seals use this knife ?
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I have no idea what the seals use. it's well built though, but again the original sheath kinda sucks so I upgraded that.
388680
Have no idea if the Seals use this knife at all. After a lot of work getting the correct angle for getting this knife sharp it has stayed that way under some heavy use.
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I'm not sure why it really matters what the S.E.A.L. teams use or not, however this may help answer your question. Not long ago I watched a documentary on Discovery Channel about S.E.A.L. training and the instructors literally said the Ontario MK. 3 was standard issue, yet in the schools most instructors and students used the Cold Steel SRK. Also, I have a cousin that went to college in West Virginia that was a roomate with a USN S.E.A.L. that told me basically they carry all different brands of knives. So, I get the impression the Ontario is the "official" USN knife but S.E.A.L.s carry whatever they want. For what it's worth I like the Ontario MK. 3 reguardless. I'm not sure why it really matters what the S.E.A.L. teams use or not, however this may help answer your question. Not long ago I watched a documentary on Discovery Channel about S.E.A.L. training and the instructors literally said the Ontario MK. 3 was standard issue, yet in the schools most instructors and students used the Cold Steel SRK. Also, I have a cousin that went to college in West Virginia that was a roomate with a USN S.E.A.L. that told me basically they carry all different brands of knives. So, I get the impression the Ontario is the "official" USN knife but S.E.A.L.s... » Read More I'm not sure why it really matters what the S.E.A.L. teams use or not, however this may help answer your question. Not long ago I watched a documentary on Discovery Channel about S.E.A.L. training and the instructors literally said the Ontario MK. 3 was standard issue, yet in the schools most instructors and students used the Cold Steel SRK. Also, I have a cousin that went to college in West Virginia that was a roomate with a USN S.E.A.L. that told me basically they carry all different brands of knives. So, I get the impression the Ontario is the "official" USN knife but S.E.A.L.s carry whatever they want. For what it's worth I like the Ontario MK. 3 reguardless. « Show Less
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This is an issue dive knife. It is issued to all students going through dive school which includes SEAL, EOD, and Navy Diver. What individuals use operationally will vary as there are many other knives in the supply system or they may just buy what they want to use.
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I do not know that answer for certain, but i don't believe they do. There are some informative reviews if you have the time to sift through them. The original version of this knife may have been used by them years ago. This is probably an imitation or replica of that original knife. I accepted that before i bought. So far it seems like a decent knife. I will put it to a real test on my camp/canoe trip a few months from now.
439309
I know the tang is insulated by means of gap towards the butt. Seems really strong , don't fore see any problems and none reported on any of the reviews that I read. Solid knife.
1283940
Rist knife?... Oh, you mean the hidden blade! We should make a little diagram of it somewhere... Oh and by the way, you spelled creed wrong
1183868
Haven't noticed it with my 2 Cold Steel Master Hunters. However they haven't seen a lot of use compared to some outdoorsmen. Don't see how the sheath would dull the knife? I had seen one review with the post saying it dulled his knife?
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I had a usmc kabar for over 6 years. It was used throughout Afghanistan and then some. Not hard use because it's a combat knife afterall. I recently bought us army one from here and it seems a bit different. I mean it is the same steel and all but just feels different. Not by much. Maybe it's just me.
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Far as I know the USN continues to use the OKC MK. 3 has their current issue dive knife. There have been no official documents, that I have seen, which suggest another contractor has replaced them.
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Although I have not taken this knife apart, once you get it, if you do, you will notice that it seems to be one piece of steel. Think of a Kabaar. I am not sure that the knife you have is the same knife I have. I have seen them (and bought them) before that are not the same. I would use my knife if I had to, but against a bear ? Does your knife have a thumb groove on the blade ? Mine does, first knife I have seen with one. I would not worry about the blade snapping but I have bought replicas like it where I would.
1040904
Theres a lock on the inside of the knife. You slide the lock out and close the blade manually.
1764827
Not really,but you can eat out of a can for survival anywhere with this opener in your pocket, its easy to use instead of a sharp knife ,the army used something like this thing, it was called a p38 attached to dog tag.
962924
I don't have exact answer either. However my nephew uses this knife in his bunker gear...so i know it is highly durable.
643718
im sure you could if you really wanted to, I I have never thought about using this to do so. I would recommend using the seal pup or a deer dressing knife.
211653
I own this SOG knife and a SEAL PUP and the Bear Grylls knife, (I bought for my son). The SOG's are much more sturdy and if I had to pick one to take, it would be this one, because of length and weight and strength of the blade. In a knife fight this is the winner. The Gerber is fine though, and is enough for most people. This is a longer knife, that's why they made the PUP it's a lot smaller and it's great and just as durable and is permanently attached to my hiking pack.
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I have not used it, but I believe the answer is no. It appears to be a flat, fairly large, waterproofed seal. I believe you simply place it over the wound, especially a sucking chest wound, and seal the area. Be sure to look for both entry and exit wounds.
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i dont know but i think there is a diferent knife for this. see the sushi knife
1837321
It goes between the jar and the flat plate of the blade. It keeps the seal tight.
1725941
Yes but why not get a Condor Hudson Bay? This knife is for piercing really. Its very heavy with a 5mm blade but idk about chopping and stuff.
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I'm guessing a place for your finger when closing and or when cutting a place for pressing down to put force on the blade. Good knife for the money, i am happy with it.