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If you cut correctly you do not need ANY momentum. I also have it's matching big brother.


This guy makes some very nice swords that wont break the bank,

http://www.bugei.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I finally found it!

It's called a Swamp Rat Rodent Waki.



Here is the video I saw:

Swamp Rat Rodent Waki

Here is another that shows it close up.

Swamp Rat Rodent Waki Review

There is a 12 to 14 week waiting list. I am going to figure out the options I want and get one ordered. Here is a link that outlines the options and has some great pictures. And this one IS U.S. made.

Ordering Info

Mike

Any idea about the cost? I'd be interested in one of those!

Hey OP...
Check out Zombie Armory! They have some great stuff on there. It's a great site in general. Here's a link to their melee weapons section: http://www.zombiearmory.com/category/18 ... geons.aspx

Also, buy some Tactical Bacon while you're there :lmao:

http://www.zombiearmory.com/item/171584 ... .aspx?SR=1

thats a cool looking blade

f3rr37 wrote:Any idea about the cost? I'd be interested in one of those!

A related vid said the price for his blade was 380

After watching the Book of Eli, I realize that I don't really have a large fixed blade survival knife/sword/machete. I think I need one. I would prefer either an El Salvador or Bolo style machete or a straight blade katana/ninja style. It needs to be tough and practical without costing a fortune. Ideally, I'd like to spend under 400 bucks. I also want a U.S. made blade, although blades from places like Japan, Germany, and Switzerland would be OK too.

I already read that book. I would recommend a large machete because it's not too expensive.

how's this for cheap and cool?

http://www.coldsteel.com/kukrimachetes.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

For $30.00 , if the handle doesn't come off in your hand. You have a winner!

My ultimate "zombie killer"



Protected in the cab with a/c and stereo!!

Mister Freeze wrote:how's this for cheap and cool?

http://www.coldsteel.com/kukrimachetes.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

it's wins my vote for the blade beauty pageant (because it's a girl i can actually afford to take home with me) :lmao:

What about a GG&G Battle Hawk Tactical Tomahawk...

http://www.botachtactical.com/gggbattlehawk.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

:lmao: tactical tomahawk too funny yet too cool! I bet it's a kick in the pants to throw.

The Swamp Rodent looks cool and the video is impressive, but..... if you go to their website, it appears to be a bit shady. Check out the "Contact Us", there is no physical address or phone number. They advise that if you do find a way to call you will be Banned for life. I am not saying that the Swamp Rodent is not a bad ass, but there is something going on. I just can see spending that much with a Company that I can not call. The website itself is very limited, no pics of the different options and they only take pre-orders, so until they have enough orders they don't go into production. They say that they do this to keep costs down, but the Swamp Rodent is around $400. What gives?

Now the Tactical Tomahawks...

GG&G
Wilson Combat
RMJ Forge Make awsome high end Tactical Tomahawks.

Now if you want to try a few different options, look at Cold Steel and SOG. I have a CS Kukri it cost about $90, all black, they have a high end model that cost around $300 but is too pretty for me. The SOG has my favorite little toy: Fusion Tactical Tomahawk MSRP $70.00 but you can do much better than that. I keep one in my truck and in my Duty bag. This thing goes thru trees, doors, walls, and windows. It is a great entry tool as well. I have popped locks and tires without incident. I even modified one to use on my Tact Entry Vest. During hunting season I carry a Sog Hawk along with a R.A.T. RC3 which I can handle any cutting job including dressing a deer. I can't see having a sword do all of that, plus after watching the video of the Swamp Rodent, those guys were swinging for the fences while chopping trees. Now the Swamp Rodent does have a high C.D.I. factor. To each their own.

would you be super cool and furnish us with pics of these awesome hawks? I have a little hatchet for hiking packs that i take with me, but nothing as awesome as that one above

everytime i come back to this thread, I can't help but think of "the Patriot" with Mel Gibson. Found a pic of that fusion hawk.. very cool. I can't deny the "cool" factor of the Battle hawk, but i think from a practical standpoint the Fusion or RMJ's Crash Axe are better suited.

The battle hawk, looks like it would focus alot of energy with its pointed face, but not really great for practical cutting, good for mash and smash and throwing i bet. Dangit guys.. now i got another "i want"

Maverick,

Swamp Rat is affiliated with Busse, which has one of the very best reputations in the business*. In fact, in regards to toughness and quality, I would take a Busse before anything else. As far as cost goes, Busse has made a similar blade- it goes for over 2x as much. Swamp Rat, like many other manufacturers, maintains a presence on BladeForums.com. Questions posed there usually are answered the same day. *(Jerry Busse is also friendly and approachable, unlike the head of another company which makes products that Busse can hack apart. )

As far as general hard-use, size-efficient blades, I'm a big fan of Himalayan Imports. Listed prices for a kukri that, with minimal maintenance (oiling sometimes, and sharpening a few times a year) will outlast your children, run about $150. If you visit their forum on BladeForums, you can find a 15-17.5" OAL kukri that is a perfect tool/weapon on sale for $100, most weeks.

If you want a largish but light blade, the Spyderco Rock Salt might fit the bill. While not as large as a kukri, it has a beautifully balanced, rust-proof H-1 steel blade and a multiposition kydex sheath. I bought one from New Graham last week for just over $130, delivered. Sal Glesser of Spyderco is also a great guy.

Peace,

John

Vortec,

The Black Wind line were bargains. It's a shame they stopped making them.

Andy at http://www.fiddlebackforge.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; will soon be offering a line of 12-18" machetes, with micarta handles, for $100. In 16 and 18", these should be premier zombie choppers.

John

I actually received my Swamp Rat Waki a week or so ago. I still don't have a sheath for it. I will have to take a few pics and share them.

Mike

Nice, can't wait to see it!

I just sent one of my sugarcane knives to work with my brother.....he's cutting a slot into a 26" 'youth' axe handle for mounting it..... and grinding the end so it can be used to thrust.....if needed. :laugh:

Vortec MAX wrote:I actually received my Swamp Rat Waki a week or so ago. I still don't have a sheath for it. I will have to take a few pics and share them.

Mike

Any pics yet Mike?

I finally got a sheath. Two actually. I will have to snap some pics to share. I will get to it.

Mike

This:


Plus This:


Plus This:


Equals the blades of my Zombie Survival Kit.

Though after browsing this thread, I want a Katana!

Wow thanks for posting your pics. I know many of us waited for that pictures.


:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

I have one of these and it's bad ass.

jmz5 wrote:
I have one of these and it's bad ass.

Bad ass to infinity.

I've just got a standard-issue Marine KBAR, a Gerber Machete, and a RMJ Tactical Tomahawk. Took the tommy to Iraq, never got to use it, but sure felt good to have a swinging-weapon verses a stabbing weapon on your side.

jmz5 wrote:
I have one of these and it's bad ass.

Here are the specs, it's well worth the money, and is a total beast when it comes to hacking some firewood on a camping trip.

Specifications
Blade Steel 1095 Carbon Steel
Blade Length "10"
Blade Thickness ".250"
Overall "15.125"
Weight 1.90
Handle Material Kraton®
Blade Color Black Powder Coat
Sheath Color Leather Cordura®
Country of Origin USA

It slices and dices, but does it make Julianne fries?

I picked one of those up last time the J's were talking about it. Very nice. :thumb:

Here's the sugar cane knife on ax handle (still a work in progress) Need to grind the epoxy wrap and reapply, then sand the handle and start antiquing.

If actual zombie-ism breaks out, I'm heading to the local tractor supply and getting a Slashbuster... the thing they use to cut vegetation away from powerlines on the end of a backhoe .

What is the best zombie game I can play in my browser? I'm looking for a good zombie game on the internet. You know, the kind where you're trying to survive against hordes of zombies, and it just keeps getting harder and harder. Any suggestions?

You won't find any here,

Try this forum it's more for gamers and airsoft guys

http://fnforum.net/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

jmz5 wrote:

jmz5 wrote:
I have one of these and it's bad ass.

Here are the specs, it's well worth the money, and is a total beast when it comes to hacking some firewood on a camping trip.

Specifications
Blade Steel 1095 Carbon Steel
Blade Length "10"
Blade Thickness ".250"
Overall "15.125"
Weight 1.90
Handle Material Kraton®
Blade Color Black Powder Coat
Sheath Color Leather Cordura®
Country of Origin USA

Where can I buy one?

it's the Ontario SP8 Spec Plus Machete/Survival Knife


Amazon, ebay or any of several dealers. :thumb:

http://www.ontario-knife-store.com/sp8- ... val-knife/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

that SP8 looks pretty sweet! also not too bad on the wallet

It is a good knife, you can hack and chop darn near anything with it. I love mine, made in the USA and they sell for a good price.

You won't find any here,

Try this forum it's more for gamers and airsoft guys

http://fnforum.net/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

OUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCH!! I just spit Mountain Dew across my desk dude...

Yeah. Kind of stung, but very appropos.
Panzer doesn't pull punches.

Ever think about a Kukri? the "Magnum" version from CS seems more fitted to your purpose look up specs if your not impressed.

It's called the "Crovel" as seen on Doomsday Preppers: http://www.crovelfoldingshovel.com/

Prepper wrote:It's called the "Crovel" as seen on Doomsday Preppers: http://www.crovelfoldingshovel.com/

Ah yes, invented by the guy who just shot part of his thumb off.


Oops sorry, whose gun just shot part of his thumb off... :skep:

Prepper wrote:It's called the "Crovel" as seen on Doomsday Preppers: http://www.crovelfoldingshovel.com/

Crovel still rules plus they added a spike to it.

The Glock fixed blade knives are extremely well-made and durable. Plus, they go for around $30-40 and....it's a Glock.

Ka-Bar Kruki - Gerber Gator Jr - Kershaw Camp10



Kershaw Camp10. I just let it fall on this log with its own weight and it buried the blade deep enough to stand on its own.

That Ka-Bar looks pretty wicked.

Mike

Vortec MAX wrote:That Ka-Bar looks pretty wicked.

Mike

It is nice. Only a 10" blade though. Makes it good for backpacking, but might be a bit short for zombie slaying. Luckly, Kershaw is coming out with longer versions sometime this year.



That is the Camp10, Camp14, and Camp18.

Camp18, coming soon

Const Advocate wrote:The Glock fixed blade knives are extremely well-made and durable. Plus, they go for around $30-40 and....it's a Glock.

If there was ever a reason NOT to buy a knife :p

LOL!! Where's the 'like' button for a post?! hehehe

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

That Camp18 looks insane.