The best knives in Russia and the world. The best kitchen, combat, hunting knives
Combat knives are considered to be the best, because for fighting they must have strong steel, a comfortable handle and a well-sharpened blade. All this has its price. There are many manufacturers, but you have to look for really high-quality weapons. It all started many thousands of years ago, when one of the erect walking people wanted not to break and break something as before, but to cut it. Since then, the tools have been improved from century to century, becoming more powerful and reliable. We have compiled a list of the best combat knives in the world at this moment.
Invented in Spain, it was largely intended for revenge. It is unfolded manually and has a very narrow oblong blade, which can be used to get even for any offense. It was created due to the ban on the use of real blades and has a special lock on the butt to hold the blade in one striking position.
2. Bowie knife
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An impressive size cleaver, which can often be found among US farmers. It was created this way by James Bowie, who once, as a colonel, was part of the great Texas revolution. It was with this that the famous Crocodile Dundee appeared before the audience in all films.
In the ranking of the best knives in the world, one cannot do without this giant. The machete is ideal both for making your way through the jungle and for fighting a real enemy. It was invented by the Spaniards, but gained particular popularity during the Vietnam War, because it ended up in service with American soldiers.
4. Karambit
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Many military personnel, when asked about the best knife in the world, will point to the karambit, perhaps truly one of the deadliest specimens. The knife has a sickle-shaped blade, sharpened with one, inside. The handle is adapted for a strong grip and has grooves for the fingers, and in addition to them there are also holes so that during a fight the murder weapon does not fly out of the hand. Minimum size allows you to carry it even in your pocket.
5. Balisong
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A butterfly knife, which is not so easy to operate. Balisong is considered one of the best folding knives in the world, and if at the end of the last century such “toys” were popular in the post-Soviet space, they are now widely used in the Philippines, in combat schools.
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A true giant, which before the Philippine War could only be included in the list of the best kitchen knives in the world. It was used for butchering larger livestock and clearing brush, but the military turned to it, making it a real terror for the Americans. The bolo is partly similar in appearance and size to a machete, partly to a kukri.
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One of the few murder weapons that has survived since the Middle Ages and is still used today. It is the main attribute of Nepalese warriors who call themselves Gurkhas. It has a curved appearance and internal sharpening of the blade.
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It is known that samurai carried a lot of different blades, but it was the tanto that was their final weapon. Often it was with his help that the fate of a warrior was decided. Enclosed in a small case, it has a smooth, comfortable handle and a blade 30 centimeters long.
9. Quiken
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So sharp that it can easily replace a razor, and thanks to its small size, it is always comfortable to wear. Quiken are easy to hide and are used only for self-defense.
10. Spike knife
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It is believed that the prototype for the butting knife was the Indian Qatar, and this weapon became popular during the Gold Rush. It’s easy to hide it and take it out; of course, it’s not suitable for battle, but it will always help you fight back and save your life.
I would like to start the review of the most interesting foreign knives of the past with a triangular combat knife, which in medieval Germany had a purely practical meaning - to break the links of the chain mail of a knight clad in armor. Such a dagger was called the German word “panzerbrecher” and was most often used to finish off a defeated enemy.
The legendary dagger misericorde (misericord or misericordia), which translated means “dagger of mercy,” served the same “noble” purpose in France. Unlike the panzerbrecher, the misericordia did not pierce chain mail, but with a thin and narrow blade they stabbed a knight lying on the ground and unable to stand up on his own, pushing the blade into the cracks between the plates plate armor. Other daggers were also common - the Swiss basselard, the Spanish rondel, the Italian stiletto and a dagger with special teeth for gripping the sword blade.
In the era of chivalry, a thin and durable dagger was an indispensable attribute of a knight. If wearing armor, you can finish off the vanquished in battle; if without it, you can fight off enemies in a cramped room where you can’t turn around with a sword. By the way, a short combat knife tanto or a sword slightly longer than a tanto - wakizashi - served the same purposes in medieval Japan.
However, with the advent and spread of firearms, the knights had to abandon the useless heavy armor. The need for “daggers of mercy” automatically disappeared. They were replaced by light daggers for the left hand - dags, which were very popular in the era of the musketeers. They could not only deliver an unexpected blow or deflect the enemy’s sword, but sometimes even break a blade caught in a special trap on the guard. There were even special dags with three blades - a kind of fork, into which fencing masters captured the sword blades of their opponents.
In the 17th century, in Western European armies, swords were gradually replaced by more functional weapons - the saber or its heavier variety - the broadsword. And the daga loses its luxurious guard, little by little turning into a combat knife, the “weapon of last chance” of a private and an officer after the saber is broken and all the cartridges are shot. And also as a tool for everyday soldier life, necessary both on a campaign and at a rest stop.
In this article we will not consider in detail the evolution of combat knives from different countries of the world; such work would take many volumes. Here we will focus only on the most interesting combat knives of some countries - and interesting not only to the collector, but also to the ordinary reader who first touched upon the topic to which this article is devoted.
Bowie knife
Perhaps the most famous and legendary type of American knife, dating back to the times of the Wild West. Designed in the 1930s by plantation owner Reason Bowie, the knife gained popularity thanks to Reason's younger brother, James. Being a desperate adventurer by nature, James Bowie sent many white competitors and redskins to the next world with the knife that bears his name. Thanks to this, he received the rank of Colonel of the Texas People's Militia and glorified his brother's knife throughout America.
The knife, with its large sword-like blade, served as a great asset to the American military in the age of muzzle-loading rifles and pistols that required a lot of time to reload after firing. During the American Civil War 1861–1865. The Bowie knife was considered one of the main types of personal weapons. Subsequently, with the advent of multi-shot firearms, the huge “Bowie knife” loses its relevance, but thanks to novels, and subsequently films, it does not lose its legendary status. The successful form of this knife is embodied to this day in the smaller descendants of the famous ancestor - many American combat and tactical knives. For example, in the famous “Ka-Bar” knife, which will be discussed below.
U.S. Mark I Trench Knife
Since the First World War, there has been a need to supply combatants with melee weapons. The bayonets available at that time did not allow fighting at a short distance due to their large geometric dimensions.
At this time, so-called trench knives appeared, acting as melee melee weapons. Then a certain hybrid of brass knuckles and a dagger, the so-called Knuckle Knife, became widespread among American military personnel.
The photo shows a standard US Army dagger-knuckle of the 1918 model “U.S. Mark I Trench Knife”.
This is a fairly versatile weapon, allowing you to combine blows with the metal part of the handle, reinforced with conical protrusions, with inflicting puncture wounds on the enemy. The back of the handle ends in a conical pommel, which can also cause serious injuries.
The Ka-Bar knife is an American classic of combat knives with a Bowie blade. Standard combat and field knife of the United States Marine Corps (USMC), US Marine Corps during World War II. First produced by Union Cutlery, the knife was subsequently produced by such well-known manufacturers as Case, Camillus and Ontario. The Ka-Bar blade is made of carbon steel and is predominantly coated black to prevent corrosion. The handle is inlaid, leather, brown. The shank is a steel head, the purpose of which, like many combat knives, is double - “brass knuckles-hammer”. The sheath is traditionally made of brown leather with embossed USMC and the US Marine Corps crest.
Combat knife of the American special forces First Special Services Forse (FSSF) during the Second World War. The joint US-Canadian FSSF unit was created in 1942 to conduct special operations and is equipped with the new V-42 Stiletto combat knife from Case Cutlery, the concept of which belongs to FSSF commander Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick, close combat instructor Dermot O'Neal and Colonel Orval J. Baldwin.
In some ways, the V42 is a reimagining of the F-S, the British commando dagger. The hilt of the dagger, instead of cast bronze or brass, was made of leather, which increased the reliability of the grip. A large plate of skin was placed on the inside of the guard, which reduced the pain the owner felt when being pricked. The unsharpened base of the blade made it possible to throw a finger over the guard and pull out a knife stuck in the enemy’s bone. To increase the effectiveness of a stabbing blow, a “print” is applied to the unsharpened part of the blade (ricasso). thumb» with transverse notches, on which the pad of the thumb is placed when gripping the knife directly. This grip with a horizontal blade is preferable when thrusting between the ribs and should ensure cutting of a larger amount blood vessels. On the back of the handle there is a “skull crusher” - a metal cone for delivering crushing blows to the head and joints of the enemy.
Currently, the image of the legendary combat knife is part of the SOCOM (Special Operations Command) emblem; command special operations US military; American special forces, the famous Green Berets, Canadian special forces JTF (Joint Task Force 2). Also, the image of V42 was part of the emblem of the famous Operational Detachment Delta, which fought in Vietnam.
Camillus Jet Pilots" Survival Knife
The Camillus Cutlery Company is one of the oldest American companies, producing knives for the military since the First World War. Unfortunately, several years ago the company went bankrupt and all its property, including equipment and trade marks, was sold at auction. So there remains hope for the resumption of production in another place, by other people, but under the same brand.
"Camillus Jet Pilots" Survival Knife" is a combat knife of US military pilots since 1957. Ideal both for placement on the belt and on the pilot’s unloading and life vest. Thanks to the special design of the sheath, it can be worn both in a normal and inverted position. “Bolt” - a counterweight on the top of the handle allows you to deliver crushing blows to the enemy’s head and joints, and also use the handle as a hammer. A wonderful survival knife in case of a pilot landing in an unfamiliar area, repeatedly tested in extreme situations by USAF (United States Air Force) pilots. , US Air Force).
A.S.E.K. Survival Knife System (Ontario)
In front of everyone positive properties, which the previous model of survival knife for military pilots (Camillus Jet Pilots" Survival Knife) had, it had a number of disadvantages due to the fact that the level of its production technology corresponded to the 50s of the last century.
Problems such as the low corrosion resistance of the blade, the leather on the handle and sheath, which is prone to deformation, and the ineffective (for new materials) saw on the butt, did not allow this knife to be successfully used in modern conditions.
In 2003, a new knife was adopted, called A.S.E.K. Survival Knife System, manufactured by Ontario. This is not even exactly a knife, but rather a set of tools that provide the ability to leave the plane after a plane crash and survive in any conditions.
The knife has a saw blade that allows you to successfully cut both aircraft-grade aluminum and wood. The blade is sharpened half serrated. At the end of the handle there is a massive pommel that can be used as a hammer. In addition, the pommel has a conical protrusion for easier breaking of glass and plastic. In addition, the sheath contains a special tool for cutting belts and a small diamond stone for straightening the blade in field conditions.
There are holes on the guard with which you can tie a stick using a knife as a spear tip.
A.S.E.K. The Survival Knife System is mounted on elements of equipment or on the pilot’s shin.
M7 Bayonet
The American M7 bayonet was developed in 1964 for the M16 rifle. It became one of the last examples of bayonet knives, which were primarily a weapon, a means to defeat the enemy, and not a multi-purpose tool.
A whole series of American bayonet knives from the Second World War and post-war times, such as, for example, M4 (for the M1 carbine), M5 (for the M1 Garand rifle), M6 (for the M14 rifle) and the M7 described here, have one thing in common the progenitor is the M3 Trench Knife, a combat knife widely used by the American army since the early 1940s and produced by many companies, both in the USA and in other countries. All of the listed bayonet knives inherited the blade from the M3, differing in fact only in the handles and attachment points to the weapon.
An interesting fact is that the geometry of the M3 blade allows us to consider its ancestor as a knife made by order of the German Luftwaffe, which in turn is only one of the many variants of “trench” knives that appeared in the trenches of the First World War. Such borrowings are not uncommon in the weapons industry, because during war, efficiency rather than originality is paramount. And a successful model that has proven its effectiveness can live a long life, embodied in many copies and imitations, often on different sides of the front.
As mentioned above, the M7 is a fairly traditional design. At first glance, it is clear that his dagger blade, more than 170 mm long, is intended for piercing blows. This is facilitated by the symmetrical profile of the blade with one-and-a-half sharpening. There is a sharpened area on the butt, reaching almost half the length of the blade. This factor significantly increases the penetrating ability of the bayonet both in the user's hand and in the position attached to the rifle.
The developed guard has a ring in the upper part intended for fastening to the barrel of a weapon, and in its rear part there is a massive metal part with spring-loaded elements that fix the bayonet on a special lug in front of the rifle fore-end. In addition to performing its main function, the butt plate can be used to strike - both as an ersatz hammer and in hand-to-hand combat, since the successful arrangement of the latch parts does not allow them to be damaged by a blow.
The handle of the bayonet knife is assembled from two plastic halves, secured to the shank with two screws. These pads have a deep notch, which ensures reliable and comfortable holding of the bayonet in the hand.
The sheath used with the M7 bayonet is a standard design used with all bayonets in the series, including the M3 knife. This interchangeability is caused by the identity of the blades of these samples. The sheath is made of hard green plastic, equipped with a metal mouth and a flat spring that securely fixes the bayonet blade inside. There are two versions of such sheaths, differing in the suspension. The M8 scabbard has only a regular loop for attaching to any belt, while the M8A1 has a suspension equipped with a wire hook for a pistol belt, a standard item of US Army uniform. In recent years, a new type of sheath for the described bayonet knife has been adopted for supply to the US Army - M10. This scabbard is black in color, it is noticeably narrower than the M8, and is easily recognized by its widening at the mouth. The M10 scabbard suspension is made of cordura; it is similar in design to the M8A1 suspension and is also designed for mounting on a pistol belt.
20 years after the start of production, the M7 ceased to be the main bayonet of the US Army. It was replaced by the M9, which is described below. However, the M7 is still produced in several countries including the United States and supplies their armies. Based on the M7, the Ontario Knife Company created its modern version with a spindle-shaped handle and a blade made of 1095 carbon steel.
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Ontario M9
This is a bayonet-knife, whose appearance has already become canonical in the world of combat knives. The Ontario M9 was born quite late - in 1984. It was designed by Qual-A-Tec owner, Charles "Mickey" Finn (1938-2007), who previously had a hand in the development of such striking knives as the Buck 184 Buckmaster. According to the results of state tests, this bayonet became the best among other contenders and was adopted for service under the designation M9, partially replacing the previous main bayonet of the American army, the M7, produced since 1964.
The M9 was produced by several companies, the first of which was Phrobis (also founded by Finn), followed by manufacturers such as Buck, LanCay and Ontario. On this moment Over four hundred thousand M9 bayonets have been produced, and these are only official deliveries. The number of commercial versions, copies and “spiritual successors” of this knife, produced by a variety of companies from Smith & Wesson to nameless Chinese manufacturers, cannot be counted.
The fundamental motive for the design of this knife was the desire to obtain a bayonet-knife that is more of a tool than a weapon. Time bayonet attacks passed irrevocably, and the predatory elongated M7 was replaced by the thicker and longer M9. This is a massive knife, a rough and absolutely “indestructible” universal tool that allows you not only to cut - surprisingly well, given the thickness of the blade and low slopes - but also to chop, stab, open boxes and zinc with ammunition, cut through barbed wire, including and under voltage, and perform a variety of other types of work.
The blade shape of the M9 is somewhat reminiscent of the Buckmaster. This is not the M7 dagger blade and earlier US bayonet knives, but a clip point, also sometimes called a “Bowie”. Finn only slightly adapted the overly “cinematic” appearance of his previous brainchild for practical use. Also, a saw with excessively large teeth and a serrator were removed from the butt. They were replaced with a metal saw section, similar to those used in the survival knives of American pilots.
The guard and buttplate of the handle became standard for American bayonet knives. They are completely identical to similar elements on the M7. The ring in the upper part of the guard is used for fastening to the rifle's flash suppressor, and the design of the buttplate includes a spring-loaded fixation unit on a special lug under the rifle barrel. The bayonet fits all versions of the M16 rifle, the M4 carbine, a number of shotguns in service with the US Army, as well as many commercial small arms offered on the international market. The thick shank of the blade passes through the entire handle to the butt plate, where a nut is screwed onto it, tightening the entire structure.
The handle of the bayonet-knife is spindle-shaped, traditional for American combat knives. Both it and the M9 scabbard are cast from heavy plastic, reminiscent of Bakelite.
The scabbard has a metal pommel with a protrusion that acts as a flat screwdriver with a peg, which can be used to hook a hole in the M9 blade, turning the bayonet and scabbard into wire cutters. This feature was seen in Soviet bayonet knives, but in this case it is slightly modified - the design of the suspension allows you to detach the sheath for ease of use with wire cutters and attach it back in seconds.
The M9 bayonet is still in production. In 1998, on its basis, the M11 knife was created for sapper units, differing in its configuration, and most importantly, the inability to attach it to a weapon. Subsequent developments, such as the OKC-3S bayonet adopted by the US Marine Corps, also bear the M9's family traits.
Ontario Mk.3 Mod.0 Navy Seal Knife
In the US military, as in every other military force around the world, there is unspoken rivalry between the various military departments. It is expressed even in the way the models of weapons and equipment adopted by one or another department are designated. In the designations of “land” weapons and equipment, the letter M is always present - model, and sailors, including the US Marine Corps, as well as various special forces units (for example, US SOCOM - Special Operations Forces Command) designate their models with the two-story code “Mk, Mod." When you see a designation like this, you can always assume that the item is related to the Navy, USMC (US Marine Corps) or US SOCOM.
All this applies to this knife. Even its manufacturer, Ontario Knife Co., specifically notes on its own website that this knife is used exclusively in the navy.
The Mk.3 blade is more reminiscent in shape and design of the AK bayonet than its immediate predecessors, the USN Mk.1 and USN Mk.2 Ka-Bar, the previous two models of American naval knives used during World War II. But with similar dimensions to the above-described 6x3 and 6x4 bayonets and an almost identical blade shape, the Mk.3 even has a sharpened bevel of the butt, a “pike,” which, together with the sharp predatory tip of the blade, gives the knife the highest piercing efficiency. Moreover, it must be taken into account that such a sharp and thin tip requires careful handling - opening cans with a knife would be somewhat reckless.
On the butt of the knife there is a saw, similar to the saws on the M9 or AK bayonet knives, but with noticeably larger teeth than on the Soviet counterparts. The Mk.3 guard is straight, equilateral, designed primarily for working with a glove, since its edges can easily crush your hand during power work. The handle is plastic, made of two halves, fastened together with a screw. The notch on the handle is aggressive, which prevents the knife from slipping out of your hand when working in extreme conditions. A lanyard passed through a hole in the end of the handle also serves the same purpose. The handle ends with a flat, massive butt plate, capable of performing the functions of a hammer and skull crusher.
The Mk.3 sheath is made of plastic, with a powerful flat spring that perfectly fixes the blade and prevents the knife from falling out of the sheath even in an inverted position with strong shaking. The scabbard suspension is made of cordura, it has a strap securing the handle of the knife and a bent wire fastener designed for attachment to a pistol belt - a standard piece of ammunition for the American army.
As a result, judging by the totality of its characteristics, we can say that the Mk.3 is a competent and reliable knife that can serve the user both as a tool and as a weapon.
Ontario SP15 LSA
This representative of the SP series, along with the previously mentioned SP3, can be considered the heir to the famous Fairbairn-Sykes and V-42 combat daggers of the Second World War. The abbreviation LSA stands for Land, Sea, Air, which can be loosely translated as “on land, on water and in the air.” This name, according to the manufacturer, should speak about the versatility of this knife and the breadth of its application. Unlike its predecessor, the SP3 dagger, the SP15 is officially purchased by the US Army and is assigned an NSN number. This allows us to consider the differences between the two daggers as changes in the design of the SP3 to please the government customer and gives an idea of the requirements of the military.
The SP15 blade is flatter and more cutting oriented than the SP3 dagger blade, which is derived from the M7 bayonet. It is not symmetrical to provide higher slopes on the cutting side of the blade. On the butt side of the blade there is a large serrator, occupying more than half of the blade. The false blade on the butt is not sharpened in the basic version, but bringing it together makes it possible to do this, increasing the effectiveness of the piercing blow.
The SP15's double-sided ambidextrous handle is derived from the SP3, with one major difference. The cone-shaped skull crusher, repeating the shape of a similar part on the legendary V-42, has been replaced with a flat pommel. Less effective in hand-to-hand combat, it is significantly more useful due to its ability to be used as a hammer. This small detail once again shows that in a modern army a knife is primarily a tool, not a weapon.
The sheath of the SP15 is similar to the sheath of other knives in this series. They are made of two parts - the base is made of thick leather, the upper half is made of cordura. At the bottom of the sheath there is a cord for fixing it on the leg; the suspension is classic, vertical, made of leather. The sheath has two safety straps with buttons, one of which secures the knife by the guard, and the second by the handle in the area of the butt plate, ensuring a tighter fit of the handle to the body in the stowed position and preventing it from clinging to branches and objects during active movements in combat. conditions.
Scuba/Demo
The Scuba/Demo is not only one of the rarest American Special Forces knives, but also one of the rarest military knives of all time. As a matter of fact, today there is only one original knife. Initially, 39 knives were made, and 38 of them were sent to the Army special forces on the coast Northern Vietnam. 36 of them were lost during military operations, the remaining two knives were never seen again. The SOG UBA/Demo completely recreates the unique character of the rarest knife of all time.
Another batch of these knives was released only once, for the 20th anniversary of the knife manufacturer, the SOG company, whose name, in fact, comes from the very legendary “SOG” (Special Operations Group) knife released for United States Marine Corps (USMC), US Marine Corps. SCUBA/Demo is currently no longer in production.
Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife (F-S)
The British Commando Dagger, traditionally used by the Royal Marine Commandos today. Created in the 30s of the twentieth century by former police officers, British instructors of commando squads in shooting and close combat with and without weapons, Captain William Ewart Fairbairn and Eric Anthony Sykes, who gained their experience in real hand-to-hand combat on the streets of Shanghai, a southern Chinese port city, former colony of the British Empire.
The twelve-inch blade was based on decommissioned Metford rifle bayonets, and the spindle-shaped handle was copied from a rapier handle. The handles of the first daggers were wooden with brass knobs, allowing them to deliver crushing blows. The scabbard provided for wearing the dagger with the hilt both up and down. In November 1940, Fairbairn and Sykes began collaborating with the Wilkinson Sword company, which resulted in the production of a dagger named after its creators, Fairbairn-Sykes (F-S), in January 1941. Based on this dagger, many other combat knives appeared, including the V-42, Marine Raider Stitiletto and others.
To this day, “F-S” is the symbol of the commando units of the Marine Corps and airborne troops special purpose in the British armed forces.
OSS A-F First design
In 1942, Colonel Rex Applegate developed the first version of a new combat knife, which was called OSS A-F and was a kind of intermediate between combat knives F-S and A-F. More than half a century has passed, and Boker hired the famous knife manufacturer Hiro from the Japanese city of Seki to recreate the famous knife, of which very few of the originals remain. Boker produced only 600 of these knives, which are now rare collector's items, one of which is shown in the photo.
The OSS A-F blade is wide, closer in shape to the A-F knife, made of stainless steel. The handle is spindle-shaped, made of inlaid leather, similar in shape knife F-S, but more voluminous. The guard and pommel are made of polished brass.
Later, changes were made to this design, as a result of which the well-known A-F combat knife appeared.
Boker Applegate-Fairbairn Fighting Knife (A-F)
The combat use of the legendary British commando dagger "F-S" during the Second World War revealed a number of shortcomings in the latter, which subsequently one of the creators of the "F-S" William Ewart Fairbairn and Colonel Rex Applegate decided to eliminate by creating more modern version combat knife. Too much long blade F-S was shortened to 15 cm. The tip of the new knife, which was too thin and easily broken off, became more massive. The round handle, which rotates in the hand, has become flatter and more comfortable. If during World War II the F-S sometimes had to be made from decommissioned bayonets, then for the new knife they began to use 44 °C stainless steel, one of the best knife steels, which sharpens well and at the same time holds an edge for a long time. Thus, the new Applegate-Fairbairn dagger, due to the rich practical experience of its creators, became one of the most famous and popular combat knives in the world. Currently, in the form of a modification with a black blade and a black guard, it is in service with GSG 9 (Grenzschutzgruppe German - “Border Protection Group”), the anti-terrorist special forces unit of the German Federal Police.
Boker Smatchet
The next knife Fairbairn created after the F-S was the so-called Smatchet - a chopping knife with a wide leaf-shaped blade that could be used both as a weapon and as a tool. A similar knife was put into service with the OSS service, the secret American Bureau of Strategic Services (OSS).
The model shown in the photo is the brainchild of Colonel Rex Applegate, one of the authors of the famous A-F knife, who put a lot of effort into promoting it to the market. As a result, Boker produced a pilot batch of 2,200 knives with micarta handles, and after its commercial success, it began producing the Boker Smatchet with a plastic handle.
Boker Titanium dive knife
This diving knife was designed by famous designer Dietmar Pohl and German champion diver Jens Ho:ner. After testing several prototypes made of steel and titanium, the final goal was achieved - the optimal knife for scuba diving.
The Boker Titanium dive knife comes in several versions - with a simple double-edged sharpening, with a truncated tip, and also with a blade equipped with a double serrated blade, which is convenient for cutting ropes, nets and breathing hoses of enemy scuba divers. This is a compact and lightweight knife with a large handle, the sheath of which is made of Kydex and is optimized for attachment to the diver's forearm or leg.
Trench knife
In 1915, Heinrich Boker & Co. from the German “city of blades” Solingen received a government order to construct a knife with a thin blade made of high-quality, elastic steel for trench hand-to-hand combat. As a result, the famous trench knife of the First and Second World Wars appeared, with minor variations produced by several companies and used by German saboteurs and intelligence officers during special operations, as well as in close combat, which, due to its tightness, precluded the use of a rifle with an attached bayonet
Also, from a historical point of view, another version of the German “trench” knife, intended for close combat, may be interesting. The photo shows a boot knife that was manufactured during World War II by Puma from Solingen. The knife has a thin blade made of elastic steel with the manufacturer's mark. The handle is made of bakelite, the sheath has a clip for attaching to a belt or clothing. A purely combat knife without any frills, intended for trench hand-to-hand combat, but, unlike the HP-40, it is far from being a companion weapon of Victory, but only a military trophy of the winner.
Bundeswehr Kampfmesser
Even constrained by numerous restrictions after the defeat in World War II, German army needed a knife. The presence of folding multi-item knives in the army was not a solution to the problem - the young Bundeswehr needed a full-size knife that combined the functions of a combat knife and a tool.
However, such a knife appeared only in 1968. It was adopted by the army under the designation Kampfmesser - “combat knife” - and was a fairly simple and reliable design, reminiscent of the trench knives of the world wars.
The knife blade has a one-sided sharpening with slopes from the middle of the blade, which, with a thickness of 3.5 mm, gives it good cutting properties without sacrificing strength. The steel guard of the knife has a developed one-sided stop, bent towards the handle, which allows you to apply significant force to stabbing blow and at the same time reliably protect the fighter’s hand. The blade's shank is long, running along the entire length of the handle; two halves of the handle, molded from impact-resistant plastic, are attached to it using two screws. Moreover, the rear screw has a through hole, allowing you to pass a lanyard or safety cord through it.
The sheath is practically no different in design from the sheath of bayonets from the First and Second World Wars. This is an all-metal structure with a flat spring inside and a mushroom-shaped peg on the outside scabbard A leather suspension with an additional fixing strap at the level of the upper screw of the handle clings to the peg.
Eickhorn Kampfmesser 2000
After the Kampfmesser combat knife was adopted into service in 1968, the German army and intelligence services could not make do with this model alone. Thanks to new German laws, various units could purchase equipment and weapons to suit their needs, which led to the emergence of large quantity variety of knives. These were both knives developed by German companies (Boker, Puma) and foreign ones (Glock, Ontario). Plus, the army successfully used a bayonet-knife for the main Bundeswehr rifle H&K G3 produced by the famous arms company Heckler & Koch, a rather successful design with a dagger blade and one-sided sharpening. And after the collapse of the GDR, there were also variants of bayonet knives for AKs made in East Germany, inherited from the NVA (Nationale Volksarmee, National People's Army of the GDR).
Many companies developed and offered the Bundeswehr their designs of combat knives, both created independently (for example, the rather successful Eickhorn ACK) and developed based on existing samples. Modifications of Boker Applegate-Fairbairn knives were proposed, as well as variants of bayonets for AK and H&K G3 without attachment points to the rifle. All of them, for one reason or another, failed the tests.
Finally, following the results of a competition held in 2001, a knife produced by Eickhorn-Solingen Ltd. was accepted into service with the Bundeswehr. under the traditional name Kampfmesser 2000.
The blade of this knife is interesting. Many researchers and collectors agree that the “American tanto” shape was chosen by the KM2000 designers largely because of its popularity, and not because of its real practical advantages. But one way or another, this knife became the first of the combat knives adopted by the army (and also accepted to supply NATO troops) with a similar blade shape.
A straight spine, a wedge-shaped profile, straight slopes as high as a third of the blade - all this gave the knife a predatory and aggressive appearance. At the same time, KM 2000 fully complies with the requirements of the technical specifications. It cuts perfectly (adjusted, of course, for the properties of the blade material, 440C stainless steel) and chops well. The weight of the knife is about 300 grams with a blade length of 170 mm. Approximately half of the cutting edge of the KM 2000 has a serrated sharpening, which is not very pronounced so as not to interfere with normal work, but quite allows you to cut a cable or rope in one movement. The thickness of the blade of 5 mm is quite enough to pry off manhole covers, and, if necessary, to support the weight of a fighter’s body when used as a support. The tang, which runs the length of the handle, protrudes from the back of the handle and allows it to be used as a hammer, glass breaker or “skull crusher”. At the same time, its flat surface does not interfere with the use of the second hand in situations where additional force is required.
The KM2000 sheath is made of plastic and is equipped with a flat spring that holds the knife inside. On their front side, covered by one of the belts, there is a section of abrasive material coated with diamond, which is used for straightening the cutting edge in the field. At the tip of the sheath there is a hole with a cord threaded through it, which serves for additional fixation on the leg when hanging the KM2000 on the belt. This suspension option is not the only possible one - on the back of the cordura base of the scabbard there are fasteners that allow you to attach them to any piece of equipment.
La Vengeur 1870
French dagger of the 1916 model, the name of which translates as “Avenger 1870”. Infantry weapons French army during the First World War, created specifically for trench combat.
With the beginning of the war, it became clear that the long bayonet of the French Lebel rifle was not suitable for close hand-to-hand combat. In connection with this, the French command in 1916 began hastily arming the infantry with a new dagger, the name of which reflected the aspirations of the French government to recoup their defeat in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871. However, despite its practicality, the dagger was not officially adopted for service and was produced by many private companies, which explains the differences in the size, finish and quality of these daggers that have survived to this day.
Mod XSF-1
The knife was designed by Canadian Armed Forces veteran, sapper, diver, mine clearance instructor and martial arts specialist Brent Beshara. Interesting feature The uniqueness of the knife from a former special forces soldier is both the original shape of the double-edged blade and its “chisel” sharpening. An expert in hand-to-hand combat, Brent Beshara created an extremely durable combat knife, designed both for delivering powerful thrusts that, with a certain amount of strength and dexterity, can pierce body armor, as well as deep cuts to the neck and limbs of the enemy with the tip of a long blade. The design of the sheath allows you to place the knife in almost any position on the body. Currently, the XSF-1 knife is produced by Masters of Defense (MOD).
Strider SMF Marsoc
The Strider SMF Marsoc folding knife was the first tactical folding knife in 60 years designed specifically for the US Marine Corps' First SOCOM (Special Operations Command) unit.
The combat version of this knife, manufactured by Strider Knives of San Marcos, California, features a 100mm long camouflage-coated blade made from high-carbon CPM S30V knife steel. The part of the handle on which the frame lock is made is made of titanium, the second half is made of G10 fiberglass.
The latest version of this knife includes the Hinderer Lockbar stabilizer, a mechanism designed by knifemaker Rick Hinderer and licensed for use in the Strider. The Lockbar stabilizer is a metal disc designed to prevent the lock plate from bending outward. The original knife, developed for the Marine Corps by SOCOM in 2003, does not include this feature, but subsequent versions do.
Before this, a special knife for the Marine Corps unit was produced as early as 1942, when a version of hand-to-hand combat with the Fairbairn-Sykes (F-S) knife was adapted by Lieutenant Colonel Clifford Shuey. The knife was manufactured by the Camillus Cutlery Company of Camillus, New York. It was called the United States Marine Raider Stiletto, or USMC Stiletto, and was produced for the Marine Corps until 1944. In fact, this knife was a copy of the famous Fairbairn-Sykes combat knife, of which 14,370 units were produced.
When First Squad was created, it was decided not to use the traditional Marine Corps combat knife, the Ka-Bar. Instead, we chose the Strider's SMF folding knife, which is more compact and easy to carry.
The combat version of the Strider SMF Marsoc knife has a mark on the handle indicating the date of creation of the First SOCOM Marine Detachment (“030620”, or June 20, 2003), as well as the inscription “DET-1”. In addition, the combat version bears the insignia of the Marine Raiders, an elite unit of the US Marine Corps created during World War II to conduct amphibious operations.
Glock Feldmesser 78
One of the most famous combat knives of the second half of the twentieth century has so many “parents” and habitats in its pedigree that it would be enough for an adventure novel. It was developed by the old Austrian company Ludwig Zeitler in the second half of the 1970s as a development of the popular American combat knife of the Second World War - M3 (in turn, a rethinking of the German Luftwaffe knife), but at a new technological level and using modern materials. Soon the company ceased to exist, and its brainchild was never adopted by the Austrian army.
Then it was the turn of the Germans. The company A.Eickhorn GmbH is developing the design and producing a number of commercial knives that are further development knife Zeitler 77. Differences from the prototype consisted of a slightly different blade shape, a more developed guard, which became double-sided, as well as a different form of plastic parts - handle and sheath. This knife was also not destined to have a long history.
Further traces of the knife again lead to his native Austria, to the Glock company, which was then engaged in the manufacture of sapper blades, various tools, grenades, etc. - the Glock company became known for its pistols a little later. And only now the Austrian military finally paid attention to the knife, adopting a model called Glock Feldmesser 78 to supply the army.
Feldmesser, which means "field knife", comes in two main variants. The 1978 model knife is the basic military version, and the 1981 model differs from it only in the presence of a saw on the butt.
The clip-point blade, 165 mm long and 4 mm thick, is made of carbon steel, which is specified by the manufacturer as “spring.”
The steel is hardened to 55 HRC, which is quite enough for a working knife and greatly facilitates its sharpening in the field. To protect against corrosion and prevent unmasking glare, the knife blade of both modifications is phosphated, which gives it a matte black color. The knife guard is double-sided, its upper protrusion is bent towards the blade, forming an opener for cartridge boxes or bottles. This fact is sometimes questioned, but the information is confirmed by the manufacturer.
Another fact that raises questions among knife lovers is the possibility of attaching a Glock knife as a bayonet to an Austrian Steyr rifle AUG. This option was indeed considered when developing the knife, and it was for this reason that a cavity was left in the handle, which is mistakenly considered to be a container for the NAZ (carryable emergency supply). A special adapter was inserted into this cavity, which served as a fastening element for attaching the knife to the rifle. The Austrian army abandoned the project, and on commercially produced Glock knives, the cavity for the adapter is closed with a lid.
The handle has a comfortable shape and dimensions, all this allows you to confidently hold the knife both with a glove and with your bare hand. The center of gravity of the knife is located directly between the blade and the handle, which allows you to use a knife with a relatively short blade quite effectively for chopping. But the structure of the blade and the design of the handle of this knife dictate the predominantly piercing technique of knife fighting.
The handle itself is spindle-shaped with five belts and is cast from plastic on a shank that extends about halfway into it. Despite the apparent fragility of this connection, numerous tests of the knife show that the force required to break the knife is unlikely to be possible in real conditions. For example, cases of a knife piercing a metal frying pan have been recorded. In this case, the knife was not damaged, with the exception of the coating that was torn off at the tip.
The scabbard is plastic, made by injection molding. The latch that secures the knife by hooking onto the guard and suspension is made integrally with the sheath as its element. At the end of the sheath there is a drainage hole and a loop through which you can pass a strap to secure the sheath on the leg.
The sheaths and handles of Glock knives of both modifications can be green (military version), black (commercial version and used in some special services), sand color (commercial version).
The Glock knife and its various modifications are widely used in the world as combat knives, combining the functions of a tool and a weapon. In addition to the Austrian army, they are in service in a number of European countries. Without becoming the main combat knife of the Bundeswehr, they are still used to a limited extent in Germany, for example by the famous anti-terrorist unit GSG9. Glock knives are also widely available on the commercial market. Lightweight, comfortable, reliable - it is no exaggeration to say that Glock knives occupy a place among the best combat knives in the world.
Extrema Ratio Fulcrum S
One of the most famous Italian combat knives. Extremely reliable, the blade can withstand point loads of up to 150 kg. The Japanese tanto form, tested for centuries, involves long-term use of the knife in extreme conditions without compromising its cutting qualities. The center of gravity shifted forward and the significant weight of the blade provide the possibility of delivering effective chopping blows. Used as standard equipment parts Italian army"Nibbio" in Afghanistan. It was part of an experimental project by the headquarters of the Alpine troops, one of the goals of which was the selection of a universal multi-purpose knife for infantry.
Testing of the Extrema Ratio Fulcrum was so successful that it was used to create the Fulcrum Bayonet, a bayonet mounted on a rifle instead of a guard. Which, by the way, on the knife shown in the photo, was cut down by the seller, which automatically translates standard weapon Italian military in the category of household knives.
The Fulcrum S knife shown in the photo is a shorter version of the Fulcrum knife, which has almost the same characteristics, but is slightly lighter.
Extrema Ratio Col Moschin
Col Moschin was officially adopted in 2002 by the Ninth Incursori Regiment (Italian Special Forces). “This model is the quintessential combat knife,” says Extrema Ratio, whose designers were inspired by the asymmetrical blade daggers used by the Arditi (Italian for “Brave”) stormtroopers of the Italian army of the First World War.
The blade of the Col Moschin combat knife, unlike the civilian version shown in the photo, is sharpened on both sides, which allows you to make cuts with the butt when the knife moves back. The anti-reflective coating of the blade has a very military name Testudo, which means “turtle”, the battle formation of the Roman legionnaires. The blade bears the logo of the Ninth Regiment - parachute, wing, torch, crossed gladius (Roman swords) and the number "9".
Guards are kept to a minimum so as not to interfere in close combat. The center of gravity of the knife is shifted towards the handle, which is designed in such a way that it is possible to dose the impact force and inflict both lethal and controlled light damage.
Extrema Ratio. Praetorian II
Combat knife from the famous Italian company Extrema Ratio. Two versions are available - Praetorian II and Praetorian IIT, differing in the shape of the blade. The handle of this dagger allows you to use both a forward and reverse grip in battle with equal success, and it is possible to place the guard between the fingers with partial placement of the palm on the ricasso (the unsharpened part of the blade). This grip turns the knife into a kind of enlarged javara, one end of which is a sharpened blade, and the other is a skull crasher. The handle is made of foamed polymer, reminiscent of large pumice. In the bare hand it feels overly aggressive, since the knife is supposed to be used with a hand protected by a glove.
The knife was created as part of the Praetoriana project, during which new types of blades were developed, the guard of the knife was rounded, and the handle, borrowed from the Tuscania knife, was modified to be compatible with the new solid sheath.
An interesting alternative to the Praetorian II is the II T version, in which the classic dagger point is modified and shaped to resemble a Roman gladius. This design solution turns the knife into a multi-purpose tool that can be used in the most difficult situations without the risk of deteriorating the cutting and piercing properties of the blade.
Extrema Ratio Suppressor Knife
That dagger with an unambiguous manufacturer's characteristic contained in the name - Suppressor Knife, "suppression knife", was developed for "GIS" (Gruppo Intervento Speciale), a team of elite anti-terrorist special forces of the Italian police.
It is a modern reimagining of the V42, an American special forces combat knife from World War II, with a modified guard and modern materials. In addition to the dagger blade itself, there is a steel skull crasher at the end of the polyamide handle. Just like the previous knife, the handle is made of foamed polymer, reminiscent of large pumice. The knife requires use by a gloved hand.
Tactical sheaths can be mounted in various positions, including on the leg. Inside they contain a hard case with the function of automatically fixing the knife in the sheath. One of the owners of this combat knife gave a brief but succinct description of the Suppressor Knife: “A laconic solution to complicated problems.” You can't say more precisely.
Chris Reeve Green Berett
The creator of the Chris Reeve Green Berett and Chris Reeve Pacific Bowie knives was born and raised in South Africa, served in the army, and was a professional hunter. In 1989 he moved to the USA, where he opened his own knife manufacturing company.
The Green Berett was Chris Reeve's first combat knife model to be tested by US Special Forces. American advertising positions this knife as follows: “The Green Beret knife, like the men for whom it is intended, is effective, brutal and uncompromising.”
The Chris Reeve Green Berett is currently issued to graduates of the Special Forces Qualification Course. They know it as “The Yarborough”, for others it is “The Green Berett Knife”. By the way, Yarborough is the surname of American Lieutenant William Yarborough, an officer of the 504th Parachute Battalion, who in 1941 proposed a characteristic insignia for the headdress of American special forces: a parachute framed by the wings of an eagle.
Sog Navy Seal 2000
In 2000, this model won the state knife competition for the reconnaissance and sabotage unit of the US Navy “SEAL” (Sea Air Land), better known by the nickname “Navy Seals”. Designed on the basis of another popular model of this company, “Bowie”. However, it differs in dimensions, materials from which it is made, as well as a number of design features that are worth discussing in detail.
The knife blade is made of AUS 6 steel, hardness 56–58 HRC, processed by deep freezing and coated with a light gray anti-reflective coating. The sharpening is one-sided; on the other side there is a false blade, stretched almost the entire length of the blade. This design significantly increases the piercing properties of the knife. In the root part of the blade there is a serrator, starting immediately from the cheil (the unsharpened part of the blade near the guard). The knife is also quite suitable for powerful slashing attacks.
The guard is massive, with a smooth transition to the handle, made integrally with the handle using injection molding.
The handle is made of kraton and covered with notches; for ease of holding there are finger grooves, but not too deep, so their practicality is questionable. The cross-section of the handle is rectangular, widening in the middle. In general, the shape of the handle makes it comfortable to hold with any grip.
The sheath is made of Kydex and secures the knife tightly with the mouth; however, for insurance there is also an additional safety strap with a button. The scabbard has holes and eyelets that allow it to be attached to uniforms in almost any position. There is also a belt way of wearing it.
Gerlach M 92
Standard combat knife of the Polish airborne troops, similar to the American M3 Trench Knife or the Austrian Glock Feldmesser. Of the features, it is worth noting the method of fixing the knife in the sheath and the uncharacteristic bend of the guard, which is associated with the technique of using the knife. At the mouth of the sheath there is a spring tongue that fits into the slot of the guard and secures the knife. The knife is simple, effective and inexpensive to produce.
An oxidized blade 175 mm long, on the ricasso of which there is a stamp with a crown and the name of the manufacturer “Gerlach”, the handle is made of hard rubber. The sheath is designed with the ability to attach the knife in any position, including on the leg
Corvo
The Chilean commando knife is interesting primarily because of its unusually shaped blade. For example, the famous knife expert Dietmar Pohl believes that the hook-shaped knife originates from a primitive tool for working in the field.
However, this “primitive tool” is in service with the Chilean special forces and is manufactured by the official state-owned company “Famae”, which demonstrates the functionality of this double-edged knife, time-tested, like, say, the Japanese tanto form. But it is clear that fighting with such a knife requires special skills.
Although the Chilean special forces have such skills. For example, there is information that in the battle for the city of Arica on June 7, 1880, Chilean warriors in hand-to-hand combat actually destroyed about a thousand Peruvian defenders with just Corvos. That is, the knife has quite rich historical traditions of real combat use. It should be borne in mind that there is a version of an even more ancient origin of this knife - some researchers believe that the Corvo was used in the Inca Empire, which included part of the territory of modern Chile.
Translated from Spanish, “corvo” means “curved.” In literature, the knife was first mentioned in the Spanish heroic poem “La Araucana” by Don Alonso de Ercilla y Zúñiga, published in 1578 and telling about the Spanish conquest of the lands of the Araucanas, the indigenous inhabitants of Chile.
World War
Kukri is a combat knife of the Gurkhas, Nepalese highlander mercenaries who have served in the British forces since the beginning of the 19th century and took part in all armed conflicts in which Great Britain was involved during this period. It was thanks to the Gurkhas who fought both in the First and Second World Wars, and later in Hong Kong, Malaya, Borneo, Cyprus, the Falkland Islands, Kosovo, Bosnia and Afghanistan as part of the infantry, paratroops, engineering and special units, kukri has become widely known throughout the world.
There are cases when Nepalese commandos cut off the heads of opponents with one blow with their kukris. Well, it is quite possible that this is not a legend. The feeling of holding a kukri in your hand is unambiguous - an ax with a very unusual blade, which is convenient for chopping twigs and branches, and, if necessary and with proper dexterity, can be used as a sapper shovel. In short, a universal tool for survival.
The technology for making the original Nepalese kukri is interesting. The knife is made by hand from start to finish. The heavy blade is forged from high-carbon steel, the handle is made from buffalo horn.
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One of the indispensable attributes of every hunter is a knife. For many, it is a subject of attention and even pride; its choice is approached with the utmost care.
To select the right hunting knife, you need to decide on how to use it during hunting. If we exclude extreme situations, such as hand-to-hand combat, for example with a hare, then a knife during hunting is used to finish off a wounded animal, for skinning game, for camping, tourism and household kitchen purposes. In a good way, four different ones would be suitable for all this, in the first case it is better to use something like a dagger, in the second a small convenient knife with a long curve like a drop point, for kitchen purposes any small one with a thin blade, and for hiking in the forest, on the contrary, a large survivalist or army cleaver.
Because of all this, the best blades for hunting are either the best representatives of highly specialized blades, or partially universal ones with a successful combination of characteristics, since, unfortunately, an absolutely universal knife for hunting does not yet exist. While it is convenient to cut through thickets and chop firewood, it is not very suitable for peeling potatoes or skinning. Therefore, when choosing a knife, the hunter must assume what kind of hunt he faces: taiga hunting, ambush for a duck or command hunting. large animal, and what he will have to do with it. It is often better to have several of them than none at all.
We present a rating of ten knives that are very popular, enjoy well-deserved respect and, in the opinion of most hunters, perform well when used. Included here are types of knives that represent a certain form and concept, manufactured by many manufacturers, as well as individual models, which are a successful individual development, based on careful calculation and analysis, from a specific manufacturer.
Buck 110BRS is a knife from Buck Knives, the only folding knife in our rating. This good hunting blade has been produced by the company since 1962, and during this time it has earned a reputation as a reliable tool, equal in strength to monolithic ones.
Made of steel 420 NS, hardness 56-58, handle made of Macassar Ebony wood with copper inserts. Comes with a lifetime warranty. The length of the blade is 95 mm, the total length of the device is 220 mm. The blade is suitable for both skinning carcasses and for everyday camping needs.
Compact, lightweight, reliable, relatively versatile.
The blade is short and it is still not a monolithic knife.
Price 3000 – 5000 rub. (1480 – 2400 UAH)
Military
Military is a group of multifunctional knives of military origin and design. Many hunters prefer them because of their versatility, convenience, often habit, or their brutality.
This includes the classic army models HP-40, HP-43 “Cherry”, “Finka NKVD”, “Vityaz”, the American “Ka-Bar Next Generation Fighter”, etc. or their hiking and tourist replicas. Most of them have a length of more than 150 mm, a thick spine of more than 3 mm with sorrator sharpening, a Bowie or Spear-point blade shape, a handle made of ergonomic artificial materials with a cross or a well-defined stop.
Most of these knives, due to their military origin and sick multitasking, cope perfectly with most hunting tasks, especially if the hunting is of a hiking type, regardless of their model. But you need to pay attention that many of them are prohibited, subject to free circulation and require permission.
Among the civilian modifications of such weapons, we can recommend the Military knife, manufactured by the Kizlyar plant. The blade has a slight drop in the spine, narrowed towards the tip and wide slopes from the middle. The length of the product is 287 mm, the blades are 160 mm, the thickness of the butt is 5.2 mm, AUS-8 steel, hardness 55 - 57 HRC, with a black matte finish. The solid blade is passed through the entire handle, forming a “glass break” in the back; the material of the handle is elastron. This is a good knife for camping, but it will do an excellent job of cutting and skinning carcasses, especially large ones. It is allowed for free circulation and has a very reasonable price.
The knives are quite versatile, reliable, multifunctional, and have a brutal appearance.
Most of these blades require a permit and are not suitable for skinning small carcasses.
Price: Kizlyar “Military” - 2550 rubles. (1250 UAH)
Model 007 – hunting knife from gunsmith Pampukha I.Yu. It has been manufactured for more than 20 years and is the most popular model of this workshop. Stainless steel damask steel is forged personally by the master, full length– 263 mm, blade – 145 mm, spine – 4 mm, hardness 60-63 HRC, wooden handle.
A very balanced, high-quality, well-thought-out hunting knife with a classic shape. Special properties are obtained due to the sharpening angles and the forging method. Possessing excellent cutting properties, it can withstand high loads. This versatile blade is good for skinning and butchering game. It would be an ideal choice if not for the price.
High-quality, reliable, almost universal.
High price.
Price 21,000 rub. (10000 UAH)
A fisherman's knife is a whole group, similar in shape, function and appearance. The Fisherman is a fairly universal hunting blade, intended primarily for skinning and cutting up trophies. A knife with a straight wooden handle (usually Karelian birch), usually simple and smooth, sometimes with a notch for the index finger.
The length of the blade is about 120 - 180 mm, the bend of the blade is slightly longer than usual, the sharpening is from a third to the middle of the blade. The main emphasis of the metal is on its anti-corrosion properties. It usually comes with a sheath.
Similar blades are produced by different manufacturers under the names “Promyslovik”, “Poacher”, “Taiga”, etc.
Relatively versatile, perfect for cutting animals.
They don’t solve all the issues during the hike.
Price: 2600 – 18000 rub. (1400 – 10000 UAH)
Spyderco Bill Moran is a knife from the USA, a joint creation of the famous designer Bill Moran and the Spyderco company. One of the lightest (84 g) and durable models on the market. The length of this model is 203 mm, the blade is 99 mm, VG-10 steel. It is thanks to the very durable Japanese stainless steel that the cutter is so durable and lightweight.
The blade is very good, it copes well with both skinning trophies, even quite large ones, and with many household issues during hunting, and thanks to its weight, or rather its absence, it will not be difficult during any transition and can be used as a second special one without any problems. The downside is the molded handle instead of surface mounting.
Durable, light, reliable, good for skinning.
Short blade.
Price: 8000 – 11000 rub. (3600-4500 UAH)
The Yakut hunting knife is a traditional knife of Yakutia, known for hundreds of years, and belongs to the universal hunting knife. It is distinguished by wide functionality, as well as simplicity and ease of use, optimal for taiga hunting. It is a pointed blade with a straight spine, a narrow blade with an asymmetric sharpening, 110 - 170 mm long. The steel is forged by local blacksmiths using their own technologies, reaching a strength of 56 -60HRC.
On the right side of the blade there is a dol that strengthens it. The handle is straight, without stops or crosses, the cross-section of the handle is oval, slightly longer than the palm. Made from a single piece of birch burl, impregnated with oils to protect against moisture. A good knife can be bought in Yakutia itself, where they are widely produced, but can also be found in a number of online stores.
Versatile enough for hunting and hiking, reliable.
It is difficult to buy a high-quality, original blade.
Price: 4000 – 20000 rub. (3000 UAH)
Benchmade Hidden Canyon is another knife from the USA, from the Benchmade company. This is a good hunting blade, if not one of the best at the moment. It appeared recently, but has already firmly gained popularity among hunters. Drop Point type blade, 65 mm long, with a total product length of 160 mm, spine thickness 3.5 mm. Steel S30V with hardness 58-60 HRC.
The handle is made of G-10, which does not absorb liquids, so it will not slip. It does an excellent job of skinning and butchering game. Quite versatile and comfortable to wear. It would be ideal for hunting if not for the short blade.
An excellent blade for working with a trophy, well thought out, high quality, reliable.
Very short blade.
Price: 9000 – 11000 rub. (4600 – 6000 UAH)
Berkut - from the Kizlyar plant, a model produced for more than ten years, widely sold and has become quite popular. Kizlyar blades, among domestic ones, are distinguished by a good price-quality ratio, and this model especially emphasizes this.
This is a knife with a “Bowie” type blade, on the straight bevel of the butt there is an additional sharpening for chopping small bones, on the heel of the blade there is a finger groove. The length is only 285 mm, the blade is 160 mm, French steel Z60CDV14, hardness 56 - 58 HRC. The handle is made of Caucasian grain, protected from moisture. The Berkut is a good universal blade, due to its shape it is perfect for skinning, cutting and for work in field conditions. The only drawback is that it refers to edged weapons and requires permission.
Military men sometimes joke that the best knife- This gun. In fact, combat knives are a completely special type of weapon, the ability to wield which is sometimes just as necessary as shooting quickly and accurately to kill and having excellent physical training.
We present to you the best Russian combat knives- those that are in service and used by special forces, in the army or in law enforcement agencies.
Storm
Experimental model of a universal knife for Marine Corps. The creation of universal knives has always attracted designers developing new models of edged weapons, but solving a wide range of problems with the help of one tool is almost impossible.
The Storm knife has a stainless steel blade and an impact-resistant, chemically inert handle, as a result of which it can be used for close combat by Marine Corps units, for which it was, in fact, developed. The knife is purely a combat one - due to the lack of a saw on the butt and a serrator on the blade, it can hardly be considered as a universal one.
Lynx
The knife was made to order from Moscow SOBR by the company "AiR" from the city of Zlatoust. Available in three versions - combat knife, premium combat knife and civilian modification. The photo below shows the combat version. The award version differs in that it is made with gilding, but tactical and technical characteristics no different from combat.
DV-1 and DV-2
Knives DV-1 and DV-2, differing only in blade length, were developed to order and in collaboration with fighters Far Eastern special forces. Their names indicate this - DV means “Far Eastern”. These are massive camping knives that can withstand heavy loads and can be used for the toughest jobs.
The photo above shows a DV-1 knife with a spear-shaped blade and additional sharpening on the butt. The handle of the knife is made of Caucasian walnut, the steel guard and pommel are made of the same material. The DV-1 knife has an all-metal tang that passes through the handle, a screw assembly and a leather sheath.
The photo shows an export version of the DV-2 knife from a limited edition, which differs from its serial progenitor in the materials used. Its blade is made of Z60 steel instead of the usual carbon steel 50Х14МФ for these knives, and the handle of the knife can be made of leather, whereas the basic version has only walnut. At first glance, the knife impresses with its size. Its total length is 365 mm, and the blade length is 235 mm. To protect against corrosion and prevent unmasking glare, a matte black coating is applied to the blade. Half-click releases, even with a solid thickness of 5.8 mm, provide a good cut. On the butt of the blade there is a section with a bevel, forming an unsharpened wedge, which is used for chopping bones. The notch in front of the guard (choil) allows you to intercept the knife by passing its guard between the index and middle fingers. Such a grip serves to make it easier to pull out a stuck knife, as well as for a number of jobs where such an arrangement of the hand on the knife provides better control.
DV-2 has a double-sided guard, which perfectly protects the hand. The handle, made of leather discs tightly fitted to each other, has an oval cross-section. The handle ends with a massive pommel, used for traumatic purposes. The pommel is put on a through shank and tightened on it with a flat nut. The knife sheath is of a classic design, made of two layers of thick leather, connected with rivets. The suspension is vertical, with a strap that securely fixes the handle.
chastener
Knives of the “Punisher” series were developed and manufactured for the security forces of the FSB of Russia by the company Melita-K, which has been producing high-quality knives since 1994, including a wide range of combat knives and daggers. “Punisher” is available in two modifications – “ VZMAKH-1" And " Maestro" In addition, there are modifications that differ in the material of the handle ( printed leather, rubber or kraton). « VZMAKH-1" differs in the root part of the serrated sharpening, and "Maestro" differs in the serrated sharpening at the top, the type of sheath and the type of finishing of the blade ( anti-glare, black or camouflage).
The guard is double-sided. Wide blade convenient for digging and allows, if necessary, to use the knife as additional support on slopes with loose soil. The cutting part of the blade has a crescent-shaped cavity, which allows you to increase the length of the cutting edge while maintaining linear dimensions. The knife is equipped with a sheath made of high-quality leather or avisent, allowing it to be attached to the arm, leg, belt and elements of combat or hiking equipment. Knife " VZMAKH-1"officially adopted for service.
Knight
NSN Knives " Vityaz NSN», « Vityaz NM», « Knight"developed by order of the President" BKB "Vityaz"» Hero of Russia S.I. Lysyuk to equip units special purpose. A distinctive feature of the design is a large, heavy blade with a narrow blade, which makes it possible to maintain the inertia of movement upon impact, reduce weight and increase penetrating ability, and an anatomically comfortable guard that allows you to hold the knife in your hand while working.
Anti-terror
The Anti-Terror knife was designed and manufactured for the security forces of the Russian FSB. The knife blade has a petal shape, which allows maximum use of the working area of the blade and increases its cutting properties. The blade configuration has high penetrating abilities; the cutting part has a crescent-shaped cavity, which allows you to increase the length of the cutting edge while maintaining linear dimensions. The back of the blade has been strengthened. The standard ergonomic guard does not allow the hand to slip at the moment of striking.
Katran
Combat knives series " Katran» differ in the type of blade and handle material. Knives series " Katran", depending on the modification, are used as an underwater knife, a combat knife or a survival knife. The knife handle has a double-sided guard and a metal pommel. Handle material: leather, rubber or kraton, depending on the modification. " Katran-1» – underwater combat knife. Blade with one and a half sharpening. The sharpening on the butt is made in the form of a wave-shaped saw. The root part has a hook for cutting nets and serrated sharpening. Rubber handle. Plastic sheath with straps for hanging on the leg. The coating of metal parts is black chrome.
« Katran-1-S"- a land version of this knife. Differs in blade material: steel 50Х14 MF. Anti-glare treatment of metal parts. The handle is made of leather. Leather sheath with plastic insert. " Katran-2» – a hunting knife with one and a half sharpening. The sharpening point on the butt has an angle designed for chopping. Anti-glare treatment. The handle is made of leather. The scabbard is leather. " Katran-45» – combat knife. Exclusive model, developed to order. It is distinguished by the presence of a metal saw blade on the butt and an anti-reflective coating. The handle is made of leather. Leather scabbard. There is an option with camouflage coating of metal parts.
Shaitan
Combat dagger " Shaitan» developed in 2001 by order and together with employees of the law enforcement department Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan. Combat Dagger“Shaitan” is available in two modifications: the handle is inlaid leather and the skeletal type (“ Shaitan-M"). The knife has a narrow leaf-shaped blade with double-sided sharpening. In the root part the sharpening is serrated. The serrator is designed for use as a sling cutter and easily cuts 10-12 mm climbing rope. The shape of the blade is designed for inflicting deep cut wounds, as well as for maximum use of the working part of the blade. The guard and handle are made symmetrical. Also " Shaitan-M» can be used as Throwing Knife, withstands up to 3000 throws. The handle is made of stacked leather, subjected to special treatment. All metal parts have anti-reflective treatment.
Akela
Knife " Akela» custom designed SOBR How " police officer » knife. A distinctive feature is its small size, which allows it to work in cramped urban environments, crowded places, and where application is impossible. The knife is a dagger type, double-edged, the blade has an anti-reflective coating (black chrome). The handle is made of MBS rubber and fits comfortably in the hand. The pommel is metal and has a hole for a lanyard.
Smersh-5
Knife " Smersh-5» – classic combat knife. The prototype of this knife was used during the Second World War (HP-43). The knife blade has high penetrating ability. The ergonomic guard does not allow the hand to slip during a strike. The upper butt part of the guard is designed for additional pressure when cutting hard objects.
Gyurza
The sample shown in the photo was adopted by special units of the FSB. The Gyurza knife consists of two modifications and has a narrow blade with a one-and-a-half sharpening. On the butt part of the sharpening is made with a serrator. The serrator increases the combat capabilities of the knife, and is also used for cutting ropes and cables and, to a limited extent, as a substitute for a saw.
Cobra
Combat knife " Cobra» custom designed SOBR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. This is a small dagger with a narrow blade and a double-sided, anatomically comfortable guard. " Cobra" is serious weapon, allowing you to decide combat missions in crowded places where the use of firearms. This dagger is designed not only for thrusting; the shape of its blade allows the use of cutting and chopping techniques, both with a direct and reverse grip.
Explosive technician
This one is big and powerful knife with a blade length of 180 mm designed to order sapper units FSB. « Explosive technician» was created as utility knife, designed to perform the functions of a military weapon, survival knife and engineering tools. Currently officially accepted for supply. The blade is symmetrical, with differentiated sharpening - on one side of the blade there is a regular sharpening, on the other there is a fine serrated blade. The wooden handle has a steel pommel, which can be used both in combat and as a hammer.
Dagger of Russian Financial Intelligence
The combat knife shown in the photo, manufactured by the A&R company (Zlatoust), retains all the features of a classic dagger - a double-edged blade, symmetrical guard and handle. This dagger is interesting because it is, apparently, the only one in modern Russia a case of revival of the tradition of departmental weapons, which, being a military model, at the same time indicates belonging to a strictly defined state structure. A small and only batch of this combat knife was manufactured in 2008 by order of the Financial Monitoring Service specifically for its employees. The dagger is made of stainless steel, the handle is made of leather, the guard and butt are aluminum.
OTs-4
The abbreviation “OTs” stands for “Weapon TsKIB”. The OTs-04 knife was developed at the Tula Central Design Research Bureau (TsKIB) in the late 80s - early 90s and was intended for special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The knife has a very massive design, the thickness of the butt is 7 mm. The blade has a slight bevel in the front. There is a double-row saw on the butt of the blade, but due to the low height of the teeth, its efficiency is relatively low, especially when sawing raw wood. The handle is symmetrical, with a double-sided guard, made of plastic and has large corrugations for better grip.
The scabbard is iron, riveted from two halves. In them, the blade is held by a spring-loaded plate, similar to AK bayonet knives. The sheath has a leather loop for the classic placement of the knife on the belt. Also included are adjustable leather straps that allow you to position the knife on your body and gear in multiple ways.
The special forces joke that best knife- this is a pistol. In fact, combat knives are a very special type of weapon, the ability to wield which is sometimes as necessary as shooting quickly and accurately to kill and having excellent physical fitness. Intelligence agencies around the world solve the same problems using almost the same methods, they just use different equipment. It is clear that the equipment is of high quality and reliable, including knives.
Ontario MK 3 Navy Knife (US Navy SEAL, USA)
This knife is part of the standard equipment of the American Navy SEAL. Compact, with a 6-inch blade, and as simple as a stick, it has long proven its effectiveness, versatility and reliability.
He consistently fulfills the obligations assigned to him: he will kill and open canned food. However, many “seals” prefer to choose their own “dagger” according to their taste, which does not detract from the advantages of Ontario.
Fairbairn-Sykes (SAS, UK)
The thing is legendary, proven for many decades. A veteran of World War II, almost the same age as the Special Air Service (SAS), which has been destroying the enemies of Her Majesty since the times when the “Desert Fox” was playing pranks in North Africa, Marshal Rommel.
In fact, this knife is considered as elite as the SAS themselves. Although outwardly it looks like a decorative cutlass and does not have the features of an aggressive alligator inherent in modern combat knives, over many years of service it has proven its effectiveness.
WING-Tactic (GIGN, France)
Another weapon of the glorious French gendarmes, because GIGN uses not only the complex B1 Glauca. There is also a simpler one: an 11-inch knife, without glass breaker and other bells and whistles. An ordinary sting, but extremely effective in certain situations.
Kukri (Gurkha Brigade, Nepal)
For many decades this weapon was associated with the Gurkha Brigade. The unique design allows the owner of the kukri to simultaneously cut and stab the opponent as quickly as possible, and inflict maximum damage.
The Gurkha Brigade is made up of Nepalese soldiers who served in the British Army. The selection process is quite difficult: 28,000 people apply for 200 places for recruits.
Strider SMF (USMC, USA)
In 2003, a detachment was created in the US Marine Corps to fight global terrorism. It was decided that the fighters needed new knives, so to speak, suitable for the specifics of the squad.
The result was the Strider SMF, a compact folding knife with a titanium body that is immune to mechanical damage, weather conditions, and time. Really a very good knife.
Ari B'Lilah (YAMAM, Israel)
The counterterrorism unit of a country that is essentially in a state of perpetual war needs not just a knife, but a real weapon of mass destruction. Ari B'Lilah was created with the help of YAMAM, a division that deals with everything from freeing hostages to capturing troubled individuals.
It was important to them that the knife be simple and effective to use. Jewish counter-terrorists have to deal with many challenges, and so far, Ari B’Lilah is up to the task.
What should a GRU special forces combat knife look like?
"Sea Devil"- This is one of those knives used by Russian Marines, Airborne Forces and Special Forces. The designer of the knife is Igor Aleksandrovich Skrylev. He is the author of a large number of developments in this area. Many problems are solved with the help of this knife, and not only by special units navy Russian Federation (for which, in fact, the dagger was made).
"Chastener"- This is not just a knife. This is a whole series of them. It was made specifically for units of the Security Service, as well as for law enforcement units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This case is handled by the company "Melita-K". Since 1994, it has been producing knives, which, it must be said, are of quite high quality. Russian special forces combat knives “Punisher” are currently produced in two variations. The first is “Maestro”, and the second is “Vzmakh-1”. They differ primarily in the material from which the handle is made. These are rubber, cardboard and leather. "Swing" has shivs in the root part. But at Maestro they are located at the top. These two models also differ in the type of sheath. Blades are also processed differently.
"The Punisher" is currently available in two variations. The first is “Maestro”, and the second is “Vzmakh-1”. They differ primarily in the material from which the handle is made. These are rubber, cardboard and printed leather. "Swing" has shivs in the root part. But at Maestro they are located at the top. These two models also differ in the type of sheath. Blades are also processed differently.
Lynx
The knife was made to order from Moscow SOBR by the company "AiR" from the city of Zlatoust. Available in three versions - combat knife, premium combat knife and civilian modification. The photo below shows the combat version. The award version differs in that it is made with gilding, but in terms of tactical and technical characteristics it does not differ from the combat version.
DV-1 and DV-2
Knives DV-1 and DV-2, differing only in blade length, were developed to order and in collaboration with fighters Far Eastern special forces. Their names indicate this - DV means “Far Eastern”. These are massive camping knives that can withstand heavy loads and can be used for the toughest jobs.
The photo above shows a DV-1 knife with a spear-shaped blade and additional sharpening on the butt. The handle of the knife is made of Caucasian walnut, the steel guard and pommel are made of the same material. The DV-1 knife has an all-metal tang that passes through the handle, a screw assembly and a leather sheath.
The photo shows an export version of the DV-2 knife from a limited edition, which differs from its serial progenitor in the materials used. Its blade is made of Z60 steel instead of the usual carbon steel 50Х14МФ for these knives, and the handle of the knife can be made of leather, whereas the basic version has only walnut. At first glance, the knife impresses with its size. Its total length is 365 mm, and the blade length is 235 mm. To protect against corrosion and prevent unmasking glare, a matte black coating is applied to the blade.
Half-click releases, even with a solid thickness of 5.8 mm, provide a good cut. On the butt of the blade there is a section with a bevel, forming an unsharpened wedge, which is used for chopping bones. The notch in front of the guard (choil) allows you to intercept the knife by passing its guard between the index and middle fingers. Such a grip serves to make it easier to pull out a stuck knife, as well as for a number of jobs where such an arrangement of the hand on the knife provides better control.
DV-2 has a double-sided guard, which perfectly protects the hand. The handle, made of leather discs tightly fitted to each other, has an oval cross-section. The handle ends with a massive pommel, used for traumatic purposes. The pommel is put on a through shank and tightened on it with a flat nut. The knife sheath is of a classic design, made of two layers of thick leather, connected with rivets. The suspension is vertical, with a strap that securely fixes the handle.
Knight
NSN Knives " Vityaz NSN», « Vityaz NM», « Knight"developed by order of the President" BKB "Vityaz"» Hero of Russia S.I. Lysyuk to equip units special purpose. A distinctive feature of the design is a large, heavy blade with a narrow blade, which makes it possible to maintain the inertia of movement upon impact, reduce weight and increase penetrating ability, and an anatomically comfortable guard that allows you to hold the knife in your hand while working.
Anti-terror
The Anti-Terror knife was designed and manufactured for the security forces of the Russian FSB. The knife blade has a petal shape, which allows maximum use of the working area of the blade and increases its cutting properties. The blade configuration has high penetrating abilities; the cutting part has a crescent-shaped cavity, which allows you to increase the length of the cutting edge while maintaining linear dimensions. The back of the blade has been strengthened. The standard ergonomic guard does not allow the hand to slip at the moment of striking.
KatranCombat knives series " Katran» differ in the type of blade and handle material. Knives series " Katran", depending on the modification, are used as an underwater knife, a combat knife or a survival knife. The knife handle has a double-sided guard and a metal pommel. Handle material: leather, rubber or kraton, depending on the modification. " Katran-1» – underwater combat knife. Blade with one and a half sharpening. The sharpening on the butt is made in the form of a wave-shaped saw. The root part has a hook for cutting nets and serrated sharpening. Rubber handle. Plastic sheath with straps for hanging on the leg. The coating of metal parts is black chrome.
« Katran-1-S"- a land version of this knife. Differs in blade material: steel 50Х14 MF. Anti-glare treatment of metal parts. The handle is made of leather. Leather sheath with plastic insert. " Katran-2» – a hunting knife with one and a half sharpening. The sharpening point on the butt has an angle designed for chopping. Anti-glare treatment. The handle is made of leather. The scabbard is leather. " Katran-45» – combat knife. Exclusive model, developed to order 45th Airborne Regiment. It is distinguished by the presence of a metal saw blade on the butt and an anti-reflective coating. The handle is made of leather. Leather scabbard. There is an option with camouflage coating of metal parts.
Shaitan
Combat dagger " Shaitan» developed in 2001 by order and together with employees of the law enforcement department Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan. Combat Dagger“Shaitan” is available in two modifications: the handle is inlaid leather and the skeletal type (“ Shaitan-M"). The knife has a narrow leaf-shaped blade with double-sided sharpening. In the root part the sharpening is serrated. The serrator is designed for use as a sling cutter and easily cuts 10-12 mm climbing rope. The shape of the blade is designed for inflicting deep cut wounds, as well as for maximum use of the working part of the blade. The guard and handle are made symmetrical. Also " Shaitan-M"Can be used as a throwing knife, withstanding up to 3000 throws. The handle is made of stacked leather, subjected to special treatment. All metal parts have anti-reflective treatment.
AkelaKnife " Akela» custom designed SOBR How " police officer » knife. A distinctive feature is its small size, which allows it to work in cramped urban environments, crowded places, and where application is impossible. The knife is a dagger type, double-edged, the blade has an anti-reflective coating (black chrome). The handle is made of MBS rubber and fits comfortably in the hand. The pommel is metal and has a hole for a lanyard.
Knife " Smersh-5» – classic combat knife. The prototype of this knife was used during the Second World War (HP-43). The knife blade has high penetrating ability. The ergonomic guard does not allow the hand to slip during a strike. The upper butt part of the guard is designed for additional pressure when cutting hard objects.
GyurzaThe sample shown in the photo was adopted by special units of the FSB. The Gyurza knife consists of two modifications and has a narrow blade with a one-and-a-half sharpening. On the butt part of the sharpening is made with a serrator. The serrator increases the combat capabilities of the knife, and is also used for cutting ropes and cables and, to a limited extent, as a substitute for a saw.
CobraCombat knife " Cobra» custom designed SOBR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. This is a small dagger with a narrow blade and a double-sided, anatomically comfortable guard. " Cobra"is a serious weapon that allows you to solve combat missions in crowded places where the use of firearms. This dagger is designed not only for thrusting; the shape of its blade allows the use of cutting and chopping techniques, both with a direct and reverse grip.
Explosive technician
This one is big and powerful knife with a blade length of 180 mm designed to order sapper units FSB. « Explosive technician» was created as a universal knife designed to perform the functions of a military weapon, survival knife and engineering tools. Currently officially accepted for supply. The blade is symmetrical, with differentiated sharpening - on one side of the blade there is a regular sharpening, on the other there is a fine serrated blade. The wooden handle has a steel pommel, which can be used both in combat and as a hammer.