A combat knife is a weapon that appeared in a person before all other types. Over time, much has changed, but the combat knife remained a companion of man in various situations.
Nowadays, cold steel is made from the latest high-quality materials, but it has not received fundamental changes. It will be about a military knife called the "Warrior".
Equipment of the Russian army
“Warrior” is an outfit for the Russian military, which is sometimes called the “soldier of the future kit”. The equipment was created as part of a major project aimed at improving the efficiency and survival of each soldier. As a means of protecting the military, advanced scientific developments of various fields were used.
The "Warrior" includes modern protective equipment, communication components, surveillance, aiming tools, as well as weapons and ammunition. The kit was developed by several defense enterprises, the equipment designer was Vladimir Lepin.
One of the elements of equipment is the knife "Warrior".
Production Features
The knife included in the equipment "Warrior" is a multifunctional design. It is made in a factory producing various types of knife weapons. Knives for divers are also made here, having the ability to cut the most durable rope ropes. Knife "Warrior" is produced according to specially developed technology.
A reflective layer is applied to the surface at the request of the Ministry of Defense so that the knife gun does not give out its owner in the dark. In the manufacturing process, a laser engraving with the name of the knife is applied to the blade, then a guard and a handle are attached.
The blade for the knife "Warrior" is made in Dagestan Kizlyar. They know a lot about real weapons there. The manufacturing technology is as follows:
- steel parts come out from under the press;
- then they are placed in an oven with a temperature above 1000 degrees;
- annealing occurs;
- further - crimp the machine;
- the next step is polishing;
- in conclusion - sharpening.
After passing through all stages, a knife comes out that has increased wear resistance.
Homeland of arms
The combat knife “Ratnik” was developed by specialists from the Central Scientific Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering, and in the same place they created a project for the entire outfit kit. In the same institution, a well-known LDC was created (a special reconnaissance knife - firing), in which there is one bullet that can help in unforeseen situations.
The next development of the research institute was a knife weapon named "Elf", designed specifically for special forces soldiers. It provides all the elements for survival: a specific sharpening and a list of necessary mechanisms.
Special properties
Knife "Warrior" has special characteristics that make it an indispensable tool for combat.
From the Middle Ages it is known that the main edged weapon in battle was a sharpened sword. He could use his blow to break through the steel robe of a warrior thanks to sharp sharpening and a special form, and was also created to defeat the enemy in armor.
The army knife "Warrior" is endowed with the same properties. It can also penetrate any armor. Its characteristics allow you to go through any elements of special military vests.
The length of the knife of the equipment “Ratnik” is 16 centimeters. With a longer length, carrying and using the tool would be inconvenient. The Ministry of Defense before designing a weapon put forward a demand according to which a soldier must get a knife in 2 seconds.
A knife from the "Ratnik" form can easily cut a 0.2 cm thick board, and a sheet of metal can do it too. He is not adapted to cut a sheet of paper; sharpening is not suitable for such actions on this tool. The blade of the bayonet “Ratnik” is sharpened at an angle of 30-35 degrees, this is the best option for weapons of this kind. Previously, bayonets on rifles were intended only for one purpose - stabbing.
From the history
Special combat knives appeared in the Red Army during the Great Patriotic War. One of them was the “Cherry” NA-43 knife, which was liked by many military men. It was made for scouts.
The unpretentiousness, comfort and strength of this gun were so fond of the military that it is still held in high esteem by individual special forces. Experts are of the opinion that for hand-to-hand combat the most worthy weapon is a knife.
The prototype of the Soviet military knife was the famous Finnish knife of the Puukko type. In Russia, he was nicknamed "Finnish." This weapon was popular in the 19-20 centuries due to its compactness, ease of use and high efficiency. And later it even became popular among criminal elements.
Since then, much water has flowed, but combat knives still accompany the military.
Detailed description
A knife from Russian military tactical equipment is intended for:
- eradicating enemy forces and dogs by throwing or using a blow;
- destruction and damage to enemy equipment;
- cutting wire elements up to 3 mm thick.
The type of blade belongs to the category of wedge-point, sharpened on both sides, equipped with short dales. It is this structure of the blade that allows you to pierce the body armor of opponents. The weapon strikes with an energy of 40 J and cuts to a depth of 20 mm.
The blade is a step-shaped weapon with variable descent having different sharpening angles. This design idea belongs to the eminent engineer I. A Skrylev.
The blade is protected by a composite titanium layer of increased reliability and durability. It is also processed to reduce glare.
The sheath is made of high-strength plastic, they have a device for cutting steel wire and a bar of diamond to adjust the cutting edge.
The weapon is attached to tactical equipment using a multifunctional mechanism, and also has elements of accession to the hip belt.
The knife can carry a load of up to 100 kg.
Brief parameters
"Ratnikovskoe" knife weapon has the following operating parameters:
- withdrawal time - no more than 2 seconds;
- weight - 270 grams;
- weight with all fastening components and scabbard - 700 grams;
- dimensions - 330x70x35 mm;
- product length - 281 mm;
- blade length 162 mm;
- blade width - not more than 30 mm;
- thickness - 5 mm;
- steel 95x18, hardness 54-58 HRC.
Steel 95x18, which is used for the manufacture of knives, is characterized by increased reliability and stability. The ratio of these parameters is optimal in this weapon. Steel is considered one of the best, so military blades are made of it for the Russian military.
A soldier can use such weapons in different conditions:
- in any extreme cases;
- to build a position for shooting;
- to perform tactical tasks in the field;
- for domestic tasks (cooking, hunting for animals);
- to eliminate various obstacles that have arisen;
- for release from fetters and handcuffs;
- for cutting fishing and other nets.
Such unsurpassed properties make the knife a truly indispensable weapon of the Russian army.