Survival Knives

[HeyJoe]

I understand that aircraft arent getting shot down like the 1940's in this war but there is still an awful possibility that shouldnt be taken lightly. Afghanistan is a big place filled with evil men who wish to do unspeakable things to aviators. If you havent read about Russian HIND pilots in the 80's? I suggest you read up. There are no tales of survivial. None.

Think Deliverance type back woods boys filled with rage and sans any type of notion of the conventions of war. Tomcat community legend Joe "Hoser" Satrapa had right idea when flying over North Vietnam where aviators were often treated the same way. His solution:

2 MK 33 grenades,
1 Colt Python
6" bbl .357 loaded (+60 rds 158 gr.JHP)
9mm S&W (issue)w flares & non-Nato hollow points
3 magazines plus one in the grip, none in the pipe
Bo Randall knife
One thrower behind left shoulder torso harness
One boot knife(thrower) right boot outside
PRC 90 with 2 extra batterries
Alertness pills (20 issued amphetamines)
2 packs Raleigh Filter cigs... damn, I woulda hated to be down in the jungle with out a cigarette
2 pints of water
signal mirror, matches, snare wire
camo make-up and a good compass

 

[MasterBates]

Can I get some grenades for my CMU-33?

I can only imagine the look on the PR's face

 

[Trev82]

Gerber LMF II

 

[Trev82]

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