All About Pocket Knives

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Wed Jul 31, 2024 1:23 pm During the height of the political wars in Central America a jeweler named Bob Terzuola made some knives for military, police and contractors. His blades quickly gained fame and popularity. Many consider his work the first true tactical knives.

Following is a Terzuola/ Camillus collaboration. This is Terzuola's CQB-1, Close Quarters Battle 1. The 5 1/2" blade is made of ATS34, wih a Micarta handle. I wonder how many of us remember when ATS34 was all the rage as a premium steel.


It is a well constructed knife. The blade's lines are not as crisp as I would like. On the other hand the blade came with an exceptionally sharp edge.


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Very nice big ole' bowie, Garry, and most informative history.
I see Bob Terzuola collaborations regularly at Arizona C. K., he does fine work.

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Wed Jul 31, 2024 1:23 pm During the height of the political wars in Central America a jeweler named Bob Terzuola made some knives for military, police and contractors. His blades quickly gained fame and popularity. Many consider his work the first true tactical knives.

Following is a Terzuola/ Camillus collaboration. This is Terzuola's CQB-1, Close Quarters Battle 1. The 5 1/2" blade is made of ATS34, wih a Micarta handle. I wonder how many of us remember when ATS34 was all the rage as a premium steel.


It is a well constructed knife. The blade's lines are not as crisp as I would like. On the other hand the blade came with an exceptionally sharp edge.


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Good knife QS! I remember when that knife came out and when ATS-34 was all the rage.

Marco and David, thanks very much for your comments.

CCC, thanks to you as well for your comments. Much appreciated.

Quick S, that Cuda is a beauty. Very nice.

Squach, really liked the Queen with the beautiful wood, that is a dandy. Same with theaorvet. Very unique handle, gorgeou whatever it is. And sweet pictures. Would also like to hear what you think of that Ukranian bush craft knife, the BPS. Can't believe the prices.


Toomany, looooooooove the Puma. Beautiful stag and lines.

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2024 4:59 pm Quick S, that Cuda is a beauty. Very nice.

Squach, really liked the Queen with the beautiful wood, that is a dandy. Same with theaorvet. Very unique handle, gorgeou whatever it is. And sweet pictures. Would also like to hear what you think of that Ukranian bush craft knife, the BPS. Can't believe the prices.


Toomany, looooooooove the Puma. Beautiful stag and lines.

Thanks Iman! The BPS is a solid knife . Fit and finish is a touch rough but it's a bush-craft and not made to be pretty. The blade steel is performing well, takes a good edge and has held it well. I've only put to light use so far and no complaints yet. Comes with an excellent sheath. Below is the latest addition to my bush-craft corner from OKC, a bush-craft field knife. Very similar to the BPS but this one is made in the USA and has a more Kephart style blade. Fit and finish is smoother and the blade is 440HC. A little pricier than the BPS. Unfortunately this one comes with a sheath I don't like at all, I'll probably replace it with a leather one.

Docvett wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2024 4:19 pm Marbles Ideal collection...looking for that stag 8in......they seem to be big$$$

Nice collection of Marbles knives.

Sasquach wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2024 2:46 pm Beautiful Puma stag!!!! Love the old Pumas.
As handle materials go wood is one of the oldest and most widely used. It has its own style of beauty. Here are some of my wood handled fixed blade knives.

As always, great looking knives Sasquach.

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Wed Jul 31, 2024 1:23 pm During the height of the political wars in Central America a jeweler named Bob Terzuola made some knives for military, police and contractors. His blades quickly gained fame and popularity. Many consider his work the first true tactical knives.

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First true tactical? I'm gonna have to call BS on that one!

Sasquach wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 2:15 pm

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2024 4:59 pm Quick S, that Cuda is a beauty. Very nice.

Squach, really liked the Queen with the beautiful wood, that is a dandy. Same with theaorvet. Very unique handle, gorgeou whatever it is. And sweet pictures. Would also like to hear what you think of that Ukranian bush craft knife, the BPS. Can't believe the prices.


Toomany, looooooooove the Puma. Beautiful stag and lines.

Thanks Iman! The BPS is a solid knife . Fit and finish is a touch rough but it's a bush-craft and not made to be pretty. The blade steel is performing well, takes a good edge and has held it well. I've only put to light use so far and no complaints yet. Comes with an excellent sheath. Below is the latest addition to my bush-craft corner from OKC, a bush-craft field knife. Very similar to the BPS but this one is made in the USA and has a more Kephart style blade. Fit and finish is smoother and the blade is 440HC. A little pricier than the BPS. Unfortunately this one comes with a sheath I don't like at all, I'll probably replace it with a leather one.

That's definitely prettier, and great lines. You made me wonder on the price point too, but I would guess it's gotta be double or triple the BPS price. I was just looking for knives to give to two teenage nephews who have already killed several deer, each got a bear, many birds etc. They have tiny little fixed blades that definitely work, but wanted to give them a man's knife for hunting, camping etc. Thanks for the info. The BPS with a good sheath has gotta be hard to beat price wise. Thanks again

Sasquach wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 2:15 pm

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2024 4:59 pm Quick S, that Cuda is a beauty. Very nice.

Squach, really liked the Queen with the beautiful wood, that is a dandy. Same with theaorvet. Very unique handle, gorgeou whatever it is. And sweet pictures. Would also like to hear what you think of that Ukranian bush craft knife, the BPS. Can't believe the prices.


Toomany, looooooooove the Puma. Beautiful stag and lines.

Thanks Iman! The BPS is a solid knife . Fit and finish is a touch rough but it's a bush-craft and not made to be pretty. The blade steel is performing well, takes a good edge and has held it well. I've only put to light use so far and no complaints yet. Comes with an excellent sheath. Below is the latest addition to my bush-craft corner from OKC, a bush-craft field knife. Very similar to the BPS but this one is made in the USA and has a more Kephart style blade. Fit and finish is smoother and the blade is 440HC. A little pricier than the BPS. Unfortunately this one comes with a sheath I don't like at all, I'll probably replace it with a leather one.

Thanks Charlie! That Bush-Craft looks like a great user. Very nice!

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 6:23 pm

Sasquach wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 2:15 pm

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2024 4:59 pm Quick S, that Cuda is a beauty. Very nice.

Squach, really liked the Queen with the beautiful wood, that is a dandy. Same with theaorvet. Very unique handle, gorgeou whatever it is. And sweet pictures. Would also like to hear what you think of that Ukranian bush craft knife, the BPS. Can't believe the prices.


Toomany, looooooooove the Puma. Beautiful stag and lines.

Thanks Iman! The BPS is a solid knife . Fit and finish is a touch rough but it's a bush-craft and not made to be pretty. The blade steel is performing well, takes a good edge and has held it well. I've only put to light use so far and no complaints yet. Comes with an excellent sheath. Below is the latest addition to my bush-craft corner from OKC, a bush-craft field knife. Very similar to the BPS but this one is made in the USA and has a more Kephart style blade. Fit and finish is smoother and the blade is 440HC. A little pricier than the BPS. Unfortunately this one comes with a sheath I don't like at all, I'll probably replace it with a leather one.

That's definitely prettier, and great lines. You made me wonder on the price point too, but I would guess it's gotta be double or triple the BPS price. I was just looking for knives to give to two teenage nephews who have already killed several deer, each got a bear, many birds etc. They have tiny little fixed blades that definitely work, but wanted to give them a man's knife for hunting, camping etc. Thanks for the info. The BPS with a good sheath has gotta be hard to beat price wise. Thanks again

One thing I forgot to mention about the OKC, the handle is about 1/2 inch longer than the BPS handle which can be a selling point depending on the size of your hands. I have large hands and both knives are comfortable to grip. The OKC is priced in the $70.00 range. Your nephews would do well with either knife, both would work well as camp/hunting knives in my opinion though the price and the leather sheath of the BPS is more attractive.

Thank you gentlemen for the comments!

Did someone say something about the first true tactical knife??? I submit my candidate....

Ken, kindly don't leave me hanging. So what was the first true tactical?

Clearly, many knives could be called tactical; even an obsidian blade, a Bowie, a dagger, etc. It is my understanding that the word "tactical" became associated with RT's work and quickly spread into common (too common) usage.

Your information or insight on this issue will be greatly appreciated.

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2024 2:54 pm Ken, kindly don't leave me hanging. So what was the first true tactical?

Clearly, many knives could be called tactical; even an obsidian blade, a Bowie, a dagger, etc. It is my understanding that the word "tactical" became associated with RT's work and quickly spread into common (too common) usage.

Your information or insight on this issue will be greatly appreciated.

It all depends on how you define the word "tactical". Generally speaking most people I know would say for combat/survival use. Which, of course, could mean any knife used for those purposes. Stab your enemy, cut fire wood, defend against large predators, peel potatoes, skin game, cut food, shave(optional), etc.... For instance, a butter knife would not be considered tactical but could be modified to become a tactical tool. In more modern times "tactical" has become more associated with military combat/survival in particular. But what do I know? I have a tactical baseball bat...it became tactical when I wrapped 12 feet of barbed wire around the head of it and painted it OD green. A tool/weapon carefully designed to use during and in support of a specific tactic. In the case of my baseball bat the tactic is CLOBBERIN' TIME. Have I gotten a chuckle out of you yet? It's like the term "assault weapon". Just about every weapon ever invented was invented to assault something or someone so the debate could go on forever.

Charlie, thank you very much for the instructive information concerning the inappropriate use of butter knives in the tactical role.

It seems to me that your prototype of a tactical baseball bat has real possibilities. Consider getting a patent. I think the market will respond. At least in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Sasquach wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2024 1:29 pm Did someone say something about the first true tactical knife??? I submit my candidate....

That’s beautiful. Tactical or a work of art?

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2024 9:02 pm Charlie, thank you very much for the instructive information concerning the inappropriate use of butter knives in the tactical role.

It seems to me that your prototype of a tactical baseball bat has real possibilities. Consider getting a patent. I think the market will respond. At least in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Don't get me started. I have several other inventions that the world is probably better off not knowing about.

CarMan wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2024 9:39 pm

Sasquach wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2024 1:29 pm Did someone say something about the first true tactical knife??? I submit my candidate....

That’s beautiful. Tactical or a work of art?

When it was cutting edge technology (pun intended) I think you could have called it tactical. In the present it's a work of art, albeit a work of art that will still cut and pierce.

My latest small orange fixed blade. The knife fits the sheath well, but there is no means of retention.

ken98k wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2024 5:52 am My latest small orange fixed blade. The knife fits the sheath well, but there is no means of retention.
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Should be easy to spot if it comes out. Useful looking knife .

doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2024 11:12 am

ken98k wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2024 5:52 am My latest small orange fixed blade. The knife fits the sheath well, but there is no means of retention.
Huang.jpg

Should be easy to spot if it comes out. Useful looking knife .

Last night I was perusing the net and it seems that my new knife is a knock off of a Benchmade, Who would have guessed?

ken98k wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2024 3:05 pm

doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2024 11:12 am

ken98k wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2024 5:52 am My latest small orange fixed blade. The knife fits the sheath well, but there is no means of retention.
Huang.jpg

Should be easy to spot if it comes out. Useful looking knife .

Last night I was perusing the net and it seems that my new knife is a knock off of a Benchmade, Who would have guessed?

It might be the same factory that made the Benchmade. And if it cuts.....

Sasquach wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 2:15 pm

Ivoryman wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2024 4:59 pm

Thanks Iman! The BPS is a solid knife .

Very nice Sas!!!

A few of the F.B.s piling up around the shack.....

All very cool fixer's, Dog, but I'm really liking the Smatchet and railroad spike convert, they're just too cool.

Madmarco wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2024 10:42 pm All very cool fixer's, Dog, but I'm really liking the Smatchet and railroad spike convert, they're just too cool.

Thanks Marco I have always been a Smatchet "enthusiast", it feels like a little sword in your hand...