Recent content by oldpaladin

tyme, Give the left-wing, liberal, panty-waiseted, politically correct, anti-American types the chance, and you'll soon be toothless, and without fingernails! Tyme, I know this doesn't include you. Being on this forum, it couldn't. So, what follows, is for those who might...

Well Said, One and All... George Santayana said, "Those that do not learn from history, are condemned to repeat it." That was in 1919, after "The Great War." Hmmmmm. If this is how politicians handle the affairs of us mere mortals, we need to be ever on our guard. Perhaps they're...

Ladies and Gentlemen, Those who are determined to remove any ability we may have to defend and protect ourselves, will not be content to stop with the outlawing and confiscation of firearms. No, they will continue through all projectile weapons, and then move on to knives and swords...

shooter.45, I use a SpyderCo knife sharpening kit. Has two grades of sharpening sticks, but I only use the medium/gray ones... Fast, easy, efficient. If your .45 jams, your knife may save your bacon. Always keep it sharp enough to perform with the finest edges you can... Though my SA...

Combat-wombat , The Spyderco is just about the easiest design that is available today. The Gatco, one of which I also have, is more laborious... Shucks, every six months or so, I open-up the Gatco, and then put it back. Unused... Your choice, but I carry my Spyderco everywhere I...

Jake01, If only one knife, it would be an Ontario Bagwell Hell's Belle. Mr. Bagwell himself skinned a mouse with one of his knives. Frankly, my hands aren't that steady, but his recommendation is enough for me. I want a blade that can do it all- because it's got a heavy enough blade...

tex_n_cal, Congratulations, Sir! A truly great thread postulating how one can, with the humility that "political correctness" deserves, "cull the herd." As your method is more acceptable than mine (reinstitution of dueling), I'll be happy to support any move to help return Kaliphornia...

Anthony, winstonsmith, El Tejon, and CWL, Anthony, I was wrong about the back hanging of the katana. I learned from winstonsmith, El Tejon, and CWL. My apologies, Sir. CFL winstonsmith, El Tejon, and CWL, I stand corrected. Mea Culpa. As stated, "I'm still...

Sir Galahad, I'd sure appreciate the help, Sir. Had always viewed ammo in case lots, and as the pursuit of archery is relatively new to me, so are the logistical difficulties. ALL help greatfully accepted! So far, am using Carbon Express by Game Tracker's Terminator 4560 shafts...

Sir Galahad, My entry into the field of archery is recent. I'm now into the acquisition stage. First, I had to satisfy myself, as to my ability to use the bow in a manner sufficient for defense. Utility, accuracy, ease of maintenance, and ease of usage had to be judged. At present, I...

Sir Galahad, You've certainly got a good start on your collection. Great for combat and survival. I, too, am "into" Cold Steel: 1. Imperial Double Edged Katana 2. Grosse Messer 3. San Mai III Magnum Tanto XII 4. San Mai III Magnum Tanto (7") 5. Gurkha Kukri...

I have three "go kits." One of them includes the following: HoytUSA 2003 Magnatec and two dozen arrows, Cold Steel Imperial Grade Double Edged Katana, Cold Steel Laredo Bowie, two Cold Steel Vietnam Tomahawks, a Cold Steel Spetznaz style entrenching tool (shovel), a Cold Steel War Hammer, a...

Anthony, I have a Cold Steel Grosse Messer, and carry it in a Ravenswood Quick Release Baldrick. This is a great way to carry a "broadsword." The Baldric is a great design for those who wish to keep their hands free. As is mentioned by others, certain cultures, particularly Japan, it is...

I've got many types of Cold Steel products, from Grosse Messer and Imperial grade Double Edged Katana, to Laredo Bowie and Gurkha Kukri. I've had many different blades, designs, sizes, and manufacturers over the years, but Cold Steel is my favorite. I go for quality, combat utility, and ease...

Ladies and Gentlemen, If one must choose only ONE knife for survival, the Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri must be considered. For combat, hunting, movement, and construction purposes, it's a definite "keeper." An alternative to this would be another Cold Steel product, the Bolo Machete. Think...