Representatives of the stronger sex have an interest in knives and not only from ancient times. Army knives are popular both in Russia and in other countries of the world. In addition to its direct purpose, the original items become collections. Often, such products are made by craftsmen themselves.
Swiss army knife
A similar name came into common use thanks to the military of the American army. In the post-war period, they called any folding knife “Swiss.” In fact, such popularity is associated with the versatility and ease of use of the blade. In this quality product, every detail is thought out to the smallest detail.
Making a genuine Swiss army knife is a whole art. As a rule, the original model is made of high-quality stainless steel, coated with an alloy of nichrome, nickel or molybdenum. The exact composition formula has been kept a closely guarded secret for several years. An additional advantage is the presence of a mass of nozzles, useful not only in battle, but also in everyday life.
The modern instrument under consideration includes the following elements:
- A small saw on wood.
- Awl.
- Scissors.
- Tweezers.
- Opener.
- Screwdriver
- Blade.
Modern domestic analogues
Among domestic modern army knives, two trends stand out, namely:
- Combination of combat versions with modifications for survival.
- Maximum efficiency along with simplification.
Many blades are equipped with a kind of skeletal handle or an analogue from the cord (it is wound in several layers). Recently, manufacturers are less and less paying attention to the possibility of stabbing, focusing on the cutting effect. This is largely due to the use of body armor, which reliably protects from the first type of techniques. In the second embodiment, blades with a reduced blade and guard are made, while increasing the width of the blade.
Army Knife Warrior
This bayonet has a size of 6 * 9 mm, designed to eliminate and deactivate the enemy’s manpower through the influence of muscle power or throwing. He can also help in disabling parts of equipment or equipment of the enemy. This product is a military weapon used in the Russian Armed Forces.
Equipment:
- Suspension made of fabric with safety belt like AK bayonet-knife.
- Availability of the use of various types of fastening (on the belt, thigh or other elements of ammunition).
The “Warrior” series also includes a modification of SHN-2 (6X9-1). It is most unified with its predecessor, differs only in the design of the handle and guard, weighs 55 grams heavier. The changes contributed to the fact that the Russian army knife went into mass production. The NB-2 and SHN-2 models were included in the order of the Ministry of Defense (2016). The enterprise KAMPO took up the production of products, which completely coped with the task.
"Lynx"
The weapon is made in the city of Zlatoust, which is known for its masters in the production of blades and their analogues of various types. This knife is produced by order of the Moscow SOBR. The product is made in a combat, award and civilian configuration. The blade has a dagger shape with one and a half sharpening. The handle is spindle-shaped, equipped with a small guard and a metal topping. In the premium version, gilding is used, the civilian model is framed with a different back and a different form of guard.
DV-1 and DV-2
These army knives are made to order for the Far Eastern special forces, characterized by the presence of an elongated blade. These modifications can be used not only as edged weapons, but also as a tool that can withstand significant loads. The blade is sharpened in a spear-shaped configuration, there is also a point on the butt, the guard and top cover are made of durable steel. The handle is made of walnut and has an oval cross-section. From corrosion processes and glare, metal elements are protected with a special coating. There is a special recess in front of the guard, which serves to intercept the knife and pull out the stuck weapon. The material for the scabbard is genuine leather.
"The Punisher"
The designation of army knives of this type is focused on units of the Russian federal security service. The product is manufactured by the Melita-K company from the mid-90s of the last century. There are several modifications on the market that differ among themselves by the presence of serreitor sharpening. In addition, the blades have a different surface coating and metal processing. The handle can be made of leather, plastic or polymeric materials.
The dagger has a comfortable double-sided guard, the cutting part has a cavity in the form of a sickle, which significantly increases its length. A powerful and wide blade can be used as a tool in the form of an additional support or for digging. The scabbard mount is provided with fixation on the belt, equipment, arm or leg.
The "Punisher" type "Swing-3" is designed specifically for sappers. In addition to the combat blade, it contains a saw for wood and metal, a cutter for slings, pliers, an awl, a device for stripping wires, a set of screwdrivers. Such modifications have successfully proven themselves in the disposal of explosive mechanisms of various types.
Shaitan
The modification was developed in 2001 at the request of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. Two versions have been released in this class. They differ in the design of the handle. The dagger has a narrow wedge-shaped configuration of the blade with double-sided sharpening. At the root of the element is provided a serrator. The handle is made of special leather. The specimen in question is characterized by excellent balancing, suitable for throwing, withstanding at least 3 thousand throws. The metal is coated with anti-reflective composition.
Katran
We’ll continue the review of army knives with the Katran version. The dagger is available in several variations, one of them is focused on use under water. This modification plays an important role in the work of divers, sometimes the life and health of the swimmer depends on the quality of the knife. In addition to the possibility of using the product in hand-to-hand underwater combat, it is used in a number of cases.
Melee weapons of a combat diver must meet several mandatory requirements. Firstly, it should be long enough to cut cables, cables, belts and nets. Secondly, the knife is necessarily equipped with a wave-like sharpening. In addition, models should not glare, so as not to give out the location of the swimmer. Reviews of experts regarding the availability of saws vary. Some consider that quite wavy sharpening is quite enough. The same situation applies to the breaking hook, which many consider to be a completely useless element.
Features
Underwater army knives should fit comfortably in your hand, even if it is wearing a special glove. For reliability, the blades are equipped with a reliable safety belt. Melee weapons are equipped with different types of mounts, allowing you to wear it on a belt, arm or leg. In order to prevent the knife from quickly being corroded by sea water, it is coated with special compounds that prevent damage, including the use of titanium alloys.
The Katran-1 submarine combat model has one and a half sharpening and a wave-like saw on the edge. The root of the blade is equipped with a bursting hook and a serrator. There is a small guard, a rubber handle, all metal parts are covered with chrome spraying.
The land analogue of Katran-1S differs from the underwater version in the quality and composition of steel, as well as the configuration of the weapon. The metal elements of the product are treated with anti-reflective coating. There is also a civilian version of the dagger in question.
List of other popular domestic models
The following is a list and brief characteristics of domestic-made army knives:
- "Anti-terror." Army special forces knives of this category are equipped with a leaf-shaped blade that guarantees excellent secant performance. The cutting part is equipped with a sickle-shaped recess, which ensures an increase in length while maintaining the optimal dimensions of the blade. There is a serreitor sharpening on the butt, the handle and guard are designed in such a way as to prevent slipping of the hand with a comfortable grip.
- The Knight. These modifications are distinguished by a massive weighted blade, which has a relatively small width, easily penetrates into the body of the enemy to a significant depth. Convenient handle makes it easy to work with these knives. On officer models, an ergonomic shape and a crescent-shaped notch are provided. When handling the modification, reverse grip is easy to use.
- "Akela." Melee weapons designed for the Russian SOBR, focused on use in the city and other settlements. The narrow blade with double-sided sharpening has a dagger configuration. The handle is rubber, the guard is small, anti-glare coating is applied to metal parts.
Special Modifications
The following is a list of several more models of army combat knives:
- SMERSH-5. Melee weapons are used by intelligence units of the Russian GRU. The product is made in the image of the famous predecessor of the brand HP-40. The blade is made in the traditional configuration of the "Finnish". The shape of the blade provides high penetrating properties and good cutting abilities. A small guard prevents slipping hands during stabbing.
- "Cobra". The combat modification was created for special departments of the SOBR of the Russian Federation, has a narrow dagger blade with double-sided sharpening, a convenient guard and a handle. Serves for stabbing and cutting strikes.
- Gyurza. The model is used by special units of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, is equipped with one and a half sharpening and a dagger blade, the butt is equipped with a serrator.
- "Elf". The knife was made in Klimovsk on the basis of the Central Research Institute "Tochmash" for the GRU of the Ministry of Defense. It is equipped with a narrow blade with one-sided sharpening, as well as a fake blade on the front of the butt. In addition, there is an element with a wave-like sharpening that increases the combat effectiveness of weapons. The metal elements are coated with chrome, a cavity for NAZ objects is provided in the handle.
- "Werewolf". This army folding knife can be used for combat and as a tool. Two transformable handles include an opener, a pair of saws, wire cutters, a nail clipper, and a screwdriver.
- "Basurmanin." The weapon was made in the 90s of the last century for the GRU of the Russian Federation. The product is a standard survival knife, has a dagger-shaped blade, one-sided sharpening and a blued blade. The handle is steel, special notches are applied to it, a special cavity is provided inside to accommodate essential items.
Foreign analogues
The following is a brief overview of popular foreign-made army knives:
- Ka Bar NGF. The modification is a modern copy of the MK II KA-BAR version, which was popular during the Second World War. The product is equipped with a massive blade, comfortable guard and thermoplastic handle.
- Ontario Mk. This knife is designed for the US Navy and Marine Corps. Its predecessor is the same Mk.1 Ka-Bar. In this case, the configuration of the weapon and the material of manufacture are significantly different. The butt has a beveled part, on the upper part there is a saw with large teeth. The handle and scabbard are made of plastic, the guard is comfortable, straight shape. The top is often used as a hammer or brass knuckles. The dagger is focused on the application of piercing attacks.
- CQD Mark V ATAC. The army knife is one of the most promising analogues in the world. The blade is a dagger specimen, the cutting part is made in a saber design, the tip length is 171 mm, corrosion protection is provided, the blade is dark in color. The handle is made of fiberglass, the plastic sheath with a reliable mount in several variations.