Military knives replied by nehpyh @ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:25:42 +0800

nehpyh — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:25:42 +0800

I read somewhere....or was it CSI....anyway, the most used cutting tool as assult weapon is not some fancy camping or military knife...it's actually the kitchen knife! And it's even deadlier cos the a kitchen knife is at least 6" long... shiver!

Some good news:

Ethan Becker makes a hella of a military/utility knife. He's been working with Camilus (US oldest knife maker) but recently Camilus folded due to poor sales. Anyway, he's joined Kabar and if you are looking for a strong-burly-heavy-yet-compact military knife, check out kabar website.

My recommendation will be the Becker Companion.

Military knives replied by ktk @ Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:10:29 +0800

ktk — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:10:29 +0800

Originally posted by nehpyh:

Singapore is full of grey areas...so be careful when having knives on you.

1. It is illegal to have blades that is sharpened on both sides e.g. a stiletto. Such knives are not allowed unless one side is intentionally blunted.I'm not sure of mine cos it's framed up but you can check the Statues of Singapore Laws on that.

The grey area is that some drip-points have a short portion that is sharpend on the reversed side. E.g. A Kabar.

2. Blades larger than 3inches requires a record of IC before purchase.

3. Knives with assisted opening mechanism is illegal too. I.e. an 'automatic' pocket knife.

The grey area is the SOG S.A.T (SOG Assisted Technology). Need to check with SOG dealers here if they can import that.

4. Carrying knives in Singapore is not illegal (if not how your auntie buy her chopper) but the confusing part is if the law enforcer thinks that you are carrying an offensive object, they have the right to prosecute you. That said, a durain can be a very offensive 'weapon' if used the wrong way.

5. Carrying of knives in Pulau Ubin is legal and approved off. I have personally written to the Police to clarify on this issue.

6. If you are travelling, especially via the airport or anywhere where you need to clear the x-ray machine, do bring along the original proof of purchase. If not, good luck. Airport wise, just check in your knives together with your luggage.

If you are not going camping overseas, better have a damn good reason why you need to carry knives. Also pay attention to native laws and regulations. E.g. US alone has different laws on lenght of knives allowed to be carried.

Lastly, I make not representation of what I said above is current nor accurate. Kindly check with the authorities if you wanna do funky businesses.

I am just a humble amature collector!

good read!

Military knives replied by 4Justice @ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:36:12 +0800

4Justice — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:36:12 +0800

Originally posted by nehpyh:

4. Carrying knives in Singapore is not illegal (if not how your auntie buy her chopper) but the confusing part is if the law enforcer thinks that you are carrying an offensive object, they have the right to prosecute you. That said, a durain can be a very offensive 'weapon' if used the wrong way.

lol i love this bit. I will use my Durian as a medieval mace!

Military knives replied by nehpyh @ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:46:17 +0800

nehpyh — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:46:17 +0800

Originally posted by 2e3:

hi, any1 know the current prices of leatherman multi-tools and where can i get them?

You can get Leatherman from Army market, Home-Fix and Sheares Technology i think. Personally, I think SOG or Gerber is better.

Go to Chinatown, there is a shop house opp CK where they self those 1.99 hardwares. Go right inside and you can find some cheap knives and tools too!

Military knives replied by nehpyh @ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:44:01 +0800

nehpyh — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:44:01 +0800

Originally posted by CasperV:

hey i once asked the guy at taka and he said you can just buy one right here right now no need license.

btw, how the hell do you use the victorinox can opener??

edit: i believe there is a law you can carry a blade not more than 3 inches long and it must be foldable.. something like that

Dun you have the instructions when you get your tool?!!!

Military knives replied by nehpyh @ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:42:57 +0800

nehpyh — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:42:57 +0800

Originally posted by wonderamazement:

what's the rule governing bringing knives in and out of singapore?

Singapore is full of grey areas...so be careful when having knives on you.

1. It is illegal to have blades that is sharpened on both sides e.g. a stiletto. Such knives are not allowed unless one side is intentionally blunted.I'm not sure of mine cos it's framed up but you can check the Statues of Singapore Laws on that.

The grey area is that some drip-points have a short portion that is sharpend on the reversed side. E.g. A Kabar.

2. Blades larger than 3inches requires a record of IC before purchase.

3. Knives with assisted opening mechanism is illegal too. I.e. an 'automatic' pocket knife.

The grey area is the SOG S.A.T (SOG Assisted Technology). Need to check with SOG dealers here if they can import that.

4. Carrying knives in Singapore is not illegal (if not how your auntie buy her chopper) but the confusing part is if the law enforcer thinks that you are carrying an offensive object, they have the right to prosecute you. That said, a durain can be a very offensive 'weapon' if used the wrong way.

5. Carrying of knives in Pulau Ubin is legal and approved off. I have personally written to the Police to clarify on this issue.

6. If you are travelling, especially via the airport or anywhere where you need to clear the x-ray machine, do bring along the original proof of purchase. If not, good luck. Airport wise, just check in your knives together with your luggage.

If you are not going camping overseas, better have a damn good reason why you need to carry knives. Also pay attention to native laws and regulations. E.g. US alone has different laws on lenght of knives allowed to be carried.

Lastly, I make not representation of what I said above is current nor accurate. Kindly check with the authorities if you wanna do funky businesses.

I am just a humble amature collector!

Military knives replied by Mr raymond chew @ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:45:26 +0800

Mr raymond chew — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:45:26 +0800

As for me, I chose a more rugged folder, as I am careless person. So, I went to Sheares Marketing, and I told them my requirements:

1. Rugged

2. Require little maintenance

3. Can use for anything (Not just knife fighting training)

And they recommended the SOG Visionary II to me.

http://www.sogknives.com/store/fold.html

Military knives replied by 4Justice @ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:00:15 +0800

4Justice — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:00:15 +0800

our very own elite force speaks

Military knives replied by Gedanken @ Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:20:51 +0800

Gedanken — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:20:51 +0800

Originally posted by CasperV:

btw, how the hell do you use the victorinox can opener??

You cut forwards (in the direction away from your hand), unlike other can opener designs that cut backwards.

Military knives replied by 4Justice @ Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:18:08 +0800

4Justice — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:18:08 +0800

yea, theres no need for a licence as long as the blade conforms to the legal regulations concerning what is legal.

which victorinox can opener? the one on mine?

Military knives replied by 2e3 @ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:16:00 +0800

2e3 — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:16:00 +0800

hi, any1 know the current prices of leatherman multi-tools and where can i get them?

Military knives replied by CasperV @ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:12:16 +0800

CasperV — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:12:16 +0800

hey i once asked the guy at taka and he said you can just buy one right here right now no need license.

btw, how the hell do you use the victorinox can opener??

edit: i believe there is a law you can carry a blade not more than 3 inches long and it must be foldable.. something like that

Military knives replied by Fatum @ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:51:30 +0800

Fatum — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:51:30 +0800

Originally posted by wonderamazement:

what's the rule governing bringing knives in and out of singapore?

I have no idea ...

I think as long as it's checked in and not hand carried ? ....

I've never had any problems bringing diving knives along on diving trips .....

and backpacking or trekking, I used to pack along a big parang which I used as a utility knife cum bushwhacker, never had any problems ......

Military knives replied by 4Justice @ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:07:08 +0800

4Justice — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:07:08 +0800

I dunno I just throw in my main luggage n bring it over.

Military knives replied by wonderamazement @ Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:23:55 +0800

wonderamazement — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:23:55 +0800

what's the rule governing bringing knives in and out of singapore?

Military knives replied by nehpyh @ Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:13:06 +0800

nehpyh — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:13:06 +0800

Nice collection there.... :)

Military knives replied by 4Justice @ Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:53:14 +0800

4Justice — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:53:14 +0800

Me? Let me count:

SOG Seal Pup, SOG NW Ranger, SOG Pentagon Elite II, CRKT Crawford Kasper Gen I Combat Folder, S&W Tactical, Victorinox OH Trekker, Gerber something, other assorted Victorinoxes, and a CRKT Ryan on long term loan from my ex-gf ^^

Military knives replied by Shotgun @ Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:45 +0800

Shotgun — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:45 +0800

Geee wiz... how many knives do you have???!

Military knives replied by 4Justice @ Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:56:37 +0800

4Justice — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:56:37 +0800

Originally posted by nehpyh:

Waaaa....what do you do 4Justice? Please dun tell me "for me to know for you to find" leh.... :(

Ah... kekeke. Well, what do you think? XD I am a student thats for sure. Other things... heh what do u think?

Military knives replied by 4Justice @ Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:54:44 +0800

4Justice — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:54:44 +0800

Originally posted by nehpyh:

SOG seal pup is a nice blade for the price. My bud has one for his mermaid scoring adventures but I but the handle a tat too rough for non-glove operations. Also the finger gribs moulding sort of hindered handling versatality some sort. The ridges on the blade also didn't give me the assurance that it can handle hi impact - just too many 'hot zones' to compromise. Nevertheless, it's designed to do what it's designed to do, so overall +10! :)

He also has a SOG pentagon which has good reviews from us - nicely balanced nice. Leather shealth. Classic styling with kryton handle. Worth every dollar.

Yea I just love the SOG stuff. Well the Seal Pup is supposed to be multi-purpose to a point, I wouldnt expect it to take on heavy chopping duties! If you ask me, its perfect for um.. combat more than anything else.

My Pentagon Elite II is the folding one. The mechanism is just so ingenious and smooth its amazing. Only Boker folders feel any smoother, and those feel as smooth as a hot wet and lubed-up you-know-what on a horny girl.

Military knives replied by nehpyh @ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:55:14 +0800

nehpyh — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:55:14 +0800

Originally posted by 4Justice:

No although I have plans to put a Spetznaz outfit together. Was originally going to be for my RIF Vz61 Skorpion but since I cancelled the order I've put the plan on hold. Besides, I am concentrating more on my Vietcong loadout at the moment, need it for a military re-enactment show next year, the biggest military vehicle show in the world annually.

Waaaa....what do you do 4Justice? Please dun tell me "for me to know for you to find" leh.... :(

Military knives replied by nehpyh @ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:52:25 +0800

nehpyh — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:52:25 +0800

Originally posted by 4Justice:

They would bite your palm yes... but everytime I use them I have spetsnaz style half finger gloves on. =P

And no, I don't like buck tools. I want my knives simple and functional. Nothing says deadly intent like simple functionality.

Actually, I don't even use SOG multitools. I meant my SOG Seal Pup boot knife with Kydex sheath. For a multitool, my Victorinox OH Trekker and my Weber(I posted a pic of both a couple pages ago) suffice.

SOG seal pup is a nice blade for the price. My bud has one for his mermaid scoring adventures but I but the handle a tat too rough for non-glove operations. Also the finger gribs moulding sort of hindered handling versatality some sort. The ridges on the blade also didn't give me the assurance that it can handle hi impact - just too many 'hot zones' to compromise. Nevertheless, it's designed to do what it's designed to do, so overall +10! :)

He also has a SOG pentagon which has good reviews from us - nicely balanced nice. Leather shealth. Classic styling with kryton handle. Worth every dollar.

Military knives replied by 4Justice @ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:24:10 +0800

4Justice — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:24:10 +0800

No although I have plans to put a Spetznaz outfit together. Was originally going to be for my RIF Vz61 Skorpion but since I cancelled the order I've put the plan on hold. Besides, I am concentrating more on my Vietcong loadout at the moment, need it for a military re-enactment show next year, the biggest military vehicle show in the world annually.

Military knives replied by hatz @ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:28:59 +0800

hatz — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:28:59 +0800

are you spetznaz?

Military knives replied by 4Justice @ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:40:54 +0800

4Justice — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:40:54 +0800

They would bite your palm yes... but everytime I use them I have spetsnaz style half finger gloves on. =P

And no, I don't like buck tools. I want my knives simple and functional. Nothing says deadly intent like simple functionality.

Actually, I don't even use SOG multitools. I meant my SOG Seal Pup boot knife with Kydex sheath. For a multitool, my Victorinox OH Trekker and my Weber(I posted a pic of both a couple pages ago) suffice.

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