Boot knives

[JD81]

I carry a small folding Gerber, can't remember the model, but its half serrated half smooth blade. Can be had for about ~30$ at any Cabelas/Bass pro/etc.. Perfect fit in the flight suit sleeve pocket, should be plenty of knife for anything you need. While in the jet VT's, one of the senior wing IP's flew with a no shit miniature machete with at least a foot long blade strapped into his vest, I'm guessing for gutting a javelina if he ever punched out over S TX and was in need of a meal for the night.

 

[Harrier Dude]

Didn't mean to ruffle any feathers. Just looking for ideas.

Not trying to give you a hard time, just a little friendly advice to get you what you need while avoiding looking like an idiot.

 

[HAL Pilot]

So should I ask in the Naval Aviator forum?

After I get done pimping your Mom tonight I'll have her call you Dad and ask him.

 

[SynixMan]

The old HT vests had a no shit 6inch survival knife in them. Much fun in the ready room. But those went away.

To the OP, think small on the knife. I carry a small folding blade in the thigh, uh, whatever the hell that pocket is called. Leathermans/Gerbers are also popular.

 

[KBayDog]

I carry a small folding blade in the thigh, uh, whatever the hell that pocket is called.

Why? In case your KBFM Domino's pizza isn't properly sliced?

 

[HueyCobra8151]

Why? In case your KBFM Domino's pizza isn't properly sliced?

Have you had that pizza? You are gonna need a fixed blade...

 

[Deere1450]

Ricky Bobby rolls with the Jackhawk 9000

 

[usmarinemike]

I don't plan on ninja'n nobody that don't need ninja'n. Just looking for something small and flat enough to go under a g suit. Maybe I'll make something.

What's wrong with the blades in your vest? I added a small folding woodsaw to my standard issue, but I see no reason to add another knife.

 

[MasterBates]

Standard blade lacks a decent harness cutter, and lacks in the stabbing department.

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[BeaverF16]

What's wrong with the blades in your vest? I added a small folding woodsaw to my standard issue, but I see no reason to add another knife.

Most non-deployed dudes don't wear a vest on a regular basis, unless they need to for climate reasons (Misawa, Eilson AK).

 

[usmarinemike]

Most non-deployed dudes don't wear a vest on a regular basis, unless they need to for climate reasons (Misawa, Eilson AK).

Well...That just opens up a whole other discussion, doesn't it? What about signaling devices and a radio? What about a first aid kit? Are they all in your seatpan or do you just stash them all in your pockets?

 

[Catmando]

I often considered carrying a potent Stink Bomb!

Not quite lethal, but it would keep those Gomers away at a distance for a time without riddling me with 7.62x39s.

Seriously, I gave my brother-in-law who is 71 years old, a small boot knife as a stocking stuffer this Christmas. I did it half in jest, and half for real. He loved it! (But he walks in a badass part of town, too.)

 

[squorch2]

don't wear a vest... buh?

 

[BeaverF16]

Well...That just opens up a whole other discussion, doesn't it? What about signaling devices and a radio? What about a first aid kit? Are they all in your seatpan or do you just stash them all in your pockets?

Beacon and mirror are in the harness, everything else is in the seat kit. At Misawa we wore vests with neoprene gloves, hats, and other cold weather/water survival stuff. Deployed ops are a different story.

 

[BeaverF16]

Thanks for the inputs.