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Rambo 1st Blood Part II Knife Review
The recent release of the new series of Rambo Knives by Master Cutlery has been an incredible success. Still it has been hard for customers to find out specific details on each of these special knives. Whether you refer to them as Rambo Knives, Rambo Bowie Knives or Rambo Survival Knives everyone knows what you are talking about.
It is hard for me to contain my excitement for this recent series of Rambo knives from Master Cutlery. In the interest of full disclosure, I do sell these knives on the Internet. To help put my fascination with these knives in perspective, I have access to over 100 brands of knives and this is the first series where I am seriously looking at collecting each knife in the series.
These Rambo knives have almost a cult following due to the success of the movies and the image that is portrayed for the Rambo Knife. Even with all the demand for these Rambo Knives there still seems to be a lack of detailed information available on these knives available on the Internet. Sure you can get the standard specs on the various Rambo knives but we have had several requests from customers for more specific information.
Here we will review the Rambo 1st Blood Part II Knife from the Master Cutlery series.
Rambo 1st Blood Part II Knife – Numbered, Signature series: This is a heavy bladed knife. The blade is 1 7/8th inches wide, a ¼ inch thick and 10 inches long. The blade spine features a double row of saw teeth; each row is about 3/32nds of an inch wide. The tips of these teeth look similar to and feel like the teeth on a chain saw. The saw teeth go to a single row on the clip point portion of the blade. There are only 5000 of these knives being produced and each blade is stamped Rambo First Blood Part II, has the John Rambo signature and is numbered.
The guard on the Rambo 1st Blood Part II bowie knife has a Phillips screwdriver tip on one side and a standard screw driver tip on the other, along with two holes for lashing. The black cord wrapped handle is very comfortable in your hand and will absorb moisture off you hand to help you keep a better grip when you are sweating or it is raining. The handle is hollow and has a removable threaded butt cap that seals tight with a rubber grommet. In the handle there is a small re-sealable plastic vial which contains matches, a fishing rig and razor blade.
The removable aluminum butt cap has a hole to hook a lanyard to. The exposed end of the butt cap is designed with a blunted tip that can be used as an impact weapon, to break glass or pound with. Inside the non-magnetic butt cap is a working compass.
This Rambo 1st Blood Part II Survival Knife comes with a black leather sheath with a leg tie. The sheath is stamped Rambo 1st Blood Part II and with the John Rambo signature. The belt loop is large enough to accommodate belts up to 3 1/4 inches wide.
Each knife comes with a certificate of authenticity.
About the Author
Kirk McCormick has over 20 years experience in law enforcement and has enjoyed the outdoors for over 40 years. He writes on a variety of knife related topics. You can contact him through: www.NorthAmericanKnives.com; www.SwissArmyKnifeMall.com or www.PocketKnivesMall.com
Slice of History: A Knife Retrospective
The first knives were most likely made of wood, bone and other perishable materials. These ancient tools were shaped by knapping, or percussive flaking of rock, such as obsidian and flint.
As advances in metallurgy were made, materials such as wood, stone, and bone blades were gradually succeeded by copper, bronze, iron, and eventually steel. During the Middle Ages, knives joined the fork and spoon as the prominent pieces of cutlery in the western world. As a result, much of the world’s population was exposed to knives as a daily utensil and tool.
Today’s knives come in many shapes and sizes but can be categorized between two types: fixed blade knives and folding, or pocket, knives. Blades may be serrated or plain, or even a combination of both. Some knives contain a tang, a portion of blade that extends into the handle.
Fixed Blade Knives
Unlike its earlier predecessors, blades of today can be manufactured from a variety of materials, each with its advantages and disadvantages. An alloy of carbon and iron, carbon steel is very sharp and is easy to sharpen, but is susceptible to rust and stains. An alloy of iron, chromium, nickel, and molybdenum, stainless steel is not able to take on quite as sharp an edge as carbon steel, but it is highly resistant to corrosion. Intended to combine the best attributes of carbon steel and stainless steel, high carbon stainless steel blades are able to maintain a sharp edge and do not discolor or stain.
Laminate blades are created by a layer of harder, more brittle steel that is sandwiched between an outer layer of softer, tougher stainless steel to reduce chances of corrosion. Pattern-welding is another technique similar to laminate construction, which welds various steel types in layers, but then the stock is manipulated to create patterns in the steel. A lighter, more wear resistant metal, titanium is more flexible than steel, although it is unable to take as sharp an edge. However, carbides in the titanium alloy allow them to be heat-treated to a sufficient hardness. Largely immune to corrosion, ceramic blades are very hard and lightweight blades, able to maintain a sharp edge for years at a time with little or no maintenance. Ceramic blades may only be sharpened on silicon carbide sandpaper and some grinding wheels.
Forging & Stock Removal
Steel blades are commonly shaped by forging or stock removal. Blades are forged by heating a single piece of steel and shaping the metal while it is hot with a hammer or press. Stock removal blades are shaped by grinding the removing metal. After shaping with both methods, the blade must be heat treated, which involves heating the steel above its critical point and then quenching the blade to harden it. Once the blade is hardened, it is tempered to remove stresses and toughen the blade. Forging tends to be used for more high-end product cutlery lines.
Folding Knives
Connected to the handle through a pivot, the folding knife’s blade is able to fold into the handle. Folding knives are typically created with a locking mechanism to prevent the blade from accidentally closing on the user’s hand.
Found most commonly on traditional pocket knives, a slip joint holds the open blade in place by a spring device that allows the blade to fold if a certain amount of pressure is applied. A lockback includes a pivoted latch connected to a spring, and can be disengaged only by pressing the latch down to release the blade. Other types of popular locking features include: liner lock, frame lock, button lock, and axis lock.
Life of the Knife
Throughout history, knives have served various purposes – from cutlery to weaponry. Here are a few of its uses:
Knives as Weapons
Bayonet Knife – a knife-shaped fighting weapon attached to the muzzle of a rifle or similar weapon.
Combat Knife – any knife mainly intended for fighting
Trench Knife – Purpose-made or improvised knife intended for close-quarter fighting, particularly in trench warfare.
Shiv – prevalent in prisons, this knife is a crudely homemade weapon out of everyday materials
Switchblade – A knife with a folding blade that springs out of the grip when a button or lever on the grip is pressed
Knives as Tools
Electrician’s Knife – An insulated knife used to cut electrical wire
Diver’s Knife – A standard part of diving dress, the diver’s knife has been adapted for use in diving and water sports
Hunting Knife – Used to dress large game
Pocket Knife – Also known as a multi-tool, the pocket knife contains several blades, as well as other tools
Utility Knife – Used for cutting sheet materials, including moving boxes, cardboard boxes and shipping and receiving containers.
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