Smith & Wesson Extreme Ops

When you need a fixed blade knife but for some reason have to choose a folder; this is a good pick. This is a very robust liner lock folder from Smith & Wesson. I've carried this knife in the jungle and it lives up to its catchy name. The rough handle of the Extreme Ops gives a nice grip even when wet. I also really like the tight folding mechanism. But the fact that I can't find any information on this specific model makes me suspect this could be a counterfeit. If you recognise this model and have some information for me; please let me know.
Counterfeit or not; this knife has done it's job well so far.

Total length: 226 mm
Weight: 190 g
Blade: Drop point blade with thumb buttons on both sides
Blade material: Brushed stainless steel
Blade length: 97 mm
Blade width: 30 mm
Blade thickness: 3 mm
Edge: Straight plain
Handle: Finger grooved and jagged with tip down clip carry
Handle material: Composite material and metal
Handle length: 130 mm
Link: Smith & Wesson

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Indian Kukri set

This is a nice looking Kukri set; a bargain I made on a flea market. The knives are intended just for show, but I guess the bigger one could deliver quite a decent chopping blow if sharpened and used in the field. You can really make good deals on these type of knives in some market places. But bare in mind that many of these kukris are just souvenirs.

Knife 1: Medium fixed blade kukri
Knife 2: Large fixed blade kukri
Length 1: 229 mm
Length 2: 325 mm
Weight 1: 123 g
Weight 2: 285 g

Blade 1 & 2: Kukri shaped blade with engraving
Material 1 & 2: Polished steel

Tang 1 & 2: N/A
Length 1: 154 mm
Length 2: 225 mm
Width 1: 34 mm
Width 2: 44 mm
Thickness 1: 5 mm
Thickness 2: 6 mm
Edge 1 & 2: Convex plain

Handle 1 & 2: Hand shaped wood handle with lion shaped butt
Material 1 & 2: Metal and wood
Length 1: 80 mm
Length 2: 105 mm

Sheath 1 & 2: Black leather sheath with belt strap
Material 1 & 2: Wood, leather and metal
Length 1: 185 mm
Length 2: 265 mm
Weight 1: 34 g
Weight 2: 65 g

Total length 1 (knife in sheath): 250 mm
Total length 2 (knife in sheath): 353 mm
Total weight 1 (knife and sheath): 156 g
Total weight 2 (knife and sheath): 351 g

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Franklin Mint Collector Pocket Knife

This is a good looking folder that is best suited to be kept on the shelf as an ornament. The knife, offered by Franklin Mint, comes with a small collectors bag and a collectors certificate. This knife is one of a series of folders of the same size but with different motives on the handles. This knife's motive is a bear fishing for salmon.

Knife length: 175 mm
Knife weight: 146 g
Blade: Drop point blade with nail nick
Blade material: Stainless steel
Blade length: 71 mm
Blade width: 20 mm
Blade thickness: 2 mm
Edge: Straight plain
Handle: Finger grooved, engraved with bear and salmon motive
Handle material: Plastic and metal
Handle length: 104 mm

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Buck General 120

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This is in my opinion one of the most beautiful clip point blades ever produced. This classic also got smaller siblings in the Special 119, Pathfinder 105 and the Woodsman 102 . The Buck General feels light when you pick it up. I would have preferred a bit more weight in the blade. The original Buck General is not manufactured anymore but a tribute knife called Boone and Crocket can be found at Buck. I'm glad I found this knife for a reasonable prize on the used market. Today the old Generals are highly attractive on the collectors market.

Knife length: 305 mm
Knife weight: 241 g
Blade: Clip point
Blade material: Stainless steel 420 HC
Blade length: 191 mm
Blade width: 29 mm
Blade thickness: 4,5 mm
Edge: Straight plain
Handle: Finger grooved with guard and butt of aluminum
Handle material: Black phenolic and metal
Handle length: 114 mm
Sheath: One push button lock and one leg strap
Sheath material: Black leather
Sheath length: 360 mm
Sheath weight: 178 g
Total length (knife in sheath): 360 mm
Total weight (knife and sheath): 418 g

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Bayonet m/96

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An old Swedish bayonet used on bolt-action rifles m/1896 and m/1938 manufactured in Sweden (Carl Gustafs stads Gevärsfaktori and Husqvarna Vapenfabriks Aktiebolag) and Germany (Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf a/n). This bayonet can also be used on the automatic rifle Ag m/42.
A lethal weapon back in the days and today a beautiful ornament. Or why not sharpen up your m/96 bayonet and use it when out hunting wild bore.

Knife length: 330 mm
Knife weight: 280 g
Blade: Dagger point
Blade material: Stainless steel
Tang: Short
Blade length: 207 mm
Blade width: 24 mm
Blade thickness: 5 mm
Edge: Straight plain
Handle: Hollow cylindrical with guard and mounting ring
Handle material: Steel
Handle length: 123 mm
Sheath: One button lock and one metal spring lock
Sheath material: Steel and leather
Sheath length: 425 mm
Sheath weight: 208 g
Total length (knife in sheath): 425 mm
Total weight (knife and sheath): 488 g

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Crossnar Wood Penknife 10649

This is a price worthy little Crossnar knife from Aceros de Hispania. Unfortunately this nice folder has been discontinued. This is a knife to carry on days when size matters. A elegant dense little knife that fits perfectly in any small pocket, for instance inside that little pocket over the right hand pocket on your jeans. Despite its small size, unfolded this knife feels quite big. This makes this snug little beauty one of my favorite Every Day Carry (EDC), although I usually pick a clip point before a drop point in my EDC's.

Specs
Blade material: Stainless steel 420
Blade length: 52 mm
Blade thickness: 1,8 mm
Knife length: 73 mm / 125 mm
Handle thickness: 13,5 mm
Knife weight: 52 g
Price: 70 SEK (Barcelona 2010)

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Ontario RAT-7 D2

This is an very robust knife with a nice roomy sheet that makes it possible to carry the knife in many different ways. This knife is designed by Jeff Randall and Randall’s Adventure and Training (RAT) in cooperation with Ontario Knife Company (OKC). That collaboration ended in 2007 and today Ontario offer a similar knife in the RAT-7, and the company ESEE Knives offer a similar knife with their model ESEE-6 from the nice knife line ESEE. I got this knife at Miller's Surplus during my time in the states back in 2008. I've been carrying this piece for long periods in rough conditions often under water and surprisingly the carbon steel has been very corrosion resistant. This knife followed me for example during my adventure at Haigler Creek. The canvas micarta handle provides a secure grip even when wet and the blade has really hold up good. This knife have now been trough some inspiring dirt time and a beautiful patina has appeared.

Knife length: 315 mm
Knife weight: 361 g
Blade: Drop point, non-reflective powder coating
Blade material: D2 steel, Rockwell hardness 58-59
Tang: Full
Blade length: 180 mm
Blade width: 40 mm
Blade thickness: 5 mm
Edge profile: Full Flat Gind
Handle: Finger grooved
Handle material: Canvas micarta
Handle length: 135 mm
Sheath: One snap button lock, storage pocket, multiple attachment system
Sheath material: Cordura nylon and plastic insert
Sheath length: 365 mm
Sheath weight: 175 g
Total length (knife in sheath): 365 mm
Total weight (knife and sheath): 537 g


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