert Cruiser folder right pocket (yes, it's big and heavy), Cold Steel Safemaker II push dagger inverted on vest, Swiss Army Harvester in pouch.

If I'm humpin', and weight is an issue, the Ka-Bar Shorty is a great, all-around knife to carry. Cheap and useful.

If you're going to get a folder, get a good one. It doesn't need to be $400, but like the man said before, you get what you paid for...

[Frog]

Nothing like resurrecting an 11 year old thread.