M14 Forum

Lionseye · November 1st, 2011, 04:52 PM

I don't know how many of you guys have seen them yet, but these are some pretty cool blades/swords/head chopping tools. Maybe not a practical buy for shtf, but I'm not going to put money on one never being useful. Either way, the impractical side of me that still comes out to hit my wallet every once and a while would really like a Deuce or Apokatana.

http://zombietools.net/tools/

sam68 · November 1st, 2011, 04:59 PM

I like the urban bone :)

SAPPNASTY · November 1st, 2011, 05:03 PM

+1 on the urban bone....they make some of the baddest blades out there. And the best part is they are individually made by hand by the owners.

leadbug · November 1st, 2011, 05:53 PM

So, now, classic blades have a "zombie" designation... wow. Now they are so cool.

huntinghawk · November 1st, 2011, 06:26 PM

Most carry a high capacity mag "just incase". So wouldn't you want your sword double edge "just incase"?

Lionseye · November 1st, 2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by huntinghawk

Most carry a high capacity mag "just incase". So wouldn't you want your sword double edge "just incase"?

Depends on the situation. On foot with the option to carry as much ammo as I can for my rifle, pistol and .22lr conversion, in a time when things look to recover/stabilize to modern day standards in time, no. The weight would be better used otherwise.

On foot when ammo has become short in a time when recovery/stability/long term safety is like a lost dream or even could be a real possiblity and those firearms will soon run dry, yes.

For holding down the fort, neighborhood or town, yes. For traveling to a destination by vehicle, yes. It all depends on the situation. Like I said, I'm not going to put money on one not being useful, but on foot you can only carry so much. I've been wanting to get back to martial arts training and learning to use a sword better is training I've always wanted.

mkd357 · November 1st, 2011, 09:16 PM

For the prices those weapons commanded I would shop elsewhere. No offense to those of you who dig them, but I think they are kinda cheesy. If I was to spend that kind of money on a sword it would be on one of the following:

For tactical styling crossed with a traditional blade style-

http://www.casiberia.com/prod_Detail.aspx?id=SH2462

For a traditionalist decapitating blade-

http://www.casiberia.com/prod_Detail.aspx?id=SH6001KPE

For one of the best made swords I have ever handled & in a European stye. I prefer the more costly bronze pommel & hand guard, but the steel would definitely be fine -

http://www.badgerblades.com/html/1_1_2_bronze.html

Just throwing some other options out there. If you dig the Zombie tools for a second kind of cool, more power to you! But like I said, they just aren't for me.

Zardoz · November 1st, 2011, 09:54 PM

Nice blade, but what's with the Nancy Pelosi pic?

brycom1 · November 1st, 2011, 09:57 PM

I like the tomahawks. http://www.rmjtactical.com/

Coffindancer · November 1st, 2011, 10:24 PM

That hawk is awesome. Now you have given me cause to spend some money.

Palladin · November 2nd, 2011, 11:19 AM

I really like those blades but I think I can get by with my jungle machete.

f1fanatic · November 2nd, 2011, 11:35 AM

For close up work on the Zombies I have this: The Gerber Gator

Inexpensive and effective in as much as I think I would need it. When I get down to the machete I'll likely be standing on a mountain of brass and the end will likely be near in either case.

After reading this and other threads I think I might need a hawk for the other hand tho.

SAPPNASTY · November 2nd, 2011, 01:01 PM

My United Cutlery M-48 Tactical Hawk.....Love this baby!

Lionseye · November 2nd, 2011, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkd357

For the prices those weapons commanded I would shop elsewhere. No offense to those of you who dig them, but I think they are kinda cheesy. If I was to spend that kind of money on a sword it would be on one of the following:

For tactical styling crossed with a traditional blade style-

http://www.casiberia.com/prod_Detail.aspx?id=SH2462

For a traditionalist decapitating blade-

http://www.casiberia.com/prod_Detail.aspx?id=SH6001KPE

For one of the best made swords I have ever handled & in a European stye. I prefer the more costly bronze pommel & hand guard, but the steel would definitely be fine -

http://www.badgerblades.com/html/1_1_2_bronze.html

Just throwing some other options out there. If you dig the Zombie tools for a second kind of cool, more power to you! But like I said, they just aren't for me.

People have different tastes of course and it's good we've got choices. I've been wanting a sword for a while now and looking at training, but traditional swords offer only novelty interest to me compared to a more modern approach to the sword. That consists on a short to mid length sword using modern spring steel, full tang using aluminum or micarta for the handle for the most part with a good scabbard made of kydex/nylon or treated leather capable of being worn on a LBE belt and molle attachable.

Other options for me I've been looking at is something from Jerry Hossom or John Gage. I'll happily spend more money to get more of what I'd prefer.

http://www.hossom.com/index_page0006.htm

http://gagecustomknives.com/Tactical%20swords.htm

Gus Fisher · November 2nd, 2011, 05:53 PM

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This sword reminds me a bit of a Japanese Wakizashi, though the point may be better for stabbing than the Wakizashi. Not sure if the back is sharp enough to do work cutting, though it may be. If it isn't, then I am not sure I would want the loss of blade metal. I LIKE the fact it looks like the grip is long enough for a two hand hold. I can not help but feel a Tsuba (guard) for that sword would have a definite virtue and it could also be made of more modern materials for the non traditionalist.

OBTW, I am NOT well versed in Japanese Edged weapons though I have some little knowledge. So please don't think I am trying to suggest I am something I'm not.